Tinkering over............

Finally stopped fiddling with The Route - returned it to almost what it was originally - and sent it off. Roger has acknowledged receipt so I'm waiting for The Vetting. There's bound to be some glaring errors, which I didn't see.

I'll be starting at Oban, then more or less a 'trade route', mostly low level, through Glen Tilt to Braemar, then Tarfside, Brechin and Lunan Bay.  It visits quite a few places I've not been to before and some very close to home! I've tried to avoid too much road walking except the first day to Taynuilt which seemed unavoidable. I rejected the option to go North of Loch Etive or even to Port Appin (that was too much ferrying!).

The hostel in Oban is booked for the Thursday night but I haven't booked anything else. I have scheduled in some campsites on the way but they're mostly not open yet so won't be taking reservations till nearer Easter.

I think I'll probably not send any parcels, too restrictive if I have to change my route at all.

That's it.

{Reaching Montrose, 2009}

NOW - what new kit will I need? Should I change my sleeping bag from synthetic to down? It would save a lot of space and some weight, but I need to think about the feather thing. I've already bought a new jacket, a Paramo 3rd Element, before they disappear completely. My rucksack and tent are well tested and I love them both.

I'm sure I'll think of something.............!