Saturday, 2 June 2012

SWCP 2012 - East Chaldon to Gaulter Gap (13 go for a roller-coaster ride)

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18km (11 miles) doesn't sound much, but today's route along the Dorset coast was anything but a soft touch, especially for 13 folk w...
Friday, 1 June 2012

South West Coast Path (SWCP) 2012 - Norden House

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This trip usually comes immediately after the TGO Challenge, but 2012's Bank Holiday timings allowed a week of relaxation to intervene. ...
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Thursday, 31 May 2012

‘Postcard’ reveals New Blogger from Timperley

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He may not approve of the above images, but at least he can now reciprocate.  Gayle receives the blame.  She has managed to galvanise JJ...
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Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Loch Arkaig

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In between ‘processing’ my TGO Challenge photos (now down to just 800) I’ve popped into Google Reader for a moment and found Andrew W...
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Monday, 28 May 2012

Jacob Visits Walton Park

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Young Jake started to walk on his first birthday, a few weeks ago.  He spent yesterday morning toddling around Walton Park, teasing Osc...
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Saturday, 26 May 2012

A Postcard From Timperley!

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Well, I’m busy slaving over nearly 1000 photos taken during the past two weeks, whilst Sue trundles around the garden in the sun. We ...
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Thursday, 24 May 2012

Thursday 24 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 14 - Drumoak to Nigg Bay (Aberdeen) - A Sunny Stroll with Janette

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Route: as planned apart from the final descent to Nigg Bay from Baron's Cairn - we headed east to avoid a landfill site, then north alon...
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Nigg Bay - 1.30pm Thursday 24 May2012 - the end of Another Great Challenge

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After a lovely morning's walk with Janette, and over 260 miles and 10,000 metres ascent, we reached our objective on time and as planned...
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Wednesday 23 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 13 – Potarch to Drumoak - Sunstroke on Scolty?

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Route: as planned apart from the addition of a visit to the Falls of Feugh and a Deeside route from Banchory to Drumoak (as opposed to the D...
Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Tuesday 22 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 12 - Ballater to Potarch - Blue Skies and Good Company

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Route: as planned, with minor amendments due to Peter and Bill's local knowledge. See http://www.topwalks.com/tgoc2012.html Day 12 for ...
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Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Monday 21 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 11 - Braemar to Ballater - Hot Forest Tracks and a Small Hill

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Route: as planned to Balmoral, then via Crathie and road to by-pass Creag nam Ban due to access problems, before rejoining planned route. Se...
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Monday, 21 May 2012

Sunday 20 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 10 – Mar Lodge to Braemar - Summer arrives in Braemar

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Route: as planned. See http://www.topwalks.com/tgoc2012.html Day 10 for map Distance: 16km (Cum 294) Ascent: 700 metres (Cum 8300) Time tak...
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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Saturday 19 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 9 – Blair Atholl to Mar Lodge - A Stunning Glen to a Fine Mansion

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Route: as planned. See http://www.topwalks.com/tgoc2012.html Day 9 for map of planned route Distance: 41km (Cum 278) Ascent: 900 metres (Cu...
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Friday, 18 May 2012

Friday 18 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 8 – Loch Tummel to Blair Atholl - Jungle foils Summit Attempt

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Route: almost as planned See http://www.topwalks.com/tgoc2012.html Day 8 for map Distance: 21.4km (Cum 237) Ascent: 600 metres (Cum 6700) T...
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Thursday 17 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 7 – Kinloch Rannoch to Loch Tummel - The Misty Mountain

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Route: as planned See http://www.topwalks.com/tgoc2012.html Day 7 for map Distance: 29.3km (Cum 215.6) Ascent: 1300 metres (Cum 6100) Time ...
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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Wednesday 16 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 6 - Bridge of Gaur to Kinloch Rannoch - Views from Leagag and Forest Tracks

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Route: As planned See http://www.topwalks.com/tgoc2012.html Day 6 for map of planned route Distance: 26km (Cum 186.3) Ascent: 700 metres (C...
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Tuesday 15 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 5 – Bridge of Orchy to Bridge of Gaur - Life at its Best

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(Yesterday's omitted title should have been 'Foresters Foil Play') Route: As planned, subject to a slight adjustment in Rannoch ...
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Monday, 14 May 2012

Monday 14 May 2012 - TGO Challenge Day 4 – Dalmally to Bridge of Orchy -

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Route: as planned until NN 230 333, when Lorne Forestry signs prohibited further progress, so we had to return to the B8074 road and stroll ...
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