Braemar to Inverness long distance hike - Day 6

An epic 113 mile cross country walk from Braemar to Inverness. 6 days walking, 5 days camping.
I plotted a route out on Google Earth which included some of my favourite places to visit in the Cairngorms.

In the final episode, I take the bus to Drumnadrochit and continue walking on the Great Glen Way to the Eco-Campsite where I spend my final night. I have a campfire and enjoy a well earned drink before walking the last 10 miles to Inverness the following morning, where I bump into a familiar face. Who could it be?

Braemar to Inverness long distance hike - Day 5

An epic 113 mile cross country walk from Braemar to Inverness. 6 days walking, 5 days camping.
I plotted a route out on Google Earth which included some of my favourite places to visit in the Cairngorms.

 On day 5, I have a walk down to Loch Ness in search of Nessy before joining the Great Glen Way and taking the high road to Drumnadrochit. There's a slight twist to the story watch to find out!

Braemar to Inverness long distance hike - Day 4

An epic 113 mile cross country walk from Braemar to Inverness. 6 days walking, 5 days camping.
I plotted a route out on Google Earth which included some of my favourite places to visit in the Cairngorms.

 On day 4, I walk approximately 22 miles from River Spey near Laggan all the way to Fort Augustus on the Corrieyairack Pass. I visit two bothies en-route and find a time-machine. I camp at Cumberlands Campsite, Fort Augustus where I enjoy a Friday night Pint.

Braemar to Inverness long distance hike - Day 3

An epic 113 mile cross country walk from Braemar to Inverness. 6 days walking, 5 days camping.
I plotted a route out on Google Earth which included some of my favourite places to visit in the Cairngorms.

On day 3, I walk approximately 16 miles from Tromie Meadow near Kingussie to Laggan via Glen Banchor, passing through Kingussie and Newtonmore and visit Ruthven Barracks. I stop for Tea at Dalnashallag bothy and wild camp by the River Spey, near Spey Dam.

Braemar to Inverness long distance hike - Day 2

Day 2 (East Highland Way)

In part 2 (Day 2) I walk about 18 miles from Ryovan bothy to Tromie Meadow near Drumguish. I visit Loch Morlich, Loch an Eilein, Loch Insh, Drakes bothy and the Frank Bruce sculpture Trail before eventually retiring with some Spam by the River Tromie.

Braemar to Inverness long distance hike - Day 1

An epic 113 mile cross country walk from Braemar to Inverness. 6 days walking, 5 days camping.
I plotted a route out on Google Earth which included some of my favourite places to visit in the Cairngorms.

Time taken: 144 hours
Distance: 113 miles
Ascent: 732m

Day 1 (Lairig an Laoigh)
Walked from Braemar to Ryovan bothy via the Lairig an Laoigh. Visited Bob Scott's bothy.
Wild camped at Ryvoan bothy.