Tag Archives: hills

TGOC16 – Day 2 – Around some very big hills

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Judith

Day 2 had the most ascent planned for the whole crossing and maybe I was over-ambitious. Beinn bhreac I managed (I think, but my GPS packed up, so I can’t be sure) but everything was taking so long. It was … 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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TGOC2015 Days 6, 7 & 8

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Judith

The new Glen Doe hydro road, whilst obviously a human-built scar, was still a pleasant and remote-feeling walk. There were two campers at my planned pitch but I’d considered going on a little further and managed another 1.5 km before … Continue reading →

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TGO Challenge 2014 – How did it go?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Judith

I am so hungry.  After 13 days of hills, bogs and long days and eating any food I could lay my spork on, I am now so hungry.  I’ve lost nearly half a stone on this year’s Challenge – which … Continue reading →

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TGOC2013 – Day 6 – Hills Day!

Posted on Aug 6, 2013 by Judith

Today’s diary entry, written whilst my dinner was cooking:  Day 6.  Hills day!  Hard work but enjoyable – although absolutely exhausted now.  Rain and snow in morning.  Hot sun in pm.  Saw lots of deer and a fox.  May look … Continue reading →

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