The Challenge

Starting on the 8^th May we are attempting to run the newly established 864KM Gore Tex® Scottish National Trail from Kirk Yetholm to Cape Wrath. To our knowledge no one has run the entire trail in a single effort yet. The trail takes in some of the best and most challenging landscapes Scotland has to offer; from the rolling Borders hills to the untamed wilderness of the Cairngorms and northwest. The route is not entirely way marked so we will be relying on our navigation skills as well as our physical fitness. We aim to average running 60KM per day, although distances will vary depending on road access and recovery days. We have put together a provisional 17day plan that we shall aim to stick to, all going well. Each day we will carry packs containing food, water, clothes and emergency gear. 

We have decided to raise money for Scottish Wildlife Trust. As runners we love to roam the hills and wild places where we can immerse ourselves in the natural environment away from modern living. The Scottish Wildlife Trust does great things to conserve these places and the wonderful animals we share them with. As well as raising money we hope that by filming our trip we can show the wonders Scotland has to offer and why it needs protected.