Thanks for the video, I’m looking to plan a 5-day trip next spring, Ballater to Aviemore via Lochnagar and Glenshee then up through the main massif! Glad to see I’m not the first to think about this route! Atb
@@keirenoutdoors So, my original plan was mostly summit camps.... But the strong winds ruined that. I camped at Loch Etchachan on the first night, and I'd definitely camp there again. Not sure if that's on your route though? The second night, just to get out of the wind, I camped next to Bob Scott's bothy, which was fine. From that point onwards, I mostly made use of the bothies. My last night I camped just above the junction of the Lairig Ghru and the path up Braeriach. Again, it was a decent spot. If you get good weather and the snow has cleared, I'd highly recommend camping near the summit of Braeriach. I did this on a previous trip and it was a fantastic spot to wake up in the morning.
@@MaylesTrails That’s amazing. Hopefully looking something like this: Day 1 Ballater to Loch Callater (via Lochnagar) Day 2: Loch Callater to Altnour Lodge (via Glenshee) Day 3: Altnour Lodge to Corrour Bothy Day 4: Corrour Bothy to Loch Etchachan Day 5: Loch Etchachan to Aviemore (via Loch Morlich)
@@keirenoutdoors Looks like a good route. I'm not sure on the terrain etc in the Glenshee area, as I only went as far as Cairn of Claise in that direction. The rest I can vouch for. You might need an alternative plan, in case of a lot of snow, at that time of year. But, assuming not too much snow, the stretch from Corrour bothy to Loch Etchachan is fantastic.
The trail and the surroundings are simply gorgeous here. Outstanding video production my friend!
@@ervinslens Thank you! 🙂 Yes, the scenery there is definitely amongst the best that the UK has to offer!
Great video, you seem to visit all the places I love, I'll keep watching. Thanks.
@@gobbledygook33 Thank you! Yeah, the Cairngorms are definitely amongst my favourite mountains in the UK
What a great video, really enjoyed this. One of my favourite places in whole of Scotland, fantastic!
@@Laura-sk5gx Thanks, I appreciate that. Yeah, I love the Cairngorms too, very different to most of the rest of the Highlands
Awesome mega adventure so far. Climbing up on that big rock on first day looked quite fun.
@@waterfallmadman Thanks! Yeah, I definitely enjoyed that little scramble 🪨
Thanks for the video, I’m looking to plan a 5-day trip next spring, Ballater to Aviemore via Lochnagar and Glenshee then up through the main massif! Glad to see I’m not the first to think about this route! Atb
@@keirenoutdoors Nice! Hopefully, you have better weather than I did 😅 Let me know if you have any questions about my route etc
@@MaylesTrails I’m looking at May so could be anything! Any camping spots you recommend?
@@keirenoutdoors So, my original plan was mostly summit camps.... But the strong winds ruined that. I camped at Loch Etchachan on the first night, and I'd definitely camp there again. Not sure if that's on your route though? The second night, just to get out of the wind, I camped next to Bob Scott's bothy, which was fine. From that point onwards, I mostly made use of the bothies. My last night I camped just above the junction of the Lairig Ghru and the path up Braeriach. Again, it was a decent spot. If you get good weather and the snow has cleared, I'd highly recommend camping near the summit of Braeriach. I did this on a previous trip and it was a fantastic spot to wake up in the morning.
@@MaylesTrails That’s amazing. Hopefully looking something like this:
Day 1 Ballater to Loch Callater (via Lochnagar)
Day 2: Loch Callater to Altnour Lodge (via Glenshee)
Day 3: Altnour Lodge to Corrour Bothy
Day 4: Corrour Bothy to Loch Etchachan
Day 5: Loch Etchachan to Aviemore (via Loch Morlich)
@@keirenoutdoors Looks like a good route. I'm not sure on the terrain etc in the Glenshee area, as I only went as far as Cairn of Claise in that direction. The rest I can vouch for. You might need an alternative plan, in case of a lot of snow, at that time of year. But, assuming not too much snow, the stretch from Corrour bothy to Loch Etchachan is fantastic.
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@@BlytheWorld1972 Thank you!