LEJOG Day 45
21 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
22miles Altnafeadh
A day on the West Highland Way. Great walking. Hills in mist to start but gradually cleared to a hot afternoon with great views. Plenty of people to reel in -86 in total😊 IЧитать далее
LEJOG day 46 Achintee
22 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
22.6 miles. 863.6miles
A beautiful again. Dropped back by Ollie- thanks for his premiere chauffeuring. Starting off at the Devil staircase seemed good and easy. We were in Kinlochleven in no time.Читать далее
ПутешественникLove the stretch from the Devil's Staircase to Kinlochleven. Can highly recommend the fish restaurant on the North side of the loch. I'm guessing you're doing the Great Glen Way to Inverness next?
LEJOG day 47 Laggan
23 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
21.1miles884.7miles
A start under the clouded top of Ben Nevis. Any temptation to go up quelled🤔. Our shins and buttocks would not have thanked us. Off to Neptune’s staircase and along theЧитать далее
ПутешественникLove the picture with the bear. Didn't know we had any in Scotland! May I ask for one with the Loch Ness Monster tomorrow please?
LEJOG Day 48 Invermoriston
24 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
21.4 miles 906.1 miles
My birthday today🎉🥳What will we do? 21miles along Great Glen Way 😊. Started Misty and then a little wet before glorious sunshine and clear views. A diversion took usЧитать далее
ПутешественникGoodness me, two birthdays within a few days. Hope Colin had some nice cool cider ready for you both to celebrate. Only 200 miles to go?
LEJOG day 49 Abriachan
25 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
20.8miles. 926.9miles
Day started cool but beautifully promising. So good I decided to have an early morning dip (as we were parked by Loch Ness). Mistake. My usually well aclimatised body wasn’tЧитать далее
LEJOG day 50🎉 North Kessock
26 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
16.4 miles 943.3miles
Set off from our lovely forestry parking up spot in a still and promising day. Sun from the outset if still a little chilly. Along paths and wee road through blanket bog landЧитать далее
ПутешественникOn the home straight ladies! Another wee video (from Wednesday's cafe) featuring you two right at the end https://twitter.com/DementiaFriendD/status/1661…
ПутешественникDoing great ladies. Hope your feet and shins are improving and that Finn's paw is better.
ПутешественникFinn’s been resting(sort of) and is a lot better. Feet and shins ok ish. Helen’s gluteal still problematic- deep heat’s good.
Breaking News Nessie alert
26 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We’ve just looked closely at our Loch Ness photos. Now that really is her. No boats nearby to disturb her. 🎉🎉. We’ve solved the mystery.
ПутешественникMary, missed your Birthday, never mind , put an extra bottle in the fridge ! Jane & Stuart . X
Day 51 LEJOG Alness
26 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
18.6 miles 961.9miles
Had a lovely swim last night with Ali, Colin and Finn in Nairn. A day through the Black Isle today. Mostly on roads and tracks. Slightly dull weather and breezy. UndulatingЧитать далее
ПутешественникNot far now, we are very impressed at you churning out 30km every day 👍👍🚶♀️🚶♀️
LEJOG day 52 Dornoch (nearly)
28 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
19.4miles 981.2miles
A drive back to Alness and we set off along the minor road towards Tain. Quiet and quietly scenic farmland. Lots of suckler herds of calves. Headed up into the woodland ofЧитать далее
LEJOG day 53 Brora
29 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
20.3miles 1001.5 miles🥳🥳🎉🥂
A lovely morning and a quick trot into Dornoch. Beautiful old town. Onwards to the coast where Golspie was tantalisingly close but a body of water, Loch FleetЧитать далее
ПутешественникA THOUSAND miles … you’ve only gone and walked a THOUSAND miles. That’s astounding. We are so impressed with you both … are you still chattering?!? Silly question! Xxx
Day 54 LEJOG
30 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
17.2 miles 1018.7 miles
Slightly misty start this am but lovely beach walking along the coast accompanied by singing seals and riders again along with hills and shags. Had a river to cross beforeЧитать далее
ПутешественникI think I would opt out of being a pillion passenger too. Have told Eric I would go on the back of a trike but not his motorbike!! 🏍️ 😂 Making great progress. You'll soon be at John O'Groats!
ПутешественникGreat to see photos of such familiar places. Spent many a happy hour seal watching there. Although on one occasion a fellow beach goer was hollering “Shark” - don’t ask! 😂 Fantastic progress ladies. Well done.😀
LEJOG Day 55 LatheronwheelHarbour
31 мая 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
15.9 miles 1034.6miles
Headed downhill through the moor to the clearance village and then preserved Broch of Ousedale. Quite evocative. Then onwards to a memorial to the clearance villagers at Badbea.Читать далее
ПутешественникWalked that stretch at Berriedale at Easter. Remember all the viewpoints. Wonderful coastline. All the best on the final stretch.
LEJOG day 56 Sarclet
1 июня 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
17.2miles 1051.8miles
Another day of beautiful coastline, but hard going at times too with long vegetation and big geos to get around. Many stacks, caves and arches. 2 kayakers enjoying the paddleЧитать далее
Путешественник2 easy days for a Saturday finish. Taking the scenic route.
ПутешественникExcellent, I'm keeping my north family & friends up to date in hope that someone may be there to cheer you on. Are you doing the John O'groat trail?
ПутешественникIt would be great if someone could video you 'arriving' with all the celebrations
LEJOG Day 57 Keiss Penultimate Day
2 июня 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
15.1 miles 1066.9miles
A beautiful sunrise over a calm sea to awaken us. Another day along the fantastic Caithness coast. More geos, caves, arches and stacks with razorbills, guillemots, fulmars,Читать далее
ПутешественникI bet the skate was crosser than the fisherman 😞 poor skate. Stunning coastline. Fabulous ladies. Enjoy your last walk tomorrow. Who are you both going to talk to incessantly after JOG?!?! xxx
JOG😊😘🎉🎉
3 июня 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
14 miles
A slightly Misty late start. Rest of the country in blazing sunshine. Almost wet at times. Back onto the beautiful coast with more flowers , birds , few fishing boats, castles., monuments,Читать далее
ПутешественникWell done! Awesome! Congratulations! 🎉 What a lovely surprise for you Mary to have Huw, Allison and your Mum there to meet you. 😁
ПутешественникCongratulations to you both. I have enjoyed following your journey. We would love to have you come to the Braeport Memory Cafe and tell us about your journey.
Final LEJOG stats
4 июня 2023 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
1082.5 miles 314hrs 28554m of ascent. (93601 ft).
3.45mls per hour average over all.
What a privilege to walk the length of these wonderful countries. And a real joy to have such good friends toЧитать далее
ПутешественникA magnificent achievement for both of you. It was a privilege to be there at the end, to which we drove 500 miles, and then drove 500 more. H. X.
ПутешественникThink there are more cuckoos around this year. We had one on Coll a couple of years ago that cuckood at 3 in the early morning right down the chimney. Thanks for the video today. https://twitter.com/DementiaFriendD/status/1660…
Путешественник35km on shin splints. Impressive! Looking like you are fading away Mary. Need more cider.
ПутешественникCider, cocodamol, brufen and now a Hemp patch( is that cannabis?)
ПутешественникPlenty of cuckoos in the Dales as well. Lovely.