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One long, dark night, nearly 2 years ago, I did something unthinkable…

by Claire Maxted | Aug 28, 2015 | Hill walking & mountaineering, Inspiration, News, Races

Claire Maxted Bob Graham Round Fri 16-Sat 17 May 2013 On Sat 17 May 2013 I completed the Bob Graham Round (66miles, 42 Lake District summits, over 8000m ascent) in 26hours 36mins and I’m very proud to have got round in some pretty horrendous weather conditions! My...

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