The Great Trossachs path

The Great Trossachs Path stretches from the banks of Loch Lomond at Inversnaid to Callander, linking the West Highland Way with the Rob Roy Way. Designed for both walkers and off-road cyclists, this first section of the 48km route ends at Trossachs Pier on Loch Katrine.

We began our walk from Drymen and walked some of the West Highland Way as far as Inversnaid, spending Saturday night wild camping by Loch Lomond. It stayed dry for MOST of the day as we passed over Conic Hill, through Balmaha, and along the bonnie banks to Rowardennan.

From Inversnaid we made out way to Callander over the course of 2 days, camping at Loch Katrine and Callander.  I only made video footage of  some of the trip.

Braemar to Tomintoul (and back) - Day 4

In May 2016, I returned to the Cairngorms for another multi-day adventure, this time a 60 mile solo hike to the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, Tomintoul. I start and finish at the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, heading out via Mar Lodge Estate and returning via Invercauld estate... 4 days, 3 nights wild camping and 3 bothy visits.

 Day 4 - I Walked approx. 23 miles back down to Braemar via Inchrory, Glen Builg and through Invercauld Estate. Once reaching Invercauld I had time to spare before the bus arrived so walked another 3 miles into Braemar to get to the shop then jumped on the bus. 

Braemar to Tomintoul (and back) - Day 3

In May 2016, I returned to the Cairngorms for another multi-day adventure, this time a 60 mile solo hike to the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, Tomintoul. I start and finish at the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, heading out via Mar Lodge Estate and returning via Invercauld estate... 4 days, 3 nights wild camping and 3 bothy visits.

Day 3 - I made my way up to the village of Tomintoul passing through Glen Avon.  I walked about 15 miles and wild camp in the woods above Tomintoul.  Had a meal at the Hotel.

Braemar to Tomintoul (and back) - Day 1,2

In May 2016, I returned to the Cairngorms for another multi-day adventure, this time a 60 mile solo hike to the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, Tomintoul. I start and finish at the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, heading out via Mar Lodge Estate and returning via Invercauld estate... 4 days, 3 nights wild camping and 3 bothy visits. Re-edited version.

Day 1 - Started from Braemar early afternoon and walked about 7 miles to Bob Scott's bothy where I wild camped for the first night. Met some guys who were staying in the bothy, members of the mba.

Day 2 - Walked 13 miles from Bob Scott's bothy to Faindouran bothy via The fords of Avon and visited Hutchinson memorial hut en-route.  Wild camped at Faindouran bothy and had the place all to myself.  :) 

Bothy bagging gone wrong! Day 3

DAY 3



In the final part of my walk, I head for The Shieling of Mark bothy, climbing over Hill of Rowan towards Invermark. From Invermark I take a side trip to Queen's Well before passing through Glen Lee to visit the Glen Lee Hut and The Stables of Lee bothy then I continue uphill towards the Shieling of Mark. But do I make it to my destination?? Watch to find out!

Bothy bagging gone wrong! Day 2

DAY 2

I continue my walk to the next bothy heading West to Glen Esk and navigating my way over Clachnaben and Mount Battock. The plan on day 2 was to camp at Tarfside sports ground but I never made it that far and ended up wild camping by a river about 1.5 miles from Tarfside.

Bothy bagging gone wrong! Day 1

DAY 1

In my first hike of 2016, I head to Deeside in Aberdeenshire on another bothy bagging trip. The original plan was to visit 6 bothies starting from Banchory in Deeside and finishing at Crathie in Balmoral. I planned out my route on Google Earth. Things didn't quite go to plan. I couldn't find Shieling of Mark bothy (yet I was so close) this also meant that I couldn't navigate my way to the next place, which would have been Glen Muick. I became stuck in a valley and had to turn back the way I came. My quickest escape route was a climb over Mount Keen (939 m ascent) from Invermark, to follow a path towards Ballater but the Ballater path wasn't clear so I ended up walking 16 miles from the top of Mount Keen to Aboyne (a route that was familiar to me). I did not film this because I was not in the mood after my mistake. During my expidition I passed through Banchory, Aboyne, Glen Esk, Tarfside, Invermark, Loch Lee and climbed Clachnaben, Mount Battock, Hill of Rowan and Mount Keen for a second time. I visited three bothies including Charr, Glen Lee hut and Stables of Lee. I must have walked about 70 miles up and over the hills but failed at my challenge.