Do you think about crossing the Scottish Highlands as part of the TGO Challenge and you come from outside the UK? Have a look at this post for some tips that might help you to plan the TGO Challenge from abroad. I took part in the TGO Challenge in 2015 and enjoyed it a lot …
It came quite suddenly. The first sight of the lighthouse was about 20 min ago and here I was at Scurdie Ness. Twelve days of walking across Scotland were over. There was a day ahead to celebrate with fellow challengers, which was great, but the walk was done – there and then. A mixed affair …
I could see the buildings from some distance. Not only are they imposing structures in itself but they sit on a natural mound about ten meters above the River Spey. Ruthven Barracks were on my must-see list for the TGO Challenge. It was a warm, sunny morning and I had bought sandwiches for a second …
The moment I fully realized that my TGO Challenge 2015 was underway, I was standing next to a cairn on top of the mountain pass of Bealach an Sgairne. I was looking down the wide valley that would lead down to the forest in Glen Affric. It was a sunny afternoon and there was no …
The railway bridge across the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh in Scotland is one of the most iconic bridges in the world. During my last visit to Scotland I enjoyed spending some time taking pictures of the historic Forth Bridge. South Queensferry at the southern end of the bridge is a small town less than …
In less than four weeks the TGO Challenge 2015 will be underway! I have talked about it in my preview already. Today I want to focus more on the route that I will walk from the West Coast to the East Coast of Scotland. My idea for the challenge is to follow historic paths through …
It is another twelve weeks until my coast-to-coast adventure in Scotland begins. I will be part of the ‘TGO Challenge’ this year! My route is planned and I am in the middle of training for two weeks of trekking through the Scottish Highlands. TGO Challenge The Great Outdoors Challenge is an annual event for self-supported …
