As TGO Challengers submit their carefully crafted routes for 2026, and struggle to interpret the cryptic comments from route vetters, there falls an inevitable interlude. We are in the darkest fag-end of the year, with interminable bouts of rain, sleet, wind and perishing cold.
Spring seems a long way off. The wind whispers in the bare willows, and once delightful Spring walks are more akin to the the Mole’s venture into the Wild Wood. How to fill this dark void twixt Winter and Spring?
Why not try your hand a a fiendish cryptic crossword?
It’s not that fiendish really! It’s just a bit of fun – and it’s open to all, not just TGO Challengers, although the prizes are slightly skewed toward the Challenger and dedicated hiker.
Prizes? Yes indeed. You could win £25 towards your next gear purchase! A couple of excellent outdoor books are also up for grabs.
All the details are HERE. Entries close on Sunday 11th January 2026.
Good Luck!