Day 18 -Applecross to Mallaig
Wow, what else can I say for this day. It will be a running day and like day 17 the hardest part will be the beginning. Starting 5am in Applecross my journey continue towards ever South along ancient paths as demonstrated from the onset of the day, even before sunrise I will be challenged by natures sheer size and persistence.
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Extremely isolated, Applecross was only accessible by boat until the early 20th century, and for many years after that the only road access was across one of Scotland's most notoriously treacherous roads, the Bealach na Ba ('Pass of the cattle'), which crosses the peninsula and reaches a maximum height of 2053ft (626m).
Completing this section of the day will most defiantly feel like a huge victory but I'm only hoping that I will have enough reserves left to complete the remaining 62 miles of this 67 mile running day. I will be making my way West for the first 20 miles or so before I can bear South towards Mallaig. My journey taking me along the edge of Loch Carron, Inner Sound, Loch Alsh and finally crossing the Sound of Sleat by ferry.
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Just looking on my maps and research my journey fills my body with childlike anticipation and the thrill of experiencing the awe inspiring beauty of Scotland feels unreal. I do feel exceedingly lucky to be in a position not only to be of help to women who struggles with breast cancer and the lasting emotional effects of treatments, but also to have a chance to feel what Britain consist of on the most natural,primitive and base level of existence.
Learn more about The Haven, the charity that helps women deal with the the affects of Breast Cancer by visiting: http://www.thehaven.org.uk/
Wow, what else can I say for this day. It will be a running day and like day 17 the hardest part will be the beginning. Starting 5am in Applecross my journey continue towards ever South along ancient paths as demonstrated from the onset of the day, even before sunrise I will be challenged by natures sheer size and persistence.
Extremely isolated, Applecross was only accessible by boat until the early 20th century, and for many years after that the only road access was across one of Scotland's most notoriously treacherous roads, the Bealach na Ba ('Pass of the cattle'), which crosses the peninsula and reaches a maximum height of 2053ft (626m).
Completing this section of the day will most defiantly feel like a huge victory but I'm only hoping that I will have enough reserves left to complete the remaining 62 miles of this 67 mile running day. I will be making my way West for the first 20 miles or so before I can bear South towards Mallaig. My journey taking me along the edge of Loch Carron, Inner Sound, Loch Alsh and finally crossing the Sound of Sleat by ferry.
Just looking on my maps and research my journey fills my body with childlike anticipation and the thrill of experiencing the awe inspiring beauty of Scotland feels unreal. I do feel exceedingly lucky to be in a position not only to be of help to women who struggles with breast cancer and the lasting emotional effects of treatments, but also to have a chance to feel what Britain consist of on the most natural,primitive and base level of existence.
Learn more about The Haven, the charity that helps women deal with the the affects of Breast Cancer by visiting: http://www.thehaven.org.uk/
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