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| − | After volunteering, | + | === KerrMcF === |
| + | After volunteering, I plan to drive to a parking area close to the point and then walk to the point primarily via a potential path. I aim to reach the point at around 4:45pm. I should reach home at around 6:30pm, resulting in a total time of 3.5 hours for the expedition. | ||
== Expedition == | == Expedition == | ||
| − | I left volunteering at 3pm and started the drive to the place I planned to park. The drive took 20 minutes longer than expected due to road traffic but, beyond minor confusion with road layouts, there | + | === KerrMcF === |
| + | I left volunteering at 3pm and started the drive to the place I planned to park. The drive took 20 minutes longer than expected due to road traffic but, beyond minor confusion with road layouts, there were no issues. I parked in the small roadside area near to a rusted car, which cannot be more than 3 years old as it does not show on streetview. The area had seemingly turned into a dumping ground for people, which was a shame. I changed into walking boots and better trousers and set out towards the point. | ||
After climbing a gate and continuing along the path, I met the bridge across the stream. I was very grateful to see it because without it I could not have safely crossed over. After crossing and climbing another gate, I started navigating through the grass. Unfortunately, within 6 minutes, the ground beneath me had went from relatively stable to being ankle-deep water. I decided not to continue, if I was only 6 minutes in to my 30 minute walk and my feet were already this soaked, there was no point in continuing on. If I had reached the point of no-return last expedition when I decided I may as well push through to reach the point, then this could probably be classed as the point of "no, return". | After climbing a gate and continuing along the path, I met the bridge across the stream. I was very grateful to see it because without it I could not have safely crossed over. After crossing and climbing another gate, I started navigating through the grass. Unfortunately, within 6 minutes, the ground beneath me had went from relatively stable to being ankle-deep water. I decided not to continue, if I was only 6 minutes in to my 30 minute walk and my feet were already this soaked, there was no point in continuing on. If I had reached the point of no-return last expedition when I decided I may as well push through to reach the point, then this could probably be classed as the point of "no, return". | ||
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== Achievements == | == Achievements == | ||
| − | + | {{Two to the N achievement | count = 3 | date = 2024-02-02 | latitude = 55 | longitude = -4 | name = KerrMcF}} | |
| + | {{done with nature | latitude = 55 | longitude = -4 | date = 2024-02-02 | name = KerrMcF}} | ||
| + | {{There might be alligators! | latitude = 55 | longitude = -4 | date = 2024-02-02 | name = KerrMcF | hazard = marsh}} | ||
| + | {{combo | latitude = 55 | longitude = -4 | date = 2024-02-02 | comboname = [[Done with Nature|Done with]] [[There might be alligators! consolation prize|Alligators!]] | name = KerrMcF | action = encountering nature's marsh/bog/swamp/other term | icon1 = DWN Ribbon.jpg | icon2 = Alligator.png | cat1 = Done with Nature consolation prize | cat2 = There might be alligators! consolation prize | color = #003300 | consolation = true}} | ||
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| + | {{KerrMcF Nav | previous = 2024-01-28 56 -4 | next = 2024-02-14 55 -4}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Expeditions]] [[Category:Coordinates not reached]] [[Category:Not reached - Mother Nature]] | + | [[Category:Expeditions]] [[Category:Expeditions with photos]] [[Category:Coordinates not reached]] [[Category:Not reached - Mother Nature]] |
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Contents
Location
In the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park close to Creuch Hill.
Participants
Plans
KerrMcF
After volunteering, I plan to drive to a parking area close to the point and then walk to the point primarily via a potential path. I aim to reach the point at around 4:45pm. I should reach home at around 6:30pm, resulting in a total time of 3.5 hours for the expedition.
Expedition
KerrMcF
I left volunteering at 3pm and started the drive to the place I planned to park. The drive took 20 minutes longer than expected due to road traffic but, beyond minor confusion with road layouts, there were no issues. I parked in the small roadside area near to a rusted car, which cannot be more than 3 years old as it does not show on streetview. The area had seemingly turned into a dumping ground for people, which was a shame. I changed into walking boots and better trousers and set out towards the point.
After climbing a gate and continuing along the path, I met the bridge across the stream. I was very grateful to see it because without it I could not have safely crossed over. After crossing and climbing another gate, I started navigating through the grass. Unfortunately, within 6 minutes, the ground beneath me had went from relatively stable to being ankle-deep water. I decided not to continue, if I was only 6 minutes in to my 30 minute walk and my feet were already this soaked, there was no point in continuing on. If I had reached the point of no-return last expedition when I decided I may as well push through to reach the point, then this could probably be classed as the point of "no, return".
I retraced my steps and noticed a pink children's toy car which had been discarded and took a photo. I took my bereal. before reaching the car and getting changed back into my dry clothes. The drive home was fine with no issues and despite this expedition not being successful, it was my 2³th expedition attempt which is at least worth something.
Photos
The rusted car where I parked
The bridge I was thankful existed
Toy car, seemingly a Ford model
Post-failure not-grin, courtesy of bereal.
Achievements
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KerrMcF earned the Two to the N achievement
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KerrMcF earned the Done with Nature consolation prize
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KerrMcF earned the There might be alligators! consolation prize
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KerrMcF earned the Done with Alligators! Consolation Prize
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- Meetup on 2024-02-02
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- Meetup in Inverclyde
- Expeditions by KerrMcF
- KerrMcF's expeditions by car
- KerrMcF's expeditions on foot
- Two to the N achievement
- Done with Nature consolation prize
- There might be alligators! consolation prize
- Combo achievement
- Expeditions
- Expeditions with photos
- Coordinates not reached
- Not reached - Mother Nature
