The Scottish running community mourns the loss of Charlie Ramsay, an iconic mountain runner known for creating the Ramsay Round—a challenging route in Lochaber, Scotland, covering 24 summits and 56 miles. Ramsay famously completed the circuit in 23 hours and 58 minutes on July 9, 1978, making a legendary descent from Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. This feat set a benchmark with its rigorous climbing and stunning scenery, influencing many runners to follow in his footsteps and pushing the limits of endurance running in Scotland.
"Charlie Ramsay completed the circuit now known as the Ramsay Round in 23 hours and 58 minutes - just under the 24-hour mark. His final descent of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, has become legendary."
"With less than two minutes to spare, one can debate whether Charlie was cutting it fine, or it was perfect timing!"
"The Munros are all the Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet, and according to the Scottish Mountaineering Club's latest survey, there are 282 of them."
"After a gap of nine years, Martin Stone became the second person to complete the Ramsay Round."
Collection
[
|
...
]