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Ben Rinnes
28th July 2012
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With a couple of Corbetts still to do in the area around Ben Rinnes ...it seemed appropriate to make the fairly long drive north. Broke it up with a visit to a pal who was on holiday in Aviemore for a beer before the last…
Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games Hill Race (by a hill running novice)
All Westies in top 25 finish!It was a great day for a spot of Highland Games fun on Saturday. Niall, Claire, Hamilton and I made our way down to Helensburgh, meeting up with Jamie. After a wee cup of tea and some spectating we went off to warm…
Callander Highland Games Hill Race
Despite the heavy clouds, the weather held out for the race today and what a wee belter it was too. Apparently this is the first time the race has been run in almost a decade and it's a new route of '10km plus a wee bit more' which actually…
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…