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Hiking and Backpacking in Scotland: What to Expect and Skills Needed
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BackpackingBackpackingCoast-to-CoastCoast-to-CoastAcross ScotlandAcross Scotland
Philip WernerPhilip Werner
[email protected]@sectionhiker.com
Biographical InfoBiographical Info
4 Season AMC Hiking/Backpacking 4 Season AMC Hiking/Backpacking Leader with the Boston ChapterLeader with the Boston Chapter
Author and Editor of the Author and Editor of the SectionHiker.com Hiking Web SiteSectionHiker.com Hiking Web Site
Backpacked across Scotland Twice Backpacked across Scotland Twice – 2010 (180 miles)2010 (180 miles)– 2013 (220 miles)2013 (220 miles)
AgendaAgenda
Backpacking in ScotlandBackpacking in Scotland Recommended SkillsRecommended Skills TGO ChallengeTGO Challenge
Landscape Features Dictate Landscape Features Dictate Routes – Mountain PassesRoutes – Mountain Passes
Land Ownership in Scotland: Land Ownership in Scotland: Estates: Estates:
50% of the Land in Scotland is owned by 579 People in the form ofEstates.
• Forestry• Deer and Pheasant Hunting
UK Route Planning – Mapping ToolsUK Route Planning – Mapping Tools
C:\Users\Gerhard\Pictures\Picasa\Exports\2013-05-29 TGO Challenge and The Lakes
C:\Users\Gerhard\Pictures\Picasa\Exports\2013-05-29 TGO Challenge and The Lakes
Navigation in the UKNavigation in the UK
OS Grid Reference is 2 Grid Letters, 3 Numbers (easting), 3 Numbers (northing)Peebles is at NT252402
25.2 kilometers east 40.2 kilometers north
Each Blue Square on Paper Map is 1 KM Square
Local KnowledgeLocal Knowledge
Ruins vs Towns (look alike on maps)Ruins vs Towns (look alike on maps) Washed Out BridgesWashed Out Bridges Snow ConditionsSnow Conditions New Land Rover TracksNew Land Rover Tracks Stalking (Hunting) Season DatesStalking (Hunting) Season Dates Post Office HoursPost Office Hours Store HoursStore Hours Bothy LocationsBothy Locations Weather Conditions in High PassesWeather Conditions in High Passes Weather ForecastWeather Forecast
About the TGO ChallengeAbout the TGO Challenge
Coast-to-Coast HikeCoast-to-Coast Hike– Started in 1980Started in 1980– 300 participants a year300 participants a year– Non-competitiveNon-competitive– 15 days maximum15 days maximum– Design your own routeDesign your own route– Solo or in a groupSolo or in a group– Foot travel onlyFoot travel only– Camp or B&BCamp or B&B
Getting into the ChallengeGetting into the Challenge
Scottish hill walking experience Scottish hill walking experience required, but can be waivedrequired, but can be waived
An Tealloch, West Highlands Eildon Hills, Scottish Borders
Challenge TimelineChallenge Timeline
October 15 - Applications DueOctober 15 - Applications Due December 1 – Hiker SelectionDecember 1 – Hiker Selection February 28 – Route Plans DueFebruary 28 – Route Plans Due March 30 – Vetter Comments March 30 – Vetter Comments May 13-14 – Start Point Sign-outsMay 13-14 – Start Point Sign-outs
– 3 check-ins with Challenge Control3 check-ins with Challenge Control May 26 & 27– Sign Out in MontroseMay 26 & 27– Sign Out in Montrose
– Banquet at Park HotelBanquet at Park Hotel
Guidelines for First Time Guidelines for First Time ChallengersChallengers
Take a Low Level RouteTake a Low Level Route Follow River ValleysFollow River Valleys Verify all BridgesVerify all Bridges Use Hill TracksUse Hill Tracks Avoid High Mountain PassesAvoid High Mountain Passes Make sure Towns on Maps Have Make sure Towns on Maps Have
Shops or InhabitantsShops or Inhabitants
Gear ChoicesGear Choices Shoes – Trail Runners – Dry QuicklyShoes – Trail Runners – Dry Quickly Shelter – Pyramid Tarp- Wind ResistanceShelter – Pyramid Tarp- Wind Resistance Sleeping Bag – Down 20 DegreeSleeping Bag – Down 20 Degree Backpack - LightweightBackpack - Lightweight Chlorine Dioxide – Water TreatmentChlorine Dioxide – Water Treatment 1 Qt Plastic Bottle – Hydration1 Qt Plastic Bottle – Hydration Navigation – Compass and ViewRanger AndroidNavigation – Compass and ViewRanger Android Tracking/Emergency– SPOT II GPS MessengerTracking/Emergency– SPOT II GPS Messenger Stove - CanisterStove - Canister
Tips for YanksTips for Yanks
Go light but be comfortableGo light but be comfortable Bring a 100 weight fleece sweaterBring a 100 weight fleece sweater Be a compass expert, reallyBe a compass expert, really Wear Insect Shield clothing (Lyme)Wear Insect Shield clothing (Lyme) Use a shelter with a bathtub floorUse a shelter with a bathtub floor Avoid road walkingAvoid road walking Map distance are metric but road Map distance are metric but road
signs are in milessigns are in miles