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3. The Cambrian Way OEX bush pro Bivvi wet sleeping bag no mat in strong rain and wind The Blorenge.

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Day Three on the The Cambrian Way mountain trail 479 km (298 miles) with a total ascent of 22,460 m (73,700 ft). I think it could be Britain's hardest long distance trail. Its hard to say but looking at the map i think i started todays episode around the Mynydd Garnclochdy area i want give exact camping locations away. I was so wet from the rain all night i set about getting ready to walk around 4am just to keep warm. I was no risk at cold from the time of Year and in good health. So walked back up towards Mynydd Garnclochdy i think. The rain came back on top the hill. The rain was very bad so much so i could only see about couple of meters ahead what with the mist as well as the dark even with two powerful lights. By this time my cannon camera was destroyed by the weather i should know by now and my phone was useless take note people think phone navigation fine lucky i know this i used my garmin fenix3 gps watch with the track loaded onto so i knew i was heading in the general dir

At Broadford on the end of The Skye trail

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At Broadford on the end of The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Bite to eat at The Blue Shed Cafe on The Skye trail

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Bite to eat at The Blue Shed Cafe on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Kilmarie Burial Ground on The Skye trail

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Kilmarie Burial Ground on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wildness warning sign on The Skye trail

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Wildness warning sign on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on The Skye trail

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Wild camping on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

3rd wild camping spot on The Skye trail @ Trotternish Ridge

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3rd wild camping spot on The Skye trail @ Trotternish Ridge The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

View of the Trotternish Ridge road pass on The Skye trail

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View of the Trotternish Ridge road pass on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

2nd Wild camping spot on The Skye trail

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2nd Wild camping spot on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

On the way to do the The Skye trail the bus started smoking

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On the way to do the The Skye trail the bus started smoking Bus driving pulled over just before the Isle Skye bridge. Bit scary thought bus was going go up in flames. In end was ok. City links was very good 20 mintues later was had a replacement bus. The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

6th wild camping spot on The Skye trail

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6th wild camping spot on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

6th wild camping spot on The Skye trail

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6th wild camping spot on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Camasunary Bothy on The Skye trail

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Camasunary Bothy on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

5th wild camping spot on The Skye trail

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5th wild camping spot on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

4th wild camping spot on The Skye trail

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4th wild camping spot on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

3rd wild camping spot on The Skye trail

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3rd wild camping spot on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on The Skye trail just before the 2nd stage

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Wild camping on The Skye trail just before the 2nd stage The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

lookout bothy on The Skye trail

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lookout bothy on The Skye trail The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

First wild camping spot on The Skye trail near the start

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First wild camping spot on The Skye trail near the start The Skye trail Isle of Skye Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

ADs take away on The Hebridean Way in tarbert

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ADs take away on The Hebridean Way in tarbert The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

3km to the Butt of lewis sign on The Hebridean Way

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3km to the Butt of lewis sign on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Red phone box at the port of ness on The Hebridean Way

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Red phone box at the port of ness on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Hut and village ruins @ Aird Dhiobadail on The Hebridean Way

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Hut and village ruins @ Aird Dhiobadail on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Private Hut by Gil an Tarbh on The Hebridean Way

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Private Hut by Gil an Tarbh on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wind shelter on The Hebridean Way ok for emergency

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Wind shelter on The Hebridean Way ok for emergency The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

A croft on The Hebridean Way

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A croft on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping next to a croft on The Hebridean Way

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Wild camping next to a croft  on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Croft for sale on The Hebridean Way

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Croft for sale on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on The Hebridean Way

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Wild camping on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on The Hebridean Way

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Wild camping on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Callanish Stones on the hil above the house & Ancient BT phone box

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Callanish Stones on the hil above the house & Ancient BT phone box The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on The Hebridean Way

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Wild camping on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Mobile croft

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Mobile croft The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Abandoned croft

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Abandoned croft The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping by a croft ruins on The Hebridean Way

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Wild camping by a croft ruins on The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Teampull na Trionaid ruined 13th century trinity church

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Teampull na Trionaid ruined 13th century trinity church The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on Ruabhal doing The Hebridean Way

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Wild camping on Ruabhal doing The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Baile nan Cailleach Nunton Chapel

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Baile nan Cailleach Nunton Chapel The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on The Hebridean Way near radar station

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Wild camping on The Hebridean Way near radar station The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Our Lady of the Isles statue

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Our Lady of the Isles statue The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Howmore Chapel ruins

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Howmore Chapel ruins The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Abandoned croft ruins on south Uist

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Abandoned croft ruins on south Uist The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Ancient Standing stone

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Ancient Standing stone The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on coast at South Uist

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Wild camping on coast at South Uist The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Polochar inn pub ancient standing stone

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Polochar inn pub ancient standing stone The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping @ Eriskay. Looking across the course way to South uist

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Wild camping @ Eriskay. Looking across the course way to South uist The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on Tangasdale beach

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Wild camping on Tangasdale beach The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on Vatersay just before the Hebridean Way

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Wild camping on Vatersay just before the Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping spot on Barra before the i start Hebridean Way

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Wild camping spot on Barra before the i start Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

On the way to do The Hebridean Way from Oban on ferry

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On the way to do The Hebridean Way from Oban on ferry The Hebridean Way The Outer Hebrides Western Isles The highlands Scotland UK www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk