I decided to get some hill work in and at the same time have a recce of the route to look at some alternative lines. It also gave me a chance to break my new fell shoes in. Setting off it felt warm enough, but as soon as I stuck my head high up the showers and wind kicked in.
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| Glen Sax |
A different route off Birkscairn Hill had me floundering in bracken and steep slopes and by the bottom of Glen Sax I was toying with turning round once I reached Hundleshope. But when I got there I figured I was nearly halfway so might as well tough it out. Which I’m glad I did as the weather improved a bit and it was pleasant in Manor & Stobo valleys.
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| Stobo Loch |
The final assault of Trahenna is always hard and there’s no escaping the stiff climb however you try it (and I’ve tried most lines now). That just left a head down descent eyes watering with the wind.
So what did I learn? Nothing much really, apart from the route is a little over grown compared to last year (less grazed I guess) and the route I use is pretty much the best line. Just have to learn to go faster over it now.
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