The Lairig Leacach
A strenuous walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) starting and finishing in Highlands, Scotland, about 22.30km (13.86 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 8:15h (1 overnight stay). It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
553m (1814ft)
Descent
224m (734ft)
Max. Elevation
770m (2526ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
777m (2548ft)
Start
Corrour Station
End
Corrour, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Distance
22.30km
(13.86mi)
(13.86mi)
Duration
~8:15h
Difficulty
Strenuous
There's a lot of fun to be had in Scotland below the magical 914m mark. This walk, in the West Highlands, is in the spirit of the famous long distance walk, the West Highland Way. Connecting the village of Spean Bridge with remote Corrour Station, the route passes through the Lairig Leacach, the glen between the Easain hills and the Grey Corries. It can be done in either direction, but finishing at Corrour gives you the option of a night in the hills in one of the two Youth Hostels.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NN222814
The village of Spean Bridge is split across the river of the same name. The railway station is on the southern side, so pop into town if you need any last-minute supplies.
OS Grid NN264802
The path south from Spean Bridge takes you to the tiny hamlet of Insh, near Roybridge. Head east along the River Spean, enjoying the woody riverside views.
About 4.35 km (~2.7 miles) from 
OS Grid NN263773
Follow the track towards the mouth of the glen, with the imposing Grey Corries to your right as you head uphill.
About 2.86 km (~1.78 miles) from 
OS Grid NN281736
The path hugs the route of the Allt na Lairige, so navigation is easy, giving you time to enjoy standing beneath some of Scotland's giants - Stob Coire Easain to the east, and Stob Ban and Stob Choire na Ceannain to the west. Truly Munro country. Pass the Leagach bothy, about halfway along the route.
About 4.07 km (~2.53 miles) from 
OS Grid NN306695
The route spills you out at the foot of the Easains and on the shores of beautiful Loch Treig, one of Scotland's finest. Cross the bridge and follow the track along the southern shore of the loch.
About 4.81 km (~2.99 miles) from 
OS Grid NN325690
The path then heads back to Corrour Station. Just before the railway bridge, look for a footpath running alongside the track, rather than the longer and less enjoyable landrover track that goes to Corrour.
About 2.06 km (~1.28 miles) from 
Corrour StationOS Grid NN355665
Finish up at Corrour Station to pick up the train home.
About 3.89 km (~2.42 miles) from 
