It was recently suggested to me under the comments section of my Youtube channel, that I set up an Amazon Wish List for anyone who would like to donate gifts. I did feel it would be a bit cheeky asking people to buy me gifts which I can't afford myself, but then I thought about it and there is no harm in providing a list and if anybody so chooses to gift me something then who am I to argue!
My Wild Camping Wish list can be found at the following link:
http://amzn.eu/fcyoqJd
If anyone is kind enough to send me a gift from the list I'll give you a shout out in my next video on Youtube to show you that I received it. How it works is you log into Amazon and choose to buy a gift from my list, it will automatically be sent out to my private address by the seller.
Many thanks!!
Wednesday 28 March 2018
Thursday 21 September 2017
The Scottish National Trail - Camban bothy to Morvich
Distance: 9 miles, Ascent: 365m
So I never managed to get up at first light as planned, I slept in and missed the bus that I had intended to get, which would have connected with a second pre-booked bus from Inverness.
Plan C was initiated, I left the bothy around 8am and enjoyed a soggy descent through Gleann Lichd, finally reaching Morvich at about quarter to 12. I didn't have too long to wait for the next bus to Inverness, hopping on at the Jac-o-bite restaurant at Ault a' Chruinn.
This concludes my walking adventures for 2017 and I aim to continue the trail from Morvich sometime in 2018. I may even start from fort William and make a third attempt at completing the Cape Wrath Trail, as the Scottish National Trail basically follows the same route upon reaching Morvich. I'll continue my blogging in April 2018.
The Scottish National Trail - Cluanie to Camban bothy
This stage begins with a boggy walk through the An Caorann Mor to remote
Alltbeithe hostel in the uppermost reaches of Glen Affric. The route
then heads west through the wild upper glen, passing Camban bothy and
finally making a very scenic descent down Gleann Lichd.
Distance: 8 miles, Ascent: 365m
Click bottom right of video to view full screen.
I leave Cluanie along the A87 (passing Loch Cluanie) and then head North into the An Caorann Mor, back into the hills, following the Allt a'Chaorainn Mhor for some miles.
The rain becomes heavy and the path extremely boggy as I reach Glen Affric Youth Hostel and turn South West into Fionnglean to reach Camban bothy. The plan was to keep going to Morvich on the same day to be on time for the bus the following morning but I was soaked through and cold. I decided the sensible thing would be to stay at the bothy and try to leave at first light.
Distance: 8 miles, Ascent: 365m
I leave Cluanie along the A87 (passing Loch Cluanie) and then head North into the An Caorann Mor, back into the hills, following the Allt a'Chaorainn Mhor for some miles.
The rain becomes heavy and the path extremely boggy as I reach Glen Affric Youth Hostel and turn South West into Fionnglean to reach Camban bothy. The plan was to keep going to Morvich on the same day to be on time for the bus the following morning but I was soaked through and cold. I decided the sensible thing would be to stay at the bothy and try to leave at first light.
Tuesday 19 September 2017
The Scottish National Trail - Garrygualach to Cluanie
Distance: 13 miles/10 hours
Yet another long day on the trail as I walk 14 miles and climb 669m across the hills to Cluanie, where I find an ideal camping spot beside the river. It was pitch dark when I arrived so it's a good job I always carry my head torch. I took a walk down to the Cluanie Inn where they were kind enough to give me some fresh drinking water which I used to make my noodles once I got back to my tent.
Yet another long day on the trail as I walk 14 miles and climb 669m across the hills to Cluanie, where I find an ideal camping spot beside the river. It was pitch dark when I arrived so it's a good job I always carry my head torch. I took a walk down to the Cluanie Inn where they were kind enough to give me some fresh drinking water which I used to make my noodles once I got back to my tent.
Monday 18 September 2017
The Scottish National Trail - Loch Lochy to Garrygualach
Distance: 15 miles/8 hours
The journey continues as I leave Loch Lochy behind and head for the abandoned farmhouse at Garrygualach (no longer abandoned). I walk approximately 16 miles, with 5 extra miles added due to the location of my overnight camp which was off the route. I arrive at the farmhouse to find it under renovation and after a quick look in a private bothy, I find a small camping area by the river.
The journey continues as I leave Loch Lochy behind and head for the abandoned farmhouse at Garrygualach (no longer abandoned). I walk approximately 16 miles, with 5 extra miles added due to the location of my overnight camp which was off the route. I arrive at the farmhouse to find it under renovation and after a quick look in a private bothy, I find a small camping area by the river.
Sunday 17 September 2017
The Scottish National Trail - Blackburn bothy to Loch Lochy
Blackburn of Corrieyairack bothy to Loch Lochy
11 miles/7 hours
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I set off from Fort Augustus after descending from Blackburn bothy.
Upon arrival in the village, I have a stroll down to Loch Ness and then stock up on supplies before I begin to follow the Caledonian Canal towards Laggan Locks, following the old Invergarry railway line along the banks of Loch Oich.
In the second half of the video I stop for lunch at Loch Oich before continuing along the old railway line to Invergarry Station where I rejoin the canal towpath and continue on the Great Glen Way to Laggan Locks. From Laggan locks I continue to follow the Great Glen Way for a short distance to reach a fine camping spot at Loch Lochy, a few miles short of Mandally.
11 miles/7 hours
I set off from Fort Augustus after descending from Blackburn bothy.
Upon arrival in the village, I have a stroll down to Loch Ness and then stock up on supplies before I begin to follow the Caledonian Canal towards Laggan Locks, following the old Invergarry railway line along the banks of Loch Oich.
In the second half of the video I stop for lunch at Loch Oich before continuing along the old railway line to Invergarry Station where I rejoin the canal towpath and continue on the Great Glen Way to Laggan Locks. From Laggan locks I continue to follow the Great Glen Way for a short distance to reach a fine camping spot at Loch Lochy, a few miles short of Mandally.
Tuesday 5 September 2017
Thieves road (Fort William to Dalwhinnie) - Day 4
A 44 mile hike from Fort William in the Highlands to Dalwhinnie in the Cairngorms.
Time taken: 4 days
Distance: 70 km
Ascent: 500m
Distance: 70 km
Ascent: 500m
Day 4 (5 September, 2017)
On the final day of the trip, after finding myself pitched up on a bed of heather at about 600 metres, I descend to the abandoned Culra bothy. I then pick up an easy path to Loch Ericht, where I follow another easy (but very long) track along the loch to my final destination, Dalwhinnie.
You can view all the photos from the trip here:
On the final day of the trip, after finding myself pitched up on a bed of heather at about 600 metres, I descend to the abandoned Culra bothy. I then pick up an easy path to Loch Ericht, where I follow another easy (but very long) track along the loch to my final destination, Dalwhinnie.
You can view all the photos from the trip here:
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