Page 23 - Bugle Spring 2025

This annual event serves
not only as a test of skills
but as a living tribute
to Lt Chesterman’s
leadership and sacrifice.
3 RIFLES
Exercise
NORTHERN BUGLE 3
Ex NORTHERN BUGLE 3 was a 3-week
Adventurous Training exercise
consisting of foundation courses in
mountain biking, mountaineering,
and kayaking followed by multi-day
activities in all events plus rock
climbing. All of this was conducted
from the AT Centre at Kinlochleven in
the Scottish Highlands.
The mountain biking phase saw riders
completing parts of the West Highland
Way and riding out to Meanach Bothy,
going further afield to purpose-built trail
centres such as Lagon Wolftrax and
Nevis Range.
Being a stone’s throw away from
Glencoe saw the hill walkers bagging
several Munros, Sgurr na h-Ulandh being
a favourite, and the more capable groups
taking on Ben Nevis.
Having Loch Leven within walking
distance from the Lodge meant this was
easily accessible for the kayakers and so
got a lot of time on the water, with other
groups utilising the River Spean and
Caledonian Canal.
The rock climbers travelled to Glen
Nevis and Kingusie with some groups
having the opportunity to do indoor
bouldering at 3 Wise Monkeys Climbing
Centre in Fort William.
In all a busy and rewarding exercise
for all who attended.
WO2 Cook, RSWO, HQ Coy
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