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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...

Waterfall Wild camping at Loch Sligachan in the Jack wolfskin gossamer t...

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Filmed on the 30/05/2017 since then my video skills and equipment has improved alot :) starts along the salt marsh at the edge of Portree bay and then follows the minor road past the small settlements that make up the Braes. From the road end a rough path is followed along Loch Sligachan to the Hotel, where there is a campsite and bunkhouse as well as the Sligachan Hotel Highlights on this trail. a memorial to the Battle of the Braes. In 1882 the crofters here fought 40 police officers from Glasgow who had been sent to arrest the ring-leaders of a protest about fair rents and tenancies; the ensuing public outcry led eventually to the Crofters' Act which gave crofters security of tenure. Wild camping in the jack wolfskin gossamer tunnel tent Equipment used in this video Skye Trail Map @ https://amzn.to/2SPnol3 The Skye Trail guide @ https://amzn.to/2Y6Nrtu Storr and Trotternish map @ https://amzn.to/2Y6UIK0 Jack Wolfskin Gossamer tent @ https://amzn.to/2CGjwMl Salomon ...