Day 7 - Blair Atholl to White Bridge

Today was epic walking. We set out early with William from Barbados. We left camp at 7:30am. Chris and Sue were already gone, also on their way up Glen Tilt. Kirsten and I were looking forward to Glen Tilt as the boys had been down this trail a few weeks ago and said it was stunning. It didn’t disappoint.

Kirsten and William Taking a Break

We caught up to Chris and Sue (this is their tenth TGOC). We took a quick water break and they were off. We kept a pretty quick pace, passed JM, Ben and Zach’s camping spot. We saw a group of dog trainers with lab puppies. So cute. We also saw two stag herds up on the steep terrain.

We kept on trekking heading for the Falls of Tarf. When we rounded the corner there were about 20 people- various hiking groups and Chris and Sue were there too. Sue gave me some KT tape for my leg- has helped keep the swelling down. Just before Sue left she found a big bag of hard candies! Yum. They helped us all.

Bridge at the Falls of Tarf

Soon enough the five of us were all walking together. It was nice to chat and walk. As the day progressed we knew with the great weather we would aim for a bit farther. We passed Geldie Burn- the site of meeting the Scotland gang.

Kirsten, Chris, and Sue Just Before Geldie Burn

We trekked onwards to White Bridge. We finished walking at 5:15pm and covered at least 30km. It was an epic day of walking-must have been the delicious treats from Joyce and Anne for sure!!

Mandy Not Wasting One Crumb of Joyce and Anne's Delicious Treats!

Please note, after convincing everyone that there is a Loch Tilt, it is never visible from the trail! Dang it.

It was windy all day and is still blowing. It is 7:58pm and we are tucked into our bags. Our day tomorrow is only 16km now with a B and B as well- whohoooo.

Time re-stock in Braemar.

To the UK gang, please rest assured although JM is not here, Kirsten and I have been eating well and our dishes are clean!!! 😝😝😝

Off to grab some zzz’s more tales to follow soon. Xo