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10 things learned on a winter mountain hike of Meall Mór, Easter Ross

My friend Cath and I were both keen for some time outdoors but we did […]

Bagging three Beinn a’ Ghlò Munros and a Munro Top

This weekend was the first of the season that I walked in snowy mountains. It […]

Walking, talking and hill bagging on Meall Dearg in Perthshire

With friends Ele and Dave visiting Perthshire (from Yorkshire) for a holiday, I decided to […]

Bagging Donalds in the Ochils, Stirlingshire

At the weekend, I walked and ran to a Donald and a Donald Top in […]

Climate change driving butterflies north to Scotland

New research reveals 10 butterfly species have increased significantly in Scotland in the past 40 […]

Ramblers Scotland back bid for new Galloway National Park

Walking charity Ramblers Scotland is urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in the newly-launched consultation […]

Review: Berghaus Summit-Nomad Down Jacket 

Berghaus has recently launched a number of new down and synthetic insulated jackets. The Summit-Nomad […]

Drumochter Munros A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag & Carn na Caim, plus two Munro Tops

A hike-run with friends Cath and Geraldine from Drumochter saw us bagging two Munros, A’ […]

Winners in 55th Original Mountain Marathon held in Perthshire

Phil Rutter and Finlay Wild narrowly won the 55th edition of the Original Mountain Marathon […]

Donald bagging: 3 Donalds and 2 Donald tops from Drumelzier

A trip to my old home town of Peebles in southern Scotland provided the opportunity […]

Walking holidays: Self-guided hiking in the Dolomites, Italy

I am a keen and experienced walker in Scotland and I enjoy many solo hikes, […]

Munro and Munro Top: Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair and Meall Dubhag

There is a bit of a theme developing with my mountain hikes: Where possible, when […]