tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post4369340408292127734..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO Challenge 2012: DAY 6: C&W party to Bridge of GaurAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-35481788511270023432012-06-03T22:19:26.078+01:002012-06-03T22:19:26.078+01:00There's a thought... little stencil's of t...There's a thought... little stencil's of trail bikers with big crosses through them stencilled to your rucksack...<br /><br />Ten and you're an ACEAlan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-64884059352305658272012-06-03T19:40:53.998+01:002012-06-03T19:40:53.998+01:00i like the idea of hunting off roaders , perhaps i...i like the idea of hunting off roaders , perhaps it could be sideline to the challenge to see hopw many you could whack , abit like munro baggingchris yappnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-10580385279679186042012-06-03T10:59:29.076+01:002012-06-03T10:59:29.076+01:00I was using Anquet Mapping. It gives you the optio...I was using Anquet Mapping. It gives you the option to print the 1:50's out at all sorts of scales. (If it's a tricky area and you have dodgy eyesight you can actually print it out at 1:25,000 scale if you wish.)<br />It's the one useful feature of Anquet that I *do* like.<br />:-)<br />With "Bargain Berths" available at £29, a trip to Scotland on the sleeper comes out at £58 including two nights accommodation on the train. It's a steal!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-57315133308798940332012-06-03T10:52:10.318+01:002012-06-03T10:52:10.318+01:00Now there's a blood sport I would approve of!
...Now there's a blood sport I would approve of!<br />:-)<br />Stinger missiles for the 4x4 brigade as well?Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-51075653953991978342012-06-03T10:18:05.964+01:002012-06-03T10:18:05.964+01:00Lovely piece Alan, nice photos I must go to that a...Lovely piece Alan, nice photos I must go to that area again - another night train job from London! <br /><br />This business about the 1:250000 mapping - I had heard rumours about 'Sloman's amazing eyesight' on the trip over and how you had printed the whole journey on 4 or 5 pieces of A4! How do print this and what from? I use the OS site getamap but I can't imagine how this could serve up the necessary.<br /><br />I really wanted to change route at one point but because of no general map I kept to the plan. Fortunately a goodenough plan despite my condition but I could have been worse.MPaulMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626685554068215144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-33516698111870995862012-06-02T22:05:59.825+01:002012-06-02T22:05:59.825+01:00Instead of hunting deer, they could hunt off road ...Instead of hunting deer, they could hunt off road motor cyclists.<br /><br />My Day 6 is now up on line <a href="http://akkwalks.blogspot.com/2012/06/tgoc-2012-day-6-corrour-to-loch-rannoch.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-66833013537401842592012-06-02T18:45:13.260+01:002012-06-02T18:45:13.260+01:00It would be a fine idea for Challengers to have a ...It would be a fine idea for Challengers to have a slot on the Challenge Message Board for recommendations of eating places and places to stay on the Challenge.<br /><br />I shall have a chat with the Deppity to see if he can arrange such a page.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-66251242965059024362012-06-02T18:37:42.729+01:002012-06-02T18:37:42.729+01:00I would have slept in the porch. I would have kick...I would have slept in the porch. I would have kicked the dog from its kennel, just to be able to sit in their settees and watch children's telly.<br /><br />The Venison curry was gorgeous. Heather knows how to look after her guests.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-21197594808153229392012-06-02T18:33:04.030+01:002012-06-02T18:33:04.030+01:00I’ll second your recommendation for the Bridge of ...I’ll second your recommendation for the Bridge of Gaur guesthouse. <br />I became in urgent need of a dentist while staying at their place last year. I was actually pitched in their garden near Dutchman Koos because the house was full of Challengers. The following morning Heather and Eddie sorted everything for me and arranged an emergency appointment with a fine dentist in Pitlochry. There was a bus stop outside their gate. <br />Incidentally, Chris at infinityblu dental care so impressed me that I recently travelled up from London for him to perform a root canal procedure. Which he did splendidly! <br />Heather and Eddie Linsell are wonderful hosts and perhaps next time they’ll have a bed free so that I can fully luxuriate.Deshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183564238698422977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-4115674600216978412012-06-02T17:35:29.189+01:002012-06-02T17:35:29.189+01:00It's a dangerous game tempting yourself with t...It's a dangerous game tempting yourself with the faintest possibility of a cosy B&B. How gutted would you have been if that B&B had been full up and you had to trudge on further into the wild and set up your tents? Lucky you - sounds great :-)Janet Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919184602497536817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-46397420569339930042012-06-02T17:27:18.867+01:002012-06-02T17:27:18.867+01:00"some serious walking"
Most of my walki..."<i>some serious walking</i>"<br /><br />Most of my walking in Scotland is all about having a good laugh and a giggle. You are right though; The views are staggering!Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-78774466737367037502012-06-02T17:25:22.581+01:002012-06-02T17:25:22.581+01:00Printing out 1:50's at 1:250 does mean that yo...Printing out 1:50's at 1:250 does mean that you have to squint a bit, but it's mad not to take them. It meant we were confident in changing our route without having to carry all the adjacent 1:50 sheet maps.<br />It's also incredibly important to know where your nearest road is, in case of having to bale out because of injury to a team member to get help.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-18556745456297871232012-06-02T17:14:50.566+01:002012-06-02T17:14:50.566+01:00Great post, those views are just staggering, I can...Great post, those views are just staggering, I can't believe I've not been up to Scotland yet for some serious walking.Martinhttp://www.martinblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-47908414157862666162012-06-02T16:52:31.291+01:002012-06-02T16:52:31.291+01:00That's a good idea carrying overview maps!
Ho...That's a good idea carrying overview maps!<br /><br />Hope Dave has recovered from his savaging from sandpaper underpants. <br /><br />Great to find good accommodation at the end of the day. <br /><br />You're now ahead of Mr Walker. Better change your name to Fastman!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-12977774456984111162012-06-02T16:38:51.032+01:002012-06-02T16:38:51.032+01:00When that path gets repaired (they should make the...When that path gets repaired (they should make the motorcyclists pay!) it must rank as one of the finest walks that most folk could manage easily in a day in Europe.<br />The views far exceed the effort required to see them. It is absolutely splendid.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-51599089842580744682012-06-02T16:12:53.094+01:002012-06-02T16:12:53.094+01:00Bookmarked that accommodation for future plans. N...Bookmarked that accommodation for future plans. Nice day that one. Views always makes for a nice day in the hills.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.com