by Plavuizen » Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:39 pm
Hi there,
I'm planning a walk mid May from Kinlochleven up to the Blackwater reservoir dam and then straight on to Rannoch Station, north of Black Corries Lodge and Loch Laidon.
There is obviously a path up to the dam, choice of north or south of RIver Leven.
Then I think a pathless section.
From Lochan nam Breac Reamhar (NN 24395 58573) I see a path on the Ordnance map running east, til around NN 33846 57756, crossing Allt na Cradh-Lice in between.
According to my "Not the West Highland Way" book, then I have to go (pathless) east via Stob nan Losgann, Stob na Cruaiche and Meall Liath na Doire to then descent to Rannoch Station.
In total around 30 km / 19 miles, 1400 m ascent. Based on these parameters, seems like a full day walking.
So far, this is what I can see from sitting on my chair looking at a book and a computer. The question is: does anyone have experience with this route in real live? What's the condition under foot? Does the track exist south of Blackwater reservoir? Are water crossings doable? Any advise would be greatly appreciated!