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Waterfall walk or run: Edenmill to Auchineden Spout circuit

This is a great walking or running route from Edenmill Farm Shop to Auchineden Spout […]

Running or walking route: Antonine Trail from Twechar

This figure-of-eight route visits sections of the Antonine Trail (which is also part of the […]

Running or walking route: Lennoxtown to Finglen (up, down and up, down)

Hubby G and I have moved home and while still in East Dunbartonshire for the […]

Finlay Wild’s summer of record-breaking Scottish runs

Runner Finlay Wild has been quietly – but determinedly – ticking off a series of […]

Comprehensive running guide for beginners

Running is a great way to stay fit and healthy and has both mental and […]

Kilpatrick Hills: 5 walking and trail running routes

During lockdown 2021, I am again endeavouring to find new adventures on my doorstep. There […]

Review: Flanci skapri (aka the winter skort)

It appears that I have been the inspiration for a new item of running clothing […]

Review: Hoka One One Torrent 2 for trail running

The Hoka One One Torrent 2 is billed as “a nimbler trail racer”. Further details […]

11 great reasons to sign up to Blair Castle Trail Weekender

A new Scottish trail and ultra running event has been launched for summer 2021 with […]

Review: CimAlp carbon poles for walking and trekking

I have been testing the CimAlp fully carbon poles for walking in the hills and […]

Mountain Equipment Earthrise Down Cycle insulated jacket

I have been testing Mountain Equipment’s Earthrise insulated jacket. There are hooded and non-hooded versions, […]

Six days instead of five for Dragon’s Back Race 2021

The Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – billed as the world’s toughest mountain race – will […]