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Donald bagging: Windy Standard, Dugland and Keoch Rig

A third day of Donald bagging in southern Scotland took me on a loop to […]

Donald bagging: Coran of Portmark, Bow, Meaul, Carlin’s Cairn & Cairnsgarroch

My walk report of a route to bag four Donalds and a Donald Top on […]

Whales, dolphins and basking sharks bring ‘blue planet’ moments to UK coasts this summer

From orcas and Risso’s dolphins to basking sharks and sunfish, remarkable sightings around the coast in recent weeks showcase the rich diversity of marine […]

Book review: Cicerone’s The Ridgeway National Trail

The new Cicerone guidebook details a route that is claimed to be Britain’s oldest road. […]

Review: Camelbak Ultra™ Belt 2.5L with 17oz Quick Stow™ Flask

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak Ultra™ Belt 2.5L with 17oz […]

Why Scottish walkers enjoy the Camino de Santiago

Scotland raises good hillwalkers. Many are keen baggers of Munros, Corbetts and other lists, as […]

Book review: Cicerone’s The Two Moors Way

Although based in Scotland, I am always keen to discover new places to walk and […]

Four Scottish hill days that end in a loch

Reaching the peak after a hike usually unlocks a nice view and a legitimate sense […]

Donald bagging: Alhang, Alwhat, Meikledodd Hill, Blacklorg Hill & Blackcraig Hill

With a long weekend of good weather and a trip to southern Scotland planned, I […]

Book review: Cicerone’s Best Walks in the Lake District: 50 Great Mountain Days

There are many different ways to choose a new walking route these days, such as […]

Bike and hike: Corbett Beinn Bhreac and Munro Beinn Dearg, via Glen Bruar

The remote Corbett Beinn Bhreac had been on my bagging short-list for a while but […]

When bad weather traps you in a bothy, hostel or tent

There is a moment that every hill walker in Scotland knows well. The clouds drop […]