Bothy bagging in the Cairngorms - Day 1

I begin a three day adventure, backpacking through the Cairngorms, visiting several bothies en-route. The original plan was to visit the highest village, Tomintoul but due to frosty condictions Plan B (for Bothy) was initiated.

Day 1 - Got bus to Braemar, walked 6 miles to the Linn of Dee and a further 3 miles to the first bothy, Bob Scotts. Some other people were there so I pitched the tent up outside before joining them for a drink. Afterwards I stayed up for a while and made a small campfire outside, using an existing firepit.

Please note, I have since been informed that campfires are not permitted at the Bob Scotts bothy or anywhere in this area. I apologise to have offended anyone, lesson learned.

Ben Ime and The Cobbler

Beinn Ime is the highest munro of the Arrochar Alps, in the southern Highlands of Scotland. The Cobbler is a Corbett which is often climbed by tourists.

Date walked: 11/09/2015
Time taken: 6 hours
Distance: 11 km
Ascent: 1325m 

 

Beinn Ime is the highest munro of the Arrochar Alps, in the southern Highlands of Scotland. The Cobbler is a Corbett which is often climbed by tourists. Day 2 in Arrochar and I set off to bag The Cobbler and Ben Ime, planning to finish at Inverarnan. I lost the path after descending Ben Ime's North face and after a long descend on rough, pathless ground I eventually finished at Inveruglas by Loch Lomond instead. It was a long strenuous walk for me as I was carrying a heavy rucksack with my tent and camping gear.

Ben Narnain from Arrochar

Beinn Narnain is a mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland, near Arrochar. It forms part of a group of hills known as the Arrochar Alps, and is a Munro. 

Munros included on this walk: Beinn Ime, Beinn Narnain
Date walked: 10/09/2015
Time taken: 5 hours
Distance: 13 km
Ascent: 926m

I travelled to Arrochar on a Thursday afternoon and arrived about 1pm.

The plan was to ascend Ben Narnain, Ben Ime and Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) over 2 days and wild camp.

I had some lunch by Loch Long then began my hike to the summit of Ben Narnain, stashing my 65L pack in the trees. I made it to the summit by half past 4, took some pictures and videos then immediately made my way back down.

It took about 3 hours to reach the summit and just under 2 hours to get back down to Arrochar.
I was back down at Loch Long by 6pm and pitched the tent by Loch Long.