Bike Packing the Great Glen Way - Adventure in the Wild - Part 1/3

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So after completing my epic 20 Wild Camping Bike Packing NC500 Adventure in 20 days, i took 2 days rest and then set off on another Adventure.
I had kept this under wraps until i completed my Charity Adventure which was only fair as not to take the efforts and divert things from the serious issue in life such as food poverty and the Trussell Trust.
Part 1 of 3
This amazing 3 day adventure will see me bike pack from Inverness down to Fort William following the Great Glen Way Trail.
A 73 mile route that i am new to and wanted to do it for a long time.
Big thanks to Bikes of Inverness for last minute help with tyres and a little bit of tweaking. Great guy, helpful and full of help and advice.
Follow me as i take you on a bike packing adventure as i cycle down this first stage of the Great Glen Way passing beautiful spots, scenery and the best views all under the gorgeous Scottish summer sun.
Great Glen Way - www.highland.g...
Bikes of Inverness - www.bikesofinv...
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Abriachan Cafe Campsite - abriachan-cafe...
Great Glen Way Map - amzn.to/3R2gfh0
MSR Elixir 1 Tent - amzn.to/3NMtxfI
Mountain Warehouse sleep bag - amzn.to/44eBwaT
Berghaus Self inflate roll matt - amzn.to/44eBwaT
Jet Boil Flash - amzn.to/44eBwaT
Spoon - amzn.to/44eBwaT
Craghoppers Rucksack - amzn.to/3plZ7Yk
Rucksack waterproof reflective cover - amzn.to/3pdRwet
Merrill Shoes - amzn.to/3CNnPnI. (similer to mine)
DD magic carpet tarp - amzn.to/3Xlfd13
Medical -
Plasters an assortment of sizes - Compeed plasters
Bandages, Powder, Muscle spray, Paracetamol, micropore tape
small scissors, Small bottle of travel clothes wash
Facecloth, Soap, Shampoo bar (amazing)
Tooth brush and toothpaste , Small bottle of body wash
Travel deodorant, Selection of zip bags
Bike repair kit - spare inner tubes x 2, Puncture kit with patches
Medium tool kits for bike maintenance, Small cable ties, Electrical tapNike Tops - amzn.to/3qV29mF
Box stove - amzn.to/44jg9Fc
Rhinowalk bags - amzn.to/3r2qDuv
Ortlieb Pannier bags - www.ortlieb.co....
Craghoppers jacket - www.craghopper.... (similar to mine)
Whyte Mountain bikes - whytebikes.com/
MSR Trailshot water filter - amzn.to/3NTaYq4
Micro fibre towel - www.mountainwa....
Midge net - amzn.to/3Jww4YK
Midge sprey - amzn.to/3CLiwVD
Tick remover tool - amzn.to/3JtUKBn
Cycle tops x3
Trousers x1
Jumper x1
socks x 4
Underware x 4
Jacket x1
Waterproof jacket x1
Waterproof Trousers x1
water shoes x 1pair
long johns for bed
Socks (soft) for bed
Top long sleeve for bed
Slip on shoes for bed (very soft for comfort)
Gloves (soft)
Camera Equipment
Sony Cybershot hd camera x3 batteries, Gopro hero 3
Phone Samsung Galaxy s10 & extra memory card, 1X 5000 battery bank
1x 10,000 battery bank, Big Blue solar charger - amzn.to/432lGyW
OS Maps - osmaps.com/en-GB
Thank you to my Patreons - Graeme and Tiana Baker
Steve
Music from Epidemic Sounds
Coyote Sundance - Martin Klem
Bury Me Deep in the Valley - Riverside Ramblers
I've been thinking of ways to leave you (instrumental) - Staffan Carlen
Fields of Blue - John Utah

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Steve, brilliant to see you back out on the trail again. We did the Great Glen Way a few years ago by water. We hired a cruiser and travelled the Caledonian Canal from Inverness to Banavie and back. It was the best holiday we’ve ever been on. Brilliant weather and great fun. Looking forward to the rest of your journey. All the best, Dave

[@Campingonthewildsidescotland]

Its a beautiful trail to do. The Loch looked amazing and i did pass a few lovely cruise boats which would be awesome to do. Totally different view from a boat and experience. Such a peaceful cycle and there wasn't much pressure for camping spots and the weather was perfect. 👍

[@outsideambition]

Hi Steve, just come across your channel and this trip in particular. I kayaked the Great Glen way a couple of years ago but keen to come back and do the route on my bike so this is a great insight!

[@Campingonthewildsidescotland]

Hello
Well thank you for stopping by great comment, Kayaking the Great Glen looks fantastic and what a totally different view you will get so hats off. Yeah i actually had just cycled the NC 500 stopped a couple of nights in Inverness and then cycled the great Glen. It was a slitter trying to find the paths getting out of Inverness as you wind through housing schemes of new built houses which i got lost but as you get out and onto the more woodland areas its fantastic. So many potential camping spots so as long as you have water and food you can find a pitch anywhere. So glad you got something from it i loved it, there was a couple of diversions but if you are planning it you might get an update about them from the Forestry etc. Some tough bits for the bike but overall what a beautiful trail. Wish you the best on it.
Steve 👍

[@graemegerrard2498]

Hi Steve
Got to agree with you that the sign posts around the old Craig Dunain Hospital area are pretty poor. We did this part of the route a couple of years ago when the new houses were being constructed and it was a nightmare trying to establish where the track was. Once you crank your socks off going up the hill and get onto the track proper, it's a dream, and the views over Loch Ness are stunning. Great video!! - thanks 😊

[@Campingonthewildsidescotland]

Thanks so much for the comment, yeah i found it a nightmare, i hope they sort that out for the walkers sake and for the residents as i couldn't cope living there with thousands of people walking past your door every year. As you say once you are away from that it really is a great walk and a cycle, some tough bits but well worth all that. Love to walk it next trip in the future .
Thank you again
Steve 👍