Scotland - Corrour, Meanach Bothy & Fort William

In this video we return to Fort William in the West Highlands of Scotland to do a walk we first did 10 years ago, Corrour Station to Meanach Bothy and then back through Glen Nevis. We got lucky with the weather, had a great night in the bothy and relived some memories from times gone by. Why not watch the original videos from back in 2006 & 2007.
Scotland Trip 2006 - • Scotland - Meanach Bot...
Scotland Trip 2007 - • Scotland - Bothies & A...
West Highland Way 2007 - • Scotland - West Highla...
West Highland Way 2011 - • Scotland - West Highla...
Jay's Video of this trip - • Scotland Camping Trip ...
Route Map Day 1 - my.viewranger.com/track/detail...
Route Map Day 2 - my.viewranger.com/track/detail...
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All music by Dean Read. Footage shot with a Canon 7D with a 17-40mm lens, a RODE VideoMic Go with a Dead Cat Wind Protector. I also used a GoPro Hero 3 for time lapsing and it was edited in iMovie.

[@T_chux247]

A wonderful encore for me. I walked that same trail about 2 months ago, spent the night at the Meanach bothy. It was very wet and freezing cold. The hike onto Forth William became a survival march after I fell in the marshes. My twisted knee is yet to heal. Great views all the way. Your time lapse has ticked the gopro as an essential for my next hikes. We also carried way too much gear! I'll probably backtrack from the bothy but....powering through feels like completing the task. Thanks for the refresh guys.👍🏿

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching. It sounds like your experience was pretty much the same as ours when we first started hiking in our early 20s. We carried way too much and it felt like a proper expedition. Hope your ankle is on the mend soon, next time you do the trek it will be 10 times easier with what you've learned this time. All the best. Dean

[@TAOutdoors]

Hi Dean, just subbed you from Zed's shout out video, looking forward to seeing your videos. - Mike

[@DeanRead]

+TA Outdoors Hi Mike, thanks for subbing. I took Zed's recommendation last night and subbed to you too :-) looking forward to checking out your vids too, all the best. Dean

[@englishwoodsman]

I will look forward to watcing your video tonight mate

[@Raymi43J]

Great video had some great night's at both.

[@DeanRead]

+Raymi43J thanks for watching, I love it there and can't wait to return to that part of the world soon :-)

[@duncancallum]

Brilliant job of going through my homeland fantastic photography also hope to see you back filming again.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Duncan. We are heading back to Scotland to have a bit of a reunion walk on the West Highland Way. I've done a few times since but the group I'm going with we last walked it together in 2006. Can't wait :-) All the best, Dean.

[@nigelshort8669]

What a stunning trip you had and so lucky with the weather holding out, this needs to go on my bagging list..

[@DeanRead]

+Nigel Short Hi Nigel, it's definitely one to add to the list. I couldn't believe our luck when I checked the weather a few days before we set off, I knew we were in for some good conditions so that made me even more excited :-)

[@weseroutdoor]

I really enjoyed this video about your memory walk through the spectacular landscape of the West Highlands. You had such a great luck with the weather! Well made, greetings from Germany. Atb Jürgen

[@DeanRead]

+Weser Outdoor Hi Jürgen thank you for watching. We were very lucky with the weather and I was so happy that it didn't rain :-) The West Highlands of Scotland are beautiful. ATB Dean

[@allanferguson1828]

Just came across this video, thank you very much for the memories lads. Walked the same route 28 years ago and was able to show my son. Thank you very much, great blog lads 👏👏👏👏👏

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Allan, it's a fantastic route isn't it. We are due another trip again soon I think.

[@dougclarkson5781]

Wonderful Scenery, you can hardly imagine such places exist. As a musician I'm even more impressed with you Video music.....excellent and so descriptive.

[@DeanRead]

+Doug Clarkson hi Doug, it's such a beautiful place. I could quite happily live out there in the middle on nowhere. I've been making music electronically for about 15 years and I finally have an outlet for it :-) Thanks for watching

[@MrWildlife80]

Really amazing adventure Dean , time-lapse you shot was really glorious , thank you so much to share this

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Basim

[@paulsalmon9693]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Hope to follow in your footsteps.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Paul, hope you have a great time when you go. All the best, Dean.

[@HENRYHOBBS1]

Great idea for a trip,great video.thanks for sharing

[@DeanRead]

+HENRYHOBBS1 thanks for watching Henry, it's a really great route. I've added links to the maps in the description of the video too

[@bayisleKeith]

loved it looks like one to try later this summer just hope we are as lucky with the weather as you cheers great video

[@DeanRead]

+Keith Davies Hi Keith, thanks for watching, I hope you have great weather too when you head up there. I can't wait to return :-) All the best, Dean

[@T.robPrairie]

Really good video Dean thanks for sharing a great adventure

[@DeanRead]

+Rob McWatt thanks for watching Rob, feels like a lifetime ago already :-)

[@andrewseadon7770]

cracking video again dean as with all the others great viewing and insperational camped on there myself 16 odd years ago still looks the same we did the ben by tower ridge and one hell of a day it was as you say its all about being out with pals and making memories. keep up the good work .

[@DeanRead]

+Andrew Seadon Thanks for watching Andrew, I haven't done Tower Ridge yet myself but it's definitely on my ever growing list of routes :-) I also really fancy the CMD Arete too so I think I could do with a few weeks up in that part of the world. all the best, Dean

[@frogmoonwildcampsandwander9354]

Another great video Dean ..from a good bunch of lads ..a pleasure to watch ..atb ..steve

[@DeanRead]

+Frogmoon wildcamps and wanders hi Steve, thanks for watching. It was a great mini adventure and I'm so glad we got good weather for it. It was a laugh a minute too, Jay's video captures more of the banter than mine :-) ATB Dean

[@davidwinstanley7439]

Top draw as always DeanThanks for sharingATB Wink

[@DeanRead]

+David Winstanley thanks for watching Wink, it was a great mini adventure :-)

[@godsgift46]

Yes dean me and the family are great 👍✊ hope you and all you're family are all good too 👍 just waiting for all the great weather to hover above hope Valley 😎😁👍👌

[@DeanRead]

+craig bakewell Me too, can't wait for summer to arrive now :-)

[@johnpirie3800]

Glad you enjoyed your wee holiday/walk. You were lucky with the weather too. My mates and I are back on the West Highland Way this May and it is always guaranteed Dean... If it stays dry...bonus. If not......crack the bottle open... Good health my friend and haste ye back!! John.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching John, my mates and I are making a return to the WHW this year too. We last walked it in 2006 as a group so really looking forward to it :-) All the best, Dean.

[@billhambelton7698]

Thanks for the video. Great footage.

[@DeanRead]

+Bill Hambelton thanks for watching Bill

[@beatfindah4284]

We did that back in 96, good times 👍

[@DeanRead]

It's an absolutely amazing route, so many great memories of times spent with good friends

[@TheFord1957]

Another great video Dean. An area of the country I have been meaning to visit for many years...what an awesome location for a bothy. Keep up the great work.

[@owens711]

Brilliant video mate , showing the views of bonnie Scotland

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Gaz. I love this walk, need to do it again this year if Covid allows. All the best. Dean

[@Zedoutdoors]

Superb views with footage to match, appreciate you taking the time to record and share your trip out with us ~Peace~

[@DeanRead]

+Zed Outdoors Many thanks for watching Zed, it was a great outdoor adventure and quality time spent with good friends... What more could you wish for :-) all the best, Dean

[@godsgift46]

excellent video dean , good to see you guys all up there again , in fact last time I was up in fort William was in 2007 , and the video just makes you want to drive straight up there and follow you're route ... great editing and music and i'm really glad you had some good weather especially in the Scottish highlands . cheers craig

[@DeanRead]

+craig bakewell hi Craig, thanks for watching mate. Couldn't resist remixing the Mark Knopfler's Going Home theme from Local Hero for this video, I used it for my Australia videos but thought it would fit nicely for this one too. Fort William is a great place, I have lots of happy memories there with my mates and my mrs. can't wait to return :-) hope you and the family are well, Dean

[@WhiteWizardGA]

Going soon, 2 wks camping, Thanks for the insight, Great video production Dean, very well done, real, entertaining and grounded, love the last bit too, arrival home. Nice journeys and adventures are great but you looked glad to be home too. Cheers, keep em coming.

[@DeanRead]

I was glad to be home to see the family but wasn't happy about going back to work :-) haha. Hope you have a good 2 weeks up there, thanks for watching

[@awolmallorca6327]

Another great vid. Used the Glen Nevis campsite as a base in August from which I did 'The Ben' and a section of 'The Ring of Steall', spectacular part of the workd

[@DeanRead]

+AWOL Mallorca I love the West Highlands of Scotland, really need to get back there again soon. Thanks for watching

[@Dorset_Phil]

Great video as always.

[@DeanRead]

+Philip Nicolson thank you Philip and thanks for watching :-)

[@darrenbush4491]

Just awesome

[@alfieadens]

Crackin vid, you certainly enjoyed yourselves, brilliant! I'm up that way next week, can't wait....

[@DeanRead]

+alfieadens hi Alfie, it was an awesome few day. Hope you have a great time when you go up there too and also that you get equally good weather :-) thanks for watching

[@EffyJnr]

So Lovely To See You & Lads Back On Video Dean. Fantastic Footage. I shall watch those past videos indeed as I am recovery mode from surgery. Hope The Family is all doing well? Stay Safe & God Bless Savvas

[@DeanRead]

+EffyJnr™ Hi Savvas, thanks for watching mate. It was a really great trip and so nice to relive some memories from times gone by. Hope your recovery is going well and I wish you all the best. Dean

[@Smedley60]

Just found your channel. Great video. Well filmed. Love your enthusiasm. Looking forward to more.

[@DeanRead]

+Randy Chadwick hi Randy, thanks for watching and for your kind words. Much appreciated, should be out and about again over the next few days and have more videos up soon. Dean

[@andrewtraveler6386]

Very positive video! thanks for sharing:)

[@DeanRead]

+Andrew Traveler thanks for watching Andrew :-)

[@asifvirk953]

Epic video dean awesome the views i wish i was there with u guys God bless u all u guy are amazing.

[@DeanRead]

+ASIF VIRK thank you for watching Asif, it was an absolutely amazing mini adventure and I miss the place already :-)

[@Brendymac1]

Amazing trip.....loved it!!

[@kenjohnson1041]

not many of these videos of this length are as easy to watch as this one.your video has given great insight into what I think could easily be added onto whw.its the first time I've seen inside a bothy also.never mind the pronunciation! very well put together video and great commentary throughout. thanks.

[@DeanRead]

+ken johnson Thanks for watching Ken. I really enjoyed this adventure and I'd highly recommend tagging on to the end of the West Highland Way. We have walked the WHW 3 and a half times ourselves and really enjoyed it. Thank you for you kind words re the commentary. Hope you have a great trek on the way, all the best. Dean

[@kenjohnson1041]

+Dean Read forgot to ask how far you walked in total.

[@DeanRead]

+ken johnson I think it's around 16 miles from station to campsite in Glen Nevis

[@woodlandpixiejay2888]

another amazing film Dean

[@DeanRead]

+Woodlandpixie Jay thanks for watching :-)

[@juliecase624]

Looks like you all had a great adventure - rain be damned :)

[@kevjones2107]

great video mate loving your channel ATB Kev

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Dean...great start. A journey into the past and a comparison of today. Excellent editing so far and I can sense how much you love it there. Neat Bothy and river crossing and as you say what a spot for the next Bothy along. Magic! It looked like Dave was a bit of a mud runner. Enjoys the dirt and I saw Ray filming. Perhaps a film from him soon. Good to see you guys in the Scottish mountains having some amazing fun. Inspiring trip Dean. All the best. Mark.

[@DeanRead]

+Wye Explorer Hi Mark, thank you for watching. I felt like a kid at Christmas as we were driving up to Fort William, I had butterflies in my stomach on the train journey from the excitement and anticipation of being back there :-) The moment we stepped on to the platform at Corrour and the train pulled away was a great feeling, we had talked about doing this trip so many times over the years and it was great to finally be back there again. The Bothy is in such a fantastic location, nothing for miles and not a sound other than the nearby stream... I was in heaven :-) Dave is fearless, he did regret the river running a little as his boots (my spare cheapo Karrimor pair) let water in which made the last few miles a little uncomfortable. All in all it a was a great walk down memory lane and a great collection of new memories was gathered along the way. All the best, Dean

[@WyeExplorer]

Dean Read Aaaahh wow Dean I can feel; how special this was through your words. Great conveyance mate...love it. I feel this way out with my bro sometimes. The excitement of an adventure and place.Your friends must also feel like family a lot of the time and I suspect you look around and smile inside....aaah wonderful people to be with. Scotland is definitely on the list for me as is a place like this. I've fancied the Cairngorms. I will have to wait and see. Yep your mate Dave is a real trooper. In fact your all fun to watch. I love watching you guys. I feel like a mate with you all sometimes. Well, been good again Dean...another great share. All the best. Mark.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

awesome video Dean, truly stunning scenery, what memories are made of, yes that was horse shoe fungus, the m.b.a. do a stunning job maintaining the bothies, it's amazing when you visit somewhere from a previous trip years later things stay the same place wise and but changes to yourself and kit put a different slant on the trip if that makes sense, thanks for taking us along, cheers craig

[@DeanRead]

+Craig Twiner Hi Craig, thanks for watching. I take my hat off to members of the MBA, they do a really excellent job of maintaining these special and unique places. I was very impressed with the way Meanach was looking, it's a shame the loft is no longer in use but the rest of the bothy has been fitted out very nicely. It was really great to retrace our steps and I must admit I did reflect on the changes in my life over the last 10 years while I was sat beside the river that evening, the majority of it is for the better so I really can't grumble at all :-) All the best, Dean

[@onenation9510]

Great video brought back memories of my cycle tour through Scotland in 2016! Your tone of voice and passion was very engaging. I remember passing through Fort William but Ben Nevis was hidden in clouds.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. It such a beautiful part of the world and hope you get to return soon and see Ben Nevis in all its glory. All the best, Dean.

[@wdarren639]

Great stuff, very inspiring

[@DeanRead]

+Sarah Woodcock thanks for watching Sarah

[@northbouy2625]

brilliant video

[@MrDazza64]

Super video, Deano Lad. A lovely 10yr anniversary gig for you and the boys. You guys were certainly blessed with the weather to lift those stunning views to even greater heights! I watched the original vids yonks ago, but I might have to re-visit them for a laugh. I'd quite like to do that walk some day!? Atb, Daz.

[@DeanRead]

+MrDazza64 hi Daz, thanks for watching mate. It was so great to be back there again after what feels like a lifetime. So glad the weather was perfect too, it's a whole different ball game when the weather is rubbish :-) ATB mate, Dean

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good video Dean, stunning scenery. I climbed up in Kintail many years ago.

[@DeanRead]

+MCM Outdoor Show Thanks for watching. I've never walked in the Kintail area but I have driven through and it looks stunning. I need to plan a long trip to Scotland and go and tick off a few more Munros :-)

[@MCMOutdoors]

+Dean Read I was 16 at the time so 18 years ago....... We did the 5 Sisters for the Roy Castle Foundation. Stunning area and great pubs !!!

[@golfjunky66]

Thanks for posting, thoroughly enjoyed the last 30 mins. Just added this trek/ camping trip to my bucket list. Ianto Griffiths, Denver, CO.

[@DeanRead]

+Ianosh Griffenstein Hi Ianto, thanks for watching. It was a really great adventure with good friends and would be a great route to add to your bucket list. Visiting Colorado is definitely on my bucket list :-) Dean

[@colinpearce7079]

Colin Pearce. Hi Dean brilliant as ever,I've visited Fort William twice,once in 95 doing the end to end cycle ride & in 96 on the West Highland Way,but I must say your 2 day Botha walk looks stunning,thanks again.

[@DeanRead]

+Colin Pearce hi Colin, I love Fort William and that part of Scotland. It's so dramatic and wild, I'd happily live there :-) I'd love to do an End to End cycle ride, I've done it in the car but that doesn't count haha. I'm off out on my bike now so I'll day dream about doing a Bike & Bivvy LEJOG :-) thanks for watching

[@marplemansadventures5618]

Great view Dean

[@Yorkshirewanderer]

Great trip Dean, it seems like ages since your last outdoor trip. glad the weather kept good for you, what a stunning place Scotland is, cant wait to get back up there myself. ATB Ben

[@DeanRead]

+Yorkshirewanderer Hi Ben, thanks for watching. Scotland really is a fantastic place, I love it up there :-) I think I may be heading to the Cairngorms this summer with the family and I'm really looking forward to it. We have a big trip lined up in the next few weeks but hopefully I'll get another outdoor video online before then. all the best mate, Dean

[@FrankoFM2]

Just watched the 10 years ago version very entertaining as is this one! Great scenery I remember we only walked up past the falls to the rope bridge as we are only strollers and the reaction on my wife's face when I said we had to cross was epic,good memories even though she wouldn't cross it lol! The clothes peg was epic btw! Great vids keep em coming!

[@DeanRead]

+FrankoFM2 Hi Franko thanks for watching. I absolutely love this part of Scotland, the area holds so many great memories of times spent with friends and family. I'd love to take my daughter to the rope bridge and see if she would cross it :-) the view of the waterfalls from there is absolutely spectacular. Many thanks for watching both the videos. ATB Dean

[@testopatia106]

Thank you for the trip down memory lane..i was a Ghillie on Mamore estate around 75....we kept our horse at Luibelt.and due to time constraints i could never cross the river to see inside Meanach..but i did have a record for fast walking with leading a horse..and that big rock you passed on your way to Fort william about an hour from Meanach..i did it in 45 minutes then crossed over the river to gain high ground waiting for a radio signal from the keeper and where to go next......i got to Stoinage in late 75 walking over from Beauchille Etive More..which nearly ended in disaster due to bad weather ..still i survived and thanks for showing me inside..good luck Dean.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching and so glad it helped stir some memories. It's such a beautiful part of the world. All the best, Dean.

[@jamiecbs]

Really enjoyed that video mate .. Stunning location and weather .. A few bear grylls moments had by all ! Amazing how technology changes .. Ten years from now you'll be doing live commentary 😊Keep posting mate it's always a pleasure to watch .

[@DeanRead]

+jamie shuttleworth Hi Jamie, thanks for watching mate. It was a really great little adventure that we managed to fit in nicely on the 4 days off that we get from work so no holidays were used in the making of this video :-) A lot has changed over the last 10 years but much of it is for the better I'm pleased to report. As for the mobile phones, it's a good thing and a bad thing at times. Technology can enable lots of things but it can certainly be a distraction in the outdoors so I was very pleased to be off the network for a few days :-) thanks again mate and all the best, Dean

[@mattmatty4670]

Cool thanks mate.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Matt

[@alanguthrie8415]

Great video dean 👍

[@DeanRead]

+Alan Guthrie Hi Alan, thank you for watching :-)

[@nathanhorn8713]

Great video Dean, would it be possible to upload your route, would love to try next time in Scotland 👍

[@StephenTurnockMIRPCertRP]

A Brilliant return trip Dean and Co and I’m sure you will be back before 2026! I watched the earlier trips and was great to see nothing much changed except for the pack weight and an older but wiser team plus some updated technology! Really enjoyed that and the river crossings look fun. Scotland has to be on list and worth the drive even for short stints. Stephen

[@DeanRead]

+Stephen Turnock hi Stephen, thanks for watching both he vids. Jay, Dave and I all work together so we managed to fit this trip in to our 4 days :-) It is a fair distance to go just for a short trip but 100% worth it seeing as we got amazing weather conditions. All the new technology is great but I must admit I did enjoy the fact that there is zero signal for the vast majority of this walk, it can be a real distraction from the beauty of the landscape and from spending time "in the moment" at times.... for me anyway :-) All the best mate, Dean

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

Dam that was good 👌 Had my motorcycle out to Corrour and down and over that bridge by Loch Trieg, always wondered what lay ahead from there.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Stuart, it's such a beautiful part of the world. I can't wait to return again.

[@waynesanderson3445]

great filming really enjoyed this one looked a great trip ps I saw you at the edale meet sat but never got chance to say hello

[@DeanRead]

+wayne sanderson (waynes wild camp) thanks for watching Wayne, we had a great time in Scotland. Shame we didn't get to say hello at Edale, I really enjoyed it so will definitely be at the next one if it fits with my days off work. All the best mate. Dean

[@Depp601]

Nice one, really enjoyed the video & you're given me a place to head for ---- many thanks :)

[@DeanRead]

+Depp601 Thanks for watching. I really enjoy doing this walk, you can get a great feeling of remoteness by hoping of the train and walking for an hour or two. Hope you get to head there soon. ATB Dean

[@HazeOutdoors]

Ey up, Zed sent me over, my friend Joe lives in the Peaks so look forward to watching your vids. Take it easy mate.

[@DeanRead]

+Haze Outdoors Hi there, Zed sent me to your channel too and i've subbed :-) Looking forward to checking out your content, thanks for watching. ATB Dean

[@tazzerable]

You certainly done it justice,buddy!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DeanRead]

It's a spectacular part of the world, thanks for watching. All the best, Dean.

[@GoonieBushcraft]

Awesome Deano!!! Really love this man, It was a really great trip and you've captured it beautifully... Another awesome time out with the lads. I'm wishing i was back there already : ) And the music is incredible mate!... just works perfectly man. Bring on the next cool thing we do!! : ) Jables

[@DeanRead]

+GoonieBushcraft it certainly was a trip to remember. It was great to get back there and relive some memories and create so new ones too. Had to use that music for this one, it's my favourite melody of all time so had to include it in this one... Just for the record, I want Mark Knopfler's "Going Home" played at my funeral please, if Mark can't be there to play it in person on a Fender Strat then a full orchestra would suffice :-) haha. Where are we going for the next trip?

[@DenisEvans]

One of your best! And that's saying something! Denis from Canberra Australia

[@DeanRead]

+Denis Evans Hi Denis thanks for watching, this was a really enjoyable trip and we were lucky with the weather. My father is a Canberran, he lives at Ngunnawal.

[@DenisEvans]

Dean Read we live in Crace not far from where your dad lives - as in 5 kms! Small world!

[@DeanRead]

+Denis Evans it really is a small world :-)

[@DenisEvans]

Dean Read I derive enormous enjoyment wasting your excellent videos. I am an avid hiker and snowshoer. My fav places: Australian Alps summer and winter, Stubaital and Oetztal in Austria and all over Colorado. I shoot stills. Thanks once again. Keep up the excellent work!

[@DeanRead]

+Denis Evans Thank you Denis, I really love making the videos. I'd love to hike in the Oz Alps, the father and son who did the Overland Track with us in November had hiked part of the Alpine Track over Xmas, looks like a great route. Would love to walk in the Blue Mountains too and definitely in Colorado :-) all the best

[@tinyass2007]

Brilliant video, I feel lucky to be born and bred in Fort William.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Heather, you really are lucky to live in such a beautiful area. I’m jealous :-)

[@aarmy3374]

Fantastic walk!! I crossed the wire bridge when i did The Ring of Steall walk a few years back, one youll have to do yourselves.

[@DeanRead]

+a army I'd love to do that route, it's on my never ending list of things to do in Scotland, as is the Lochaber Traverse, Aonach Eagach, Buchaille Etive Mor and the Cuillin Ridge Traverse :-) I just need a couple of weeks up there dedicated to Munros again soon. I'm a dreamer... So many adventures, so little time haha. Thanks for watching

[@aarmy3374]

i live in the lakes but go to scotland every year with mates, i've done most of the ridges except skye...!! Glen Coe is a favourite.. Keep up the good work and take care..

[@davidearl2038]

Another great video Dean, fantastic weather too! Never stayed in a bothy but seriously considering it now. Btw, I can reccommend Sealskin waterproof socks for treks like these, especially for stream crossings.

[@DeanRead]

+David Earl Hi David, thanks for watching. I love staying in bothers, we always take camping gear with us too just incase there is an issue or the bothy is full. I'm considering moving to trial shoes instead of boots so I'll definitely need some sealskins :-) ATB Dean

[@thevalleywalker]

Fabulous.

[@DeanRead]

+Valley Walker thanks for watching :-)

[@kevinwalker4481]

great video as usual dean, thanks for sharing. im going to Glencoe and Ben Nevis this year cant wait. Just done a couple of walks around Mam Tor, Winnats Pass, Stanage Edge and Higgar Tor.

[@DeanRead]

+Kevin Walker Hi Kevin thanks for watching. I hope you have a really great time when you head up there, I'd love to go back again this year at some point. I am missing the Glorious Peak District though so looking forward to heading back to a few of the spots you walked at in the next week or so :-) all the best, Dean

[@kevinwalker4481]

do you have a contact number for the campsite you used in this video please as I am not sure of any thanks kev

[@DeanRead]

+Kevin Walker Hi Kevin it's the Glen Nevis Caravan & Camp site. The number is 01397 702 191 you can also find them at Glen-Nevis dot co dot uk (it won't let me include a link in a comment) thanks for watching

[@kevinwalker4481]

thank you very much, look forward to your next one kev

[@acedecs]

great trip Dean, not sure what was a better view the time lapse sun set or the feet warming around the fire! never done a bothy but its on my list plenty up the cheviots so one day........

[@DeanRead]

+acedecs Thanks for watching and you should definitely give a bothy night a go. it's a great way to enjoy the mountains. The sunset was spectacular that night, I still can't believe how lucky we were with the weather. ATB, Dean

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great film Dean. Glad you got the good weather. Cant beat the hills with a little dusting of snow and the sun out. Atb Ray.

[@DeanRead]

+Renegade Scot it was perfect walking conditions and that dusting of snow on the tops made the videos and images more interesting :-) Thanks for watching Ray, planning a Cairngorms trip very soon after watching your video recently. All the best, Dean

[@stephenrobinson7197]

Great vid Dean. Going to do some of the trip on my honeymoon. Haven’t told our lass yet :)

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Stephen. It's a really stunning area so hope you both have a great time. All the best, Dean.

[@nathanhorn8713]

Great video Dean, would it be possible to uploaded the route would love to try it next time in Scotland👍

[@DeanRead]

+Nathan Horn Hi Nathan, thanks for watching. I've just added a link to my route maps for both days in the description. I'll be doing a blog post with maps and images soon. All the best, Dean

[@jerroldeilander2454]

Terrific video, Dean! Great guys, on a great walk. I'm planning on doing some cycling through out Scotland next summer. I'm from Canada, and some of this scenery on your video reminds me of the Rockies just a few hours from my home. Your video is inspiring- makes me really looking forward to seeing Scotland! Cheers, jer

[@DeanRead]

+Jerrold Eilander Thanks for watching Jerrold, Scotland is a beautiful place as I’m sure Canada is too. I’ve never visited your part of the world but it is high on my bucket list. I hope you have a great cycling adventure when you visit next year. All the best, Dean

[@jerroldeilander2454]

Hey Dean Ya - the Canadian Rockies are truly an amazing place. The highway between Jasper Alberta and Banff Alberta, called the Icefields Parkway is one of the most beautiful places in Canada. There are so many hikes and sights along that route. This summer my friend and cycled Jasper/Banff/Jasper (return). It has hostels along the way, that might work well for you. Let me know if need any suggestion, etc for your trip. I'd be happy to oblige. Cheers, jerrold p.s. my cycling trip in Scotand. I'm planning on buying a bike from Shand - cycle builder in Livingston Scotland. So I"ll fly to Scotland and ride my bike out their door...cool, eh?

[@robbotube1]

Nice vid dean I camped at glen nevis when I climbed the Ben last year really lovely site.👍

[@DeanRead]

+mark roberts The campsite at Glen Nevis is a really good one, stunning views and holds some great memories for my friends and I. Thanks for watching Mark. ATB Dean

[@robbotube1]

Dean Read no problem enjoy your vids as very detailed and a good reference point. Keep up the good work mate!

[@Terry14.88]

Awsome video of a truely beautiful place. Zed sent Me , Im glad He did .

[@DeanRead]

+Terry Snyder Hi Terry thanks for watching, it was a really great mini adventure. Thanks for following Zed's recommendation too :-)

[@Dod01]

Good video Dean. Zed sent me btw. Thx Dod.

[@DeanRead]

+Dod Lug Thanks for following Zed's advice Dod, all the best.

[@bestrickie2]

Nice scenery a great video. These Bothys look ancient. I love the sound track music you are including. I’d love to download it if that’s ok?

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, it's such a stunning part of Scotland. I hope to return again soon, fingers crossed this year. I haven't made any of my music available for download just yet but I do plan to at some stage.

[@plastic_manc]

that was my first trip to Scotland and Ben Nevis. Beautifully place

[@DeanRead]

+Mateusz Myszka hi Mateusz, thanks for watching. I love that part of Scotland, such a beautiful landscape

[@RoundHeadPolice]

Great video! One of your best to date! Do you still plan on doing a kit packing video?

[@DeanRead]

+RoundHeadPolice thanks for watching, I'm planning to record a kit video on my next wild camp :-) it's been requested by many people and I keep forgetting

[@SM2030]

hi I'm looking to do this same route soon, does meanach still have the loft part you slept in in your other video? thanks great video!

[@nollem41]

an excellent video very well narrated and very informative ''Visit Scotland ''should be using this or ''walkinghighlands!

[@DeanRead]

+Alba Mellon Thanks for watching and thank you for the kind words :-)

[@cyclingwithkiwi3956]

my dad was from Scotland it looks lovely

[@DeanRead]

+alan mckinnon hi Alan, thanks for watching. Scotland is beautiful, I could happily live there :-)

[@mikelamb3327]

Hi Dean great video I never tire of watching your videos I'm looking at fallowing your route and wanted to ask you would it be a walk suitable for dogs.

[@DeanRead]

+Mike Lamb Hi Mike, thanks for watching. The route is an excellent one and i'm sure the dogs would be fine. it is a little bit boggy in places but I'm sure if you kept them out of them they would be ok. I hope you have great time if you do it. ATB Dean. p.s. give me a shout if you need any more info

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Great stuff Dean I fancy doing it again , wont be carrying 70lb and hand luggage next time lol.I think i would still take 3 nights i love it there.Scotland in the sunshine you cannie whack it.

[@DeanRead]

+Scots Wildcamper our bags were 10 times lighter this time, it all comes with experience I guess. They were ridiculous the first time we did it, it was painful but fun :-) If only every trip could have this sort of weather, I'm hoping to head up to the Cairngorms at some point this year so I'll keep my fingers crossed for similar conditions. Thanks for watching Eddie, all the best mate

[@JheoFaul66709]

Excellent video. Is that water you are collecting only potable when filtered?

[@paullafferty1411]

top video

[@DeanRead]

+P laf thanks for watching :-)

[@radioranjha1701]

Great video.How much time it takes from corrour station to reach this bothy?

[@Kg51Edelweiss]

Hi Dean what a trip from start to finish pleased the weather was kind as it's always a bonus I walk/camp with 2 other lads and it's great good friendships form you all seemed to be blown away by reminding you of great times you cannot beat keep them coming any more adventures planned with the lads ?

[@DeanRead]

+Kg51Edelweiss Thanks for watching mate, it really was a great adventure. I love walking in the hills solo but you can't beat a trip with good friends. It was so great to be back there again and relive memories from what seems like a lifetime ago. This trip already seems like a while ago now that we are back at work. 3 of us work together so we have been scheming what trips we would like to do next. A possible coast to coast cycle with wild camping along the way is current on the cards, no dates as yet though. Thanks again for watching, all the best. Dean

[@Kg51Edelweiss]

+Dean Read sounds Great Dean working with 3 great friends must be great and make going to work enjoyable I have 2 weeks left at work then off to the isle of Skye for a week so can't wait I have to take my hat off to all the people on KZbin for taking the time to make the videos of there adventure I just have my iPhone but it's good enough for me might see you out on the hill someday take care Mate

[@DeanRead]

+Kg51Edelweiss I hope you have a great time on Skye, I've only been once for a look around but would love to return for a wander along the Cuillin Ridge :-) Working with 2 of my best mates does make the job a little more bearable, just a shame all 4 of us don't work together as we'd be able to utilise the days off a lot more. I regularly use my iPhone to record videos while traveling, mine is the 6 Plus and the video mode is excellent.

[@Kg51Edelweiss]

+Dean Read cheers Dean I am sure we will have a ball camasunary Bay wild camp planned with our base being at Glenbrittle hopefully bumping into scotswildcamper at some point yes same problem for me getting the time off together for planned trips is hard but when they come together it's the Bizz Cheers

[@DeanRead]

+Kg51Edelweiss that sounds like bliss to me mate, would love to be heading off there. hope you have an amazing time and say hi to Eddie from me :-)

[@timb171]

Nice video, I already watched Jays part 1. I understand why your precious about your Exos. I use the Exos 38 for my minimalist multi day kit, and I love the thing, I'd be gutted if it got damaged. I normally sign off with, atb from sunny Derbyshire - but your already here, so I'll just say. See you around ;-) Tim o/

[@timb171]

+timb171 ps. I forgot to say, if your doin nowt this evening, pop down to the Poets Corner in Ashover. I, along with my music partner will be performing a few songs for the delectation of everybody.

[@GoonieBushcraft]

+timb171 Hi Tim.Hope your well buddy. Me Deano and Ray used to be regulars on Tuesdays acoustic night some years ago now. I'll have a word with the lads and hopefully we'll get down to the poets soon for a much needed night of ale and music! : ) Would be great to see you perform buddy : ) All the best, Jay

[@timb171]

+GoonieBushcraft Cool man, I'll buy you guys a round :) You'll have to let me know if you are going, coz we don't go every week, so if I know in advance I can make sure we're there. atb. Tim o/

[@DeanRead]

+timb171 +GoonieBushcraft Just seen your comment Tim, I miss the acoustic night at the Poets, like Jay says we used to be down there pretty much every week back in 2007/08. Defienetly ready for a return :-) thanks for watching mate and I hope last night was a good one. Dean

[@MrSilver261]

fantastic video dean read thanks for sharing regarding the horse hoof fungus you came across there are two to my knowledge I can't remember which ones which but one of them is called amadou um one of them can be used to strop a knife the other one can be used as tinder for firelighting the one that you use to strop and knife you use the middle bit.hope that helps I'm useless with names of those things !

[@DeanRead]

+John Clarke Hi John, thanks for watching. I'll have to consult my books regarding the horse shoe fungus the next time I remember. Would have been nice to have used some for tinder for the fire that evening. Wish I was back there now :-)

[@MrSilver261]

Yes I can never remember the Latin names I'll never be in ray mears good books 😯

[@DeanRead]

+John Clarke my memory is useless so I forget as quick as I learn :-)

[@MrSilver261]

yes so do i its frustrating !

[@sandywatson6455]

Hows it going mate. Im from and live in fort william and i do munro bagging as a hobby. I was wondering roughly how long did it take to get from the bothy. Which sits below the munro stob ban that ive still to climb to get to steall falls as ive been there. If you understand what im trying to say. Cheers mate cracking video. Ill say it again lol. I want to know roughly how long a walk between the waterfall and meanach bothy. 👍🏽

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Great little adventure Dean :-) Is the route bike-able ?

[@DeanRead]

+On the Adventure Trails - Scotland Thanks for watching, the route is pretty boggy in places so it would be tricky to MTB I think

[@delmiller4184]

Loved your video Dean. What a great walk! I see that you posted the video in April. Is this the month you actually did the walk?

[@jodooxq]

Do you really have to filter the water up there or are you just extra careful?

[@DeanRead]

+Jo Do hi Jo, thanks for watching. If I'm honest we use the Ray Mears philosophy of if it's "Fast Moving Over Rocks" it's usually OK to drink. I've never had any issues before myself but I know a few who have so its always a tricky subject. I filtered the water further down stream as it was very slow moving and there was more people passing through there so you never know what might be in it at that point. Further up stream though there was no livestock and it was flowing very quickly so I took the risk and it tasted great :-)

[@Craigsplaysgames4u]

Bagpipes and pool balls your quite the movie Director Dean

[@DeanRead]

Haha I do try 😁

[@inzpiringhorizons6361]

Hi Dean, which month in 2016 did you guys go for this hike? I have a few questions as I plan this hike. Would it be ok to ask you through email ? Thanks.

[@Craigsplaysgames4u]

Dean have you heard of a game called the Long dark ? its a survival simulator in the Canadian mountains in the snow its so realistic theres a disclaimer at the start for safety i got chased into a cabin by wolves with adrenaline my character couldnt run because of a twisted ankle lol was pretty intense you literally pull down the curtains and take water from the toilets to survive or melt snow in acan on your fire the only enemies are the elements and wolves and bears

[@DeanRead]

I haven't, I'll have to Google it 😁 Thanks for watching

[@davidh2414]

Looks Different from a different Angle I Suppose :)

[@johnmccarron]

The small hut used to be the old bothy