23rd October 2024
Tales from TGOC24: After 220 miles, I finally got to take home a new prized possession
First-time Challenger Elli Schneider recalls going there, doing that and getting the t-shirt!
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11th October 2021
The TGO Challenge: Stories from the crossing
The 2021 TGO Challenge twas a particularly special event. Here, 11 of the 125 ‘Challengers’ who took part tell us the story of their crossing…
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22nd May 2020
Vote in the Virtual TGO Challenge Photo Competition
The TGO Challenge Photo Competition judges have selected a shortlist – now it’s time for you to pick the winners.
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12th February 2020
The spice of life: what to eat on a long-distance walk
During a long walk or backpacking trip, what you eat is more than just fuel – it also provides motivation, comfort and enjoyment. TGO Challenge coordinators Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden share their tips.
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21st October 2019
With path erosion rife across Britain, should we stay on the beaten track – or find another?
With paths across the country degenerating into erosion scars, TGO Challenge organisers Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden ask if we need to think more carefully about the impact of our feet on the landscape. Across Scotland,…
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11th October 2018
10 top tips for designing a long-distance walk by Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden
Every year, 350 keen backpackers plot and walk their own routes across Scotland as part of The Great Outdoors Challenge. We invited the Challenge coordinators, Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden, to share their advice for…
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20th June 2018
Blogger Network: TGO Challenge 2018 from Fast Track to Nowhere in Particular
Today on the Blogger Network, we feature Andrew's TGO Challenge trip report – an irreverent and light-hearted look at the UK's premier backpacking event
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5th June 2018
Blogger Network: Mike Knipe’s TGO Challenge 2018
Today on the Blogger Network, we feature Mike Knipe's TGO Challenge from the blog Northern Pies
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1st June 2018
Blogger Network featured post: Not the TGO Challenge by Blogpackinglight
Today on the Blogger Network, we feature Robin's multi-day Scottish trip – an alternative to the TGO Challenge
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10th May 2018
Ten facts about the TGO Challenge
Hundreds of backpackers have headed to the west coast of Scotland to attempt the TGO Challenge. It’s about to begin – but what is it?
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2nd May 2018
Blogger Network featured post: Lakes Daunder 2018 Part 1 by blogpackinglight
Today on the Blogger Network, Robin joins some of this year's TGO Challengers on a Lake District daunder
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