This weeks route was about 17 miles with just over 3000' of ascent. Running on forrest tracks from Succouth through Glen Croe to the top of the Rest & Be Thankful, returning to Succouth via the Cats Crag loop & Ardgarten.
Pretty poor weather with a lot of slush underfoot but still good to get out, wasn't looking forward to the climb up the old R&BT road as it is usually rather exposed.
Started with a flat loop round the Succouth houses and onto the trail to Glen Croe, took the high track to come out past Ardgarten for a short section on the A83 before picking up the old R&BT road. Left the shelter of the trees into the wind and rain, made for a tough climb particularly towards the top where you could lean forwards at 45 degrees, sprint and stand still all at once.
From the top its a nice undulating run down to pick up the Cats Crag loop, the last mile or 2 on the road a bit of a grind. From Ardgarten crossed the road for the "low" track back to Succouth, a few short steep climbs tough after 14 or 15 miles.
Finished in a damp 3 hours 45 mins. A few pics in the Galleria.
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A rotten day, best forgotten!
Thing can only get better, can only get better.......
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