The information on this page is published at the request of individual members and is not part of any LDWA activity.

IN ALL CASES THE AUTHENTICITY OF SUCH INFORMATION CANNOT BE CONFIRMED AND IT IS UP TO ANYONE USING THE INFORMATION TO CHECK FOR THEMSELVES THAT EVERYTHING IS PROPER AND CORRECT BEFORE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS OR PARTING WITH MONEY.

Any participation in such activity is at the sole discretion of the member and requires members to have their own personal insurance cover for accident, or other unforeseen event.

The section offering holiday opportunities is unsolicited information sent to the group and published for the members interest only.

Entries under the Charitable events and donations are for members participating and seeking voluntary sponsorship from other group members.

One of our newer members attended a 2 day training course in Wilderness First Aid last spring. The group who ran the course are called Muir-Walker Medics Co-op. You can get an idea of the course from their web-site at: http://www.outdooremergencycare.com/

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There is a new 30 mile trail established in Lochalsh in the North West Highlands of Scotland.  The route offers spectacular scenery with views of the Five Sisters of Kintail, Eilean Donan Castle, the Kylerhea Narrows and the Isle of Skye.  It also includes the archaeological sites of the Brochs at Totaig and Glen Beag, The Bernera Barracks and officers' houses at Glenelg built after the Jacobite uprisings, the old ferry slip at Totaig, and the Glenelg Ferry. 

The Lochalsh Dirty 30 Challenge Walk is now in its third year and is an opportunity for individuals, groups and clubs to participate in a great event and test yourself against 30 miles of the most breathtaking highland countryside.  Saturday June 13th 2009 will see hundreds of walkers head to the tiny village of Glenelg to take part in the event. 

Their website ( www.lochalsh-trails.co.uk ) has been updated and contains more detailed information on the event, along with the online registration form for those of you who fancy giving it a try... you won't regret it!

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Humanfish operate cycling routes from the mountains to the coastal area in Slovenia, which are popular, and would be happy to offer their expertise, services, pack up service and guides for long distance walks.  They have a lot to offer for walkers.  They have an excellent back up service with a minibus and also operate with small and friendly accommodation.  Slovenia is a walkers paradise and attracts trekkers and hikers.  Parts of the E6 and E7 long distance routes run through Slovenia.

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Steve Bolnick untamed@telkomsa.net has contacted us about the following walk in South Africa. He has said that a DVD of the walk is available on request.

You've probably heard about "The best walk in the world" ... now get ready for "The most spectacular walk in the world"!

Here in Cape Town we offer a five-day walk, which begins at Table Mountain, ends at The Cape of Good Hope and traverses the National Park between these icons. Luggage is transported by vehicle and nights are spent in lodges and hotels.

For  more information visit our website:  http://www.walkinafrica.com/south-africa-mountains-sea.html

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