Exploring The Remote Highlands: 10 Mile Hike To Loch Chiarain Bothy!

Tucked away in a remote and lonely corner of the West Highlands of Scotland lies Loch Chiarain Bothy, is this the best bothy in the West Highlands? Join Robin and Greg as they set off on a 10-mile hike from Kinlochleven to Loch Chiarain Bothy, racing against the incoming heavy rain. Would they get the bothy to themselves?
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[@Dougsterxplor]

I've just spotted a "Stripey Hot Bag" 😁😁

[@WalkWithWallace]

Ha, yes. His video reminded me I had upcycled packaging put away for that very thing. 🔥

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Beautiful hiking trail. Thank you for sharing.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thank you 🤩

[@steveworthington930]

Top vid Robin, is it not easier from Courour Station? I,d put Oban, Kinbreak & a few more as "best", ATB.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Steve, aye definitely shorter distance from the station but then you’re dictated to by the train timetable.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Oban is decent too, yet to visit Kinbreak.

[@BillKasmanScotland]

I've done it from Corrour and the hike up from the path just past Loch Treig was a bog-trotting nightmare!

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@BillKasmanScotland I can vouch for that, walked that section a few times.

[@steveworthington930]

@@WalkWithWallaceAye, true. But can,t do it from Englandshire in one day, so bothy or camp.

[@corinnamusgrave7580]

Thanks what a great video as always 🥾🥾😊🙌

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thank you Corinna 😎👍🏻🔥

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Porridge in a bag - genius!! Top job as ever 👍👍 - T🙂

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Tony. 😎

[@BillKasmanScotland]

Last time I was there (maybe 10 years ago) it was filled with an English public school 'hiking' group. There were about 20 of them and they had a tent pitched in one of the upstairs rooms! They weren't happy to see me so I moved on to Staoineag - after a few words with their leader about overcrowding bothies with one group!

[@WalkWithWallace]

That’s not cricket mate, surely they should only use the bothy to prepare food and get shelter then move to the tent later on? Don’t blame you for shifting on to Staoinaig.

[@WanderNars]

this is so beautiful thanks for showing us

[@WalkWithWallace]

My pleasure 😊

[@Fungobackpacking]

This bothy is even cleaner than my room😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

It was good to see it neat and tidy.

[@natalieminnis]

What a beautiful loch! And great footage of the dam too, which I haven't visited yet. Incredibly clean and spacious bothy too. I sometimes find bothies a bit spooky - noticed a wee ghostie appearing at 7:30 😄

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, my wee munchie monster 😋 Cheers Natalie, the bothy was in tiptop condition, I only had to carry out some spent tea light candles someone had left behind. It’s nicely tucked away from the neds.

[@ootnboots]

Nice one lads , it’s a bothy I’ve had on the radar for a while. I plan to walk up with the dogs .. Good stuff Robin

[@WalkWithWallace]

What route would you go Stevie?

[@ootnboots]

@@WalkWithWallace I thought about the same route on the WHH . I was also looking at going over the devils staircase .

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ootnboots Got the other side of the river too that's more direct than the WHW but it's rougher, albeit more interesting.

[@ootnboots]

@@WalkWithWallace yeah I did notice that path , that would probably be better Robin .. especially with dogs ..

[@garynewsham2179]

Another good vid from Robin.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Gary 👍🏻

[@davieirwin5159]

Nice one gents. That bothy looked well cosy. Sorry I missed that one. 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Next time bud, we literally changed our plans in Glencoe btw after driving up in the rain.

[@greyhikes5236]

Good to see you back Robin! I thought for a minute you had become a fair weather camper!😅

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Grey, it's been a frustrating past 6 weeks or so with constant wind and rain.

[@greyhikes5236]

@@WalkWithWallace aye its not been great, was due to come up for some snow adventures but the flooding down here put a stop to it. Managed to get out down here but its been pretty miserable. Cracking bothy though 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

The snow has almost gone, still time for a fresh dumping though.

[@greyhikes5236]

@@WalkWithWallace cheers Robin were going to chance snowdonia in the next couple of weeks but it's looking like an early spring for us so plenty time out and about 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@greyhikes5236 enjoy mate 😎

[@anthonypayne1]

Stunning location for a bothy Robin! Bubble and squeek? Haven't had that since I was in short trousers! Lol!👍👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

It’s a nice wee corner of Scotland Tony, haha it’s not something I knew about until fairly recently.

[@WyeExplorer]

Very enjoyable that Robin. Yeah, chin wagging to much can obscure your route alright. I've done that before. As you said nice Bothy - great location and only the dedicated walk there. The couple being two. Mice? My flat was full of em - gone now but they can be messy. Well, a lovely spot of fire before kip and walk back. Good going. Mark

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Mark, yeah the young couple walked in the dark most of the way, he had a fall in the bog too. I remember you saying that before about the mice, it’s their poo and urine that can become a problem. Soon as we turned in the mice were out 😂

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WalkWithWallace A pleasure Robin. Blimey they did a bight time walk in - very intrepid. I know what you mean about the mice. The idea of pee and poo is a little off putting.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Good to see you out braving the west and my oh my that food.. bubblensqueak & macncheese you say? Sounds lovely... I must expore that area further - looked wild... Tent obviously 😉

[@WalkWithWallace]

Long overdue Jim, been a frustrating couple of months weather wise. Next one has to be the tent 🏕️

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Nice one Robin 😁👍..Enjoyed that mate..Such a cracking Bothy 😍..I would defo go back there possibly from another direction..I know you and Kev came over the hill from the station…Enjoyed your walk across the dam bit 😁..I quite fancy going up to the dam with my Ebike. Good stuff mate Cheers Robert

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Murcho, you’d fly up there on your e-bike mate. The Corbett would make a fine wild camp too btw.

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@WalkWithWallace Nice one 😁..Cheers mate 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

😎

[@PAADVENTURES1]

Enjoyed that mate! Nice wee bothy and hope to visit here this year! Loving the mac and cheese!, my favourite 😊😊😊. Paulo

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Paulo. 😎

[@jackmccann7147]

Do love a good bothy. I've been intending to head up there so many times. Usually get waylaid in the Tailrace. Great stuff as ever. Bothy mice and ticks. Grr.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Jack. I had a few jars in the Tailrace whilst doing the WHW. 🍻 That mouse was rife during the night, obviously sussed out where food gets dropped.

[@fittappintrails8731]

Good to see you oot n aboot. The weather has been pretty dismal last few months. Still the seasons are moving forward. I think Grand Tours of Scotland did a piece about that dam. Macaroni Cheese with mash sounds interesting. Those lights look the business. ATB.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Total pants mate, enjoying the lighter nights creeping back in though. 😎 I remember that episode I think. 🤔 lights were a Christmas treat, lol.

[@2407ewan]

Great trip Robin, nice bothy, and fantastic views to be had there.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Phil 😎 👌🏻

[@andrewkingdom]

Nice bothy looked remote enjoyed the video nice lights lol just got back myself from north Scotland did Ben loyal and some other peaks cracking take care mate

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Andrew. Epic mate, I need a lot of Corbetts in that neck of the woods.

[@andrewkingdom]

Yes a lot up far north all fantastic though a long drive especially from North Korea I recommend ben loyal Foinavon and Arkle awesome hills cheers

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@andrewkingdom done Arkle but not the others. Hopefully this year. At least you’re allowed out of NK. 🇰🇵

[@andrewkingdom]

Yes away from NK for a while but back under state control know as mrs wants me to decorate the bloody living room lol

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@andrewkingdom that’ll be a huge room too 😝

[@Kev_Russ]

Loving the blackpool lights. 😉 Guid video mate. Tis a fine wee bothy indeed. Pity I couldnae have made it likesay.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers bud, you’re well overdue an overnighter eh ⛺️ or 🏚️

[@Kev_Russ]

@@WalkWithWallace Ken. Looking nobad this weekend anaw

[@WalkWithWallace]

🧐 I’ve not checked yet.

[@jenniferpayne250]

Really enjoyed this. Stunning spot. Do ever look at census records to see who lived in these remote homes?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thank you. ☺️ I haven’t actually thought of that, The Bothy Bible book gives a little bit of history on it though.

[@nickparker5163]

Its a spooky place on your own, especially when walking in from Corrour down to the loch.

[@WalkWithWallace]

I can imagine, I’m ashamed to admit I have never had a solo bothy night.

[@nickparker5163]

@WalkWithWallace it is a different realm a place like loch charain on your tod. Indeed the night i went, i ended up outside in my tent. That top room is a spooky place.

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Robin, what a cracking Bothy in a stunning location. Your lights are by far and a way better than the Blackpool Illuminations. Believe you and me living in Blackpool I see them every year and your lights are far better! 🤣🤣 All the best mate, Dave 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚥🚥

[@WalkWithWallace]

Aw I love Blackpool, lots of great childhood memories of dodgy guesthouses and the shows. 🤣 liking my new string lights though.

[@DAoutdoors]

@@WalkWithWallace Haha, a bit like most seaside towns nowadays mate, it's not quite the nice place it used to be. Most of the dodgy guest houses have been shut down as they became cannabis farms.🤣🤣

[@WalkWithWallace]

I was last there in February 2020 for a Vatersay Boys concert in the Blackpool tower ballroom. Twas a great night. But yes the town is definitely a bit tired. Package holidays to Spain probably killed off the British seaside holiday.

[@cuillin1745]

Where can i get these wind out lights Robin? Look ideal for my awning!

[@WalkWithWallace]

They popped up on a facebook advert but I’m always suspicious of ads on FB. Found identical ones on Amazon, took a couple of weeks to arrive but worth the wait. amzn.to/3uM2Scf

[@cuillin1745]

Thanks man. Bright enough looking in the video. Decent battery life?

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@cuillin1745 around 4 hours a charge. Decent enough imho.

[@haylstermchamster8107]

what alcohol pot stand are you using there?

[@WalkWithWallace]

It’s the Speedster Stoves stand. 🔥

[@mtssman]

Question from someone who has never visited such a bothy: Does it work on 1st come 1st serve basis or sort of booking/applying in advance? I mean imagine arriving in poor weather just about to get dark and find out the bothy is fully occupied.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi there, there’s no booking system so it is literally first come first serve. However the unwritten rule is, there’s no such thing as a full bothy and those there before you should make some space for new arrivals. If you plan on visiting a popular bothy and or a smaller 1 room bothy, it’s worthwhile taking a tent just in case.

[@vs123]

I like nature beautiful

[@WalkWithWallace]

Me too , thank you ☺️

[@NameisLeon]

This bothy is on my list to do this year as I wanted to visit that graveyard you went to as well. I read about it in a book recently and seemed a really interesting (but grim) bit of history. Do you think it’s a bikeable route? Cheers

[@WalkWithWallace]

It’s well worth a visit mate and definitely doable on bike, the first section of the WHW from Kinlochleven is a but steep but once it levels out you’d fly along. You could cycle along the conduit if you wanted to as well.

[@NameisLeon]

@@WalkWithWallaceNoted, nice one.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@NameisLeon 😎 👌🏻

[@alistairthow1384]

Con'duet' Robin! Very apt when talking about honeymoon suite and virginity 😂 Apologies offered and hopefully accepted 😉

[@WalkWithWallace]

Is that when two prisoners perform? 😜 Haha, apologies accepted. 😆

[@bonpecheur4565]

Long time no see!

[@WalkWithWallace]

👋 Hi Bon, it's been a quiet few weeks. Was fab getting back out.

[@bonpecheur4565]

It took a while to forget the " superbos" ​ ,now its back in my head , will be stock with it the rest of the week😂 @@WalkWithWallace

[@WalkWithWallace]

🤣🤣🤣

[@eileenspamer]

[@WalkWithWallace]

👋 😎

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Great stuff Robin and certainly looked good upstairs maybe a bit cold downstairs. Checked out the location on the map. I can’t see myself Munro bagging but perhaps I should try bothy bagging. ATB 🏕️🥃

[@WalkWithWallace]

Aye the downstairs rooms are not overly appealing. Often the case with the two storey bothies. Bothy bagging, do you have to stay the night for it to count?

[@DaveGoodman1959]

@@WalkWithWallace for Me Robin, just to visit would be enough. I’m not a list person 😊🏕️

[@WalkWithWallace]

Well that’s the beauty of bagging, you make your own rules.