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.

The Scottish National Trail - Laggan to Blackburn bothy

Corrieyairack Pass: Laggan to Blackburn bothy - 17 miles

I follow General Wade's military road into Corrie Yairack where I have to climb 732m across the Monadhliath mountains to arrive at Blackburn of Corrieyairack bothy where I stay for the night. On the way through I visit General Wade's office where I collect supplies for the journey. 17 miles, 732m ascent.

In the next video, I descend to Fort Augustus.