It is just me or does anyone else get goosebumps as they cross the Erskine Bridge, just outside of Glasgow, on their way north? For me, and this is in no way a slight on regions such as Argyle and But

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2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

3 6.3km/3.9 miles/3-4 hours Ascent 760m/2493ft

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