Here are a couple of useful sites.
- Midge forecast (in season)
- if that's OK for you, then this
blimey ! by the sounds of it they never stop biting - another point for the tent
I understand that unfiltered beer has a good level of vit b if you would prefer that! Otherise try something like BioCare Vitasorb B which is Vit B in liquid form and very effective and easily absorbed into the body. Just add to the beer/orange juice and midge shouldn't like you too much unless you are at Bettyhill campsite... Avoid the campsite at Bettyhill at all costs. That was where that photo was taken (we attempted JOGLE last September but due to an ankle injury had to abort).its touch n go whether i would rather be bitten or eat marmite but thanks for tips and thanks for taking the time to post all that . its just annoying that all i wanted to do was get south from jog in my own time as light as possible without booking anywhere , the idea was just keep going till i was tired and if there was a b&b or travel lodge or any bed - take advantage , if there wasn't then i dont mind dossing down a few nights , but i draw the line at being slowly devoured bit by bit . i have a lightweight tent ( vango banshee 200 ) down bag and sleeping mat , i also have a tarp that i bought on a whim , i have decided that no cooking kit at all is going and just liked the idea of basics in emergency - BUT on advice so far it looks like the tent and bag are a must - bubblewrap is a brilliant idea as serves 2 purposes and cutting down on clothes though i would like to keep a pair of plimpsoles just to change footwear if i am soaked
they do... but only if they have built in mossie nets at all air vents & the door....A tent wont save you
they do... but only if they have built in mossie nets at all air vents & the door....