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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...

England Scotland Anglo-Scottish border patrol Lochmaben Stone to High Ga...

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I got a train from  Birmingham New Street to Gretna Green changing at Carlisle for only £16.50 booked in advance via Chilternrailways join https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/freemoneycashback free to get cash back on the ticket with them for even bigger saving. I had a brief look around Gretna Green i then headed for the number 79 stagecoach bus to High Gaitle Caravan Park to put my tent up and lighten my load for a walk around the Gretna Green area. Got then got the number 79 bus back into Gretna Green then headed toward the Lochmaben Stone. Then started my walk proper from there. was a easy walk with out the big backpack today. On the was passed few border bridges one with out welcome signs and i walked in the Debatable Lands it was not possible to walk Scots' Dike as it was impassible a local said so manged to get bit drone footage of it from a distance. Shame there no right of way going thorugh there. Then back to High Gaitle Caravan Park Gretna Green is situated on the Sc...