Days 3 & 4: TGO Challenge Route Plan (2010) On days 3 and 4 of my hike, I’m going to be walking cross-country to Fort Augustus which is located at the southern end of Loch Ness. I’ll spend the night …
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Day 2: Alltbeithe Youth Hostel to Loch Affric
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Outdoor Research Revolution Mitts are very warm, …
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