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What to wear for hiking in the summer mountains

I spend many days hiking in the mountains in the summer and whether it’s Scotland, […]

Scottish walker Lorraine McCall claims first in non-stop Grahams round

When Lorraine McCall set out in April on her 59th birthday to complete a non-stop […]

New Flanci skorts, dresses, crop tops and matching neck sleeve/ head buff

Anyone who follows me will know I am a big fan of Flanci skorts. I […]

Fiona Bagging from Corrour: Creag Ghuanach and Beinn na Cloiche

Find out about a hiking adventure in February when my friend Cath and I walked […]

How outdoor activities can help women to fight depression

Depression is a mental disorder that makes one feel at a constant loss. Nothing feels […]

5000-mile round-Britain Tracey’s Trek in memory of much-loved wife

A woman is planning to walk the entire coast of mainland Britain in memory of […]

Road cycling tour from Verbier, Switzerland

After two days of active fun in Verbier, including a guided hike and a guide […]

Verbier in summer: Trail running to Six Blanc, Mont Brulé & Col de Mille

Continuing my series of blogs about summer activities in Verbier, in the Swiss Alps, after […]

Verbier in summer: A guided mountain hike via Lac des Vaux to Le Fou

I visited Verbier, a mountain village in the Val de Bagnes region of Switzerland. It […]

Mood-boosting walk of Beinn Mheadhoin (Strathconon)

I awoke one Saturday recently feeling a wee bit glum. This is unusual for me […]

Kintail walk: Corbett Sgùrr Mhic Bharraich & Fiona Biod an Fhithich

Keeping a close eye on the Met office weather map, I spotted that there might […]

Review: Rab MUON women’s ND 50 pack

The new Rab MUON range of packs includes a 50 litre, in both ND (narrow […]