ultimate challenge

Ian Gray · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 06:38 PM

Hello All,
Does anyone have any information about The Ultimate Challenge.
It's a Scottish coast to coast walk that takes place in May.
I would like to know how you take part.

Ian.

Boddie · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Gray

Hello All,
Does anyone have any information about The Ultimate Challenge.
It's a Scottish coast to coast walk that takes place in May.
I would like to know how you take part.

Ian.

For me the Ultimate Challenge in Scotland is trying to get one of the locals to pay for a round

Meles meles · #3 (**permalink**) 13-02-2007, 07:30 PM

Dont know if its any good but i have been using this site, it may be listed here, not sure maybe you know the dates or locations but this site seems to be useful. Have been thinking of going to scotland myself. Keep thinking about putting a thread with the idea of a WAB long distance hike. Sure theres enough members to put a small group together for a sponsored hike etc.

Walking in Scotland, Scottish Walks and Highland Walking Holidays UK

Ian Gray · #4 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 01:57 PM

Hi Meles meles,
Thanks for taking the time to post, unfortunaltly the walking in scotland
site doesn't contain any information on the ultimate challenge.
Infact I can't find any reference to it on the internet. I met people
walking it while I was walking The Great Glen Way. I think everyone
taking part start on the west coast altogether. Then go their separate
ways cross country to the East coast and meet up for a big party.
I can do a route across anyway, but I am intrigued by these ultimate
challengers. It all seems very secretive.

Ian

Jennywrenny · #5 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:19 PM

Hi Ian

I found this

The Scottish Society For Autism: Fundraising

The Great Outdoors Challenge May 2006

The Great Outdoor Challenge is a Coast To Coast walk from the West to the East of Scotland, Jim Spittal picked his route through some of our country's most stunning landscapes.

Sorry if it's not what you're looking for.

Jenny

Jennywrenny · #6 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:37 PM

Hi

I found this too - this may be it?

Southern Upland Way Castle Douglas

The Southern Upland Way is a walkway across Scotland. It stretches for 212 miles from coast to coast from Portpatrick in the West to Cocksburnpath in the East. It is the first official walking trail in Britain and was opened in 1984. You don’t have to walk the entire trail. Some of it is designed for experienced walkers, but there are also many stretched which make the perfect walk for families or for someone who just wants a short stroll in the fresh air.

Jenny

Ian Gray · #7 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 07:08 PM

Hi Jenny,
Thanks for taking the time to help. With your link to the great
outdoor challenge I think you've cracked it. It seems the people
taking part call it the ultimate challenge, but the event is called
the great outdoor challenge. there are limited places available
and it is always over subscribed. The maximum number to a
group is 4, with most people walking solo. I think I'll try my
luck with applying, anyone else interested in doing so tryhttp://tgochallenge.co.uk/

Jennywrenny · #8 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 08:47 PM

Hi

Glad to be of assistance

Hope you enjoy it and the weather stays good for you.

I love the scenery in Scotland - I could quite happily go and live there.

Let us know how it goes.

Best wishes

Jenny

phiwinuk · #9 (**permalink**) 19-02-2007, 10:05 PM

Hello

Have just come across this thread and you've got to the correct answer.

To fill in a few more details, this coast to coast walk was originally sponsored by The Great Outdoors magazine and the gear company "Ultimate". They went belly up many years ago. It is now sponsored by TGO & Rab. It takes place over 2 weeks in May. Entry forms are published in TGO each October. There are lots of fascinating web sites giving details of peoples crossings - search on Google.

Phil