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Since the point of Munro bagging is to climb as many of them as possible, I doubt that it's very feasible for the vacation traveler, as opposed to the British resident. Kind of the uphill equivalent of those people who try to see 10 countries in 14 days.
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Roger,
I've done it, and it's totally exhausting and awesome.
If you like to hike, I would seriously consider it. It will take a well-planned day--get your butt out of bed early, have a map and a compass, you must have waterproof shoes and you should consider waterproof pants or those things you put over the bottom of your pants if it's rained in the last week (and it will have). But research well, bring a camera, a sense of humor and do it. If you make it to the top, you'll understand more of a Scots personality and perserverance--they call this "hill-walking".
The most southerly Munro is Ben Lomond, right next to Loch Lomond, an easy drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow if you've got a car.
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Kelsey
I've done it, and it's totally exhausting and awesome.
If you like to hike, I would seriously consider it. It will take a well-planned day--get your butt out of bed early, have a map and a compass, you must have waterproof shoes and you should consider waterproof pants or those things you put over the bottom of your pants if it's rained in the last week (and it will have). But research well, bring a camera, a sense of humor and do it. If you make it to the top, you'll understand more of a Scots personality and perserverance--they call this "hill-walking".
The most southerly Munro is Ben Lomond, right next to Loch Lomond, an easy drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow if you've got a car.
Best wishes,
Kelsey
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The Munros are those separate Scottish mountains over 3000 feet (914 metres) high. The first list of these was compiled and published by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891. There are presently 284. Munro-bagging is setting out to climb all of the Munros.
When you bag your last one it's traditional to take a group of friends and celebrate wildly with champagne and stuff.
Personally I've done about half a dozen. On a fine day there's nothing better. Even chocolate.
There are 2 other categories- Corbetts, which are between 2500 and 300 feet and I've forgotten the name of the category below that....
When you bag your last one it's traditional to take a group of friends and celebrate wildly with champagne and stuff.
Personally I've done about half a dozen. On a fine day there's nothing better. Even chocolate.
There are 2 other categories- Corbetts, which are between 2500 and 300 feet and I've forgotten the name of the category below that....
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I have, and I've bagged seven. Only 277 to go. Check out www.munromagic.com
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