Entries by Hamilton

Loch Katrine circumnavigation

Why? Ye canny ask that. Yes, this another Struthers monumental extravaganza of hill,trail,road walk a mere blip in the eye from Glasgow. It was either a) From Trossachs Pier by courtesy of The Sir Walter Scott cruising to Stronachlachar Pier and then 8 miles over the hills back to Trossachs Pier. Or b) From Trossacks

Weem Hill Race,2009 4.5mls. 800ft.

Apparently, in 1868 Queen Victoria was climbing Mount Pilatus in cental Switzerland believed to be frequented by flame-breathing dragons. A lake near the summit was thought to contain the body of Pontius Pilate,and every Good Friday its tormented spirit would float to the surface in an attempt to wash its hands of the blood of

Traprain Law Hill Race, 13.6.09

Ah yes, the annual sojourn to the Eastern edge of the world. So with 12 minutes to the off, 10 mins. away from the Park, 2 mins for registration, chatting to all, and warm up. Ample time, I say ample time Enid.. If you have not ventured to Memorial Park, East Linton, this is really

Glen Kinglass Trail

Struthers,Struthers,& Semple…….not a Law Firm,perhaps unfortunately,but the intrepid trio of Ian,Sally, and allegedly Wooster.Yes these three are really coming onto their game. Which one is that? Their Saturday’s Sublime Social Sojourn (2.5.09) Well this sojourn was one of three that we talked about. One of three extended expeditions in remote areas.I say we,well of course

Seven Hills of Edinburgh

Sunday morning (21.6.09) alarm shattering Hyndland before 6 a.m. Can you believe it, no , neither can I. Well we said we would go, so………Taxi booked-far too early for trains to Queen Street. This was Calder and Semple venturing East for an amble round those certain seven hills, with a lot of ducking &diving ,

Glen Almond

Ian & I off for another excellent trail. "Make it short for …." 23.5.09 One car at Ardtalnaig (south Loch Tay) and another at start of The Sma Glen. A mere 15 miles this time,hhhmmm. Our weather was overcast to getting worse, if that was possible. But so what – if that’s what we were

Criffel Hill Race

Oh Criffel, Oh Criffel, like Lydia Oh Lydia, you encyclopaedia of charms. Mnnnn. Needs some work, wouldn’t you say? Has been some time since yon face has met the peat of Criffel. But we are being previous, and we have had previous, although not serious previous. Blimey, this could be a long night, best put

Milland Valley Trail Race – 10k & 21k

A multi-terrain race on the West Sussex / Hampshire border, run on roads, tracks, paths & lanes round the village of Milland and features one of the highest hills in the area, Older Hill. Elevation for the 21k estimated at 450 metres. A thoroughly enjoyable day out,very well organised & very well water-stationed and signed.

Eildon 2 Hills Race 23.6.07

After missing the start last year by a few minutes,this year would be a good 2 minutes early. Well, if you were driving at the week-end no doubt you were beset by the torrents impeding your “normal progress”. Every man and his dog’s Gala days led me to the “alternative route”, to Melrose. Would this

Farleton Knott Fell Race Nr. Kendal

Thought I’d try out this race on my way back from Lytham. A punishing short-ish race- in fact a devil of an ascent,that you climb twice. Booked in for a 12 noon start and that was 4 Junior Races,so around 1.15 we’re off and racing: thro’ the field over the road up a hell of