Backpacking Coast-to-Coast Across Scotland

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Glen Lee In 2010, I participated in an annual non-competitive backpacking event called the TGO Challenge, where participants hike across Scotland from the west coast t...

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That looks likes like a whole lot of fun Philip! Were there ample water sources?

ok, It's settled. I am going to have to do this someday. 

Abundant water! Scotland is notorious for it. I was doing at least a half-dozen water crossings a day. In fact, it's so wet, I switched from leather boots to mesh trail runners for this hike because my shoes were always wet and they dry much faster.

Gonzan - I'm entering again in 2013. There are hikers who have done the challenge 20 times or more. It's habit forming and you get to design a different route each time. It really is a blast.

Congrats on the trip.  I have heard of this and I think it sounds like a great deal of fun.

I've read about this and really want to do it as well. Your even allowed to stay at B&Bs during your hike aren't you? Really cool Phillip, do you have more photos?

Congrats on a fascinating backpack.

Jake - you can stay anywhere you want, as long as you don't drive. I have a lot more pictures in the full trip report on my site.

Sounds like a great trip

This is amazing and I certainly think should go immediately on my bucket list! Do you have any plans to do your presentation on this adventure again? I was grievously disappointed that I had to miss the last one at REI.....I like the sound of the low level. On a side note, you mention "Munro's", and that is my birth sure name, Munroe. I was adopted when I was 12, hence, Rayeski. Again, great post!! 

Stay on the path and beware of the moon.

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