Crossing Scotland West to East | 190km through The Highlands

Wanting to get away for some solitude I came up with a trail from the West Coast to The East through some of Scotland's most wild and remote landscapes. I wasn't too sure if the trail I had plotted would be passable , so I set off wit some trepidation to head through the Scottish Highlands and traverse Scotland West to East..... almost coast to coast
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00:00:00 Introduction - to crossing Scotland
00:03:00 Planned route from coast to coast across Scotland
00:11:58 reaching high pass and first Bothy
00:20:39 Corrour Station house
00:26:40 wild camp on first evening at corrour
00:29:41 start of day 2 - heavy rain
00:46:27 cafe reached after wilderness
00:50:52 cycling in dark and rain
00:57:00 frosty start to day 2
01:05:18 busy Glens a few hundred years ago
01:09:29 the final pull on coast to coast

[@bigcasey4143]

I remember when the old signalbox was operational before the RETB signalling took over an me and my butty Mike (we were both Train Drivers, now long retired) were invited up into the old signal box by Jimmy, the signalman, who was a real character to exchange railway banter. The 360 degree views from inside the box were absolutely spectacular... what a fabulous place to work... I also remember encoutering "Dave the Juggernaught" by the railway bridge shown in your video, who was carrying the biggest rucksack I'd ever seen before or since... it was at least 100 litres... he was completely buggered and he put his rucksack down when he spoke to us.... He had a ghetto blaster and loads of cans of food/drink in his rucksack, and everthing but the kitchen sink, it being his first, and probably last expedition to the Highlands... I almost felt sorry for him. We stayed in the SYHA, where we encoutered a large stag, complete with huge antlers loitering outside.... Tom, the Manager explained that he was very old and had lost most of his teeth, so was thus reliant on people feeding him, hence him becoming tame(ish)... We were told that he later had to be shot, as he would obviously be unable to feed himself in the winter. Tom the manager, who was in his 60's, was well known for inviting all comers to race him round the forestry track circling Loch Ossian... Memories, memories... now my knees are knackered, so no more galavanting around the highlands carrying 65lb rucksacs (as weighed on the scales at Abergavenny Station) for me...

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

I'm a signalman. Always daydreamed of box's like that. But even the ones I did years back. It may have been romantic looking. Bit trying to keep warm during the winter wasn't so 🤣

[@tireeautomatik4537]

No food. No spoon. No water filter. 2 types of whisky.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Got to get priorities correct 😂😂👍

[@kilvrecht]

Pure dead brilliant

[@victoriabright7071]

What an absolutely fabulous vlog. I can't believe the amount of work you have to do, in producing this, AND all the climbing and cycling. Such a beautiful part of our great country. I so look forward to your vlogs. Inspirational. Thanks so much. Beautiful. The venison burger just looked fab too!!! 😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Victoria 🙏 was a fine trip and I can confirm the venison burger was rather nice :) Thanks for watching M

[@jacquelinelebourhis8493]

The venison burger sounds yummy 😊

[@valeriar6671]

The fact that, once again, I've watched one of your feature length videos in one go says a lot about how engrossing and interesting they are. Superb, top quality work as usual, and what an amazing landscape. Thank you for taking us along on your cross country adventure.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Valarie - very much appreciated 🙏👍

[@peterlewis3540]

The videos are always of incredible quality, nothing offensive, no unwanted personal opinions, that some may find offensive. Just the kind of video that you would allow your young children to watch, and gauge their reaction on the incredible beauty of the Scottish highlands. Video heaven,

[@jacquelinelebourhis8493]

@@peterlewis3540❤

[@bpslodge]

I'm really running out of things to say, so I will just say a great big thank you. 🙏

[@talesbyjosh]

Another sensational video Murray. You're such an inspiration 👏🏽

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Josh - Twas a fun trip and good way to sprang the long weekend ;)

[@user-lp4kx8kj4u]

Really enjoyed this longer video, I settled down to a great nights viewing, better than anything on the tv! Really appreciate all the work that goes into it, it enables me to feel like I’m travelling the route too, thank you so much!

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Oh my that got my bike juices flowing Murray.. I've just about got my bike legs n lungs going and ready to hit the Bikepacking trails once the earth warms... That was a lovely excursion and I thank you... 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️😎🥃

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Jim - just watching your video - glad you got the phone (and the tide was going out!!)

[@RS.Outdoors]

Looked a great trip mate and sad I couldn't make it. Until the next time, Atb.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Missed you Ray - next time :)

[@johndraper5091]

Just watched your west to east trip, we know the Rannoch, Loch Tay area. Very enjoyable viewing. We watch your videos regularly. Many thanks.

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

The guy that did that minister - Pete Bowsher is from my town. Always find it funny seeing that so far away. What an adventure that was. Amazing 🤩

[@richardbinnie]

Murray you are simply a genius. More power to you.

[@toms.9961]

Yes! Brilliant to zoom out after work. Greetings from Germany :)

[@iainmaciver4430]

Wow Murray what fantastic video we follow all your exploits and enjoy them all but this one was totally different 😊 , you deserved a big dram after that trip take care and we'll see you on next weeks video 👍👍

[@suebrown436]

Beautifully filmed once again, Murray. What a wonderful way to spend an evening, watching you biking your coast to coast route on our TV screen.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Sue - hope you enjoyed the video Thanks for watching Murray

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Great Scotland

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Great Scotland

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Great Scotland

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Great Scotland

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

We saved this to watch on one of our movie nights. Better than any Hollywood blockbuster! Yet certainly as well produced! 😊🙌. The effort you put into your videos, both physically and in the edit doesn't go unnoticed by your viewers. We really enjoyed the cycling element to this cross country adventure too. Thank you so much for taking us along on this epic journey, and for providing us with a throughly enjoyable night's entertainment 😊🙌👍

[@shoee62]

What an amazing trip, love the photography. If doing that route again the route from Carie on Loch Rannoch to Invervar in Glen Lyon is a very pretty route through the forest by a stream and out onto the moor, a bit easier.

[@David-Neilson]

Well done, that's some weekend you had I have sore legs just watching you 😅

[@fraserloch1290]

Another superb video murry thanks for a great watch 👍👍

[@stephenbrown5844]

Wow, Murray you pedal a bike fantastic 😂love the bike ❤🇬🇧👌

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@Solstice261]

I've always wanted to do this, now I know it can be done, thank you. I'll be trying out that route when I get the free time, greetings from Spain

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hope you manage it - it’s was a fine way to spend a few days in the trail :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@adriana7144]

Loved it! What an epic weekend. Thanks for sharing

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very enjoyable hour Murray! One for the BBC, love the longer formats. I tell you what though, some good chow, that burger! haha. Thanks for the adventure.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

The burger was bloody fantastic 👌👌👌😂👍

[@juliebarker-4245]

Brilliant video Murray have to admire your stamina as not the easiest way to travel especially the first day. Never thought you'd make it on some of the sections. Rannoch Moor Station I've been to many times and had a lovely meal at the cafe. Especially loved seeing you go through Glen Lyon as it's a wonderful area. Loch Tay and Forest are wonderful area to see but really this whole part of Scotland is my favourite. Many happy memories of wonderful times. ATB Murray.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Julie, the cycle down Glen Lyon with the sun shining and the free wheeling was very nice (especially after the tracks I had gone over in the prior 24hrs!!lol) Added to that I had a full tummy after a lovely bite to eat at Bridge of Balgie made it even more fun cycling down :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@renatoilsonhunninghausencl5879]

Amazing places indeed!!! Already a subscriber...Nice and ecological trip...😎👋👋👋 And the silence must be fantastic, no noise of any kind!!! The Real peace of mind...

[@footprintsacrossscotland1417]

Brilliant Murray, really enjoyed. Walked up the section from loch Ossian to do the Corbett’s by the bothy and really enjoyed but wasn’t so boggy, looked a bit of a nightmare coming down on the bike. Drove Glen Lyon last year to its end point such a beautiful Glen although think I would prefer a bike to navigate some of the narrow windy sections at the east end. Fully agree about Glen Almound, another wonderful Glen, choose that as a route up onto Auchnafree hill, I guess the one where you had brake issues. Cheers, Paul

[@lisasimpson9343]

Absolutely brilliant Murray, so well shot and produced and awesome scenery. It blows me away sometimes when I realise how small Scotland actually is, so much stuff in a relatively small area. Always a joy to watch.💚

[@gordonbuchan8939]

superb thanks Murray

[@annabelmacrae5256]

Watching with my fractured ankle in a heavy cast for 8 weeks! Enjoying the vicarious pleasure of the great outdoors through your channel.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Anna- on no - hope the videos can take you mind off your injury for a wee while. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope the ankle heals well and quickly Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Kev_Russ]

A fine exped on 2 wheels Murray. 🚴😎👍 Always wondered what that section is like from the bothy to Loch Treig. Glen Almond is lovley indeed... Finally finished this on the big telly, over a few days. When the wife is working or has fallen asleep 🤭

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Kev 🙏🙏

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Great video again with fabulous scenery, thanks again for your time and effort. Into glenmorangie 10 year old and Talisker as well

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Harry / like a Glenmorangie too - Talisker less so 😂😂

[@harrylinsdell8114]

@@ScotlandsMountains like all single malts to be honest, just usually gets what's on offer

[@annettephilpot4612]

Wonderful video and amazing trip. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@davidsayer3325]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@steveroberts9817]

a wee dram in the morning coffee is a great start to the day

[@pshearduk]

Absolutely EPIC journey Murray... some hard graft but well worth the adventure. Nice work sir.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - Twas a fine trip for sure and nice to cross Scotland at last :)

[@kevinpalmer7452]

Absolutely epic thank you 🙏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏 thank you

[@fraserconnell21]

Heyup Murray, We just finished watching your film in its entirety. It's fantastic buddy ! My spider sense tells me you'll have earned another award 😊 . Your filming editing and music just fits so well together. Sure you're inspiring folk to get out to the mountains and treat them with the respect those places deserve 🙏👍🏼👏👏🫵

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Fraser - much appreciated 🙏👍

[@gordonnodrogthomson]

Amazing as always and inspirational!

[@valeriechambers4773]

Wow, loved watching that. Thank you for sharing.

[@duncantaylor9584]

Excellent yet again ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@marcuswilson9381]

Another great video, love these adventures,well done

[@daveking8698]

What a treat! Love the longer videos, thanks Murray 👏

[@ahmadalwadi9156]

Another amazing production, loved this one!

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

What a joy to watch. Not only one of your beautiful long episodes but something slightly different to boot. It was superb watching you tackle that route. I'm glad there wasn't too much hike-a-bike for you. The road in Glen Lyon is ine of my favourites in the area for cycling - quiet and beautiful. So glad you enjoyed flowing down it. And the film from Glen Almond has made me think I need to go and explore it. Thanks again for creating and sharing this, it seems like a huge amount of work to entertain us.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Alasdair. The descent down Glen Lyon was delightful - especially after a full meal from the wonderful cafe at Bridge of Balgie! :) I can thoroughly recommend Glen Almond too - a wonderful and quite glen to explore for sure :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@heighRick]

What a great video! Thanks so much, helps a lot!

[@norskattforfun8575]

Great video and beautiful scenery. Thank you

[@TheBlueMoo]

Thanks for sharing your journey! It was much enjoyed!

[@garrygreen3210]

Outstanding Murray, really enjoyable watch. Thanks for bringing us along on the adventure.

[@robsadventures4653]

Fantastic Adventure Murray thankyou❤

[@juliescanlan6424]

Excellent adventure in a beautiful part of Scotland, thank you!

[@paulharrison4849]

Another wonderful video, thank you for sharing your great adventures

[@michaelmcgrath9190]

Amazing. Thank you Murray. I would have loved to try this 30 or 40 years ago, in my (so called) prime. Now in my 70s it was lovely to take a vicarious trip like this and see it through your eyes. Enjoyed every minute of it. Again, thank you.

[@shanestanding3866]

Fantastic vlog Murray. Thanks for putting it all together so nicely.

[@marknichol4688]

This was an amazing trip, thanks for sharing

[@williamhowells7651]

Well done Murray... Your perseverance and dedication is inspiring.🙌

[@williamkelly9062]

Absolutly epic, loved every second of the trip

[@user-hg1ky3cj2s]

This was indeed a great ride. Thanks for taking me with you. Cheers. Lynn in Naples FL

[@grahammcclymont3097]

What a great trip Murray. Thanks for taking us along with you 👍

[@iej7663]

Fantastic video. Thanks for all the effort made to do this trip and film, edit

[@jacquelinelebourhis8493]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching your experience on this traverse from Fort William to Perth … spectacular views and delightful commentary… thank you 🙏

[@williammacbeth5093]

Brilliant Murray, loved it. Thanks for sharing your trip with us, just a beautiful place. Thanks again 🙏

[@connyvanacquoy7179]

Nice to follow your adventures in nature, thank you🍀

[@bethlowell7336]

What an amazing journey in some of the most remote parts of Scotland! You always make me homesick for Scotland and I’m looking forward to my trip in August. Safe travels.🥰

[@davidsparkle4401]

Amazing video what an adventure❤

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Another brilliant adventure Murray. What a journey. I take my hat off to you for bringing these long journeys. At least you had decent weather considering what it has been like. Take care and stay safe mate. Catch you on the next one.

[@runningman4459]

What a cracking wee adventure that was. Absolutely fantastic 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@redbarron7293]

What an outstanding run…..Brilliant again Murray…..

[@EdwinFeliu]

Epic adventure, wow!

[@kjgirl62]

Absolutely brilliant as normal for your adventures. You’ve help me fall in love with Scotland and proud of our country’s scenery. Thank you 💜 xx

[@garrettstrahan2218]

Wonderful trip, Murray. Thanks for sharing....

[@drumick67]

One of your best ...thanx again ..sitting watching eating chips and pie ..love from LIVERPOOL

[@debskeith]

Great video again, really enjoyed that one👍

[@cumbriancamper]

I will be watching after the football 🐶👍

[@davekemp750]

Epic adventure mate, loved that!

[@ellenlepore3083]

Fantastic video 🏔️! I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery and Mountain View’s 🏔️

[@Curlew-Corner]

What a super film, another if your highly professional productions. The scenery was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@lafonevc5663]

Great film, a well,shot and narrated adventure as usual. Lovely scenery and engaging journey, nice

[@wendyshort5972]

That was a great video Murray. You did cover a lot of ground. It was nice to see you on the bike for a change. Well done.

[@user-vq6km4lm1b]

Great adventure Murray. Looked very hard. Again great footage and appreciate the time you take to show your travels. Watching from Spain making me long for coming home!

[@nickchurchman6815]

Ooh that inspires me to go bikepacking - awesome adventure . Thanks Murray

[@miriammcdade3077]

Fantastic to come along on your journey.. some beautiful places and scenery….👍😊

[@barryjmccormack]

I thourghly enjoyed this adventure. Great stuff !

[@sushilanayar4266]

amazing - so inspiring - well done I learn loads watching your videos.

[@lostintransit5822]

Loved the bike packing, just getting into it myself. As always great cinematography ❤thankyou

[@ibrstellar1080]

Excellent video Murray and well done for carving out a new route😄💪👍🫡.

[@tichmebadthangz1483]

nice adventure love watching them🚲🥾is alwasy fun

[@grahammelvin5398]

Superb Murray, I was working up at, what must be, The Newest Corrour Hunting lodge earlier this year. 5 miles or so from Corrour Station IIRC , Great place

[@melaniehudson5190]

Brilliant video. Really enjoyed it

[@stephenbrown5844]

Brilliant Murray, thoroughly enjoyed your adventure my friend 😊❤👌👌🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Absolutely cracking Murray, you did fantastic, the scenery was awesome, thank you for the video always great contents, thank you for sharing. Well done glad you were kept safe.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - 🙏 it was a fine trip across Scotland this one :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@jbairdexp]

Mmmmm. venison burger! Honestly mate, I almost enjoy the food/snacks you include in your videos as much as the scenery/adventures/walking! lol Excellent effort with the filming while cycling. Anyway, amazing adventure and amazing effort getting it all filmed and edited.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Must admit the food was rather good on this one 👌👌😂

[@garyalexander3281]

What a great day out on the bike interesting to see your campiong set up as well, have passed corrour on train have always wanted to explore this area may attempt a day trip round the area at some point excellent video really enjoyed thanks for sharing 😁

[@user-yf9wr5wu6p]

Wow ! Quite the adventure ! I was exhausted just watching you bike UPHILL on rough terrain . Great video 🥰🇨🇦

[@HD-dz4uk]

Just watching the traverse video now, absolutely brilliant who needs ordinary TV. Your just explaining about the bike,really enjoying it. Thanks very much 👍.

[@gardupgti4609]

Great video - and so nice to see a bike route. I do more on the bike than on foot and this was a treat. Thank you!

[@raymondporter2094]

Murray - your videos are REALLY good. I am tempted to have a Single Malt now you are safely back home!

[@annnnonnymous]

What a nice looking burger and chips, looks like a great adventure even with a few forgotten items.

[@happycycleboy6807]

Murry. What a fabulous adventure. Great video content as always. Inspiring. Good use of the bike. Haven't done much cycling in Scotland, but 'some' 😊' of this route has got me thinking. Thanks again for time and effort in producing your videos.

[@marilynchivers4730]

We both enjoyed this "feature length" vidio. Thanks for all the work you put into them, much appreciated 👍. A few years ago we walked from Corrour Station back to Spean Bridge 🥵. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure 🎉🚶‍♂️

[@wildeone1636]

Forgot the food, forgot the filter, remembered 2 types of whiskey 🤣🤣🤣

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Priorities and all that 😂😂🥃🥃