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Corrour to Spean Bridge
Friday, June 13, 2008
As the least energetic member of the OCUK team, you won't find me climbing up, jumping off or racing down various bits of Lochaber. However, occasionally I do get out and enjoy the great outdoors and, be assured - if I can do it, just about anyone can!
Yesterday, hubbie and I finally got around to doing the Corrour Station to Spean Bridge walk. It had been on our 'To Do' list for a while and, with the dry weather we have been enjoying lately, we figured that the
notoriously boggy sections of the walk would be more do-able. So we caught the 1153 from Spean Bridge and set off on foot from Corrour in brilliant sunshine. The first section is lovely; wild, with lots of birds and flora, plus it's all level or downhill - perfect for someone with my level of fitness! The view down towards Loch Trieg is beautiful (see photo) and Creaguaineach Lodge at it's head is a perfect place to stop and eat your sandwiches. The next section through Lairig Leacach was a bit of a slog with a gentle incline, and by the time I reached the waterfall I was starting to flag, but the sight of Lairig Bothy (almost at the top of the pass) and the prospect of a brew was very welcome. Soon after, it's all downhill towards a choice of walking through Leanachan Forest (longer but picturesque) or past Corriechoille (by road).
Yesterday, hubbie and I finally got around to doing the Corrour Station to Spean Bridge walk. It had been on our 'To Do' list for a while and, with the dry weather we have been enjoying lately, we figured that the
notoriously boggy sections of the walk would be more do-able. So we caught the 1153 from Spean Bridge and set off on foot from Corrour in brilliant sunshine. The first section is lovely; wild, with lots of birds and flora, plus it's all level or downhill - perfect for someone with my level of fitness! The view down towards Loch Trieg is beautiful (see photo) and Creaguaineach Lodge at it's head is a perfect place to stop and eat your sandwiches. The next section through Lairig Leacach was a bit of a slog with a gentle incline, and by the time I reached the waterfall I was starting to flag, but the sight of Lairig Bothy (almost at the top of the pass) and the prospect of a brew was very welcome. Soon after, it's all downhill towards a choice of walking through Leanachan Forest (longer but picturesque) or past Corriechoille (by road).
After nearly 8 hours and 18 miles, we got back just in time for a curry and Big Brother. Ah, come on - did you think I would be converted from couch potato to adrenalin junkie in one day?!
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