The stunning path to The Lost Valley of Glencoe (Hidden Valley) - a dramatic hike and destination!
This is what it's really like to walk up to one of Scotland's best off-the-beaten-track destinations. Join us as we hike from the car park at The Three Sisters of Glencoe to the Lost Valley (or Hidden Valley), tucked away amongst the stunning peaks in the Highlands of Scotland, where we set up camp for the night. This place is steeped in myth and legend, but what's it like to hike here on a beautiful weekend in the middle of summer?
We went up on the 12th and back down again on the 13th of August 2022.
DISCLAIMER: Don't underestimate any mountain walk in Scotland - we had calm summer weather, but this can be a different beast in winter, when it's wet, or in limited visibility. Please be safe!
There's a wee birthday surprise for me at the end, thanks Alicja :D
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
('Amidst the Stars' by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen)
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eyeopener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
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This is the most frustrating thing about going through cancer and having bad legs, I pass that place alot but just can't get out and go for a walk due to the damage chemotherapy has done to me ☹ but with videos like this it makes me feel like I've seen it all, thank you both so much 👍
@philiprufus4427
Жыл бұрын
You have my sympathies chum, I have been walking the Scotttish hills for over fifty years and cycling and driving for almost as long. Comes as a real blow,when you can't do things you always took for granted. I used to think nothing of ten or fifteen miles,now half a mile to the shops and back without going on my backside is an acheivement Steve's video's bring back a lot of memories. I actualy remember Tyndrum before the Green Welly Shop when we used to stop there fifty years ago in Landrovers and an old British Army Jeep. At that time there was a real character in the area called Gus who lived in nearby Glenorchy were we used to camp. Cop in Appin told us he was the best poacher in the West Highlands no one could ever catch him. The lost valley appears to not have changed in thirty five years since I was last there. Thanks for the views Steve,and love your partner,Real Polish Lady.
@henkdeblouw4169
Жыл бұрын
You have my sympathies too. Take care and I hope you win the fight
@hughrainbird8190
Жыл бұрын
Sympathies from a fellow sufferer, soon to have surgery. One good thing, frustrating as it may be that you can no longer fully enjoy it, you have a beautiful part of the world to experience. All the Best with your treatment.
@johnallan4826
Жыл бұрын
Know your feeling mate, I have cancer and 20 years thyroid, so Steve’s walk in the sunshine, breath of fresh air
@AMG63
Жыл бұрын
I am in the all clear and have been for a few years but the whole cancer/chemotherapy has ruined me so much I can barely walk 100 metres without being in severe pain, kayak fishing Loch etive is my passion now as I can sit down with my legs flat and that means everything in my situation 🙂
A lucky lord you are to have such a fun, talented and thoughtful lady.
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Very true!!!
Beautiful hike !!! Alicja amazing, you are so fortunate to have a companion that will go on all your adventures with you no matter how difficult they are! My wife and I used to do that, but poor health has sidelined her, great memories though. Really enjoyed the hike!!! Lord Stephen Marsh, has a good ring to it!
My wife and I were there 30 years ago from the US; the next day we drove down into Glen Etive; beautiful memories!
Some years ago me and the missus were driving up Glencoe and me missus saw a sign pointing to the Hidden Valley. She said it cant be hidden very well if it signposted!!!
Firstly: congratulations on your birhday your Lordship. Secondly: what a magnificent hike into the hidden valley. Thanks for sharing Steve and Alicja
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Henk! Sure was a memorable birthday!
Love that area around Glen Coe . Went through there in 2019 on our motorcycle adventure. Always enjoy your adventures
Steve I have been looking at some of your older videos because I am new to your channel, in particular the NC 500 the southern pass looks hairy but the three sisters at glencoe are breathtaking and so is the little village of Arisaig just so pretty.
Another fantastic video Lord Stephen. Such a beautiful country.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Ally!
Lord Steve. Has a certain ring to it.
Happy Birthday Lord of Glencoe :-)
Yet another great video!!! Happy Birthday Steve👌 Lovely thoughtful presents Alicia, what a surprise 👏👏
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Gordon! She's a wee star :)
Aaaawwweeeeee. That was lovely! Happy birthday Lord Steve (what a beautiful gift) I think that was my absolute favourite site yet! My Scottish girlfriend has a horror childhood story there that features the midges, so I was wondering how that was going to play out! Hope that you aren’t still scratching! Thankyou both once again. It’s been a perfect finish to a Saturday night Australian time! See you next year…preferably without the bugs 🐜
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
The midges were telling tales from their ancestors about when your girlfriend was there - still the talk of the glen!
@paris5551000
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh ha ha ha. She would love that! Apparently Dad took the family out there and abandoned the idea in the middle of the night....swore that they would never do that again 😳
First off, belated happy birthday, Lord Stephen! Secondly, that scene at 1:49 when we first see the valley with Buachaille Etive Mòr in all is grandeur never fails to give my heart a lift. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. What fun! Cheers and ATB to you both!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
And to you Erin! Oh it's a wonderful sight every time driving up that road, no matter the weather :)
I just loved the Coat of Arms Alicja made for you. What a special gift. Gorgeous video, by the way. The scenery is incredible.
You showed a temperature of 17 degrees C. Where I live in Central Queensland we put on warm clothes if it gets below 20 degrees C! Happy Birthday Laird Stephen Marsh 🎉
Thank you for taking me along on a hike that Ii couldn't do myself. I've driven through Glencoe and found it a bit depressing but maybe that was the weather! So thanks Steve, sorry, My Lord!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha aye the weather can sure close in pretty quick in those parts! Cheers :)
Nice video.I walked to lost valley a lot of times and the midges are every time waiting for me 🫣.
Egads! those bugs looked bad, but the surroundings are stunning. Happy belated Birthday old chap.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! All the bugs were invited to the party :)
Lovely video Lord Marsh … love the Shield Alicja
Happy birthday for your recent one your lordship! Looks like you had a good trip apart from the pesky bugs 😆
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! :) Aye, I'd forgotten how annoying they could be in summer in the highlands!
This has to be one of your best Lord Steve 😁 !! Really enjoyed watching and you even got SPOILT ! fthanks to Alicja. What a birthday 🎂
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul! She did well eh!?
Lord Steve,thank you so much for taking us all on another adventure to places beyond where most of us can't or won't ever be able to see.A stunning part of beautiful Glencoe. Also a belated birthday wish and what a smashing present from her ladyship. As always Steve and Alijcia take care and stay safe.
@mstrdiver
Жыл бұрын
The early morning sunlight @ 15:20 highlights the sharp mountain structure and brings them into stark relief in a beautiful manner. Such stunning scenery you've taken us into again. Thanks for bringing us along on your overnight jaunt and happy birthday Laird Steve Marsh. Stay safe you two.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Bob! :)
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! It is so easy to film scenery and light like that!
I'm a Laird of Dunans though I've never seen my square foot of land! Great video, I have never been to hidden glen but now I know the way, will give it a wee run in the summer.
A lot less tourists and midges as the temperature drops, not been up there in a good few years, all the camper vans etc just started to get to me, no likey! Thanks again fella.
The opening with that music and the scenery...wow. I got goose bumps.
Just a fantastic video stunning scenery loved it lord and lordess happy .belated birthday Steve oops I mean lord Steve thanks to use both cheers.🍺🍺👍.
The best vid yet Your Lordship, if only all the royalty were so down to earth. Great how the pair of you "bounce" of each other. Keep up the good work.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tom! :)
I made the same trek when I was young, 50 years ago, and it's great to see it again.
She's a keeper!
I loved the footage going up! But going down, I thought I'd pee my pants, it looked so scary! Thanks,
Hi Steve, another little gem from you guys once more & plus the beautiful piece of music 'Amidst The Stars' by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen to end what more can I say? just perfect!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Hey Alistair, thanks so much!
Hello Lord Stephen Marsh !! And Alicja, belated happy birthday Steve, and what a brilliant video, a what a lovely surprise for you Steve.👍👍
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't it just! Cheers David!
First Lord Stephen I must wish you a belated Happy Birthday and the wonderful coat of arms Alicja made 😉the hike was beautiful wear your boots and bring bug spray lol. But I would like to add that your a great spokesman for Scotland I’m from NJ and have learned info and facts I didn’t know hope to visit take care stay safe and many thanks to you both😘
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Linda thanks so much for the kind comment :)
@cindym5302
Жыл бұрын
Another NJ resident here. I’m living my Scottish dreams through this channel. It’s so beautiful there!
@lindashoemaker8940
Жыл бұрын
@@cindym5302 exactly I feel the same way I know there’s English n Irish in my heritage and I’m sure there must be some scotch (not the beverage) I’m totally addicted 😉take care stay safe
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steve and thanks for the super video.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Loved this!! xx
I stayed by the green welly few years back ,but enjoyed your walk On this video xx
Your Lord & Ladyship of Glencoe. Another beautiful video.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Derek! :)
What an amazing place and video Your Highness and Lady Alijica. Your humble servant from Australia.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm way to important now to reply, but thanks :D
Yeah… (8:12) sorry to say: definitely your fault, Steve! 😉 🎉😂 Once again lovely video and beautiful views!
Kinda cool to see the Lord's wee bit hill and glen, perhaps one day a trip up the mountain by ski lift, it would be nice to see the flypaper again.
Really loved this lovely video,have a smashing weekend and please stay safe debs fan xx 🤗🤗....
Happy Birthday and congratulations, Lord Stephen Marsh!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Welcome neighbour from Laird Billy! Great coat of arms Alijcia!
Lovely ending of the video. Best a luck to you both..
Lord Steve!! Lovely walk in one of my favourite parts of Scotland. Thanks.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Thank you, Lord and Lady Marsh. I can't go hiking for a while yet as I had an operation to correct a very flat foot in April. Maybe next year. My heartfelt condolences to the commentators who are recovering from or still undergoing chemotherapy.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
I wish you a speedy recovery!
Thank you both so much for taking us with you on this stunningly beautiful walk. And congratulations Lord Marsh on your birthday present!
nice vlog! happy belated birthday to you lord stephen marsh..nice touch off Alicia..Take care both of you ...Dave and charly. liverpool
Oh the legendary Green Welly Stop! Their full Scottish breakfast is second to none! 😋
Lovely hike! and btw, I would eat a nice soup any chance I get haha, no matter how the weather is! 😀
Happy birthday your lordship! 😁. Agreed about bagpipes, not a great thing! I just can't hear bagpipes anymore without thinking about Ross murdering Kool & The Gang's 'celebration' with them in Friends, with Phoebe screeching along to the sound of a cat being strangled and Jennifer Aniston in genuine tears of laughter - one of the funniest tv moments imho....
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha brilliant!
Happy Birthday Lord Stephen Marsh. Looks like you had a good one.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Cheers mate!
Beautiful walk, but oh, those pesky midges!! You ended the video with my favourite place of all - Oban. Belated Happy Birthday wishes, Lord Steve!!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Hard to disagree Sue! Thanks so much :)
So wonderful..!
Always enjoy your videos Steve. Great scenery today Steve.
Love your videos. The music matches the videos beautifully.
@steve-marsh
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I'm always nervous adding music, so I really appreciate it!
Great video as usual Lord Steven and here's me thinking that I was the only one who puts that much pepper on my soup.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha cannae beat it :)
Many Happy returns your Lordship How dare those pesky bugs annoy your esteemed presence - may be you should be sponsored by Skin-So Soft. as it always seems to keep them away for me. The scenery was FAB and her Ladyship seemed happy to carry your csatle on the way up. At least you have a cute design for your Merch when you sell that. Anyway Fab Video as always VG 10/10
@thomaswislocki2804
Жыл бұрын
love the back pack Castle reference..!!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
I was so impressed with the gifts, and the wee homemade one, doesn't get much better than that! :)
Great vid My Lord!! And Happy (belated) Birthday👏🏻😁
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Kevin!
My husband and I are in Scotland for 2 weeks this summer. We are actually staying about 90 minutes from Glencoe but we will definitely be visiting this place. It's possible to go to Scotland and not visit Glencoe. This walk looks amazing but I've always been nervous about doing it because of getting lost. We will be there in August though so I suppose there will be lots of people around. Who knows. I may be commenting on this video again at some point to say we did this. Fantastic video and thanks for posting.
My wife and I visited the Three Sisters 26 years ago. This July the Danes will be back, touring the Highlands with our two kids, 20 and 23 years. Can't wait! :)
Thank you for a wonderful video! I have driven through Glencoe so often and would still love to try and walk to the Hidden Valley. Congratulations on your Lordship! I'm glad you both had such beautiful weather and I loved the music you used in the video!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Anne!
What a great video! My heart is warm and you two are the best.
That is superb, what an amazing birthday gift. Happy birthday 😁
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Ryan!
Stunning video my Lord. Glencoe reminds me of our trip to the Grand Tetons
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Oh I love the Tetons! Stunning!
If anyone deserves the titles of Lord and Lady it’s you too. You make me smile with the things you get up to and the sincere enjoyment you exhibit in all your videos. Keep ‘em coming and thanks again.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for that John!
Another cracking video Steve. Much appreciated.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Gaz!
Brilliant video and Happy Birthday Lord Steve Marsh, homage
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Bryan!
Absolutely fantastic camp Alan. Good stuff 😊
Luvin the big bikes passing...great vlog steve..👍👍🍻🍻
Happy Birthday, m' lord. What a great present... access to the toilets!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
The best perk of the membership :) Cheers Rich!
@richinderbyshire4779
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh In all seriousness, congrats on the Lordship and ownership of the land. No matter how small... it must be a great feeling :)
Great video, Lord Marsh! 😁 Nice one, Alicja! Love the crest!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! She's an absolute star :)
Have been up this morning. We were presented with the sighting of three deer on the last hump before we were on the bottom of the valley. Tanks for this video, so I had an idea what I was going in to.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Superb! Love the quieter days when the deer are able to roam freely :)
Lord Steve how great is that! Really nice Alicja
Beautiful scenery
That video was great fun! Thanks for sharing your birthday surprise!
You should have triple the subscribers at least! Your walks and trips are so entertaining and beautiful and this one made me think how much more hearty the Scots are to climb those rocks and call them a 'path' than us over the pond. What a grand way to end the video, Lord of Glencoe!
Ahh Alicija, that was a wicked ending. Really set off an excellant viewing.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
She the best! :)
Happy Birthday Lord Steven March. That was a lovely thing to get. Thank you both for showing us this place . From me in Irvine 🤗🤗
Some absolutely stunning scenery throughout the video mate. The weather played its part which is also a huge bonus haha 🏴 ☀️🔥 many happy returns of the day to ye also mate, don’t look a day over 21 😎
@mstrdiver
Жыл бұрын
The Glencoe valley is stunning in its views and saturated in tragic history. Steve's comment in the video description about how weather affects the rugged walks, reminded me of the heavy snows the massacre survivors had to experience in their escaping trek away from their assailants. Many did not survive their travails and that history of treachery always overhangs this beautiful part of Scotland. Beannaich Dia na h-Albannaich anns a ’Ghàidhlig! ~~ Seas gu cinnteach May the Lord God of the Scots Bless you! ~~Stand Sure [Anderson family motto]
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers Arron! :)
I was travelling back home from Skye on the 12th, it was so hot driving home back to County Durham. I remember that little Renault in the verge. Another great video Lord Marsh 😉
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha no way! :D
Precious! Happy Birthday🎉🇨🇦
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Diane :)
Thanks for shareing this great gem you have inspired me to go here. Thankyou.
Another excellent video. I cringe every time I see you guys walking on such narrow paths and rocks and stuff. If my knees could talk they would be saying No thank you. Not for me! What a wonderful inventive present. Lord Steven of Glencoe. And, you have your own coat of arms or is it coats of arm? Bravo Alicja!!! I never have figured that one out. Thank you once again for the work that you to do to take us on these wonderful excursions. Be well, stay safe, bring an electric fly swatter next time for the midges, love from Texas
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Kate! She did an amazing job, and love the wee homemade drawing :) Aye, sometimes my lack of head for heights reminds me where we are!
Well........ Lord Steve that was a real piece of Scotland with the obligatory midge's. Amazing place to visit deep in a glen with that "in the middle of nowhere" feel to it. Good to see you're now a land owner in Glencoe, you'd better visit a few time a year in case of squatters!!!!! Wonder if there's gold in then there hills??? Happy belated birthday.
@philiprufus4427
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely,the midges were there fifty years ago too. Once saw a whole R A F mountain rescue team beat it to the local pub because of them. It is not recorded what happened to the poor saps they were supposedly looking for,coud'nt have been important,probably an excercise.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Imagine it mate - gold in my wee square foot of land :D Cheers!
Happy Belated Birthday Lord Stephen Marsh
Thanks guys , I really enjoyed this one & happy birthday Sir Steven. Also I love the Green Welly too, cheers Marilyn from Melbourne 😀
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Marilyn! :)
Happy birthday Steve 👏👏
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! :)
Lord Steve , fab vid , that was so lovely 😍, all them midges put me off camping lol
Fabulous trip, thanks both.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Simon!
My Lord!! Great video Steve, I've passed that valley so many times and I'll be passing it again on Monday on my way to Arisaig for a few days house hunting. May I suggest AVON skin so soft as a midge solution. It's used by many in the armed forces and is very effective. It's available on Amazon, no midges and great skin!! It's a win win!!😁
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Superb tip Larry - cheers for that! EDIT: have a great trip and good luck! :)
@mstrdiver
Жыл бұрын
Aye, I wore the heck out of it during Desert Shield and Desert Storm instead of all of the Off! and other compounds we had pouring in to use. It works well and smells fresh without clogging the nose. ~~ Great call!
Happy birthday my Lord
Glenco is beautiful, Happy belated birthday, lovely present Sir Stephen, love the shield
Yet another brilliant and beautiful video. Thanks
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Patricia!
What a great birtday surprise Lord Marsh
Hi Lord Stephen, belated birthday wishes to you, what a fantastic present. What a brilliant stream of one of the best areas in Scotland one of my favourites. The scenery is spectacular and your photography is second to none. As always love to see you both out together. Absolutely fantastic stream. Safe travels
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that Brian!
@georgehunter7099
5 ай бұрын
You look a bit mad in your photo.
Wow absolute stunning scenery. The Flower of Scotland.
Love it Lord Stephen - happy birthday mate!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Bruce! :)
M'Lord, tis a splended patch you have! Superb video and your Lady looks well with you!