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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...

Richard and Achara set start the Te Araroa Trail

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Richard and Achara set start the Te Araroa Trail Achara is the first Thai woman walk the length the South Island with no lifts what so ever. Bluff Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Road waterfall not far from Arthur's Pass

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Road waterfall not far from Arthur's Pass Te Araroa Trail. Alternative road walk South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Time take a photo of that view

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Time take a photo of that view Te Araroa Trail. Alternative road walk Selwyn District Canterbury South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Toots very happy to be on the TA trail

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Toots very happy to be on the TA trail Te Araroa Trail. Twilight beach Near Cape Reinga, Northland South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Dick smith electronics shop.

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Dick smith electronics shop. Greymouth Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

The sheep that thinks its a deer.

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The sheep that thinks its a deer. Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Drift wood on the beach

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Drift wood on the beach Te Araroa Trail. Alternative road route Birchfield, West Coast South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Our very first camping spot on the Te Araroa Trail

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Our very first camping spot on the Te Araroa Trail West End, Bluff. Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Achara and Richard shadows doing a road walk

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Achara and Richard shadows doing a road walk After meeting some moody TA hikers who walked along way up a trail that was impassible due to the river taking out the path on the Mararoa river track. We decided to keep to the road on this section as the path had been washed away. Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Toots takes a look back at the Mavora lakes walkway

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Toots takes a look back at the Mavora lakes walkway Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Breast hill

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Breast hill Breast hill track Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

TA Trail casualty

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TA Trail casualty. Sheep stuck in a crevice. We spent a hour trying to rescue this sheep with no luck so hope he or she got out ok. Often wonder what happened. Two thumbs track Te Araroa Trail. Lake Tekapo South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

The face of Mount cook

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The face of Mount cook Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Taking a rest

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Taking a rest Farewell spit Te Araroa Trail. Alternative route South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Baby seal having a rest

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Baby seal having a rest Te Araroa Trail. Alternative beach walk Opou, Tasman South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Sunrise @ Bluff

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Sunrise @ Bluff Te Araroa Trail. South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Beach

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Beach Te Araroa Trail. Greymouth Wharemoa West Coast South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Tramping on Farewell Spit

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Tramping on Farewell Spit Te Araroa Trail. Alternative route South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Wild camping on Farewell Spit.

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Wild camping on Farewell Spit Te Araroa Trail. Alternative route South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk

Mountain river

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Mountain river Te Araroa Trail. Alternative road walk Cass Canterbury South Island. New Zealand. www.4seasonbackpacking.co.uk