Friday 20 May 2016

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.

Saturday 7 May 2016

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. 

Friday 6 May 2016

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.

Wednesday 4 May 2016

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.  :)