Tag Archives: Ballater

TGOC2015 – Day 11 revisited – A lazy morning and a bitterly cold mountain

Posted on Nov 30, 2015 by Judith

Half of the Challenge was camped at Ballater.  I’d briefly chatted with a couple of Challengers in the evening but it was only in the morning that I realised just how many were there.  I spent a very leisurely couple … Continue reading →

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TGOC2015 – Day 10 revisited – A lovely but exhausting hilltop day

Posted on Nov 28, 2015 by Judith

After a night in the swamp, I was keen not to find any lovely flat, green swards of soft, short, green grass – but 15 minutes round the corner into Glen Builg I found this …… Grrr!  It was lovely.  … Continue reading →

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TGOC2015 Days 9 & 10

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Judith

The photo is the view from my tent at Ballater campsite. Not as picturesque as other pitches this year but there are showers, shops and a bit of camaraderie; all of which I needed after the last two days.Taking my … Continue reading →

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TGOC2011 – Day 10 – Glas Allt Shiel to Ballater

Posted on Oct 15, 2011 by Judith

It was pouring down and blowing a gale when I woke up.  I could hear the others having their breakfast and packing up, but I didn’t fancy getting out of bed until I had to, so there was only one … Continue reading →

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