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Hi all, new member here.

Im planning a camping trip to Glen Nevis in August (w/c 20th), I have always wanted to walk up Ben Nevis and cycle around the area, see Loch Ness etc. Just me and my sturdy two-birth tent & bike, wife and daughter doing their own thing.

My one concern is the infamous midge, I react quite badly to insect bites and have read some pretty gruesome stories on tinternet about peoples experiences with the dreaded midge.

Can I expect to meet them in late August? In the Glen Nevis area?

Any advice on how I can prepare and protect myself would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

I too react badly to insect bites and it's sometimes years before the scarring becomes barely noticeable.

I spoke to my doctors who prescribed me some antihistimine tablets which I had to start taking the week before I went on holiday and continued for a week after.  I think it was called Loritadine or simalar and you can get it from most pharmacies over the counter.

I also use Jungle formula products or the Avon Skin So Soft (green lid) and that helps.  I also have a little zapper which I use immediately when I realise I have been bit.

Thanks guys.

My plan-

• Eat lots of garlic for the next month and take some garlic capsules with me.
• Eat lots of marmite the week before going (love marmite).
• Smother myself with Avon SSS.
• Take antihistimine tabs.
• Avoid wooded areas, shade and still water.
• Never stand still.

That should do... for starters