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Finishing in Concert
25 mile runners in harmony as they approach the line together at GWC 2017 - regular partic...
River Recce
Helicopter taking off from Poolewe to check river levels at 1998 GWC...
10 Mile Race Winner
Dave Shepherd, Alloa, well on his way to winning the 10 mile race at Ullapool in 2003...
10 Mile Walkers
Steven and Joan Mackay, Inverasdale completing the 2003 Ullapool event with Gairloch ladi...
10 Mile Walkers 2003
Kirsti Paterson, Inverness leads a group of walkers up the Ullapool path on the 2003 10 mi...
10 Up For Peter
Peter Hutchinson from Delny notches up his 10th GWC appearance on the 13 mile Leckmelm to ...
10 Year Award Winners
10 year completion award winners 2006. Back row (from left) - Jim Fraser, Applecross; Dun...
10 Year Awards
Some of the participants who reached the milestone of 10 GWC completions in 1998. Back (f...
100 Per Centers
John Maclellan and Kenny Mitchell, both from Poolewe, at Carnmore causeway as they maintai...
10k Race Podium
Megan Bee (centre) winner of the new 10k race, celebrates with immediate runners-up Natali...
10K Race Triumph
Lynn Wemyss from Easter Ross 1st Lady on the 10K race at Poolewe 2023...
10k Top Trio
Winning smiles from Steve Worsley, runner-up, Lynn Wemyss, 1st Lady and Ross Bannerman, wi...
13 mile race gets under way at Drumchork, Aultbea
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13 Mile Race Winners
James May and Lucy Aitchison, both from London, after their victories in the 13 mile race ...
13 Mile Race Winners 2016
(from left) Runner-up Billy Skinner (Inverness Harriers), winner Mairi Gilmour (Glasgow Un...
13 Mile Walkers
Highland Hospice supporters after completing the 13 mile walk in 1996...
13th Time Lucky
Fraser Purves, Forth Valley Orienteers enjoys one of the best-ever GWC days to rack up his...
15 Year Awards
Just a few of the 17 who received a token to recognise an unbroken 15 years service to the...
2 Mile Junior Race
Lead runners ascending Ullapool Hill in the 2003 2 mile junior race...
20 Mile Race Start
Runners set off on the emergency alternative route in 1998, brought about by dangerous con...
20 Mile Race Winner
Scottish International runner Jethro Lennox, Shettleston Harriers, ahead of the field on h...
20 Not Out
Poolewe duo Kenny Mitchell and John Maclellan show their special medals to signify their c...
20 Up for Rhoda
Rhoda Anderson from Inverness (formerly Laide) completing her 20th Challenge at Poolewe 20...
2007 10 Year Award Winners
From left: Ian Mackenzie, Inverness; June Fotheringham, West Lothian; Audrey Greig, Dingwa...
2007 25 Mile Race Winners
25 mile champions, Sarah Dunn, Deeside Runners and Alec Keith, Hunters Bog Trotters, with ...
2007 Elite Team Winners
Towering elite team winners Matt Sullivan and Jonathan Musgrave, both Deeside Runners, dwa...
20th Challenge - At 73! Respect
13 mile runner Jim Urquhart from Lossiemouth passing through Inveran en route to completin...
23 Not Out!
Poolewe stalwarts Kenny Mitchell (left) and John Maclellan maintain their 100% GWC record,...
25 Mile - Checkpoint 3
Oasis in the clouds - Checkpoint 3 marshals George Urquhart and Kenny MacDonald dispense f...
25 Mile - The Causeway
25 mile runners crossing the causeway between Dubh Loch and Fionn Loch...
25 Mile Champions
25 mile champions Kenny Riddle, Highland Hill Runners, and Claire Gordon, Hunters Bog Trot...
25 Mile Race 2004
Runners set off from Corrie Hallie on the long testing route to Poolewe...
25 Mile Race Leaders
First 3 runners in the 2018 25 mile race - winner Graham Bee (centre), Inverness Harriers,...
25 Mile Walkers
25mile walkers trundling through the mist towards Checkpoint 3. ...
25th for Christine and Andrew
Christine Maclennan, Aultbea and Andrew Tallach, Porthenderson receive commemorative medal...
3 Miles To Go!
Graham Gault from Inverness and Heather Sutherland from Rosemarkie approaching last drinks...
3 Times Running
Matthew Dent from Tain after completing his third 25 mile run at Poolewe 2019...
33 Years Later!
Local runners Sandy Mackenzie and Lillian Macrae recapture old memories as they run the 13...
49 And Counting!
Perennial local participants Christine Maclennan and son Roddy from Aultbea, clocking up G...
7 Mile Walkers
A happy group of 7 mile walkers approach the finish line in 2004...
7 mile walkers
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7 Mile Walkers
Happy 7 mile walkers hit the finish line....
7 Mile Walkers
Sarah and her mother Catherine Urquhart-Taylor from Poolewe after the 7 mile walk in 1994...
7 Miles Here We Come!
Jennifer Shaw from Banff and Elna Lawrie from Gairloch all set for the 7 mile circular wal...
75% Of The 'A' Team!
Ian Mackenzie, Inverness; Victor Palmer, Conon Bridge and Pat Ferrier, Rosemarkie finish t...
9th in 10th for Colin
Colin Gilmour (Ross County Athletics) completes his 10th GWC at Poolewe 2015 in a creditab...
A Big Step Up
Experienced GWC 13 mile campaigners Frances Hardie (left), Anne Forsyth, Elspeth Macdonald...
A Boggy Patch
7 mile walkers negotiating the mire in 1998...
A Different Sort of Day
Three gentlemen more accustomed to shepherding than sponsoring, finishing the 25 mile walk...
A Furry Handful
13 mile runner Dave Rudge from Kiltarlity hoists his running partner after completing thei...
A Lickin' Good Walk
"Struie" Brett from Dingwall, a veteran of many 25 mile GWCs, waits the arrival of owner A...
A Likely Crew
Hunters Bog Trotters athletes, ubiquitous visitors to every GWC. From left: Simon Axon, A...
A Real Highlander
Highland Hospice fundraiser Alex Mackenzie from Inverness crossing Carnmore causeway in 20...
A Short Break
Colin Robertson (photographer), Willie Grant (HM Coastguard) and Michael Thomson (GWC Comm...
A Sunshine Saunter
Bryony and Hamish Malvenan from Kinross, and Ruth Gilmour from Dingwall stroll in to compl...
A Terrible Trio
Margaret Manson from Livingston, Alex Duncan from Cumbernauld and GWC organiser Mairi Mack...
A Trio of Tarbert Men
Calum McFarlane, Duncan Clark and Don Murray completing the 2013 GWC...
A Welcome Drink!
Local runner Andrew Tallach from Badachro pleased to have finished another gruelling 25 mi...
Achneigie Cottage
The isolated settlement of Achneigie in Strath na Sealga, with Beinn Dearg Mhor in the bac...
Across The Minch
25 mile runner Neil Macrury (Stornoway RAC) looks pleased to finish in 15th place in the 2...
Action Stations
Ian Mackenzie from Inverasdale setting off to mow the GWC car parking field at Daisybank i...
Adam's Debut
First-time runner Adam Steele from Ullapool completing the 13 mile race at Poolewe 2023...
Adrian Davis
Adrian Davis, Fife AC wins the 25 mile race at his first attempt in 2001...
Aisling's Dream Debut
Aisling McGhee from Glasgow wins the 13 mile ladies race at Poolewe in 2014, on her first ...
Alan & Wendy
Inverness 13 mile walkers Alan and Wendy Price walking on behalf of Highland Hospice at GW...
Alan Celebrates
1993 13 mile race winner Alan Murchison, Inverness Harriers, administers champagne shower ...
Alan Dobie
Alan Dobie, Carnethy HRC, finishing 25 mile race in 1990...
Alan Fraser
Black Isler Alan, now living in Edinburgh, after completing the 18 mile walk in 2016, his ...
Alan Gilkison
Challenge debutant Alan Gilkison, Glasgow HM, finishing 13 mile race in 4th position....
Alan Murchison
Alan Murchison, Inverness Harriers, wins the 1993 13 mile race in a personal best time, on...
Alan Murchison 1995
Alan Murchison, Inverness Harriers, wins the 13 mile race for the second time, in searing...
Alan's Return
Former GWC 13 mile race winner Alan Murchison (Winchester & District AC) experiences the r...
Alasdair Thomas
25 mile runner Alasdair Thomas, Fleet Feet, finishes 5th in his 3rd GWC...
Alasdair Thomas on descent to Carnmore
Alasdair Thomas, Fleet Feet, powering down to Carnmore on his 3rd GWC 25 mile race....
Alastair and Sheila Fingland
Inveran drinks station marshals Alastair and Sheila Fingland, pictured at the 2001 Challen...
Alastair Simpson
20 mile runner Alastair Simpson (Hunters Bog Trotters) reaches the finish line at Ullapool...
Alastair's Debut
Alastair Thompson runs in to finish his first 25 mile race in 1992...
Alec Keith
Alec Keith, Hunters Bog Trotters, loosens up before his 25 mile debut race in 1995. Looks...
Alec Keith
Alec Keith, Hunters Bog Trotters, winning 25 mile race in 2hrs 58mins 27secs in 2007 at Po...
Alec Keith
25 mile runner Alec Keith, Hunters Bog Trotters, on the descent to Carnmore in 1997...
Alec Keith and Neil Speight 2009
Alec and Neil looking very fresh after their 22 mile race...
Alex Brett
25 mile runner Alex Brett, Highland Hill Runners approaches the line to complete his 14th ...
Alex Brett
Seasoned campaigner Alex from Dingwall comes in to finish the 18 mile race at Morvich, his...
Alex Brett Memorial Shield
Poignant moment for friends and ex-clubmates of Alex, as Ross Bannerman (left) presents th...
Alex Comes Of Age!
Popular veteran Alex Whyte from Dingwall finishing the new 13 mile race, his 21st GWC race...
Alice & Elspeth
Alice Snow from Evanton and Elspeth Macdonald from Aultbea after completing a rainswept 18...
Alice and Ruth
Regular GWC participants Alice Snow from Evanton and Ruth Gilmour from Culbokie walked the...
Alice Snow
10 mile walker Alice completes her 9th Challenge at Morvich in 2011. ...
Alison and Jean
Local girls Alison Rushbrooke and Jean Hamilton complete their walk at Poolewe in 2013...
Alison Bannerman
7 mile walker Alison from Tain finishing her second Challenge at Poolewe 2019...
Alison Strachan
Alison Strachan (Braw Toon Runners) running through Fionngleann during the 18 mile race at...
Alison Trots In
13 mile runner Alison Johnston (Hunters Bog Trotters) comes in to complete her 29th Challe...
Alison's 23rd
8 mile runner Alison Johnston, Hunters Bog Trotters, comes in to complete her 23rd GWC at ...
Alison's Silver Jubilee
13 mile runner Alison Johnston (Hunters Bog Trotters) finishing her 25th Great Wilderness ...
All In Order
Kathleen, Jane and Pat sorting out the T Shirts prior to registration. Many thanks to Will...
All over for another year
Dorrie Urquhart, none the worse after his 25 mile walk, watches others pass the finishing ...
All Pals Together
Friends Lorraine Ewen from Buckie, Amy Forbes from Elgin (formerly Laide) and Lorraine Wes...
All Set!
Tain youngsters Alyth Gollan and Olivia Bannerman (and eager companion!) at the start of t...
All Together!
Allan & Alison Murray and Jill and Stuart Lloyd, all from Inverness finishing the revised ...
Allan and Sheena
Allan McGrath from Edinburgh and Sheena McWilliam from Inverness enjoy a joint finish in t...
Allan Latta
GWC first-timer Allan from Aultbea completing the new Inveran route in 2016...
Almost There
Lilli Marshall from Tain nearing the end of her second GWC, finishing 4th on the new 10k r...
Amazin' Maisie
18 year old Maisie Baptist (Aberdeen University AC) produced a wonderful performance in th...
A'Mhaighdean
A'Mhaighdean, Scotland's most remote Munro, from Lochan Feith Mhic' - illean, with Ruadh S...
Amy Macleod
Local girl Amy from Laide finishing her 4th Challenge in a splendid time of 2-25-46...
An Teallach
An Teallach, eastern guardian of the Great Wilderness...
An Teallach
A summer snapshot of the broad massif of the An Teallach range from just east of Fain Hous...
An Teallach Pinnacles and Bypass Path
Don't worry! This is not on the 25 mile route, which runs about 2000 feet lower down, en r...
Anderson Amblers
Regular GWC supporters from Inverness, Rhoda and Chris Anderson at Inveran Wood en route t...
Andrea's Homecoming
25 mile runner Andrea Veith (Jog Scotland Inverness) arrives at the finish to complete her...
Andrew All Set
Andrew Smith from Gairloch gets all set for his 4th Challenge, this year on the riverside ...
Andrew Small
13 mile runner Andrew Small, Tain Runners, comes in to complete his third GWC in 2010. ...
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith from Gairloch crosses the finish line on his 2nd Challenge, this time on the ...
Andrew Storms In
10k runner Andrew MacLeod-Balmer from Dunoon completing his first Challenge at Poolewe 202...
Andrew Thin
25 mile runner Andrew Thin from Munlochy coming in to complete his sixteenth Challenge at ...
Andrew Thin
13 mile runner Andrew Thin, Caithness AAC, finishing 3rd in the 1990 race in a time of 1-2...
Andrina Lyle
Andrina Lyle from Glasgow receives 3rd place trophy from Jessie McPeak after the first GWC...
Andy Anderson
Inverness walker Andy Anderson completes his 9th GWC in the 10 mile walk at Ullapool in 20...
Andy Kitchin
25 mile race winner Andy Kitchin, Livingston AAC, receives the Ian Hedley Shield from Barb...
Andy Ross
13 mile runner Andy from Lochbroom marks his debut with a splendid time of 1-59-00 at Pool...
Andy Young
13 mile runner Andy Young (Ross County Athletics) races in to complete his first Challenge...
Angela & Joseph
GWC first-timers Angela and Joseph Stewart from Aultbea passing Loch Kernsary on the 13 mi...
Angela and Anna
Local 25 mile walkers Angela Urquhart and Anna Maciver, the 13th for Angela and 7th for An...
Angela Rae
13 mile runner Angela from Gairloch finishing in 2-18-22, her second GWC completion...
Angela Wilson
Angela Wilson, Midmar finishing her first Challenge in 2006...
Angela’s 20th
One of the top GWC fundraisers over the years, Angela Urquhart from Inverasdale crosses th...
Angus Ambles In
25 mile runner Angus Maciver, Inverness, reaches the line to record his 9th GWC completion...
Angus Christmas
Angus Christmas from Badachro cruises in to complete his 4th GWC at Poolewe in 2019...
Angus Maciver
25 mile runner Angus Maciver from Inverness, our annual newsletter designer, reaches the l...
Angus Ritchie
13 mile runner Angus Ritchie from Aboyne completes his first Challenge at Poolewe 2014...
Ann being re-fuelled
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Ann Lister
Ann Lister, (Glasgow Ladies Running Network) obviously enjoying her third GWC experience o...
Ann Urquhart
Ann Urquhart, Ullapool after completing the 7 mile walk in 1998....
Ann Urquhart
Ann leading in the 7 mile walking group in 1998...
Anna and Margot
Local walkers Anna Maciver, Inverasdale and Margot Bowker, Gairloch completing the 25 mile...
Anna MacIver
Anna MacIver with Maryanne Kenyon & Mark MacLennan behind her then in the blue t-shirt wal...
Anne Shows The Way
Experienced GWC campaigner Anne Sutherland, left, completing her 13th Challenge, accompani...
Anne Sutherland
Inverness Harrier Anne Sutherland reaches the finish line to complete her first 13 mile r...
Annie's Back!
Annie Warren from Gairloch and her daughter Morven after completing the riverside walk in ...
Ann's friend with Georgina
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Annual Reunion
Friends and regular participants Harriet Shaw and Alice Snow from Evanton, Anne Forsyth fr...
Another Breeze For Elizabeth
One of GWC's top fundraisers Elizabeth Macrae from Laide eases over the line to complete h...
Another Great Day
13 mile walker Rosemary Arthur from Kishorn finishing another enjoyable day in the hills, ...
Another Great Effort
Kendon Martin (Carnethy HRC) reaches the line to finish close runner-up in the 13 mile rac...
Another Notch
Evergreen John Maclellan from Poolewe keeps up his 100% GWC record, finishing the 25 mile...
Antipodean Army
3 generations of the Maher family from New Zealand on the 7 mile walk in 2016. Brian (cent...
Antony Macdougall
Antony from Kildary powers through on return leg of the 18 mile race in 2016...
Approaching Checkpoint 1
A beautiful day - 15th August (Proposed GWC day aborted by Covid restrictions!!) - as solo...
Approaching Shenavall 1999
25 mile walkers on the rough path to Shenavall Bothy, enjoying fantastic scenery on one of...
Archie and Holly
Newcomers Archie and Holly Grey from Beauly finishing the 13 mile Aultbea walk in 2017...
Archie Lawrie
Archie Lawrie, Poolewe at Dundonnell just before the start of the 25 mile walk in 2001...
Archie Supporters
Young ladies walking the 13 mile circular route in aid of The Archie Foundation Raigmore A...
Arm In Arm
GWC debutants Shona Macrae from Skye and Neringa Juodkojyte from Whitebridge finish togeth...
Arm in Arm
22 mile walkers Craig Fisher and Barbara Sullivan from Tranent passing through Kernsary on...
At Home In Macrae Country
Darren Macrae from Laide piping at start of Kintail event 2011. ...
Audrey Attired
Well wrapped up against the elements at GWC 2014, Audrey Sinclair from Kyle of Lochalsh is...
Aultbea Ladies
Alice Maclennan, centre, flanked by daughters Alison Marshall and Maryanne Kenyon at Ullap...
Aultbea Walkers at Corrie Hallie
Four Aultbea-born walkers start out on the 25 mile walk in 1997. In foreground are Christ...
Avril's Arrival
Avril Mackenzie from Munlochy glides in to complete her first Challenge on the 25 mile wal...
Back Again
Alan Latta from Aultbea after registering for his second GWC on the riverside walk at Pool...
Back from the Bog
Bryn Higgs from Ullapool passing through Inveran Wood en route to completing the 13 mile r...
Back Home
Jean Alison, Fiona, Margaret and Drew finishing the 13 circular, literally yards from thei...
Back Home
Anna Hulme (Stornoway Running and Athletic Club) finishing in 3rd Lady position in her fir...
Back in Poolewe
Local walkers Mary Cameron, Willie Urquhart and Robert Urquhart finishing the 25 mile walk...
Back On Home Ground
Poolewe exile Lillian Macrae (East Sutherland AC), one of the 1986 GWC pioneers, completes...
Badachro Boy
Local walker Ron Cole from Badachro strides in to complete his 9th Challenge on the Aultbe...
Bailechaul Boy
7 mile walker Duncan Macdonald from Dingwall finishes his 16th Challenge at Poolewe 2017, ...
Bakers Dozen
Paul White - and companions - from Second Coast at the end of the 7 mile walk, Paul's 13th...
Barbara and Eric
Barbara Grant, Letterewe Estate receives a thank you bouquet of flowers from Eric Thomson ...
Bari and Lillian
GWC guest Bari Fischer from Florida presenting Lillian Macrae with her 13 mile race 1st La...
Barn Church Bog Trotters
13 mile walkers from Inverness getting ready for the Aultbea route: Andrew Ramsay, Mary Ma...
Be Back Soon!
Daughter and Father Maisie and Gerry Baptist from Gairloch looking confident about the 25 ...
Beaconsfield Babes
13 mile walkers Mandy Bartholomew and Jill Adams from Buckinghamshire after completing the...
Beating The Boys!
Making history - Mairi Gilmour (Glasgow University Hare & Hounds) wins the 13 mile race ou...
Beeline to Victory
Graham Bee (Inverness Harriers) crosses the causeway at Carnmore on the way to winning the...
Before The Rush
6am in Poolewe Hall and 25 mile registrars Joan Mackay, Kathleen Martin and Kendon Martin ...
Beinn Airidh Charr
Beinn Airidh Charr with Kernsary Wood in the foreground...
Beinn Dearg Mor
The craggy south face of BDM from Clach na Frithealaidh in the Fisherfield Forest ...
Beinn Lair Vista
Sensational panorama looking south-west from the very heart of the Great Wilderness toward...
Belles Of The Ball
Elegant ladies pose for the camera at the Great Wilderness Challenge Charity Ball held in ...
Ben Again!
Veteran Ben Preece races in to win the Veteran 40 award for the SIXTH consecutive year...
Ben Preece 2000
Ben Preece, Deeside Runners, adds to his considerable catalogue of GWC victories, finishin...
Ben Preece 2003
Ben Preece, Deeside Runners wins the Veteran 50 title in the 10 mile race at Ullapool in a...
Ben Races On
25 mile runner Ben Preece (Deeside Runners) enjoying the dramatic scenery approaching chec...
Ben's Fan Club
Popular GWC runner Ben Preece (Deeside Runners) celebrates his 25th Challenge with young s...
Ben's Silver Lining
Ben Preece (Deeside Runners) collects his special medal to signify 25 GWC completions, the...
Big Jim
Jim Lavelle from Ullapool, a popular member of the select band of GWC "ever-presents" sinc...
Big Jon Interviewed
Jonathan Musgrave interviewed by Dougie Cunningham for local video following his course re...
Bill Gauld
25 mile runner Bill Gauld, Carnethy HRC, retains his Veteran 60 title in the 2000 race...
Bill Gauld
Bill Gauld, Carnethy HRC, sets new Veteran 50 record in 1992 25 mile race...
Bill Sets Another Record
Carnethy HRC runner Bill Gauld (66) setting a fantastic new Vet 60 record of 3-34-17 in th...
Billy Davis
Barn Church Project team member Billy completes his first GWC on the 7 mile walk at Poolew...
Birthday Winner!
13 mile runner Danielle Dunlop from Edinburgh celebrates her 29th birthday not only by run...
Birtie Cushnie
Birtie Cushnie, Lochcarron, 2nd lady in 2006 13 mile race...
Black Islers
A group of 7 mile walkers (and dogs!) from Culbokie pause for a photo at Loch Kernsary in ...
Blythswood Boys
Jeremy Ross (Aultbea), David Macleod (Lochcarron) and Alister Macinnes (Fearn) completing ...
Blythswood Supporters
Blythswood charity walkers Helen and Elizabeth Macrae, Laide and Marion Grant, Isle of Ewe...
Bob Again
Veteran Challenger Brian 'Bob' Maher from Aberdeen saunters in on his 15th completion, thi...
Bob Allison
Bob Allison, Fife AC, completing his 7th 25mile GWC....
Bob The Ferryman
Alltbeithe marshal Robert Wilson assists 18 mile walker Joan Aitken over the Allt Gleann G...
Bob’s 10th
Bob Allison, Fife AC qualifies for his 10-year medal, finishing in 4-23-43 in the 25 mile ...
Boleskine Ladies
Shona Macrae and Neringa Juodkojyte nearing the end of the 18 mile walk on behalf of the c...
Boys Bring Uncle Down To Size
7 mile walkers Donnie and Murdo Maclennan from Duncanston with their uncle Roddy Maclennan...
Bruce Hudson
Bruce Hudson from Aultbea arrives back in Poolewe after completing his 15th Challenge...
Bruce The Braveheart
GWC long time supporter Bruce Walker (Troon Tortoises) reaches the finish of the 13 mile r...
Bus Stop
Walkers assembling at Poolewe Hall to board the bus to Aultbea for the 13 mile linear rout...
Calm and Confident
Anne Dickinson from Aultbea in Poolewe Hall after registering for the 25 mile race. ...
Calum Flett
Youngest walker, youngest marshal, high fundraiser - Calum has done it all - and he's stil...
Calum Macleod
GWC newcomer Calum Macleod, Inverness Harriers, wins the inaugural Gleann Lichd 8 mile rac...
Calum Urquhart
Calum Urquhart (Culloden Harriers) finishing runner-up (and 1st Vet 40) in the 2008 13 mil...
Camera Shy - Not Us!
Local ladies Carol Jackman and Angela Maclean caught in the lens as they finish their walk...
Capital City to Capital Scenery!
Charlotte Pollard from London completes her first GWC on the 13 mile linear route at Poole...
Capital Girl
25 mile walker Hester Innes from Edinburgh crossing Carnmore causeway on her 3rd GWC compl...
Cardiac Presentation
Members of the Dundonnell Community Dave Neville and Colin Meek accept a new Cardiac Defib...
Carnmore
Walkers approaching Carnmore GWC 1999...
Carnmore
Walkers crossing Carnmore causeway in 1987...
Carnmore Causeway
An eagle's eye view of Fionn Loch and Dubh Loch and the famous causeway dividing them....
Carnmore Checkpoint 2005
Dedicated marshals all prepared to welcome 150 walkers and runners at the GWCs most scenic...
Carnmore Coronet
Arguably the jewel-in-the-crown of Scottish mountain views, Dubh Loch and Fionn Loch again...
Carnmore Magic
Looking across Dubh Loch from near Carnmore causeway towards Carnan Ban (left), A'Mhaighde...
Carnmore Marshals
Marshals Mary Etta Cameron and Thomas Kiely from Edinburgh enjoying the idyllic location a...
Carnmore Mist
Wonderful image of the incomparable environs of Carnmore...
Carnmore Scenery
Creag An Dubh-Loch, south of Carnmore causeway on GWC day 1987...
Carnmore Wilderness
Wonderful evening sunshine looking towards the Carnmore mountains and lochs from Beinn Air...
Carol Jackman
Carol Jackman from Aultbea enjoying the 13 mile walk at Ullapool in 2003...
Carol Retains Title
Carol Bulmer from Gairloch winning the 13 mile ladies race for the second year running....
Carr Gomm Team
Members of the Inverness Carr Gomm charity team assemble at Poolewe before their various r...
Casualty Evacuation
Casualty evacuation by RAF helicopter. The winchman/paramedic is steadied by a Hi-Line bac...
Catching Up
Runner about to overtake a walker on the 25 miler at exactly the mid-point of the route in...
Category Winner
GWC newcomer Richard Storton from Inverness congratulated on winning the Veteran 40 title ...
Caterers
GWC Caterers Melainey Rose and Jean Alison Keir, ready for the invasion......
Catering Cuties
Regular volunteers Doreen, Jean Alison, Avril (also a walker!), and Moira getting organise...
Cath Coming Home
Cath Livingstone (Hunters Bog Trotters) finishing her second GWC 13 mile race. ...
Catherine Mangham
Catherine Mangham, Inverness 2nd lady in 25 mile race in 2006...
Cathy's Cup
25 mile lady winner 1992, Cathy Mordaunt receives her award from guest-of-honour Sandra Re...
Catriona & Kenny
Catriona and Kenny "West of the Glen" Maclean from Gairloch finishing their 6th GWC in 200...
Celebrations All Round
On the occasion of the Highland Hospice's 20th anniversary in 2006, GWC marshals Brenda Ma...
Central Belters
GWC first-timer Allan Grant (152) from Glasgow and 18 GWCs man Raymond Hunter from East Ki...
CF Fundraisers
Inverness ladies Ann Black and Linda Cuthbert walking the 13 mile Aultbea route as members...
Chairman Wins Prize
GWC Chairman Murdo Maclean accepts a raffle prize from Kate Donald at the 2002 Prizegiving...
Champion Again
Jonathan Musgrave, Deeside Runners, receives the Ian Hedley Shield from Sarah-Jane McCallu...
Champion Lady
Pat Donald, Deeside Runners, winner of the 25 mile ladies race, is presented with the Abig...
Charles and Alex
25 mile runner Alex Brett (Highland Hill Runners) receives his Vet 60 award from Rt Hon Ch...
Charles And Alice
25 mile runner Alice Snow (Highland Hill Runners) receives her 3rd place award from Rt Hon...
Charlie & James
Local youngsters Charlie Mays from Inverasdale and James Adams from Gairloch completing th...
Charlie Walton
Livingston AC runner Charlie Walton finishing his first 25 mile race in 1996...
Charlie's Annual West Coast Sojourn
Popular GWC participant Charles Jarvie from Inverness waiting to register for his 16th con...
Checkpoint 1 1986
Marshals Alex Macrae and Jill Mackenzie await first-ever GWC walkers...
Checkpoint 3
The most remote watering station on the 25 mile route, midway between Shenavall Bothy and ...
Checkpoint 5 1986
Kenny Macdonald greets first day walkers Sandy Mackenzie, Gairloch and Lillian Maclellan, ...
Checkpoint George
Poolewe native George Urquhart who has presided over the GWCs highest watering hole, check...
Cheerful Chappies!
The first 7 finishers in the 13 mile race 2009. From left: Robin Jones (6th), Gordon Allan...
Cheerful Germans
The Kostrewa family from Germany after finishing their first GWC on the 13 mile circular w...
Chewing The Fat
Regular GWC stalwarts Jim Macrae (Laide), Eoghain Maclean and Susan Maclean (Kinlochewe) c...
Child's Play!
Local ATC cadets from Poolewe Fraser Wotherspoon and Ruan Urquhart effortlessly complete t...
Chip Of The Old Bloke
25 mile runner Nick Williams (Horsham Joggers) finishes in a commendable 7th place in his ...
Chris Allan
Dingwall runner Chris approaching the line to finish his 4th GWC 13 mile race in 2009...
Chris Dube and Becky Carlyle
GWC debutants Chris Dube, Peebles and Becky Carlyle, Forth Valley Orienteers finishing the...
Chris' GWC Debut
Chris Bulmer from Exeter visits Poolewe to take part in his first Challenge, finishing the...
Christine Hunter
Christine Hunter from Edinburgh proudly displays her memento at the 1995 event...
Christine Maclennan
One of GWC's all-time leading lady fundraisers Christine Maclennan (Aultbea)- £20,479 and...
Christine Maclennan
Christine Maclennan, Aultbea, GWC's all time leading local lady fundraiser for GWC charity...
Christine Magee and Pat Cole
Christine and Pat, members of the Esther Lees Roberts Tribute Team, finishing the 13 mile ...
Christine Menhennet
Christine Menhennet, Westerlands CCC, crosses the finish line to win the 25 mile ladies ra...
Christine Menhennet
Christine Menhennet (Westerlands) powering up Gleann na Muice Beag on way to setting new l...
Christopher Moar
13 mile runner Christopher Moar from Peterhead approaches the finish on his first Challeng...
Circle Completed
Local youngsters Maisie Baptist from Gairloch and Lucy Hildrey from Poolewe arrive at the ...
Claire and Catriona
Claire and Catriona Bartholomew from Aultbea passing through Kernsary on the 22 mile walk ...
Claire Approaching Carnmore
25 mile runner Claire Gordon (Hunters Bog Trotters) descending path to Carnmore checkpoint...
Claire at Kernsary
Claire Gordon (Hunters Bog Trotters) racing through Kernsary on the way to her fourth 25 m...
Claire Conquers
Claire Hotchkin from Conon Bridge finishing her first Challenge on the 25 mile walk 2019...
Claire Cracks The Allt Grannda
Lady’s race winner Claire Gordon (Hunters Bog Trotters) arrives at the summit of the All...
Claire Cruising
GWC debutant Claire Hammonds from Fortrose passing through Inveran on the new 10k race at ...
Claire's Champion Again
Claire Gordon (Hunters Bog Trotters) receives the Abigail Fraser Memorial Shield from gues...
Claire's Reward
25 mile runner Claire Bartholomew (Aultbea/Exeter) collects her 3rd Lady prize from guest ...
Clan Connection
GWC veteran Willie Macrae en route to completing his 23rd Challenge at Kintail 2011, an ar...
Clara and Companion
GWC debutant Clara Connell from Portree dragged over the finish line as her friend smells ...
Clare Conquers
Clare Martin (Deeside Runners) reaches the finish of her GWC debut on the 25 mile race at ...
Clic Sargent
Clic Sargent walkers from Inverness completing 13mile Aultbea to Poolewe walk....
Clic Sargent 2
Clic Sargent fundraisers Peter Logie, Inverness and Francine Julier from Norfolk....
Clic Sargent Ladies
Jillian Fraser (Inverness), Eilidh McKay and Kerry Adam (both Aberdeen) finishing the 13 m...
Clic Sargent Walkers
Clic Sargent walkers Sarah Tracey, John Murray and Barbara Macdonald, all from Inverness...
Closing Cuddle!
GWC Chairman Eric Thomson presents stage guest Doreen Robertson with flowers at the close ...
Cloud Nine
A cheerful Mairi Gilmour from Culbokie finishing the 13 mile race at Poolewe 2023, her 9th...
Cloud Over An Teallach
Unusual cloud formation in this photo taken from the village of Laide on Gruinard Bay...
Clouds Approaching!
10.10 a.m. at Event Centre and everything looks serene, but showers from the south look im...
Clydeside Couple
First-time runner Lydia Murchison (Helensburgh Amateur Athletics Club) and her faithful fr...
Coast to Coast
Andrea Smith from Aberdeen finishing her first Challenge at Poolewe 2023...
Col and The Gang
Five walkers and Col the dog (of previous Image Library fame!) align at Corrie Hallie befo...
Colin and Val
13 mile linear walkers Colin Aiton and Val Cooper from Drumnadrochit enter Poolewe at the ...
Colin At A Canter
Colin Meek, Dundonnell breezes in to win the First Local award on the 25 mile race for the...
Colin Boyle
Colin Boyle from Ullapool starting out his virtual GWC on the 13 mile route from Leckmelm ...
Colin Comes In
Colin Meek from Dundonnell completes the 20 mile race at Ullapool in 2003, his 5th GWC....
Colin Maclean
Colin Maclean, Poolewe - first local in 25 mile race in 2006...
Colin Maclean
Colin MacLean, Poolewe, 1st Local in 25 mile race....
Colin Morrison
Colin Morrison, Gairloch, first Under 21 finisher in 2006 13 mile race...
Colin’s Personal Best
Colin Meek from Dundonnell wins his seventh 1st Local title in the 25 mile race in a perso...
Coll and Kenny
Local walkers Coll Macdonald, Laide and Kenny Mitchell, Poolewe cross the line after the 2...
Conclusion
Walkers, runners and supporters gathered for the 1991 prizegiving ceremony...
Copter Chase!
18 mile runners Graeme Campbell (Inverness Harriers) and Jonathan Musgrave (Deeside Runner...
Corbetteer at Carnmore
25 mile runner Manny Gorman (Westerlands CCC) at Carnmore causeway on his debut GWC, headi...
Correct Number!
25 mile walker Jack Bain from Alness at the finish of his 3rd Great Wilderness Challenge. ...
Corrie & Co
Andrew and Lindsay Macleod, Inverness with companion Corrie after the 7 mile walk in 1994...
Corrie Hallie 2002
Runners setting off from Corrie Hallie on 25 mile race in 2002...
Corrie Hallie 25 mile start - Susan
Midge-proof marshal, Susan Kirkness at Corrie Hallie....
Corrie Hallie 25 mile start- David & Jim
Big, big umbrella! sheltering David and Jim at Corrie Hallie....
Corrie Hallie Start
Runners setting off on the 25 mile run from Corrie Hallie to Poolewe 2019...
Corrin and Friends
Little heroine Corrin Maclennan from Helensburgh, finishing the riverside walk in 2017 acc...
Cosy Couple
If you've been to any (or all) GWCs from the start back in the eighties, then you will hav...
Craigs’ 30 Up!
Jean and Colin Craig from Tain completing the 8 mile walk at Morvich in 2011, Jean’s 16t...
Creature Comforts!
Thanks to Colin and Mari (photographers) the canine entrants also enjoyed their biscuits a...
Cross County!
Black Isle farmer John McCallum from Culbokie happily completing his 18th Challenge at Poo...
Cruising In
25 mile runner Kathryn Mellor from Glasgow finishing her first GWC in a commendable 23rd p...
Cute Cookie
Already a veteran of the GWC, 9 year old Emma Hughes hands out the medals at the 1993 even...
Dana and Leanne
Dana Jamieson from Inverness and Leanne Mackay from Inverasdale looking all relaxed before...
Daniel Approaching Finish at Kintail
Daniel Beckett (Hunters Bog Trotters) looks happy to be only 300 yards from the finish of ...
Daniel Beckett
18 mile runner Daniel (Hunters Bog Trotters) about to complete his 5th Challenge at Poolew...
Daniel Rowe-Leete
GWC first-timer Daniel Rowe-Leete from Dingwall at Carnmore on the way to finishing second...
Danielle's Delight
Danielle Marshall from Laide obviously enjoying her first GWC as she completes the 13 mile...
Dave Wilby
Dave Wilby (Highland Hill Runners) at Carnmore causeway en route to winning the 25 mile ra...
Dave's Dream Debut
25 mile runner Dave Cummins (Highland Hill Runners) wins the Vet 50 award after completing...
David and John
Veteran runners David Hearn, Stornoway RAC and John Macpherson, Metro Aberdeen before the ...
David Chapman and his fans
David's family turnout - girlfriend Lindsey, Uncle Donald, Uncle John, Father Ian, Mother ...
David Chapman completes 22 mile race 2009
David Chapman Conon/Inverness on his first time running the GWC. He did walk the 13 mile A...
David Chapman with his medal 2009
Do you think he's excited to have finished and got his medal? ...
David Dawson
David Dawson, Hunters Bog Trotters, finishes 1990 25 mile race in 3-59-15...
David Flowerday
25 mile runner, David Flowerday, from Co Antrim successfully completes his first GWC....
David Hirst
Deeside runner David Hirst hurtling down to Carnmore in the 1997 25 mile race...
David Hirst
25 mile runner David Hirst (Deeside Runners) races in to gain the Vet 50 award in his best...
David Kemp
13 mile walker David Kemp from Inverness completing his 3rd GWC on behalf of Samaritans ch...
David Sutherland
David Sutherland from Inverness finishing the 13 mile walk in 2001. Among the GWC's top fu...
David's Debut
GWC newcomer David Balharry from Cannich in full flow on his way to 4th place in the 25 mi...
David's Initiation
25 mile walker David Beaton from Ullapool comes in to complete his first GWC at Poolewe 20...
Davis and Dog
13 mile race winner Adrian Davis (Carnethy) with faithful friend at Kernsary 2009...
Davy's Double
13 mile runner Davy Hogg (Glossop Dale Harriers) comes in to complete his second Challenge...
Dawn at Carnmore
Actually, about midday! Eventual ladies 25 mile race winner Dawn Scott, Lochaber AC, appr...
Dawn Breaking
20 mile runner Dawn Scott, Lochaber AC breaks away from the rest of the field to record he...
Dawn Scott
Dawn Scott (Lochaber AC) winning Lady's 25 mile race in 2002...
Dawn Scott
13 mile Lady winner Dawn Scott, Lochaber AC, receiving the Kenneth Morrison Shield from gu...
Dawn Scott
Dawn Scott, Lochaber AC - 1st Lady in 13 mile race in 2006...
Dawn Wins Again
Dawn Scott, Lochaber AC crosses the finish line to win the Oykell Bridge to Ullapool 20 mi...
Dawn's Delight
Dawn Scott, Lochaber AC, receives the Abigail Fraser Memorial Shield from Kate Donald, Inv...
Dead Heat
25 mile runners Kim Burton and Jenni Devlin, running on behalf of Boleskine Community Care...
Dead Heat!
25 mile runners Lenn Urquhart, Gairloch and Trevelyan Beyer, Blaydon on Tyne (and dog!)...
DEBRA duo
Mike and Sandra McGrath – and dogs – from Peebles completing their second GWC on the 1...
Debra Supporters
Regular GWC walkers Rachael Grist (North Kessock), Sandra McGrath and Sarah Keen (both Pee...
Debut Damsels
Gairloch ladies Helen Peat, Linda Hunter and Mairi Mackenzie after completing the 7 mile w...
Debut Run
Ross Bannerman (Highland Hill Runners) on the descent to Carnmore on his first GWC appeara...
Debutants' Shared Finish
GWC first-timers Ray Evans (Markinch), Stephen Clark (Edinburgh) and Craig Bunyan (Aberfoy...
Debuts For Kerry And Cheryl
Inverness walkers Kerry Mackenzie and Cheryl Forbes complete the 13 mile Aultbea walk as n...
Debuts for Steven & Laura
7 mile walkers Steven Macdonald from Gairloch and Laura Mulheron from Melvaig complete the...
Deeside Duo
Lady race winner Sarah Dunn and Ben Preece, both Deeside Runners, breeze past Loch Kernsar...
Delights of the Bog
Local youngsters Kenneth Maclennan and Ryan Maclean get that sinking feeling!!...
Derek's Duo
Derek Martin from Laide winning the 13 mile race at Poolewe for the second time in an exce...
Descent to Carnmore
25 mile runners on the steep descent to Carnmore....
Diana Dances Over Causeway
First-time entrant Diana Macdonald (Highland Hill Runners) at Carnmore causeway at GWC 201...
Diana's Debut
25 mile runner Diana Macdonald (Highland Hill Runners) on her first GWC, finishing runner-...
Dick and Nick
GWC first-timers Richard Lander Stow and Nick Barr, both from Forres, finishing the new 13...
Different Routes, Same Buzz
Local ladies Julia Mackenzie, Louise McKenzie and Gemma Urquhart finish their 13 mile walk...
Dipping Toes
Audrey and Marion Greig protect their footwear crossing the infamous Abhainn Strath Na Sea...
Dirk Powers Through
25 mile runner Dirk Verbiest, Keith & District AAC, obviously enjoying his day on his 6th ...
DJ
The late Donald John Macleod, Kinlochewe has an early morning cuppa ahead of marshalling d...
DMRT Group
Some members of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team outside their new team base at Dundonnell ...
DMRT Vantage Point
5 star overnight accommodation for two Dundonnell Mountain Rescue team members on the eve ...
DMRT Vehicle Presentation 2001
Bill Amos (right) receives keys for a new ambulance for the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Tea...
Doggy Supporter GWC 2008
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Donald and Michael Set Off
Donald Grant, Slattadale, and Michael Maclean, Gairloch leaving Corrie Hallie on 2001 25 m...
Donald Maclean
Donald Maclean, Aultbea sets local record of 3-20-48 in 1986. (N.B. record broken on 17th ...
Donald Macrae
20 mile walker Donald Macrae from Laide on his 11th Challenge at Ullapool in 2003...
Donald Slater
Inverness 25 mile runner Donald Slater (Drummond Bears) completing his first Challenge at ...
Done That - At Last!
Local walker John Angus Maciver from Inverasdale grasps his medal after completing his fir...
Don's Debut
Don Mackenzie from Laide with medal after completing his first Challenge walk at Poolewe 2...
Don't Drop It!
GWC marshals Dougie Cunningham and Roddy Mackenzie grapple with the timing clock as they p...
Double Dozen
25 mile walker Sarah Banks from Orkney about to begin her 24th GWC at Corrie Hallie in 201...
Double Dutch
Netherlands couple Inge Smit and Roy Gorres finishing the 18 mile race at Morvich on their...
Double Figures For Dawn
13 mile Circular walker Dawn Mackenna from Inverness arrives back in Poolewe to claim her ...
Double Take
Susan Maclean, Kinlochewe and Susan Maclean, Aultbea finishing the 8 mile walk together at...
Doubling Up
Inverness 13 mile walkers Evelyn Wilson and Linda Spence complete their second GWC at Pool...
Doug of All Trades
Registration team leader /P.A. announcer Dougie Cunningham demonstrates his versatility, s...
Dougie Coull
Dougie Coull from Aultbea, the brains behind Checkpoint 6, also known as "Dougie's Cafe" o...
Douglas and Zoe Henderson
Father and daughter Douglas and Zoe Henderson from Lincoln-shire before their first 25 mil...
Douglas at the Double!
25 mile runners Tracey and George Douglas from Aberdeen completing their 16th Great Wilder...
Douglas Strachan
Skye & Lochalsh Running Club runner Douglas battles through the wind on his second GWC 13 ...
Douglas Strachan
13 mile runner Douglas from Skye completes his fourth GWC at Poolewe in 2012 ...
Doug's Magic Moment
Douglas Bartholomew from Kinlochewe reaches the line to record his first 25 mile race win ...
Dr Robin Robertson
A founder member of the GWC, Robin was responsible for all medical and first aid arrangmen...
Drumchork Bound
13 mile walkers preparing to head to Aultbea for the 13 mile walk - Roddy Maclennan (Aultb...
Duncan Approaching Carnmore Causeway
25 mile walker Duncan Clark from North Kessock reaches Carnmore during his 17th Challenge ...
Duncan at Allt Grannda
Duncan Clark , North Kessock pauses at the spectacular Allt Grannda waterfall during his 1...
Duncan Chisholm
Long-serving marshal Duncan at Morvich. Duncan normally does Checkpoint 2 on Aultbea 13 wi...
Dundee Duo
13 mile runners Ilaria Volpi and Alexander Booth from Tayside completing their first GWC a...
Dundonnell Here We Come!
25 mile runners en route to Corrie Hallie starting point, before a less relaxing return to...
Dundonnell Start 1987
25 mile runners setting off up Gleann Chaorachain in 1987...
Dunnit!
13 mile runners Katie Graham from Glasgow and Mairi Fenton from Moy finishing their first ...
Early Registration
6.30 am and 25 mile walkers assemble for registration at Poolewe 2019...
Early Stages
GWC first-timer John McKechnie (West Lothian Triathlon) in forefront of a group of runners...
East Wins The West
East Coast walkers Kathleen Shanks from Elgin and Andrew Simpson from Buckie finishing the...
East/West Shared Finish
Helen Meek from Dundonnell (Wester Ross Athletics) and Fiona Ross from Alness (Highland Hi...
Easter Ross Ladies
7 mile walkers Linda Linskey, Dianr Macnicol and Betty Douglas, all from Easter Ross, appr...
Easter Ross Runners
13 mile runners Roxy Bannerman (East Sutherland AAC) and Alice Snow (Highland Hill Runners...
Easter Rossians!
Gathering of familiar GWC friends seeking their annual West Coast culture infusion, all wi...
Easy Peasy
George Walker from Aultbea in happy mood after finishing his second walk in 2018 on behalf...
Easy So Far!
Peter Logie fom Inverness and William Mather from Fortrose starting out on the 13 mile cir...
Easy So Far!
Happy walkers just yards into the 25 mile walk from Dundonnell to Poolewe in 2018...
Eddie Takes Off
Eddie Flowewrday from Co Antrim starting his 8th GWC on the 13 mile route from Drumchork i...
Edinburgh Exile
Iain Mackenzie completes his 16th Challenge on the Aultbea walk. Born and brought up in Au...
Eilidh Cole
8 mile runner Eilidh Cole, Muir Jog Scotland, receives runner-up prize from guest-of-honou...
Eilidh Doubles Up
7 mile walker Eilidh Macpherson from Ullapool finishing her second Challenge at Poolewe 20...
Eilidh Macpherson
Eilidh Macpherson from Ullapool finishing the 13 mile circular walk at Poolewe 2014...
Elaine McNeil
Elaine from Fortrose completes her 4th Challenge on the 13 Circular, walking for Ross-shir...
Emergency Cover
Medical and helicopter personnel set for take-off at Corrie Hallie in 1996...
Emma and Mairead Hughes
Emma Hughes presents her mother Mairead with £3000 GWC cheque for Scottish Newcastle Lymp...
Emma Hughes
Emma Hughes from Poolewe, a lifelong servant of the GWC, having started as a 6 year old, h...
Emma Johnston
13 mile runner Emma Johnston from Tain completing her 19th Challenge at Poolewe 2017 - tho...
End Game
Inverness ladies Andrene Macleod and Wilma Adam reach the finish of the Aultbea 13 mile li...
Enjoyed That!
Long-time GWC supporter Alan Fraser from Edinburgh beside the tumbling waters of the River...
Enviable Night Spot
Picture by Geoff Simpson taken beside Dubh Loch (Carnmore) during his epic walk in the Fis...
Estelle's Treble
Estelle Quick from Cromarty with her medal after completing her 3rd Challenge on the 13 mi...
Esther and Mark Palmer
13 mile runners Esther and Mark Palmer from Northampton complete their first GWC in 2006...
Esther Lees Tribute Runners
Trevor Johnson and Fiona Palin from Maryburgh making their GWC debuts as members of the 30...
Evergreen!
Another good performance by 13 mile local runner Willie Macrae (Highland Hill Runners), fi...
Eyes Down!
13 mile runner Alison Johnston (Hunters Bog Trotters) knows the GWC route so well she can ...
Fabulous Fundraising
Ron Cole from Badachro finishes his 8th GWC at Poolewe 2017, and in the process raising a ...
Fae Glesca
Long-time participant and now event marshal Jimmy Collins from Poolewe - but the accent is...
Familiar Faces
Long-time GWC supporters Sylvia and Roddy Main from Inverness after finishing the 13 mile ...
Familiar Faces
Aultbea regulars Christine Maclennan and son Roddy after completing the 13 mile linear rou...
Familiar Territory
Isabella Mackenzie from Gairloch and Eileen Urquhart from Naast (both originally from Pool...
Familiarity Breeds Attempt (no 27)
Kenny Mitchell from Poolewe completing the 25 mile walk in 2012, to uphold his ever-presen...
Family Adventure
Proving that the GWC is suitable for everybody, Alison Moore steps out with Bonnie and Cal...
Family and Friend
Inverness sisters Aileen, Gillian and Susan Kirkwood with Alastair Thompson at Corrie Hall...
Family Foursome
Mandy Bartholomew, daughters Catriona and Claire, and sister Alice Bell setting off on the...
Family Gathering
Leading Highland Hospice fundraiser Alex Mackenzie, his wife Carol and daughter Maree prou...
Family Matter
Iain Bartholomew and son Douglas At Corrie Hallie for the start of the 25 mile race 2017...
Family Photo
Alison Marshall, Mary Ann Kenyon and their mother Alice MacLennan - GWC 2001...
Fantastic Run, Matt
Matt Sullivan (Shettleston Harriers) on his way to crushing the GWC 25 mile course record ...
Far From Home
The Wilkie family trio from Glasgow with Dad Roddy flanked by daughters Hazel and Fiona, ...
Fast Finish
And still the fastest - over 30 years later! Frances Thin, Minolta Black Isle AAC sets ne...
Fast Guys
The first 25 mile walkers over the line in GWC 2013 are (from left) brothers Robbie and Ke...
Father and Son
David and Duncan Macleod from Maryburgh on the Shenavall track during the 2005 walk...
Father and Son
Delny walkers Bruce Hutchinson and his Dad Peter stroll in after their 13 Aultbea walk in ...
Fay Brown
First-time Ross-shire runner Fay Brown, Minolta Black Isle AAC, completes the 25 mile race...
Fergus On High Again
Fergus Mackenzie marshalling at Bealach an Sgairne, the highest point on the Kintail 18 mi...
Fifers Finishing
8 mile runners Alison Smith from Glenrothes and Jillian Smith from Tayport piped in at Ki...
Fifers Three
New entrants Paddy Madoke (Burntisland), Loraine Steedman (Glenrothes) and Jo Hadoke (Burn...
Filming the GWC
Helicopter hovering at Carnmore to obtain footage for the DVD produced of the event in 200...
Finale
Local band Recovery - Bruce Alexander and Trish Macdonald - bringing the 2006 prizegiving ...
Finish 20
GWC veteran Ron McGill finishing his 20th Challenge on the 13 mile race at Poolewe 2018...
Finish Line Team 1996
The finish statistics team prepare for the invasion. From left: Bruce Alexander, Tricia M...
Finishing In Tandem
13 mile runners Anna Maciver (Wester Ross Athletics) and Sylvia Main (Inverness Harriers) ...
Finishing Strongly
25 mile runner Steve Popple (Highland Hill Runners) finishing his first GWC in 10th place ...
Finn & Farran
Local boys Finn Simpson and Farran Mackenzie, seasoned GWC campaigners with proud fundrais...
Fiona Chisholm
Local lady Fiona, now from Strathpeffer, happily receives her medal after finishing her th...
Fiona Comes Of Age!
25 mile walker Fiona Findlay from Kinloch Rannoch completes her 21st Great Wilderness Chal...
Fiona Davidson
Fiona from Inverasdale passing through Kernsary on her 2nd GWC in 2009....
Fiona Findlay
25 mile runner and stalwart GWC supporter Fiona Findlay, from Kinloch Rannoch, completes h...
Fiona Findlay
13 mile runner Fiona Findlay from Kinloch Rannoch crosses the GWC finish line for the 27th...
Fiona Findlay
Long-time GWC supporter Fiona from Kinloch Rannoch on the 25 mile walk, her 19th GWC appea...
Fiona Finishing
Long time GWC supporter Fiona Findlay from Kinloch Rannoch comes in to complete her eleven...
Fiona Stewart
25 mile walker Fiona Stewart from Brora...
Fiona Strides In
25 mile walker Fiona Stewart from Brora finishes her 9th GWC in 2009....
Fiona's Double Dozen
One of GWC's best fundraisers Fiona Findlay from Kinloch Rannoch at Carnmore causeway duri...
Fiona's Tenth Completion
Fiona Ross, Alness, finishes the 13 mile race for her 10th GWC completion in 2001...
Fionn Loch
Looking down Fionn Loch towards Carnmore and surrounding hills...
First 10k Winner!
Megan Bee (Highland Hill Runners), a native of Gairloch, crosses the line to win the inaug...
First 7 Mile Winner
Aberdeen runner Kenny Steele wins the inaugural 7 mile race in 1995...
First Finish
GWC newcomers Hazel Moran from Strathcarron and Morag Cameron from Inverness enjoying thei...
First For Mike
Mike Renwick from Dingwall poses after completing his first GWC 25 mile walk at Poolewe 20...
First Foray
Michael Inman from Gairloch completing his first GWC, among the first finishers on the 25 ...
First Foray
Andrew Laing from Inverness coming in to complete his first Challenge, running the 25 mile...
First Foray
Sandy Scott (Edinburgh) and Kirsty Russell (Aviemore) arrive at the emergency route finish...
First Four
Leading runners in the 13 mile race at Poolewe 2013. From left: Steve Worsley (3rd); Ross ...
First GWC Gong
New 25 mile walker Matthew Shewan from Inverness with medal after completing his first Cha...
First of Many?
Mairi Taylor from Avoch after completing her first GWC on the 13 mile linear walk at Poole...
First Taste
Pamela Fairweather-Graham from Applecross approaching Poolewe on her first GWC, running in...
First Taste
GWC first-time entrant Elaine Jocelyn from West Kilbride setting out on the 13 mile circul...
First Time - And a Prize!
25 mile runner Richard Toller (Dundee Road Runners) completes his first GWC, finishing fir...
First Time Winner
Melanie Gaff (Wester Ross Athletics) comes in to win the 25 mile race on her GWC debut, cl...
First Time Winner
13 mile race lady winner Kathleen Steventon from Ullapool after her GWC debut win in a spl...
First Virtual Completion
William Moore from Dundee ran the traditional 25 mile route solo in early summer, making h...
First Winners
Jonathan Musgrave (left) and Martin Dean accept trophy from Jessie McPeak after jointly wi...
First-Time Winner
Tessa Strain (Hunters Bog Trotters) winning the 25 mile race on her first appearance at th...
Flying Doctors
Drs Robin Robertson and Colin McDougall (right) with helicopter crew at Corrie Hallie in 1...
Flying Farmers
Culbokie farming couple John and Sarah-Jane McCallum - formerly of PDG Helicopters - regul...
Flying The Flag
7 mile walkers from Gairloch Elna Lawrie and Viveca Port leave no doubt as to which charit...
Football Fever - At the Challenge?
Unusual celebration at the GWC as the directors of Ross County and Inverness CT, Andrew Du...
For You, Darling!
GWC guest-of-honour Roxanne Bannerman presents the Donald Macleod Memorial Shield to husba...
Frances At The Double
Frances Thin, Minolta Black Isle AAC, retaining her 13 mile title in 1991, winning the lad...
Frances Thin
Frances Thin receives her trophy from event sponsor Mary Buchanan after her 25 mile race t...
Frances Thin 1993
Frances Thin, Minolta Black Isle AAC, wins the 25 mile ladies race at her first attempt at...
Frances Triumphs Again
13 mile runner Frances Thin, Ross County AC comes in to record her 7th GWC win in 7 attemp...
Fred and Michael
Long time GWC supporter and leading fundraiser Fred Pittman, Evanton with 8 year old great...
Fred Finishing
Leading GWC fundraiser Fred Pittman from Evanton receives his medal after the 25 mile walk...
Fred's Family
Four generations of GWC icon Fred Pittman's family at Ullapool in 2003 after completing 20...
French Connection
Lise Breant from France at Kernsary on the 13 mile race in 2009....
From Home . . .to Here!
Father and son Angus and Ronald Sinclair from Dundonnell celebrate finishing the 25 mile w...
From London to Letterewe
25 mile walker Peter Chun from Whitstable, Kent arrives at the finish line after his first...
From Preston to Poolewe
25 mile runner John Randall from Preston gives a thumbs-up after his first taste of the GW...
From Sneckie to Sublimity
First-time participants David & Ashley Powell from Inverness coming in to complete the 25 ...
From The Borders
Sandra and Mike McGrath from Peebles finishing the 7 mile walk in support of the DEBRA cha...
From Up The Coast
Kelly Sinclair from Ullapool and Alice Mackenzie from Achiltibuie complete their first Cha...
From Virtual To Actual
13 mile runners Rachel Knight from Grantown-on-Spey and Lorna Crane from Nethybridge enjoy...
Front Runners
Leading from the start, 25 mile runners (from left) Ross Bannerman, Graham Bee and Alec Ke...
Full Swing
Competitors have a great time at the post-event ceilidh in 2002...
Fundraising Is Fun!
Two of GWC's best fundraisers, Ted Williams and Christine Maclennan, both from Aultbea, st...
Gairloch Debutants
Peter Grenfell and friend complete their first Challenge on the 13 mile circular walk at P...
Gairloch Debutants
Catriona and Kenny 'West of the Glen' Maclean from Gairloch, saunter in after sampling the...
Gairloch Exiles
Former Gairloch residents Elizabeth, Ranald and Eoin Macdonald walking in support of local...
Gairloch Gallopers
Local 25 mile runners Lenn Urquhart, left, Willie Macrae and Sandy Mackenzie, all from Gai...
Gairloch Gals
Local ladies Kirst Mackenzie and Fiona Downie complete the 13 mile circular walk...
Gairloch Gals
Local GWC debutants Fiona Wimpenny and Stephanie Bryant in happy mode as they complete the...
Gairloch Trio
Ian Graham, Andrew Graham and Linda Hunter from Gairloch completing the 13 mile Circular w...
GAMS Team Assemble
Members of the Gairloch Aid and Mobility Support team all set for the 13 mile circular wal...
Gary & Joan Mackay
Gary and Joan Mackay, Inverasdale finishing 13 mile Aultbea to Poolewe walk....
Gav and Dad
Inverness father and son John and Gavin Beaton finishing the 25 mile walk at Poolewe 2022,...
Gavin and Kerry
Aberdeen 25 mile runners Gavin Prise and daughter Kerry after completing their first GWC a...
Gavin Getting There
18 mile runner Gavin Robinson from South Queensferry approaching Poolewe to complete his f...
Gavin Prise
GWC newcomer Gavin Prise from Aberdeen at Kernsary on the 25 mile race in 2019....
Gavin Prise
13 mile runner Gavin Prise from Aberdeen after completing his second GWC at Poolewe 2023...
Gay Faulkner
Eventual winner Gay Faulkner from Rosemarkie ascending Gleann Na Muice Beag on the 25 mile...
Gay Faulkner
Gay Faulkner from Rosemarkie wins the ladies 25 mile race in 2001, on her 12th GWC complet...
Gearing Up
Local sisters Louise and Anna Maclean, Tournaig Farm, Poolewe all set to embark on their f...
Generation Game
12 year old Michael Hogg from Invergordon and aunt Tracey Douglas from Aberdeen finish the...
Geoff and Barbara
GWC guest-of-honour Barbara Grant, Letterewe Estate, presents Geoff Simpson, Hunters Bog T...
Geoff Simpson
Geoff Simpson, Hunters Bog Trotters, comes in to finish his 9th GWC, finishing 3rd in the ...
George and Fred Pittman
Easter Ross brothers George (left) and Fred Pittman after the 21 mile walk in 1994. Fred ...
George Back Then
George Urquhart (checkpoint 3) in slightly different garb to the 2007 photo! [Photo No 52]...
George Douglas
George Douglas, Aberdeen, completing the 13 mile race in 2006...
George Shows The Way
George Douglas from Aberdeen on his 19th GWC leads debutant Dugald Bruce from Stonehaven a...
Georgina At Walk's End
Georgina Llewellyn at the finish line. She can't have taken 3.26.11 to walk 7 miles - or ...
Georgina Llewellyn - Llanfairfechan
First-time entrant Georgina from Wales before the 7 mile walk in 1998...
Gerry And Sheila At The Palace
Gerry Grant, founder of the Highland Cross Duathlon, with his late wife Sheila at Buckingh...
Gerry Baptist
Local GP Gerry Baptist leaps across the finish line to complete his 4th GWC....
Gerry's Mini Challenge!
25 mile runner Gerry McPartlin from Applecross completes his 4th GWC. Gerry is a double Mu...
Getting Ready
25 mile walkers prepare to cross the river at Shenavall...
Gillian and Susan
Gillian Kirkwood, Carnethy HRC and Susan Hodgson, Ambleside at the end of the 25 mile race...
Gillian Kirkwood
Gillian Kirkwood (Carnethy) winning lady's 20 mile race in 1998...
Gillian Kirkwood
25 mile runner Gillian Kirkwood, Carnethy HRC, tests the wall structure of the Dundonnell ...
Gillian Kirkwood
Gillian Kirkwood (Carnethy) winning lady's 20 mile race in 1998...
Gillian Wins
Gillian Paul, Carnethy HRC after winning 25 mile race in 1989...
Gillian's Shield
20 mile race winner Gillian Kirkwood, Carnethy HRC, is presented with The Abigail Fraser M...
Gilly's Success
Gillian Kirkwood, Carnethy HRC, wins the 1997 25 mile ladies race in 3-59-00...
Girls Aligned
Mairi Renton (Moy), Lisa Baker (Durham), Jessica Beavon (Brighton), and Katie Graham (Glas...
Give Us A Clue
Marshals Donald Mackenzie and Strav McDonagh grapple with the complexities of erecting the...
Glad To Be Here!
18 mile runners Jon Erasmus, Inverness and Daniel Beckett, Edinburgh happy to reach the to...
Glasgow Girls
Emma Wilson and Laetitia Guidicelli, members of the Harper Macleod team from Glasgow, enjo...
Glasgow Guys
Perennial leading fundraisers Ian Macleod and Lorne Crerar (and dog!) reach the finish of ...
Glenlicht House
Stalker's cottage in Gleann Lichd in Kintail, with the Five Sisters of Kintail dominating ...
Glenlicht House Team
Marshals Donnie Macleod (left), Liz Wilson, Geordie Macleod and Kenny Mackenzie (trying to...
Go On, Son
25 miler Willie Macrae, Gairloch concedes defeat to fellow villager Lenn Urquhart in a clo...
Going For It!
CLIC Sargent team members Robert Macpherson and Jack Matthews race for the line to complet...
Golspie Gals
Regular GWC participants Marion Sutherland (left) and Catherine Macleod from Golspie after...
Good To Go
Muir of Ord and Inverness Jog Scotland members Margaret Jones, Morhoz Moghadam, Louise Mus...
Gordon Robinson
25 mile runner Gordon Robinson, Westerlands CCC, crosses the line in 3-30-12 to claim the ...
Gorm Loch Mor
Tranquillity reigns in this secret corner in the Great Wilderness, with A'Mhaighdean on t...
Graeme Sets A PB
Graeme Campbell (Inverness Harriers) finishing the 25 mile race in a personal best time if...
Graham Ackland
Graham Ackland, Lothian AC, finishes 3rd in his first 25mile race...
Graham Almost There
Graham Arthur (Ilkley Harriers) reaches Morvich on the last leg of the 18 mile race at Kin...
Graham Arthur
Veteran 60 winner Graham Arthur (Ilkley Harriers) passing through Kernsary on the 25 mile ...
Graham Arthur
25 mile runner Graham Arthur (Highland Hill Runners) completing his 12th Challenge, winnin...
Graham Bee and Doreen
Graham Bee (Inverness Harriers) receives his 25 mile runner-up prize from guest presenter ...
Graham Laing
Inverness Harrier Graham Laing completes his 2nd GWC. ...
Graham Martin
Graham Martin, Forth Valley Orienteers, running beside the Fionn Loch near Carnmore in the...
Graham To The Fore
25 mile runner Graham Arthur (Highland Hill Runners) heads a group of runners on the 25 mi...
Grahame Mitchell
Local Doctor Grahame Mitchell completing his first GWC 13 mile race in 2002...
Graham's Mud Run
Quite happy after his 18 mile slog in the bog in 2016, Graham Arthur (Highland Hill Runner...
Grampian TV Interview
Donald John Macleod from Kinlochewe interviewed at Corrie Hallie for a TV documentary on t...
Grantown Supporters
Virtual GWC supporters from Grantown-on-Spey who all undertook different routes on the sam...
Grayham Victorious
Grayham Whyte (Inverness Harriers) is first over the line in the 13 mile race at Poolewe 2...
Grayham Whyte
13 mile race winner Grayham Whyte - Inverness Harriers...
Great Debut
13 mile runner Niall Ross (Highland Hill Runners) delighted at achieving 3rd place on his ...
Green For Go
Members of the Inverness Samaritans team all set to take part for their charity at Poolewe...
Gregor Grant
Gregor Grant, Inverness Nordic Ski Club, breaks the 13 mile record in 1990 with a time of ...
Gregor Watson
25 mile runner Gregor from Applecross comes in to complete his first GWC at Poolewe 2015...
Grinning Gangrels
18 mile walkers Duncan Clark, North Kessock and John Forsyth, Inverness all smiles after a...
Grins Before the Grimaces
Aultbea Ladies Aileen Rippin and Mandy Bartholomew in high spirits in 2005 - but still 22 ...
Grub By The Tractor Load!
So this is why everybody is determined to reach the Kernsary food station first! Wonderful...
Gruinard Bay
A classic Wester Ross view. Background right are Sail Mor and part of the An Teallach mass...
Gruinard Duo
Pat and Eric Ross from Gruinard, finishing the 20 mile walk at Ullapool in 2003, Pat's 8th...
Guess The Club?
"Kingdom" runners Bob Allison, John Kay and John McNally before the 22 mile race in 2009...
Gunsmoke!
GWC marshals Strav McDonagh and Roddy Mackenzie fire the gun to start the 10 mile race at ...
GWC Ball 2005
GWC supporters Tish and John Houston from Evanton at the Great Wilderness Challenge Ball h...
GWC Ball 2005
Ian and Jean Alison Keir, long time marshals at the GWC, pictured at the GWC Charity Ball ...
GWC Ball 2005
GWC committee member Susan Kirkness and husband Colin pictured at the GWC Charity Ball hel...
GWC Charity Ball 2005
Highland revellers Jean Alison, Ian, Tish, John, Colin, Susan, Maryanne and Bob pictured a...
GWC Charity Ball 2008
Guests at the GWC Charity Ball held in the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow in 2008. ...
GWC Charity Ball 2008
Guests at the GWC Charity Ball held in the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow in 2008. ...
GWC Charity Ball 2008
Guests at the GWC Charity Ball held in the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow in 2008. ...
GWC Charity Ball 2008
Ian Macleod and Lorne Crerar, founders and organisers of each successive GWC Charity Ball,...
GWC delivers high-tech equipment to Raigmore
Recently the Great Wilderness Challenge donated two new cough assist machines to the Chest...
GWC donates First Aid Post
The GWC committee recently donated a brand new Mobile First Aid post to the East Ross comp...
GWC Migrates To Perthshire!
Rannoch Ramblers, regular GWC participants, contrived their own 25 mile route in their loc...
GWC Old-Timers!
Old pals and event veterans Dougie Coull from Aultbea and Alex Mackenzie from Lairg finish...
GWC Race Winners 2014
GWC 2014 race winners on stage. From left: Ross Bannerman and Melanie Gaff (25 miles), Ais...
Hail My Homeland!
Donnie Macrae from Gairloch finishing the Gleann Lichd 8 mile walk, just yards from his ch...
Hail! Hail!
Rebecca Ross, Dundonnell and Cara Fraser, Ullapool in celebratory mood as they pass throug...
Half Way Halt!
Some members of the GAMS team take a break during their Virtual GWC walk on 21st August. B...
Half Way To Poolewe
Brothers-in-law Graham Bee and Ritchie Macrae above Carnmore on their Virtual GWC 25 mile ...
Happy 10th For Ross!
Ross Bannerman,Highland Hill Runners races in to win the 2014 25 mile race, his first vict...
Happy Finishers
David Hearn, Portree and Ian Campbell, East Kilbride completing the 18 mile walk at Kintai...
Happy Finishers!
Happy finishers Sue Henderson, Kingussie and Michelle Davies, Inverness...
Happy Harriers
13 mile runners Elaine Barrie and Lee Ross, both Inverness Harriers, receive their medals ...
Happy Heather
13 mile walker Heather Widdows from Gairloch delighted to have completed her 4th Challenge...
Happy Hikers
Joan Maxwell (Fortrose) and Inverness trio Marion Ruscoe, Jennifer Brown and Margaret Irvi...
Happy Hikers
Ullapool walkers Susan Steele and Catriona White near Inveran on the 25 mile walk in 2017...
Happy Hospice Walkers
Highland Hospice team members John Urquhart, Carrie Macintyre and Shona Gilfillan pose bes...
Happy Walkers
Members of the Maggies Highlands team at Loch Kernsary during the 13 mile Aultbea walk in ...
Hard Work This
25 mile runner Ross Bannerman (Highland Hill Runners) ascending the zig-zags in Gleann Na ...
Harper Macleod Team
Entrants from Glasgow's Harper Macleod team stroll in to complete the 13 mile Aultbea walk...
Harriet and Lucy
Harriet Shaw, Evanton and Lucy Forsyth, Beauly finishing the 10 mile walk at Kintail 2011....
Hat Trick for Bob
Fife AC runner Bob Allison crosses the line to complete his third GWC in the 20 mile race ...
Hats Off!!
CLIC Sargent fundraising co-ordinator Peter Logie celebrates completing his 3rd GWC on the...
Have A Drink
Checkpoint 1 marshals Donald Stewart (right) from Aultbea and Dorrie Urquhart from Ullapoo...
Having A Laugh
Poolewe sisters Jean Alison and Catherine - the "Gigglin' Gallies" - in good spirits as th...
Hazel and Fiona
Hazel Keiro from Garve completes her 3rd GWC on the 25 mile walk, along with seasoned camp...
Hazel Dean
Hazel Dean, Forth Valley Orienteers, breaking ladies 25 mile course record in 1990 race, c...
HBT Worthies
Long-time GWC supporters Brian Maher and Geoff Simpson (both Hunters Bog Trotters) relativ...
Heading Home
13 mile runners and walkers nearing the finish amid fantastic scenery at Poolewe 2015...
Heartbeat Team 2003
Members of the Highland Heartbeat fundraising team assemble in Ullapool for the 20 mile wa...
Heather and Bob
Regular GWC supporters Heather and Bob Widdows from Gairloch set off on the 7 mile circula...
Heather in Harness
364 days old Heather Walton and Mum Janet after completing the 1998 7 mile walk. Heather ...
Helen and Helen
Inverness ladies Helen Haslam and Helen Paterson finish their first GWC, completing the 8 ...
Helen Doubles Up
Helen Urquhart from Gairloch after finishing her second 10k as first Under 21 and first Lo...
Helen Grant
13 mile walker Helen Grant from Strathpeffer finishing her 3rd Challenge at Poolewe 2022...
Helena and Audrey
Helena Macleod from North Kessock and Audrey Sinclair from Kyle after their 13 mile walk f...
Helen's a Hit!
Performance of the day as 16 year old Helen Urquhart from Gairloch finishes in 2nd place o...
Helping Hand
Olivia Bannerman from Tain eases her Dad Ross over the finish line for second place in the...
Henry Blake
22 mile runner Henry Blake (Highland Hill Runners) at Kernsary on his 7th GWC...
Henry Blake
Henry Blake, Highland Hill Runners, winner of this years 13 mile race in 1 hour, 16 minute...
Here Again
13 mile runner Rob Shaw (Highland Hill Runners) after completing his 18th GWC at Poolewe 2...
Here We Go Again!
James Adams from Gairloch all set to take on his third consecutive GWC on the 2.8 mile riv...
Here's Your Money!
Birgit Joost hands over £10 note to Michael Gardner from Badachro - either sponsorship or...
Heroes All
A large gathering of GAMS walkers and supporters line up in Poolewe Hall before setting of...
Hi Cove!
25 mile walker Hamish Macdonald from Cove finishing his 7th Challenge at Poolewe 2023...
High Camp
Bill Amos of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue peers out of the tent on Ruadh Stac Mor at 6 am to...
High Guys
Fergus Mackenzie, George Urquhart and Kenny Macdonald at Checkpoint 3, the highest vantage...
Highland Disabled Ramblers Donation
Members of the Highland Disabled Ramblers receiving a cheque from GWC Committee Members Ka...
Highland Hospice 1991
Staff of Highland Hospice receive cheque from GWC for £20,000...
Highland Hospice 2001
Highland Hospice secretary Lynn Anderson (left) accepts £22,000 cheque from GWC organiser...
Highland Hospice 2007
Highland Hospice receive their largest donation ever from the GWC. Presented by Louise Ma...
Highland Hospice Fundraisers
Highland Hospice mega fundraisers Alison Marshall, Laide and Trish MacDonald, Cove...
Highland Hospice Ladies
Highland Hospice team members Lyn Forbes, Mary Fraser & Lynn Anderson start the 25mile wal...
Highland Hospice Receive GWC Cheque
(from left) Pat Ross (GWC), Andrew Leaver and Amanda Burt (Highland Hospice), Mairi Macke...
Highland Hospice Team Members
Highland Hospice 25 mile walkers Pat Ferrier and Lynn Anderson setting off at Corrie Halli...
Hirst First
25 mile runner David Hirst (Deeside Runners) receives the Mike McCulloch Shield in respect...
HM Team Trio
Harper Macleod team members Katie McKenna, Collette Miller and Angela Wilson come in to co...
Home at Last!
Dorrie Urquhart after his 25 mile walk...
Home Run
18 mile race winner Murray Strain (Hunters Bog Trotters) begins the return journey from Ca...
Homeward Bound
Only 3 miles to go as 25 mile walker Hamish Macdonald from Cove approaches the last food s...
Hospice Heroines
Denise Townsley from Inverness and Amanda Macleod from Beauly finishing the 13 mile circul...
Hospice Heroines
Highland Hospice team members Chrissie Merrick, Karen Gordon and Christine Cairns finishin...
Hospice Stalwarts
Highland Hospice leading fundraisers Alex Mackenzie, Nairn and John Urquhart, Ullapool app...
Hospice Supporters
Inverness ladies Margaret Maclennan and Lynn Anderson after completing the 13 mile circula...
Hospice Supporters
Highland Hospice team members David Byron (Westcliffe on Sea), Aillie Clark (London) and L...
Hospice Team
The Highland Hospice team after the 13 mile Aultbea walk in 1997...
Hospice Team Inductee
25 mile walker Catriona Renwick from Lochbroom finishing her first GWC at Poolewe 2023 in ...
Hospice Walkers
Anne Youngman from Dunblane and Alastair Nelson from Rosemarkie walking the 13 mile circul...
How Dare You!
GWC co-founder Mairi Mackenzie MBE pretending she does not like to have her photo taken - ...
Hunters Return
GWC newcomers Alastair Hunter from Beauly (formerly Aultbea), his daughter Louise and son ...
I Hear That!
25 mile runner Geoff Simpson (Hunters Bog Trotters) enjoys the banter from the P.A. announ...
I Hear the Pipes Already!
13 mile runner Joolz Christie (Muir Jog Scotland) on the tarred road, signalling that the ...
Iain Bartholomew
GWC all-time leading fundraiser Iain Bartholomew at Rhidorroch on the 20 mile Oykel Bridge...
Iain Coasts Home
GWC’s ace fundraiser Iain Bartholomew comes in to finish his 14th GWC on the 25 mile rac...
Iain Firth
Long-time GWC supporter Iain Firth from Torphins returns to Poolewe for the 13 mile race, ...
Iain Maclennan
25 mile runner Iain Maclennan (Highland Hill Runners) at Kernsary, three miles from his se...
Iain Smart
Tireless MS fundraiser Iain Smart from Portree finishes his second GWC in 1996...
Iain Under Surveillance
Even on a Saturday, GWC marshal Iain Keir from Inverness can't escape the scrutiny - or ca...
Ian and Charles
GWC veterans Ian Pascall, Linlithgow and Charles Macgregor, Brussels finishing the 10 mile...
Ian Cartwright
Invergordon runner Ian finishing his 7th GWC 13 mile race in 2009. ...
Ian Keir
Long-time GWC supporter Ian Keir from Inverness, main traffic controller at each Challeng...
Ian Lawson
Octogenarian Ian from Forres completing his 20th Challenge at Kintail 2011. Ian is one of ...
Ian Macdonald, Ullapool
Stalwart GWC supporter Ian Macdonald, Ullapool finishing his 12th Challenge...
Idyllic Carnmore
Carnmore Lodge dwarfed by Britain’s most remote mountains Ruadh Stac Mor and A’Mhaighd...
In Control!
25 mile registrars Emma Hughes and Bruce Alexander...
In Shadow of An Teallach
Local piper Fraser Wotherspoon at Corrie Hallie start about to pipe the 25 mile walkers an...
In The Footsteps . . .
Youngest entrant in Virtual GWC 2021 was 5 year old Donnie Maclennan from Duncanston, (gra...
Inter County Duo
Freida McKenzie (Munlochy) and Linda Mair (Beauly) on the 13 mile circular walk in 2017, p...
Invergordon Ladies
Mother and daughter Heather and Jaime Monaghan in good spirits after the 25 mile walk in 1...
Inverness Duo
Regular GWC supporters John Urquhart and Sylvia Main from Inverness leaving Loch Achall on...
Inverness First-Timers
Jane and Rod Maclean from Inverness after finishing their first 13 mile Challenge in 2001...
Inverness Inductees
City girls Susanne Murray and Denise Townsley enjoying the fantastic weather as they finis...
Inverness Ladies
City girls Margaret Irvine, Jenny Brown, Rosemary Rankin and Roslyn Urquhart enjoy a day i...
Inverness Ladies
Margaret Smart and Joan Macgillivray from Inverness complete the 13 circular in 1997...
Inverness Runners Ready
20 mile Inverness-shire runners Gillian Irvine, Gillian Kirkwood and Iain Morton just befo...
Inverness Trio
Marsaili Grant, Avril Philips and Liz Urquhart complete the Aultbea 13 mile walk in 2001...
Is 20 Plenty?
Hopefully not! We hope that 25 mile runners George and Tracey Douglas from Aberdeen will b...
Isabel And Graham
Guest-of-honour Isabel Mackenzie from Gairloch on stage with Graham Arthur, winner of the ...
Isabel Mackenzie
Isabel Mackenzie,Gairloch finishing the 13 mile circular in 1997...
Isabella And Eileen
Local walkers Isabella Mackenzie from Gairloch and Eileen Urquhart from Naast coming in to...
Isabella MacKenzie and John MacLellan
25 mile walkers Isabella MacKenzie, Gairloch and John MacLellan, Poolewe pause (pose) besi...
Isabella's Return
Isabella Mackenzie from Gairloch completing her 17th GWC on the 7 mile walk at Poolewe 202...
Island Boy
25 mile runner Kevin Donner from Stornoway at Carnmore Causeway during his GWC debut run a...
Island Threesome
GWC newcomers Ruth Meekings and daughters Tilly and Penny from Skye on the 7 mile walk, ra...
It's Just A Breeze
Veteran of 27 Challenges, local 13 mile runner Willie Macrae (Highland Hill Runners) reach...
It's Over!
Conon Bridge couple Carol and Mike Rattenbury sampling the soup after completing a windswe...
I'VE DONE IT!
Delighted GWC first-time entrant Karen Wotherspoon from Badachro waves to well-wishers as ...
Jacqui Shand
Barbara Grant, Letterewe Estate presents 1st Lady prize to Jacqui Shand, Fleet Fleet Triat...
Jade Wilson
Jade Wilson - her 1st GWC. Did 7 mile walk - in memory of Grandad Sandy --now eager to do ...
James Hawksley
James Hawksley, Kendal AC, finishes 4th in his first GWC 25 mile race in an excellent time...
James Skinner
25 mile runner James Skinner (Highland Hill Runners) at Carnmore causeway on his third GWC...
Jane Connell
Aultbea exile Jane Connell takes her usual place at the sales table at GWC 1997. Jane and...
Jane Gill
25 mile runner Jane Gill from Inverness seems happy at completing her first GWC ...
Janet Hartree
Janet Hartree, Grantown-on-Spey with her medal after completing the 13 mile circular walk ...
Janet Hartree
Janet Hartree (Grantown on Spey) after her first GWC in 1998...
Jasmine and Sharon
Aultbea residents Jasmine Connop and her mother Sharon arrive at the finish in Poolewe hav...
Jenny's Bouquet
Guest of honour Jenny Scobie, Rhidorroch Estate, receives a token of gratitude from GWC co...
Jess and Kayley
Jess Ryan from Inverness and Kayley Carruthers from Gairloch look pleased as they complete...
Jessica and Heather
All smiles as Inverness youngsters Jessica Bird and Heather Walton pass Loch Kernsary on t...
Jim Doig
Aberdeen AAC runner Jim Doig winning the 25 mile race in 1990, in an excellent time of 2-5...
Jim Doig
1990 25 mile race winner Jim Doig collects his reward after finishing his third GWC in 2-5...
Jim Macrae
Jim Macrae, Laide accepts the 2006 Marshal's prize...
Jim Peat
13 mile runner Jim Peat from Inverness comes in to complete his 18th Challenge in 2013...
Jim Still Going Strong!
Jim Urquhart from Lossiemouth easily beats the 2 hour barrier in the Vet 60 class during t...
Jimmy Collins
Jimmy Collins, Poolewe, crosses the line to complete his first 13 mile race in 1992...
Jimmy Collins
Jimmy Collins, Poolewe, finishing his 10th Challenge. ...
Jo and Linus
13 mile runners Jo Aldhouse from Oxford and Linus Rees from London cross the line together...
Joan & Caroline
GWC regulars Joan Aitken from Edinburgh and Caroline Graham from Beauly enjoying the 25 mi...
Joan and Kirsti
Prime GWC fundraisers Joan MacGillivray and Kirsti Paterson from Inverness get ready for t...
Joan and Marsail
Local 13 mile walkers Joan Mackay and Marsail Maclennan...
Joan Macgillivray
Joan Macgillivray from Inverness comes in to finish her second GWC 13 mile walk in 1998...
Joan Munro
Joan Munro (Muir Jog Scotland) finishes the Gleann Lichd 8 mile race at Kintail, her 8th ...
Joanna Wright
25 mile walkerJoanna Wright from Glasgow finishing her first GWC at Poolewe 2017...
John Beaton
John Beaton from Inverness pauses to admire the fantastic views at the summit of the Beala...
John Kay
25 mile runner John Kay, Fife AC, approaching Carnmore checkpoint. ...
John Lavelle
Ullapool runner John Lavelle nears home on the 20 mile race in 2003...
John Macpherson
John Macpherson, Aberdeen and formerly from Porthenderson, after finishing 1st Vet 60 on h...
John Martin
Inverness veteran 50 runner John Martin finishes in an excellent time of 1-28-04 in the 19...
John Smith
John Smith, Gairloch after finishing his first GWC 13 mile walk ...
Joint Finish for Lorraine and Cynth
13 mile runners Lorraine Caskie (Alness Jog Scotland) and Cynth Duncan (Team Purple - Jogc...
Jon Celebrates
Jonathan Musgrave receives 25 mile winner's trophy from Sandra Rennie, Inverness after his...
Jon Erasmus
Inverness 25 mile runner Jon acknowledges the applause as he completes his 3rd Great Wilde...
Jon McGee
Glasgow runner Jon finishing his first GWC 13 mile race in 2010...
Jon’s 25 x 25 Record
Jonathan Musgrave (Deeside Runners) is presented with the Golden Shoe in 2010 in respect o...
Jonathan Musgrave
Jonathan Musgrave setting new course record 2-48-21 in 1992...
Jonathan Musgrave
Jonathan Musgrave after setting new 25 mile record - 2-49-06 - in 1987...
Jonathan Musgrave & Alec Keith
Jonathan Musgrave & Alec Keith climbing Gleann na Muice Beag in 1999, on the way to joint ...
Jonathan Musgrave & Alec Keith 2007
25 mile record-holder Jonathan Musgrave (left) chats to this year's winner Alec Keith, jus...
Jonathan Oxley
13 mile runner Jonathan Oxley, Forth Valley Orienteers, finishing with a flourish in 1995...
Junction Buttress
Abhainn Gleann na Muice and Junction Buttress, one mile south of Larachantivore in the Fis...
June in August
Long-time GWC supporter June Fotheringham from West Lothian prepares to start her 13th Cha...
Just Another Year
Regular participant Anna Maciver (Wester Ross Athletics) from Inverasdale at Drumchork bef...
Just Bootiful
Highland Hospice staff Elaine Henderson and Margaret Milns present a specially decorated 2...
Just Champion
Derek Martin from Laide after winning the 13 mile race, following his close runner-up spot...
Just One Away
Invernessians Lorraine Geddes and Charles Jarvie completing their 9th consecutive Challeng...
Karen & Gerry
GWC debutants Karen McNeill and Gerry Brannigan from Glasgow arrive back in Poolewe after ...
Karen & Gerry
Glasgow walkers Karen McNeill and Gerry Brannigan completing the 13 mile walk from Aultbea...
Karen At A Canter
25 mile runner Karen Reid from Lairg passing through Kernsary on her first GWC in 2019...
Karen At Carnmore
Wester Ross Athletics runner Karen Macallister enjoying the splendour of Carnmore on her 9...
Karen at the Double
Karen Wotherspoon from Badachro delighted to complete her second Challenge on the riversid...
Karen's Eightsome
25 mile runner Karen Macallister (Wester Ross Athletics) comes in to complete her 8th GWC ...
Karl’s GWC Debut
25 mile runner Karl Binns from Foyers races in to complete his first Challenge at Poolewe ...
Kate and Dougie
First-time marshal Kate Rettie from Ullapool teams up with veteran GWC stalwart Dougie Cun...
Katherine and Samantha
Ullapool runners Katherine Weekes and Samantha Richards after completing the revised 18 mi...
Kathleen Martin
Kathleen Martin, Laide, after completing her first GWC walk in 1994. Kathleen is now (2008...
Kathleen Sets Record
Lady’s race winner Kathleen Henderson from Edinburgh near the finish of the 8 mile race ...
Kathleen Wins
A joyous Kathleen Steventon from Ullapool reaches the line to win the 25 mile ladies race ...
Kathleen's Course Record
Edinburgh runner Kathleen Henderson sets the lady's record for the 8 mile race at Morvich,...
Kathy Dale
Kathy Dale (Deeside Runners) joins a long list of GWC prizewinners from that club, receivi...
Katie and Frazer
Katie and Frazer Gibb from Inverness rush in to complete their second GWC....
Kealan's Hat Trick
Local lad Kealan Mackenzie comes in to complete his 3rd Challenge at Poolewe 2023...
Kenneth Forbes
Kenneth Forbes from Inverness (with Poolewe connections) one mile from the finish of the 2...
Kenneth Storms Home
18 mile runner Kenneth Forbes from Inverness, but with Poolewe family connections, arrives...
Kenny & Hannah Mitchell
GWC ever-present Kenny Mitchell with daughter Hannah after GWC 1990...
Kenny Morrison
One of the GWC's best sponsors, Kenny Morrison (centre) from Gairloch, crosses the causewa...
Kenny Riddle
Settling for 2nd, 4 times 25mile winner Kenny Riddle, Highland Hill Runners, finishing a c...
Kenny Riddle
Kenny Riddle wins the 25 mile race for the 4th time in 2006...
Kernsary 1986
Checkpoints 5 & 6 marshals head out: (from left) Tony Maclean, Kenny Macdonald, Danny Gra...
Kernsary Kitchen Ladies
Jean Cameron and Hannah Macleod, both from Inverasdale, at the Kernsary food station check...
Kernsary Panorama
Looking south-east to the Fisherfield mountains from above Loch Kernsary on GWC day 2012. ...
Ketchin' Up!
Alison Grove from Poolewe bringing sandwiches - and sauce! - to her hungry team in the tim...
Kevin and Christine Maclennan
Aultbea walkers Kevin and Christine Maclennan completing 20 mile walk in 1998...
Kevin and Fay
Young Aultbea walkers Kevin Maclennan and Fay Maclellan pictured at the awards ceremony in...
Kindred Spirits
Sarah Keen from Peebles and Rachael Grist from North Kessock, both running the 13 mile rac...
Kinlochewe and Shieldaig Ladies
13 mile walkers Viv Maclennan and Eunice Cameron from Shieldaig and Kinlochewe sisters Fio...
Kinross Ladies
Jane and Kate Somervail from Kinross complete the 10 mile Glomach walk as members of the C...
Kintail Magic
Scenic image among the mountains of Kintail, featuring the route passing through the spect...
Kirsti Cruises In
Kirsti Paterson from Inverness, participating on behalf of the CLIC Sargent charity team, ...
Kishorn Kommandos!
Experienced GWC campaigners Graham and Rosemary Arthur from Achintraid (at least near Kish...
Ladies from Croy
Walking companions Margaret Morrish, Helen Kelly and Marjory Stuart, all from Croy, after ...
Ladies From Laide
Finishers in the 13 mile walk, Elizabeth Macrae, Bella Maclennan, and Helen Macrae after r...
Ladies From The East
Hazel Keiro from Garve and Betty Douglas from Muir of Ord leaving for Aultbea to take part...
Ladies From The East
Sally Doyle, Kerry Kilshaw, Gail Mackenzie and Katarina Hoglova from the Black Isle all re...
Ladies' Race Winner 1992
25 mile runner Cathy Mordaunt (Inverness Harriers) and black labrador Beinn reach the fini...
Lady from Laide
Elizabeth Macrae about to step out on the 7 mile walk in 2019, her 16th Challenge. A peren...
Landmark Occasion
25 mile walker Duncan Clark from North Kessock, a prodigious GWC fundraiser, coming in to ...
Larachantivore
Estate cottage beside the 25 mile second river crossing in Strath na Sheallag, with An Tea...
Larachantivore
25 mile walkers crossing the river at Larachantivore in 2004...
Last Year, This Year
13 mile winners Lizzie Williams, Achiltibuie (2017 champion) and Eilidh Prise, Bath AC, (2...
Lasting Loyalty
Long-term supporters Sheila and Alastair Fingland from Callander at the Inveran food stati...
Laughing Locals!
Margaret Winwood from Laide enjoys a mirthful moment with fellow 13 mile walkers Jim and J...
Laughter in the Kitchen
GWC caterers Doreen, Mairi and Moira in good humour as they prepare for a busy day ...
Lavelle Lads
Starting marshal Jim Lavelle from Ullapool flanked by his sons John and Tony, runners in t...
Leading Lady
Newcomer Eilidh Prise (Bath AC) at Inveran on the way to winning the 13 mile ladies race a...
Leaver Family
Amanda, Andrew, Meg and Lexie Leaver from Beauly pose after finishing a squelchy 13 mile w...
Leaver Family Team
Amanda, Andrew, Meg and Lexie from Beauly after completing the 13 mile Aultbea walk in 201...
Leaving Checkpoint 3
25 mile walkers traversing the high-level path towards Carnmore in 2005...
Leggy Numbers
Inverness walkers Seonaidh Laing and Pat Kozlowski demonstrate a novel identity approach a...
Lesley Hood
GWC first-time runner Lesley from Fortrose completing the new 13 mile race in 2010...
Liam Forbes
Young piper Liam Forbes from Aultbea, a regular supporter of the GWC as a member of the Ga...
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Morven and Megan Rasmussen from Culbokie at Kernsary on the 13 mile circular walk in 2010....
Lincoln Ladies
Anne Green and Janet Gordon of Lakeside Lincoln AC, finishing the 14 mile race in 1994...
Linda Maclellan
Carnethy HRC runner Linda Maclellan joyfully finishing the 13 mile race in 1991...
Linda Maclellan
The ever-joyful Linda Maclellan from Lentran finishing her 8th Great Wilderness Challenge ...
Linda Mair
13 mile walker Linda from Beauly finishing her 3rd Challenge at Poolewe 2017...
Lissome Ladies
GWC regulars Linda Maclellan from Lentran and Gay Faulkner from Rosemarkie finish together...
Liz Sloan
Liz from Glasgow jogs through picturesque Fionngleann on the 18 mile race at Kintail in 20...
Local ATC
832 Wester Ross Squadron air cadets Charmayne Fraser, Kalvin Fraser, Ian Paul, David Rober...
Local Cadets
Local ATC cadets Ian Paul and Innis Taylor complete the 13 mile circular walk, the 5th for...
Local Car Scheme Cheque Presentation
Christine Maciver (centre) accepts £1100 cheque from GWC organisers Pat Ross and Mairi Ma...
Local Champion
25 mile runner Robert Marshall from Laide reaches the finish of his 14th GWC, winning the ...
Local Club Hero
Ullapool runner Tom Grant (Wester Ross Athletics) finishing the 25 mile race in 4th place ...
Local Guy
Gairloch resident Guy Seaman completes the 25 mile race on his debut at the event in 2014...
Local Heroes
Poolewe lads Finn Simpson and Farren Mackenzie receive the Darren Macrae Memorial Shield f...
Local Ladies
Leanne Mackay from Inverasdale and Christine Maclennan from Aultbea at Poolewe finish line...
Local Lads
Runners from local club Wester Ross AC, Kier Cox and Jamie Shearer, after the 7 mile race ...
Local Runners
Tommy Beavitt, Scoraig and Colin Meek, Dundonnell running together in the 2002 25 mile rac...
Local Runners Collect
Lenn Urquhart, left, and Sandy Mackenzie, both from Gairloch, display their trophies for f...
Local Walkers
Local walkers Ann Macrae, John Butler, Alice MacLennan and Diane Morris....
Local Youngsters
Local youngsters John Mackay, Inverasdale and Hannah Mitchell, Poolewe...
Loch Beinn Dearg
The remote Loch Beinn Dearg from the zig-zags with Beinn Dearg Bheag summit rising on the ...
Loch Broom Lads
Ullapool walkers Joseph Hilton and Farquhar Renwick at Carnmore on the 25 mile walk 2018, ...
Lochalsh Ladies
Highland Hospice supporters Vicky Clark from Balmacara and Margaret Rankin from Kyle show ...
Looking Happy After Huge Efforts!
Matt Sullivan 25 mile winner (and new course record-holder) with sister Elisabeth who ran ...
Lorne Crerar
Lorne Crerar, Glasgow completes 25 mile walk in 7 hours....
Lorraine Leads
13 mile Aultbea walkers Lorraine Macdonald (centre) from Inverness, completing her 10th GW...
Lorraine Mcleod
Lorraine McLeod, Dingwall finishing her 4th GWC 13 mile race in 2006...
Lorraine's Tenth Medal
Lorraine Geddes from Inverness picks up her medal after completing her 10th Challenge in 2...
Lothian Lads
Jim Howieson, Graham Pascall and Ian Pascall pleased to finish another 25 mile walk...
Louise and Murdo
Long-time Highland Hospice supporters Louise and Murdo Mackenzie from Inverness completing...
Louise Luvs It!
13 mile runner Louise Muszynski (Muir of Ord Jog Scotland) finishing her first Challenge a...
Louise Mackenzie
Highland Hospice supporter Louise Mackenzie, Ullapool, leaving Loch Achall on the 10 mile ...
Louise Mackenzie
Ullapool entrant Louise Mackenzie happily finishing her 8th challenge in 2002...
Louise Mackenzie
7 mile walker Louise Mackenzie, Inverness, finishing her 12th GWC...
Lucky 13th
13 mile runner Fiona Stewart (East Sutherland AAC) looks relieved to have shattered the my...
Lyn and Bess
Highland Hospice manager Lyn Forbes and Hospice dog Bess (who completed five 25 mile GWCs!...
Lynda's First 25
GWC first-timer Lynda Johnston from Dingwall finishing her 25 mile run in a splendid time ...
Lynn Anderson
A smiling Lynn Anderson from Inverness finishing the alternative 20 mile route in 1998...
Lynn Anderson
Highland Hospice supporter Lynn Anderson from Inverness finishing the 20 mile walk at Ulla...
Lynn's Silver Lining
Lynn Anderson from Inverness receives her 25 year medal from GWC guest-of-honour Bari Fisc...
Lynsey and Jimmy
Local 13 mile walkers Jimmy Collins and daughter Lynsey from Poolewe, three miles from the...
Maclean Family Tribute Walk 2012
The family of the late Murdo and Sheena Maclean after completing the 25 mile walk in their...
MacMillan Walkers
Happy MacMillan Charity walkers completing 13 mile route in 1997...
Macrae Family
21 mile walker Willie Macrae, Kerrysdale Farm, Gairloch with daughter Megan and son Hamish...
Macrae Marauders
Gairloch runners Ritchie Macrae and his father Willie on the Gleann na Muice Beag ascent d...
Mainland Magic
John Maciver from Skye picked the right day for his 4th Challenge - wonderful weather and ...
Mainland Marafun
Jayne Miller and Michael Sullivan, both Westside Running & Fitness Club, Isle of Lewis at ...
Mainland Meander
Isle of Skye walkers Anne Gillies and Michelle MacKintosh enjoying the 10 mile route at Ki...
Mairi Gilmour
13 mile race lady winner Mairi Gilmour (Ross County Athletics) receives her trophy and the...
Mairi's Return
25 mile runner Mairi Gilmour (Westerlands CCC) at Kernsary on the way to 14th place on her...
Mairi's Winning Ticket
GWC organiser Mairi Mackenzie gets lucky in the 2002 prize draw...
Majestic An Teallach
Wonderful aspect of one of Scotland's finest ridges, with Loch Toll an Lochain nestling be...
Majestic River Ewe
Scotland's shortest salmon river flows timelessly into Loch Ewe at Poolewe. GWC finish is ...
Make way for the runners
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Making Friends
GWC newcomers Peter and Lulu Carter from Edinburgh meet up with friendly lab at Kernsary d...
Malcolm Bain
Malcolm Bain, Stornoway Running Club, winning 13 mile race at his first attempt in 2001...
Mandy Bartholomew
Aultbea walker Mandy Bartholomew completes her 5th Challenge in the 10 mile walk at Ullapo...
Mandy Strachan
Mandy Strachan from Tayport at Fionn Loch checkpoint 2009. ...
March Past
Ullapool & District Junior Pipe Band provide rousing entertainment at every Great Wilderne...
Margaret Jones
13 mile runner Margaret Jones (Muir Jog Scotland) happily crosses the line to complete her...
Margaret Rankin
Margaret Rankin from Kyle of Lochalsh nearing the end of her first GWC 13 mile race at Poo...
Marie and Shona
Marie Urquhart, Lossiemouth and her daughter-in-law Shona Urquhart completing the 7 mile w...
Marie Curie Walkers
Regular participants Ina Davies from Beauly and Shona Calder from Inverness at Inveran on ...
Marion and Alice
Marion Walker, Inverness, shares a finish with Alice Snow, Evanton...
Marion Greig & Jim Lavelle
25 mile walker Marion Greig and marshal Jim Lavelle, Poolewe Hall 19 August 2006...
Marjory Marches In
Marjory Jagger B.E.M. from Sconser in Skye reaches the finish line to complete her 11th co...
Marsh Triumphs Over Bog!
GWC first-timer Sophie Marsh from the Isle of Lewis completes the 13 mile race at Poolewe ...
Marshals Assemble
Local ATC volunteers Roddy Paul, Abigail Crawford, James Barras and Nicky Ellakirk all set...
Martin Blackley
Aultbea runner Martin Blackley, Wester Ross AC, coasts to victory in the 1999 13 mile race...
Martin Blackley
Martin Blackley, Lochaber AC, setting local and Under 21 records in winning the 13 mile ra...
Martin Dean
25 mile runner Martin Dean, Forth Valley Orienteers, winning the 1991 race in 2-51-56, th...
Martin Dean
Martin Dean, Forth Valley Orienteers, receives his award from Barbara Grant, Letterewe Est...
Martin Dean
Martin Dean, Forth Valley Orienteers, records his fourth 25 mile victory in 1995 in a rema...
Martin Dean 1993
Forth Valley Orienteer Martin Dean winning the 25 mile race for the third time...
Martin's Moment
Three times 25 mile race winner Martin Dean accepts 1993 winner's trophy from event sponso...
Mary Cameron
Local 25 mile runner, Mary Cameron, finishing strongly on her 3rd Challenge....
Mary Settles for Third
Local born lass Mary Kiely (now Edinburgh), 25 mile lady winner in 2015, finishing in 3rd ...
Maryanne Kenyon
Aultbea girl Maryanne (now Inverness) on Carnmore causeway in 1987, proudly acknowledging ...
Maryburgh Lads
Stephen Calder and David Macleod from Maryburgh after completing the 18 mile walk in 2016,...
Matt Sullivan
Matt Sullivan (Shettleston Harriers) races through Kernsary on his way to winning the 13 m...
Matt's Back!
25 mile race record-holder Matt Sullivan (Shettleston Harriers) back at Poolewe after a fe...
Matt's The Man
Matt Sullivan, Shettleston Harriers, winning the 18 mile race at Morvich to add to his 25 ...
Maxine's Debut
13 mile runner Maxine McQuat from Aberdeen races in to complete her first Great Wilderness...
Meaning Business
GWC legend Andrew Tallach from Badachro has a determined look as he leads a group of runne...
Medal Awaits
13 mile runner Joan Munro (Muir Jog Scotland) reaches the finish to complete her 10th Grea...
Medics Meeting
St Andrews First Aid Commandant Morven in dialogue with event doctor Robin Robertson at th...
Megan Macrae
13 year old Megan Macrae from Gairloch completes her first 7 mile race in 2001...
Megan’s Moment
Local runner Megan Macrae (Highland Hill Runners) crosses the line to win both 1st Lady an...
Meg's Return Visit
13 mile Aultbea walker Meg Gillies from Skye completing her second Challenge at Poolewe 20...
Mellow Yellow
13 mile Aultbea walkers Catherine Macleod from Golspie, Lynn Anderson from Inverness and M...
Memorable Day
Another happy finisher - Patricia Littlechild from Bowling - at the end of her first GWC ...
Michael Laird
25 mile walker Michael Laird from Evanton walks in to complete his 10th Challenge in 2004...
Michael Marches In
GWC newcomer Michael Matthewman from Gairloch completing the 25 mile walk at Poolewe 2019...
Michael Townsend
Michael Townsend from Lochmaddy finishes his first 25 mile race in 2001...
Midge Fest
25 mile walkers David Macleod and Stephen Calder from Maryburgh victims of a midge breakfa...
Mike McCulloch Shield
Ben Preece (right) of Deeside Runners, receives the Mike McCulloch Shield from the donor h...
Milestone Medals
Caroline and Mike Rattenbury from Conon Bridge receive their 10 year medals from guest pre...
Mist On An Teallach
The pinnacles of An Teallach rising out of the early morning mist. Photo taken from Ruadh ...
Mobile Checkpoint
Charlotte Anderson takes a seat as fiance Murdo Mackenzie (left) and Roddy Mackenzie brave...
Mobility Marvels
Intrepid members of Gairloch Aid Mobility Support at Poolewe on their virtual event in 202...
Moira & Irene
GWC first-time 13 mile walkers Moira Mills and Irene Moffat, both from Inverness. ...
Morag Macleod
13 Mile Circular walker Morag from Inverness completes her 4th GWC in 2012 ...
Morris' Fourth GWC
Birgit Joost and Morris Knight leave registration before their fourth successive riverside...
Morris Knight
Aultbea resident Morris Knight, ably assisted by Birgit Joost, completes his second GWC ri...
Morven Clark
Tain walker Morven Clark after completing the 1998 20 mile route...
Mother and Daughter
13 mile walkers Diane Morris, Kirkcaldy finishing with her mother Alice Maclennan, Aultbea...
Mother and Me
Seasoned GWC campaigner Hannah Renwick from Ullapool introduces her mother Mo to the 7 mil...
Motoring Home
Staff members of Mackays Garage, Dingwall finishing the 7 mile walk in 2002...
Mr Popular
Alex Duncan from Cumbernauld, a long-time supporter of the Challenge and a big favourite w...
Muir Joggers
Muir of Ord runners Ian Dempster, Mike Dignan, Alexandra Flint, Pat Cole, Christine Paul a...
Muir Ladies
Muir Jog Scotland 13 mile runners Alexandra Flint and Christine Paul coast to the finish l...
Multi-Taskers
GWC debutant Sarah Atkinson from Aberdeen and GWC old campaigner Emma Hughes from Poolewe ...
Munro Master
Double Munro compleationist Gerry McPartlin makes short work of the 25 mile walk at Poolew...
Murdo Maclean
Murdo Maclean from Aultbea setting a personal best time of 1-36-34 on the 13 mile race in ...
My Dog and Me
Jack Ward (Highland Hill Runners) and his trusty friend all set for the scenic 13 mile ru...
My Plate's Empty!
GWC debutant Jack Weatherall (Ross County AC) seems to be asking for sustenance after his ...
Nae Bother At A’
Garve youngsters Rachel Urquhart and Maisie Mackenzie sail through their first attempt at ...
Namely Appropriate
GWC first-timers Sue and Keith Walker from Beauly completing the 13 mile linear route in s...
Ndurie Abah
13 mile runner Ndurie Abah from Kinlochewe completing her 6th GWC at Poolewe 2018...
Ndurie Endures 25 Mile Race
25 mile runner Ndurie Abah from Lochgilphead completes her second GWC at Poolewe 2014...
Nearly Done!
13 mile runner Laurence Dunn from Glasgow about to complete his first GWC at Poolewe in 20...
Nearly There
Three local walkers approaching the finish on the 25 miler – Kenny Mitchell (Poolewe), A...
Nearly There
Allan McGrath from Edinburgh salutes the camera as he approaches the finish of the 13 mile...
NEARLY THERE!!
Joan & Yvonne - 13 mile Circular GWC 2009...
Neck and Neck
25 mile runners Jonathan Musgrave, Deeside Runners and Alec Keith, Hunters Bog Trotters, b...
Neck and Neck
13 mile race debutants Neil Ross, Kyle and Nicholas Gubbins, Avoch...
Neil Bassett
First-timer Neil Bassett from Achnasheen completes the 13 mile circular walk at Poolewe 20...
Neil Campbell
GWC first-timer Neil Campbell (Mar Orienteering Club)approaches the line to complete the 2...
Neil Richardson
25 mile runner Neil Richardson from Edinburgh completing his 2nd successive GWC at Poolewe...
Neil Speight finishing the 22 mile race 2009
Neil Speight from Inverness finishing the 22 mile run for his 5th GWC completion...
Nervous Moments
18 mile walkers gather for the start at Morvich - complete with emergency back-up! ...
New 13 Mile Race Takes Off!
Runners starting out on the new 13 mile circular race from Poolewe Hall in 2010...
New Bus for MS Centre
Inverness MS Therapy Centre receive new minibus from Annmaree Bain and Mairi Mackenzie of ...
New Ground
25 mile runner Chris Vanderhoven from Sheffield experiences the fantastic environs of the ...
New Horizons
Helen Macdonald, Ullapool (left) and Aultbea walkers Christine Maclennan and Alan Macle...
New Ladies Course Record
Record-breaking Claire Gordon (Hunters Bog Trotters) slashing 8 minutes off the ladies' 25...
New Local Record!
Poolewe runner Jack Blaiklock on the way to setting a new 25 mile local record in 2019. Pr...
New Picture
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New Record
Jonathan Musgrave, Aberdeen AAC, setting new 25 mile course record of 2-49-06 in 1987...
New Record
25 mile runner Brian Edridge, Clydesdale Harriers, sets a new Veteran 50 record of 3-24-44...
Newcomers
Cathel Macaskill and Ian Macdonald both sample the 25 mile route for the first time in 200...
Newcomers from Newcastle
GWC debutants Aidan and Jill Harrison from Tyneside looking happy after completing the 13 ...
Newcomers in Tandem
25 mile runners Katie Henderson (Banchory) and Marie Entwhistle (Deeside Runners) share a ...
Nick Lancaster
Nick Lancaster, Skye and Lochalsh AC, races down to Carnmore on his 14th GWC in 2005...
Nick Lancaster
Nick Lancaster, Lochaber AC, racing down to Carnmore on the 2002 25 mile race...
Nicola & Co
Local Poolewe walker Nicola Maclellan finishes 13 mile walk accompanied by youngsters Ritc...
Nicola Gearing
13 mile runner Nicola from Cornwall looks up at the clock which showed 2-00-33, good enoug...
Nina's GWC Intro
25 mile runner Nina Detlif (Skye & Lochalsh Running Club) finishing her debut GWC run at P...
No Problem!
Although as yet too young to take part in the race, Alyth Gollan and Olivia Bannerman from...
No Strangers
Completing a total of 101 GWC completions (out of a possible 102!!), all on the long route...
Norman Maclennan
High fundraiser Norman Maclennan from Pitlochry, and formerly Gairloch, checks in at regis...
North of the Glen
One of GWC's leading fundraisers Margaret Girvan from Glenmoriston comes in to complete he...
Not Far Now!
First-timer Philip Macpherson from Inverness approaching the latter stages of his 13 mile ...
Not Far Now!
13 mile runner Elaine Barrie (Inverness Harriers) nears the end of her second GWC at Poole...
Not Looking Round!
Veteran runner Alec Keith (Hunters Bog Trotters) keeps just ahead of the chasing younger f...
Now Let's Party
Jen Vanderhoven and Alison Wilson, both Highland Hill Runners, seem understandably chuffed...
Number Order!
The Leaver family from Beauly provide a dream walk-through for the registration team at Po...
Number Please!
Marshals Mary Kiely from Edinburgh and Liz Wilson from Inverness on their annual safari to...
Numero Dix for Alasdair
Alasdair Martin from Laide at Carnmore causeway on the way to completing his 10th Great Wi...
Old Favourite
Octogenarian runner Alex Duncan from Cumbernauld, a popular figure at each Challenge, rece...
Old Neighbours
Long-time GWC supporter Archie Lawrie from Poolewe receives the Donald Warren Shield from ...
On The Way
Brothers Ewen and Stewart Macdonald, from Edinburgh and Aberdeen respectively, setting off...
On The Winning Way
Kathleen Stevenson from Ullapool at Loch Kernsary on the way to winning the 25 mile lady's...
On Your Marks
25 mile runners at Corrie Hallie start line in 1987...
One Down
First-time Challengers Dugald and Morag Macpherson from Aultbea look happy as they reach t...
One Mile To Go
Becky Davies from Inverness nears the finish of her first GWC, running the 13 mile race on...
One Of The Originals
Local 25 mile runner Willie Macrae from Kerrysdale blows away the years as he completes hi...
Onwards And Upwards
Beside Loch Kernsary on the 7 mile route in 1998...
Our Old Friend
Memorial to Donald John Macleod on the northern slopes of Slioch. Donald -or DJ - was for ...
Out West
Idyllic view from the summit of A'Mhaighdean, Scotland's most remote Munro...
Over Half Way
John Macgregor from Shieldaig crossing Carnmore causeway on the 25 mile walk in 2015 on hi...
Over the Border
Douglas and Zoe Henderson from Lincolnshire finishing their 3rd Challenge on the 25 mile w...
Over The Bridge
Two members of an ever-increasing Skye contingent, Kirsteen Beaton and Jacqueline Smith, f...
Over The Firth
Long distance supporter Sarah Banks from Harray, Orkney completes the 25 mile walk, her 19...
Over The Moon
GWC debutees Terri McGuigan from Kent and Roisin Clark from Glasgow proudly display their ...
Over the Pond
25 mile walkers David Rae from Gairloch (centre) with stateside visitors Oren Murphy from ...
Over The Top
25 mile runner Dirk Verbiest (Keith & District AC) crosses the high plateau en route to Ca...
Pain Then Pride!
Paul Rigden (Heathfield Road Runners) going through the pain barrier as he finishes the 25...
Pam And Catherine
GWC newcomers Pam Macdonald from Mallaig and Catherine McDonnell from Morar finishing the ...
Pamela And William
Pamela and William Cockburn from Roslin in Midlothian finishing the Aultbea 13 mile walk, ...
Parklands Presentation
A cheque for £1700 was presented to Parklands in Helensburgh - a purpose-built school for...
Passing Through
25 mile walkers approaching checkpoint 5 in 2012, another day of special weather and scene...
Pat Brunton
Pat Brunton from Laide finishing her first GWC on the Aultbea to Poolewe linear route at P...
Pat Cole
13 mile Muir Jog Scotland runner Pat gets an involuntary blow-dry at Kernsary in the windi...
Patrick's Return
25 mile runner Patrick Munro (Shepton Striders Derby) races in to complete his second GWC,...
Paul and Jacci White
Yorkshire couple Paul and Jacci White, completing the 13 mile Aultbea route in 1997...
Paul Raistrick
Paul Raistrick, Highland Hill Runners, winning the 22 mile race (revised course) in 2009 i...
Paul Rigden & Ted Williams
Paul Rigden, Heathfield, finishes 25mile race supported by Ted Williams, Aultbea....
Paul Rodden
Paul Rodden, Highland Hill Runners, storming down to Carnmore on his 6th GWC race...
Paul van Vlissingen
Caroline Tisdall and Paul van Vlissingen, owner of Letterewe Estate, present Andrew Thin w...
Peggy's Return
13 mile runner Peggy Purves (Wee County Harriers) finishing her 9th Challenge - but her fi...
Penny Noel
25 mile runner Penny (Highland Hill Runners) finishing her first GWC in 4-36-55, in 29th p...
Penrith to Poolewe
GWC debutant Liz Farthing (Eden Runners) finishing the 25 mile run at Poolewe 2022 ...
Perfect Attendance Awards
Some of the 13 ever-present marshals and walkers since the event began in 1986. From left ...
Perfect Record
Frances Thin wins the ladies 10 mile race at Ullapool in 2003 in a time if 1-18-50 to cont...
Personal Best For Douglas
25 mile runner Douglas Bartholomew from Lochgilphead finishing in 3-25-52, a personal best...
Perthshire To Poolewe
David Gemmell from Murthly completing his first Challenge on the 25 mile walk. ...
Peter Almost There
8 mile runner Peter Schooling from Ripley approaching the end of his race at Kintail 2011,...
Peter and Christopher
CLIC Sargent fundraising officer Peter Logie and son Christopher ascending Ullapool Hill i...
Peter Schooling
Peter Schooling, Ripley completes his 3rd consecutive GWC in 2006...
Peter's Eightsome
Long-time GWC supporter Peter Chun from Tonbridge finishing his 8th Challenge, the first b...
Pets As Therapy Team
Pets As Therapy Team after completing their Challenge in 2005 From left: Dogs: Bob, Solo...
Philip Blake
Philip Blake, Dingwall finishing his 7th 13mile race....
Photo Finish
Runners Alison Mole (West Lothian) Alison Smith (Glenrothes) and Jillian Boag (Tayport) fi...
Photo Stop
Four ladies from the Highland Hospice fundraising team pose for a pic beside Loch Kernsary...
Picture Gallery
GWC 2007 Over 60 prizegiving (hanging in the Porthenderson gallery!!)...
Pipers At Poolewe
Some of the Ullapool Junior Pipe Band at the 2000 GWC...
Pipers Chill
Pipers Emma Smith and Fraser Wotherspoon take a break from their marathon all-day piping e...
Pipes and Drums
The Ullapool Junior Pipe Band line up with their convenor Willie Macrae before entertainin...
Pit Stop
Liz Wilson and Jackie Maclennan provide welcome refreshments at the Carnmore checkpoint...
Please Discuss!
Is Kathleen (right) asking Alison to give a dissertation on the merits - or otherwise - of...
Please Partake
So this is why they all return every year! Just one example of the tremendous fare provide...
Plodders in Pink
Inverness 13 mile walkers Alison Ross, Douglas Mackintosh, Donna Mackintosh, Michael Maciv...
Podium Again For Ross
25 mile runner Ross Bannerman (East Sutherland AC) nearing the finish of his 17th Challeng...
Poolewe Exile
Former Poolewe resident Willie Mackenzie, home on holiday from Canada, entertains the audi...
Poolewe From The West
Inner Loch Ewe and Poolewe village, with Beinn Airidh Charr dominant in the background...
Poolewe Here We Come!
“Cadogans Grousebeaters” team from Glasgow enjoy a brief tea break in Perth en route t...
Poolewe In Winter Sunshine
Taken from Boor on the west shore of Loch Ewe, this picture captures Beinn Airigh Charr to...
Poolewe Overview
Stunning aerial view of Poolewe village bisected by the spectacular River Ewe, with Loch E...
Poolewe Pool
Poolewe Swimming Pool team completing 13 mile walk in 2006...
Poolewe's Own
Local 13 mile runner Beccy Middleton (Wester Ross Athletics) reaches the finish of her sec...
Precarious Perch
Marshals and Mountain Rescue volunteers on station at checkpoint 3 on 25 mile route in 201...
Prize Guy
Mrs Agnes Mackenzie from Aultbea presents GWC's youngest marshal Ruaraidh Alexander from G...
Prize Guys & Gals
Guest-of-honour Nicola Maclellan (2nd left) lines up with race winners Carol Bulmer, Clair...
Prize Guys 1987
From left: 25 mile runners Ben Preece (3rd, 1st Vet); Martin Dean (2nd); Jonathan Musgrav...
Prize Winner 1986
Graham Macintyre, Edinburgh receives his 3rd place trophy from Mrs Jessie McPeak after the...
Prizegiving 1994
All the main race prizewinners: 21 Mile Race - from left - Ben Preece, Deeside Runners (...
Prizegiving Ceremony
Smiling faces in Poolewe Hall at the 1994 prizegiving...
Quick March
Nazlu Hogg, Michael Hogg and their aunt Tracey Douglas setting off on the 13 mile circular...
Quick March!
Bringing a touch of Highland culture to the Challenge are Inverness lads Robert Lucas and ...
Quick Time
Less than six hours from setting off at Corrie Hallie, Ullapool youngsters Angus Urquhart ...
Race Leaders 1986
Leading runners and eventual joint winners Martin Dean (right) and Jonathan Musgrave appro...
Race Under Way
25 mile runners setting off from Corrie Hallie in 1999...
Race Under Way 2000
25 mile runners set off from Corrie Hallie, led by Fraser Purves (423), Andrew Barr (416),...
Race Winner 1989
Andy Kitchin, Livingston AAC wins 25 mile race in 2-58-38...
Race Winner at Carnmore
Graham Bee (Inverness Harriers) passing through Carnmore on his way to a second consecutiv...
Race Winners 2013
From left: Megan Bee (Highland Hill Runners); Ross Campbell (Edinburgh University Hares &...
Rachel and Gina
Cousins Rachel Keith from Inverness and Gina Murdoch from Inverurie finishing the 13 mile ...
Rachel Provan and Simon Axon
Rachel Provan (Fife AC) and Simon Axon (Hunters Bog Trotters) both making their 25 mile de...
Rachel's Reward
Ever-present local marshal Rachel with her well-deserved prize. Rachel has been first-aid...
Racing Home
13 mile runner Gordon Allan from Edinburgh completing his second GWC in 2009 ...
Raindrops Keep Falling
13 mile runner Wendy Harrison from Fortrose seemingly "enjoying" an involuntary shower as ...
Ralph's Return
Ralph McIntosh from Inverurie after finishing his second 25 mile race at Poolewe 2019...
Ramsay's Tenth
25 mile walker Ramsay Macdonald from Edinburgh passing through Kernsary on the way to comp...
Ranald Whyte
25 mile runner, Ranald Whyte, Highland Hill Runners, finishes his 2nd GWC. ...
Rannoch "GWC" Team Take a Break
Rannoch Ramblers take a rest well into their 25 mile walk in Perthshire on August 15th...
Rannoch Ramblers
Regular GWC supporters from Kinloch Rannoch after finishing their own Perthshire 25 mile w...
Rarin' To Go!
Seasoned campaigners David Hearn, Stornoway RAC and John Macpherson, Metro Aberdeen jus...
Raring To Go!
Jon O'Neill from Inverness, Peter Ross from Golspie and Steven Ross from Dingwall preparin...
Raymond Hunter
East Kilbride runner Raymond Hunter completes the 20 mile race in 1998...
Ready for Anything
1999 results team geared up to receive 500 finishers - Lynn Campbell (left) Morag Macallis...
Ready for the Road
Alan Latta from Aultbea looks forward to his third GWC on the riverside route at GWC 2019...
Ready to Go
Four happy ladies at Corrie Hallie, all set for the spectacular 25 mile hike to Poolewe at...
Ready To go
Catriona Maclean, Gairloch about to set off on the 10 mile walk at Ullapool 2003...
Ready to start the 13 mile circular 2006
Sheena MacLean - Alexandra Thomson - Margaret Winwood prior to starting the 2006 13 mile c...
Rebecca Races In
13 mile runner Rebecca O'Hara from Culbokie comes in to complete her third Challenge at Po...
Record Breaker
Jack Blaiklock from Poolewe after setting a new local course record of 3-07-08 in the 25 m...
Record Breaker!
9 year old Elias Hogl from Avoch becomes the youngest-ever 25 mile walker, easily completi...
Record Breaker!
Matt Sullivan (Shettleston Harriers) setting a new 25 mile course record in 2013 (2-43-39)...
Recovering
Jonathan Musgrave receiving welcome refreshment from Jessie McPeak after his record run in...
Refreshment Stop
Refreshments team getting ready for the next runner...
Registration
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Registration 2002
Dougie Cunningham and Frances Nimmo put nervous 25 mile walkers at their ease...
Relaxed And Ready!
Glasgow and Inverness members of the Barnado's charity team waiting for the bus to transpo...
Relaxed Mode
Sandy Macleod, long term GWC marshal from Inverasdale, all prepared to tackle the 25 mile ...
Relaxed Mode
Father and daughter Colin and Carol Morrice from Bonar Bridge enjoy the Poolewe sunshine a...
Relaxed Registrars
Bruce Alexander, centre, in conversation with Frances Nimmo and Tes Taylor as they prepare...
Relaxed Registrars
Kathleen Martin, Laide and Kerry Maclennan, Aultbea share a joke as they prepare for the e...
Relaxing
Inverness runners Susan Kirkwood and Alec Keith relax after 25 mile race in 2001...
Relaxing On The Rock!
The first GWC and not a care in the world! Checkpoint 5 marshals Danny Grant, Kenny Macdon...
Repeat Ramble
Lucien Oorloff from Alligin completes his second Challenge on the riverside walk at Poolew...
Results Team
Results/stats team await competitors GWC 1991 Back:(from left) Dougie Cunningham, Ron M...
Return Visit
13 mile runner Emma Waine from Glasgow completing her second GWC at Poolewe 2016...
Return Visit
Molly Salt and her mother Joy from Worcestershire after finishing their second GWC 7 mile ...
Return Visit
Patrick Munro (Shepton Striders Derby) crossing Carnmore causeway in the 2018 25 mile race...
Return Visit
13 mile walkers Marie and Tim Bales from Bracknell back north of the border for another sa...
Rhoda Urquhart
About to finish her 5th Challenge, Garve walker Rhoda arrives at Morvich on the 18 mile wa...
Riddle Rules
Kenny Riddle, Highland Hill Runners, wins the 25 mile race in 2004 in a personal best time...
Ritchie 1st Local Again
Ritchie Macrae from Gairloch follows up his Kintail success last year, winning the local p...
Ritchie and Dad
Regular participants from Gairloch, Ritchie and Willie Macrae (both Highland Hill Runners)...
Ritchie and Doreen
Ritchie Macrae from Gairloch receives the Martin Blackley Cup, awarded annually to the 1st...
Ritchie At The Double
13 mile runner Ritchie Macrae (Gairloch) receives the First Local award for the second yea...
Ritchie On The Run
Ritchie Macrae from Gairloch at Carnmore on his 11th GWC, but only his first on the 25 mil...
Ritchie Races On
Ritchie Macrae (Highland Hill Runners) from Gairloch, approaching Inveran en route to comp...
River Crossing
Walkers crossing the unusually low Abhainn Strath Na Sealga during the 2000 event...
River Crossing
Sisters Alice Bell and Mandy Bartholomew crossing the first river at Shenavall...
River Crossing
GWC 2013 - 25 mile walkers crossing Abhainn Strath na Sealga and on to the dreaded BOG!...
River Ewe
The River Ewe - at just two miles the shortest river in Scotland - plunges down to the sea...
Rob's GWC Debut
18 mile runner Rob Sinclair (Garioch Road Runners) with medal after finishing runner-up in...
Roddy MacSween
13 mile runner Roddy from Tain reaches the line to complete his 3rd GWC in 2016...
Roger's Debut
8 mile runner Roger Robb from Dingwall completing his first GWC at Kintail 2011. ...
Role Reversal!
GWC photographer Colin Irvine on the other side as he collects a trophy from guest present...
Ron and Alison
Ron McGill and niece Alison McGill after completing the 22 and 13 miles races respectively...
Ron McGill
Ron McGill (Braw Toon Runners) well on his way to winning the Vet 60 prize in the 18 mile ...
Ron McGill
Ron McGill, Dundee Road Runners approaching Carnmore in the 2002 race...
Rona Morris
13 mile runner Rona Morris from Kirkcaldy on the last mile of her debut GWC run...
Ron’s Reward
Ron McGill (Braw Toon Runners) receives Veteran 60 award from guest-of-honour Alexandra Th...
Rosemarkie Ramblers
Lucy Faulkner, Rory Mair and Gay Faulkner finishing the 7 mile walk in 2012 ...
Rosie Wrecked!
Who said the GWC were over-working their marshals?...
Ross Bannerman
Former GWC 25 mile champion Ross Bannerman (East Sutherland AC) completes his 12th Challen...
Ross Bannerman
Ross Bannerman, Highland Hill Runners, descending to Carnmore on his 3rd GWC 25 mile race....
Ross Clan Ready
Regular Inverness participants Mark Ross and his father David at registration before the 2...
Ross Munro
Stornoway Running Club runner Ross Munro leaves Loch Achall on the 20 mile race at Ullapoo...
Ross Races In
Ross Bannerman (East Sutherland AAC), a former 25 mile race winner, reaches the line in 3r...
Ross Sets Personal Best
Ross Bannerman (Highland Hill Runners) receives 25 mile runner-up prize from event sponsor...
Ross Wins 13 Mile Race
Ross Munro, Stornoway Running Club, wins the 2004 13 mile race at his 5th appearance at th...
Ross's Reward
25 mile runner Ross Bannerman, Highland Hill Runners, receives his 3rd place prize from gu...
Rough Going
25 mile walkers clambering down the steep descent to Shenavall in 2005...
Rough Stuff
Inverness runners Paul Rodden and Neil Speight tackle the terrain in the 25 mile race in 2...
Round Again!
David Kemp from Inverness and Margaret Grigor from North Kessock finshing their walk on th...
Ruddy Muddy
First-time 13 mile runner Tom Grant from Ullapool after his close encounter with the boggy...
Runners at Carnmore 1989
Aberdeen runners Jim Doig (right) and Jim Farquhar at Carnmore causeway in 1989 race...
Runners Gearing Up
25 mile runners prepare for the race at Corrie Hallie in 2004...
Runners In Gleann Lichd
18 and 8 mile runners entering Gleann Lichd in the early stages of their respective races ...
Runners Start 2019
25 mile runners starting out on the 34th GWC in August 2019...
Runners Start Aultbea 2022
13 mile runners set off from Drumchork, Aultbea in the 2022 race...
Ruth Races In
Ruth Johnstone ( Portobello Running Club) finishing 18 mile race in 3rd place at Morvich o...
Ryan On The Podium Again
Ryan Maclean from Tournaig Farm finishes the 13 mile race in 3rd place for the second succ...
SADIE AND JUNE
Experienced GWC campaigners Sadie Tracey from Inverness and June Maclennan from Kiltarlity...
Sadly Missed
Mairi Mackenzie presents the late Alex Brett (Highland Hill Runners) with the 2015 Vet 60 ...
Safety Watch
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue team members on safety duty at Larachantivore river crossing at...
Sally & Ali
Sally Martin (Muir Jog Scotland) finishing her first GWC 13 mile race in 2009, closely fol...
Sally and Audrey
Regular visitors Sally Banks, Dingwall and Audrey Macrae, North Kessock on the 8 mile walk...
Sally Bell
13 mile walker Sally Bell from Inverness coming in to complete her 3rd Challenge. ...
Sandy All Smiles
25 mile runner Sandy Mackenzie from Gairloch passing Dubh Loch en route to completing his ...
Sandy and Anna
Local couple Sandy and Anna Maciver completing the 25 mile walk in 2001...
Sandy Mackenzie
GWC veteran Sandy from Gairloch enjoying the 18 mile race at Kintail 2011. Sandy, a surviv...
Sandy Mackenzie
Long-time GWC supporter Sandy Mackenzie from Gairloch arrives at finish of the 25 mile rac...
Sara Deverell
13 mile runner Sara from Gloucester crosses the line on her first GWC in 2012. ...
Sarah Banks
Sarah Banks from Orkney obviously enjoying her 15th GWC, stepping on to Carnmore causeway ...
Sarah Banks Her 21st!
Sarah Banks from Harray in Orkney poses for the camera at Poolewe in 2014, after completin...
Sarah Dunn Well
Deeside Runner Sarah Dunn wins the 25 mile ladies race for the third time....
Sarah MacLennan and Jean Alison Keir
Damp 13 mile walkers Sarah MacLennan and Jean Alison Keir, receiving their well-earned med...
Sarah On Stage
25 mile runner Sarah Dunn (Deeside Runners) receives the runner-up prize from event sponso...
Sarah On The Way
Long-time supporter Sarah Banks from North Uist celebrates her 26th GWC - complete with re...
Sarah's 10th
Sarah Banks, North Uist, with son David after the 20 mile walk in 2003, Sarah's tenth GWC ...
Sarah's Eighteenth At Morvich
18 mile walker Sarah Banks from Orkney completing her 18th GWC at Morvich, Kintail in 2011...
Sarah's Silver Lining
Sarah Banks from North Uist at Carnmore causeway celebrating her 25th GWC on the 25 mile w...
Sarah's Silver Lining
Sarah Banks from North Uist finishing the 25 mile walk at Poolewe 2018, her 25th GWC compl...
Sarah's Stroll
First-time entrant Sarah Kammer finishing the 25 mile walk at Poolewe 2022. Sarah's husban...
Saunter in the Sun
Ruth Gilmour (Culbokie), Anne Forsyth (Beauly) and Elspeth Macdonald (Aultbea) team up on ...
Sauntering In
Murdo Maclean from Aultbea finishing his 22nd GWC on the 13 mile circular at Poolewe 2019...
Sauntering Through
Dana Jamieson from Inverness and Leanne Mackay from Inverasdale approaching Carnmore cause...
School Friends Reunited!
Alex Macrae, John (Kenny) Macpherson and Murdo Maclean reunited at 2007 GWC...
Scott Maclean
25 mile runner Scott Maclean from Inverness (formerly Kinlochewe) after finishing his 10th...
Second Spot for Geraldine
13 mile runner Geraldine Fillos from Invergordon looks happy to finish runner-up in her fi...
Second Time Round
Donna Brown from Craigellachie completing her second Challenge on the 7 mile walk in 2016....
Second Time Winner
Jenny Gillies from Rothes coming in to win the 25 mile race at Poolewe 2022, having also t...
Secretary On Safari
GWC secretary Pat Ross relaxes, relatively speaking, on the 10 mile Glomach walk after man...
Selwyn Wright
Selwyn Wright (Cumbria) takes a dip after 25 mile race in 1987...
Seminal Moment
Ron Cole from Badachro finishing the 7 mile walk at Poolewe 2019, before collecting his 10...
Seonaidh's Number 10
13 mile walker Seonaidh Laing from Inverness after receiving her 10 year medal to go with ...
Serene and Still
The peaceful waters of Fionn and Dubh Lochs, backdropped by the magnificent Carnmore mount...
Seven At Seven
7 year old Mark Maclennan from Conon Bridge proudly makes his GWC debut on the 7 mile w...
Seventh On The Seven
7 mile walker Jim Brown from Gairloch completes his 7th Challenge at Poolewe 2014...
Seventh Title For Claire
25 mile champion Claire Gordon (Hunters Bog Trotters) creates her own piece of history, wi...
SHA Family Fundraisers
Tom Lister from Aultbea, his brother Stephen Lister and grandson, 8 years old Jacob Rowell...
Shades of GWC Past
The iconic Poca Buidhe bothy on Flowerdale Estate, a main checkpoint on the GWC 1994 epic ...
Shared Finish
Minolta Black Isle AAC runners David Warren (left) and Alex Whyte cross the line together ...
Sheena and Seonag
Local ladies Sheena Maclean and Seonag Kiltie pose after finishing the 7 mile walk in 2004...
Sheila and Jim
Walker Sheila Mackenzie, Porthenderson and runner Jim Cunningham, Brora crossing Carnmore ...
Sheila Ross
Porthenderson exile Sheila Ross from Tain comes in to record her 8th GWC finish in the 200...
Sheila Wins Prize
Sheila Ross, Culbokie (formerly from Port Henderson), receives the second place prize in t...
Shenavall Bothy
Just part of the spectacular scenery on the 25 mile route ...
Shenavall Bothy
Shenavall Bothy, 5 miles in on 25 mile route...
Shenavall Bound
Runners crossing the moor from Checkpoint 1 to Shenavall - and even more water and bog!...
Shenavall Shangri-la
Shenavall Bothy in Strath Na Sealga, a home from home for many a weary gangrel - and the o...
Should I Pull Out Now?
Regular GWC participant Sandy Mackenzie from Gairloch seems to ponder his next move at Cor...
Showing The Way
With 35 GWCs behind them Rhoda and Sandy Mackenzie from Gairloch guide newcomer Sydney Tip...
Sibling Striders
Local runners Ritchie Macrae and his Dad Willie (both Highland Hill Runners) after complet...
Siblings Stroll
Local ladies Eileen and Iona Urquhart from Naast walked the 7 mile Kernsary Circuit in Aug...
Sid Garrioch Entertains at the 2005 Prizegiving
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Silver Celebration
Local 13 mile runner Willie Macrae (HHR) completing his 25th Challenge at Poolewe 2013, ce...
Silver Lining
Sarah Banks from Orkney crossing the causeway at Carnmore during her 25th Challenge in 201...
Silver Lining
Annie Warren (left) from Gairloch and Geoff Simpson from Newtonmore receive their medals f...
Simon Axes Record!
Simon Axon (Hunters Bog Trotters) sets new 13 mile course record (still standing in 2024!!...
Simon Axon
Simon Axon, Hunters Bog Trotters, emerges from Slattadale Wood en route to winning 14 mile...
Simon Spans The Years
19 years after becoming record-holder on the original 13 mile Aultbea-Poolewe route, Simon...
Simon Strides In
Simon Axon, Hunters Bog Trotters, crosses finish line to win the 14 mile race in 1994...
Sisters for Sisters!
Highland Hospice nursing sisters gearing up for the Five Sisters of Kintail. From left: Su...
Sky On Fire
Dramatic image of a spectacular sunset over Loch Ewe on a summer evening. ...
Skye & Lochalsh Connection
7 mile walkers Kenneth Macleod (Kyle), Marjory Jagger (Sconser), Donnie "Kyle" Macrae (Gai...
Skye Walkers
Some members of the large Crossroads team from Skye before setting off on their walks in K...
Skye-High Fundraisers!
GWC co-founder Mairi Mackenzie (centre) presents £27,500 cheque to Marjory Jagger and Pat...
SLYC Cheque Presentation
Marjory Jagger of Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers receives cheque for £38,150 from GWC's Pat...
SLYC Newbie
Dolly McInnes from Dunvegan completes her first GWC, walkling the 13 mile Aultbea route on...
Smile Awhile!
Our intrepid stats team - Joan, Marsail, Katy, Alison and Kathleen - pause for the camera ...
Smiles At Start
25 mile walkers Eileen Mackenzie from Strathpeffer and Shona Amos from Muir of Ord obvious...
Smiles From Skye
Skye & Lochalsh Carers team members Rebecca Harris from Portree and Janet Pringle from Sle...
Smiling Away The Miles!
7 mile walker Sarah Goudie from Inverness well on the way to completing her 10th Challenge...
Smiling in the Rain
13 mile walker Marjory Jagger from the Isle of Skye approaches the finish of her 6th Chall...
Smiling in the Sunshine
Greig Passey (left) and Morag Ormiston from Longhaven, and Iain Bannerman from Tain enjoyi...
Smiling Strollers
Nicola Thorburn and Ann Irvine, both from Inverness, finishing the 13 Circular in 2009...
Snapper Snapped!
Our regular photographer Colin Irvine receives the Donald Warren Shield from Bari Fischer ...
So What's 56 Years . . .
Between relatives! Ross Urquhart completes his first 13 mile race with grandfather Jim - w...
Soft Going
Annual nightmare!! This time its Marlene Munro who falls victim to the dreaded bog with Ne...
Sore But Sure
Jonathan Musgrave, Deeside Runners, grimaces with pain as he wins the 25 mile race in 2-52...
Sorting
6 a.m. Poolewe Hall - Kathleen Martin, Jane Connell and Pat Ross setting out 500 tee-shirt...
Souper Servers
Mairi (red top) and her dedicated team all set for the day long provision of soup and sand...
Special Award
Stage guest Doreen Robertson presents local lad Ian Mackenzie with the Donald Warren Memor...
Special Awards 2004
Guest of honour Christine Hunter, left, with 10 year completion award winners George Bethu...
Speedy Supporters
Virtual GWC 2021 runners (including the cameraman!) assemble at Corrie Hallie on 14th Augu...
Spreading The Word!
Alex Mackenzie from Munlochy at Everest Base Camp in November 2009, proudly displaying goo...
St Andrews Ambulance Corps
First aiders from the East Ross branch await the finishers in 1996...
St Andrews Ambulance First Aiders
St.Andrews Ambulance firstaiders, Imelda & Morven, with their new vehicle, donated by the ...
St Andrews at Work
Morven and Emma of St Andrews Ambulance Corps take care of Bruce Walker, suffering from mi...
St Duthus Strollers
GWC veteran Iain Bannerman from Tain (formerly Gairloch) with his grandchildren Olivia and...
Star From Ullapool
Kathleen Steventon after winning the 25 mile ladies race at her first attempt, in a wonder...
Starting Out
Susan Drew from Inverness and Hamish Macdonald from Cove starting out on the 25 mile walk ...
Starting Out
25 mile walkers embarking on the 25 mile walk at Corrie Hallie at GWC 2019...
Starting Out
Bill McBryde, Angela Urquhart and Jean Cameron ascending among the conifers of Gleann Chao...
Starting The Big Climb
GWC 18 mile walkers in Gleann Choinneachain, Kintail en route to Bealach an Sgairne, the h...
Stats Girls On Station!
A blast from the past! Freda, Aileen and Tooty - otherwise referred to as "The Stunning St...
Stefan Kuhr
Stefan Kuhr from Glasgow finishing his first GWC on the 13 miler circular walk in 2017...
Stellar Spectacle
Iconic view from the summit of A'Mhaighdean, westwards to Carnmore, Dubh Loch, Fionn Loch ...
Steph Steps In
GWC debutant Stephanie Rossiter from Portree finishing the 7 mile walk, raising over £130...
Stephanie Brown
Muir of Ord Jog Scotland runner Stephanie after completing the 18 mile race in 2016....
Stepping It Out
Inverness walkers Gavin and John Beaton approaching Carnmore checkpoint on the 25 mile wal...
Stewart Robertson & Alice Snow
Stewart Robertson, Munlochy finishing just ahead of 3rd Lady, Alice Snow, Evanton in the 1...
Still Raining!
John (Kenny) Macpherson after the 13 miler in 2007 with sister Caroline...
Stirkhill Sisters
Sisters Annabel McLennan from Strathconon and Maggie Macrae from Drumnadrochit passing thr...
Strategy Matters
Finish area marshal Bruce Alexander and HM Coastguard leader Willie Grant discuss the impo...
Strolling In
Clic Sargent team members Iain Henderson, Garry Wilson and Tom Tracey completing the 7 mil...
Stuart Flett and Cameron Ross
Stuart, a familiar ever-present marshal at Checkpoint 1 on Aultbea 13 mile route, chats wi...
Study In Concentration
Or should that be perplexity! GWC organisers Susan Kirkness, Bruce Alexander, Eric Thomson...
Stunning Statisticians
Freda Mackenzie, Aileen Brownlee, Tooty Mackenzie - keeping everyone right!!...
Sue and Shirley
Smiling Inverness 13 mile walkers Sue Thomson and Shirley Wilkes after the 1992 event...
Sue Lowe
7 mile walker Sue Lowe from North Kessock finishing her 13th GWC at Poolewe 2017...
Sullivan Storms Home
Matt Sullivan, Deeside Runners, wins the 2010 25 mile race for the first time in the splen...
Sunshine and Smiles
Ina Davies from Beauly and Kirsty Bateson from Inverness about to set off on the 13 mile c...
Sunshine On Snow
Wintry scene from the Aultbea-Fionn Loch track overlooking Loch a'Bhaid-luachraich, with B...
Sunshine Saunter
Duncan Mackenzie and Ann White, both from Inverness, enjoying the Poolewe sunshine as they...
Super Shot, Lucky Guy!
Taken by Ross Bannerman on solo run on August 15th (proposed GWC event date, postponed due...
Superstar Darcey
Darcey Axon steals centre stage form her Dad Simon, who had earlier set a new Veteran 40 r...
Supping Up
Marshals Brenda Macdonald, Inverness and Charlotte Mackenzie, Garve replenish fluid levels...
Support Crew
Four members of HM Coastguard team supping up before assisting with radio comms at the eve...
Surely Not That Easy, Ross?
Ross Bannerman (Highland Hill Runners) miraculously masking the pain with 3 miles to go on...
Surreal Scenery
Safety helicopter on standby at Dundonnell in 1996, with An Teallach glistening in the bac...
Surveillance
Col takes a break as he assesses whether the rest of his Macleod family are doing the job ...
Susan And Her Trusty Steed
Minibus driver - and 17 times GWC participant! - Susan Maclean from Aultbea all set to tak...
Susan Baldwin
13 mile runner Susan from Balmullo reaches the finish on her GWC debut at Poolewe 2014...
Susan Low
Susan Low from Dornoch wins the ladies 25 mile race in 1995, following her 21 mile victory...
Susan’s 10th
Susan Preece from Aboyne comes in to complete her 10th GWC in the 8 mile walk at Kintail 2...
Susannah MacMillan & Lizzie Rose 2007
Lochgilphead sisters Susannah MacMillan & Lizzie Rose jointly win the 13 mile ladies race ...
Sutherland Speedqueens
East Sutherland AAC clubmates Fiona Stewart and Lillian Macrae finishing joint runners-up ...
Sutherland Striders
Lillian Macrae and Fiona Stewart (both East Sutherland AAC) at Carnmore causeway on the wa...
Sylvia and Moira
7 mile walkers Sylvia Robertson from Orkney and Moira Murray from Inverness complete their...
Sylvia at 20
- GWC completions that is! Sylvia Main from Inverness has been a regular supporter since ...
Sylvia Saunters On
25 mile walker Sylvia Main from Inverness breezes through Carnmore on the way to completin...
Tain Debutants
GWC newcomers Ina Patience and Sheila Hall from Tain completing the 7 mile walk in the Poo...
Take-Off!
GWC safety helicopter taking off from Carnmore 2019...
Tarry Ile Twosome
Regulars from Inverness, Barbara Macdonald and Iain Henderson enjoying Bruce's craic at th...
Tarry Ile’s Terrific Ten Year Total!
Since their introduction to the Challenge in 2002 owners, staff and customers of the Tarry...
Team Exercise
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue team members assemble for an exercise at Reiff, near Achiltibui...
Ted Williams Fan Club
Local runner Ted Williams, Aultbea, hugged - or mugged - by well wishers Tooty Mackenzie a...
Ted's Annual Hug
Local 14 mile runner Ted Williams receives his customary greeting from Tooty Mackenzie at ...
Teenager Triumphs
19 year old Chris Scott-Park from Gartocharn comes in to win the new 13 mile circular race...
Ten 1986 Survivors Go Again!
GWC co-founder Mairi Mackenzie (second left) with 9 original 1986 entrants who also took p...
Ten Up for Alex
Well-known Inverness bus driver Alex Mackenzie, a leading fundraiser for Highland Hospice,...
Ten Year Medallists 2014
Back - Matt Sullivan, Glasgow; Ross Bannerman, Tain; Dirk Verbiest, Banff. Middle - Trish ...
Tes Taylor
Local shopkeeper Tes Taylor after completing his first GWC in 1992. The poor guy is now a...
Thank you!
Rosie Smith from Poolewe presents flowers to guest of honour Mairead Hughes at 2006 prizeg...
That Finish Line Feeling
Relief, joy, or satisfaction - it's all the same as 25 mile runner Claire Bartholomew comp...
That Was a Breeze!
13 mile walkers Jillian Fraser, Inverness and Aberdeen girls Eilidh McKay and Kerry Adam h...
That Winning Feeling
13 mile race winners 2017 Lizzie Williams from Achiltibuie and Eoin Coull of Ross County A...
That Winning Feeling
25 mile race winner Ross Bannerman (Highland Hill Runners) collects his array of trophies ...
That's 32, Lads
Ever-present walkers from Poolewe, Kenny Mitchell and John Maclellan, finishing their 32nd...
That's Better!
Suitably refreshed at Inveran drinks station, Alex Brett (Highland Hill Runners) is off on...
That's Our First!
25 mile walkers Geoff Bardsley from Poolewe and Marianne Kenley from Dundee celebrate fini...
That's Pat
GWC secretary Pat Ross enjoys the magic of Morvich as she finishes the 10 mile Glomach wal...
The 'A' Team
Established Munro-Baggers Ian Mackenzie, Lynn Anderson, Pat Ferrier and Victor Palmer opt ...
The Carnmore Kitchen
Busy marshals in action at Carnmore Checkpoint, dispensing food, drink and good craic in e...
The Ceilidh
The Reel Din Band performing at the GWC ceilidh in 2002...
The End Is Nigh!
Local Gairloch lads Andrew Tallach and Angus Ritchie at Inveran on the 25 mile race with j...
The Fingers Have It!
25 mile runner John Moffat (Highland Hill Runners) comes in to complete his fourth Great W...
The Finish - Dougie
"That time already?" Dougie Cunningham dabbling with digital. ...
The Finish - Kirsty & Rosie
Intrepid first-time marshals Rosie Smith, Poolewe and Kirsty Alexander, Gairloch brave the...
The Gairloch Connection
7 mile walkers Alex (680) and Catherine Macallister and Iain Bannerman from Gairloch. Alth...
The Guv'nor
Kenny Mackenzie, mastermind of the Carnmore checkpoint, deep in thought. Is he being tempt...
The Hebridean Connection
GWC debutants Dolina Maclennan, Mairi Oakley, Ishbel Macneil and Dolina Grant, all native ...
The High Way
Lochan Feith Mhic'Illean with the backdrop of Scotland's two most remote Munros - Ruadh St...
The Last Award 1996
Prizegiving M.C. Eric Thomson presents Kathleen Mitchell with bouquet to wind up another s...
The Last Leg
The spectacular River Ewe emerges from The Narrows as it bends the last half-mile west fro...
The Last Stretch
The end is in sight as walkers proceed past Inveran along the peaceful bank of the River E...
The Man Himself
Bruce Alexander, a man of many parts in the GWC, in relaxed pose (momentarily at least!) a...
The McCallums
John and Sarah-Jane McCallum from Culbokie finishing the 13 mile circular walk in 2002...
The Nerve Centre
Where it all happens! Overhead shot of Poolewe village on GWC day 2012...
The Real Mackay
GWC marshal Donnie Mackay from Gairloch all set to control the traffic at event centre at ...
The Top Guy
GWC's leading fundraiser Iain Bartholomew, Aultbea, crosses the line in 4-41-09 to complet...
The 'Two Alexs'
Alex Duncan, Runner & Alex Macrae, GWC founder, discuss the day's events...
The Urquhart Family 1996
7 mile walkers and regular GWC supporters Calum and Shona Urquhart from Inverness, with ba...
The Victor
Murray Strain (HBT) celebrates winning the revised 18 mile race at Poolewe 2016...
The welcoming committee
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The Wild Ones
No, not really! A father and son duo finishing the 7 mile walk in 1995, on the hottest GW...
Them Next Door!
Dundonnell ladies Pat Ross (yes, the very one!) and her neighbour Lindsey Minton step it o...
They Know The Way
25 mile walkers Christine Maclennan and her son Kevin from Aultbea on familiar ground, com...
They're Off!
22 mile runners setting off on the contingency route with eventual winner Paul Raistrick a...
Thirty In Total
George and Tracey Douglas from Aberdeen waiting for the bus to Dundonnell for the 25 mile ...
This Is Amazing!
25 mile walker Calum Macfarlane from Tarbert drinks in the fantastic scenery on his first ...
This Is Easy!
Morris Knight from Aultbea completing his third GWC with some ease, accompanied by Birgit ...
This Way Please
Traffic marshal Murdo Mackenzie from Garve directs vehicles to the parking lot at Kintail ...
Three And Easy
A trio of local ladies effortlessly finishing the 13 mile Aultbea walk – Elizabeth Macra...
Three Doz Does!
Christine Maclennan from Aultbea, one of our top fundraisers, comes in to complete her 36t...
Three Generations
First local runner Donald Maclean with his father Donald and baby Louise after 1987 race...
Three Generations
The Urquhart family trio of Eilidh, Jim and Shona continue their long GWC connection at th...
Three Up
Anna Johnstone, Gairloch after completing her third GWC on the riverside walk following se...
Three-fold Satisfaction
Regular GWC patrons Sandra & Mike McGrath and companion from Peebles finishing the 7 mile ...
Through The Woods
Runners Willie Caithness from Muir of Ord and Pam Urquhart from Gairloch passing through t...
Thumbs Up!
A delighted 7 year old Freya Robinson from Glasgow epitomises the joy and fun of the Chall...
Tim Lenton
Accomplished British orienteer and fell runner Tim Lenton, Norfolk Gazelles, racing down t...
Tom in Top Form
A cheerful Tom Lister from Aultbea approaches the finish of his second GWC at Poolewe 2016...
Tom Widdows
Tom Widdows from Gairloch completes his 4th 25mile walk....
Tooty
Elizabeth 'Tooty' Mackenzie, who organised all registration/results data throughout the fi...
Top 5 Ladies 1993
The first five ladies in the 13 mile race line up at the finish. From left: Linda Maclell...
Top Fundraiser
GWC overall top fundraiser Iain Bartholomew, Aultbea completes his 8th 25 mile race...
Top of Gleann na Muice Beag
Definitely a spot to regain breath after the tortuous zig-zags! What a wonderful viewpoint...
Top Team 1989
Barbara Grant, Letterewe Estate presents winning team awards to Jim Doig (centre) and Ben ...
Tough Race, Jim
Ever-present GWC supporter Jim Lavelle from Ullapool limbers up for the 25 mile race in 20...
Tracey All Set
Tracey Douglas from Aberdeen waiting for the start of the 13 mile race at Aultbea. Her hus...
Tracey Douglas
Aberdeen runner Tracey completes the new (and tougher!) 13 mile race, her 11th GWC complet...
Tracey's Dozen
18 mile runner Tracey Douglas from Aberdeen completes her 12th GWC at Morvich ...
Trail's End
25 mile runner Gregory Lambert (Wester Ross Athletics) completing his second GWC at Poolew...
Treasured Memories
Picture of two much-loved friends of the Challenge - Murdo and Sheena Maclean from Naast, ...
Trepidation Time!
Runners approach the start line at Poolewe for the 18 mile curtailed route in 2016. Danger...
Tribute Walk 1998
Georgina Llewellyn, Wales being sponsored for the 7 mile walk in memory of her late husban...
Trinkets Galore!
13 mile runners Geoff Simpson, Hunters Bog Trotters, runner-up and 1st Vet 50, and Ryan Ma...
Trish Prise
GWC debutant Trish Prise from Aberdeen comes in to complete the 13 mile race at Poolewe 20...
Trish Prise
13 mile runner Trish Prise from Aberdeen/Gairloch finishing her first GWC at Poolewe 2018...
Triumphant Trio
First three runners in 25 mile race: Eoghann Gollan (East Sutherland AC) runner-up; Jack B...
Trooper From Cupar
75 year old John McNally (Fife AC) comes in to complete his 8th GWC, finishing in a remark...
Truce Time
25 mile runners Douglas Bartholomew from Kinlochewe and previous winner Ross Bannerman fro...
Twenty In Total
7 mile walkers John and Sarah-Jane McCallum from Culbokie at Loch Kernsary in 2009, Sarah-...
Ullapool & District Junior Pipe Band
Ullapool & District Junior Pipe Band, regular performers at each GWC...
Ullapool Guys
Iain Maclennan and John Urquhart from Ullapool enjoy the fantastic scenery around Larachan...
Ullapool Ladies
Louise Maclean and Mabel Macleod finish the 7 mile walk in 1998...
Ullapool Legend
Martin Cunningham, one of the event's leading fundraisers this year, at the end of his fir...
Ullapool Newbies
Georgia Brown and Olivia Weir from Ullapool announce their GWC debut on the 13 mile Aultbe...
Ullapool Runners
18 mile runners Katherine Weekes (Wester Ross Athletics) and Samantha Richards (Ullapool R...
Ullapool Walkers
Ullapool 13 mile walkers Beverley MacGregor and Kathleen Mackay...
United Front
Iain Bannerman (Tain), Karen Graham (Conon), Sandi Elliot (Inverness) and Ian Macdonald (U...
Up And Running
25 mile runners setting off from Corrie Hallie at start of 1999 race...
Ussie Ultras
David and Aylene Macleod from Maryburgh finishing the Aultbea to Poolewe walk in 2019...
Vedran Radovic
25 mile runner Vedran Radovic from Croatia finishing his first GWC at Poolewe 2019...
Veteran Over 50 Winner
25 mile runner Graham Arthur, Strathcarron winning the Veteran Over 50 title at his first ...
Victorious Veterans
Nick Lancaster, left, of Lochaber AC and Ben Preece, Deeside Runners with their Vet 40 and...
Virgin Wilderness Steps
25 mile walkers Wendy and Gary Watson from Gairloch and Saf Greenwood from Edinburgh finis...
Visiting Arizona Sponsors
From Tucson Arizona - Verna Van-Loan with her son Doug and his wife Leigh....
Walker Running?
25 mile walker Alan Carruthers from Balerno jogs to the finish with his friend, runner Col...
Walkers from Wick
Irene Forsyth, Jennifer Cowie and Wendy Thain from Wick finishing the 13 mile Aultbea walk...
Walkers Setting Off
14 mile walkers set off from Feur-Loch on the 14 mile route in 1994...
Wallace Grant
GWC first-timer Wallace Grant from Strathpeffer at Kernsary on the 25 mile walk in 2008....
Wee Alex
Alex Duncan, Scottish Veteran Harriers receives deserved congratulations from Ben Preece a...
Wee Alex Deep in Thought
Ever popular septuagenarian Alex Duncan from Cumbernauld enjoys a cuppa as he ponders what...
Welcome Back
13 mile walker Elizabeth Macrae from Laide, one of the Challenge’s best ever fundraisers...
Well Done Charlie
Popular GWC veteran Charlie Jarvie (right) and companions completing the 7 mile walk at Po...
Well Done Dad!
6 year old Kenneth Maclennan from Poolewe greets his Dad, also Kenneth, who was completing...
Well Kent Route
GWC veteran Geoff Simpson of Hunters Bog Trotters passing through Kernsary on the 25 mile ...
We're Nearly There!
Local 13 mile walkers Neil Maciver, Leanne Mackay and Carol-Ann Urquhart approaching the f...
We're off!
25 mile race under way at Corrie Hallie in 2006...
We're off!
25 mile race under way, with Alec Keith setting the pace....
We're Ready!
Catering team all organised and awaiting the afternoon invasion in Poolewe Hall on GWC day...
We're There!
7 mile walkers Grant Maclennan from Dingwall and Iona Macrae from Drumnadrochit complete t...
We're There!
GWC first-timers Morven Rasmussen, Valerie Bruce and Barbara Gray from Culbokie complete t...
Wester Loch Ewe Ladies
13 mile walkers Gemma Urquhart from Cove and Leanne Mackay from Inverasdale striding in to...
Wet But Not Weary
13 mile Aultbea walkers gleefully race each other to the finish line on a wet GWC day...
Wet But Wonderful!
13 mile runner Beccy Middleton from Poolewe after finishing her second Challenge on a rain...
We've Done It!
13 mile runners Liz Lardner, Bonnie Steves and Diane Vaughan after finishing their first G...
We've Made It - Wow!!
Frazer and Katie Gibb from Inverness in exultant mode on finishing the 7 mile walk in 2010...
What A Day!
13 mile walkers Dana Griffin and Margaret Macphee from Mallaig, and Carol Forbes from Duno...
What's Not To Like?
Rob Shaw (Highland Hill Runners) relives the annual dream as he passes through majestic Ca...
Where's That Bus!
13 mile walkers Helen Grant from Strathpeffer and John and Karen Grant from Garve all set ...
Where's Your Money?
Jane Connell and Margaret Povall get ready for another bonanza day selling teeshirts and r...
Which Way Now?
Difficult decision for Peter Duncan from Glasgow in the 2005 GWC...
Whyte & Mackay
No, not the whisky lot! Alex Whyte, Dingwall and Craig Mackay, Lochbroom receive applause...
Wilderness Heartland
Aerial vista exhibiting all the beauty and tranquility of the Carnmore area on the morning...
Wilderness Jewel
Deep in the heart of The Great Wilderness, Gorm Loch Mor nestles sedately between A'Mhaig...
Wilderness Wonderland
Beinn Lair, centre, dominates this exquisite visual aspect of the Letterewe wilderness jus...
Willie and Paul
Willie Macrae, Gairloch and Paul Macallister, Nottingham share a finish in the 13 mile rac...
Willie Macrae
Local 25 mile runner Willie Macrae records his personal best time of 4-01-56 in the 1992 r...
Willie Macrae
Willie Macrae, Gairloch, splashes in to complete his 18th Challenge....
Willie Macrae (Ullapool)
Piping convenor Willie Macrae accepts Donald Warren Memorial Trophy on behalf of the Ullap...
Willie Robertson
Willie Robertson, Moray Road Runners, claims the Veteran 40 title in the 14 mile race in 1...
Willie's Reward
HM Coastguard leader Willie Grant, Isle of Ewe, receives engraved glass trophy from 1997 g...
Wilma Macleod
Caithness GP Wilma Macleod strides in to complete her 4th 25 mile walk in 2002...
Winner Brian Fraser
4 mile race winner Brian Fraser...
Winner En Route
Tessa Strain (Hunters Bog Trotters) at Carnmore causeway on the way to winning the ladies ...
Winners Collect
25 mile race winners Martin Dean, Forth Valley Orienteers and Christine Menhennet, Westerl...
Winners Reflect
New 25 mile course record-holder Matt Sullivan (Shettleston Harriers) and 13 mile Vet 60 ...
Winners Summit 1993
Race winners Martin Dean (left) and Alan Murchison discuss the day's proceedings...
Winning Spoils
25 mile race winner Alec Keith (Hunters Bog Trotters) receives the Maclean Shield and Vet ...
Wise Choice
Hamish Macdonald from Cove, near Poolewe, finishing his 4th GWC on the 25 mile walk at Poo...
Wot - No Number!
Runner at Carnmore causeway, nonchalantly dispensing with identification conventions in a ...
Yes I'm One of Them!
Anna Maciver (Wester Ross Athletics) about to get registered for the 2019 13 mile race, he...
You Shall Not Pass!
GWC traffic marshal Donnie Mackay uses the photographer for practice at GWC 2017...
Young GWC Veteran!
Already on her fourth Challenge, 13 year old Isla McGrath from Edinburgh completes the 7 m...
Young Locals
Young local runners after 7 mile race in 2002...
Young Piper
10 year old Conal McDonagh piping in the prizegiving ceremony in Poolewe Hall in 2006...
Young Pipers
Dundonnell youngsters Donna Ross and Rachel Minton, both members of the Ullapool & Distric...
Young Recruits
New GWC marshals Maisie Mackenzie from Garve and Isabelle Gallacher from Laide on duty han...
Youngest Marshal
Nine year old Calum Flett, pictured here at home, became our youngest marshal helping out ...
Your Cash Please!
Alison Marshall and Trish Macdonald, happily fundraising for Highland Hospice at their sal...
Yvonne and Joan
Happy local nurses Yvonne Leonard and Joan Mackay after completing the 13 Mile Circular in...
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