Journey of hiking and photography
Short dark winter days – what hills are doable? Meall nan Tarmachan is. It’s a very short hike and you could do the ridge walk if you started early enough and don’t have snow issues in the car park! Note to self – average car can’t handle any form of snow, especially if it’s already compressed. … Continue readingMeall nan Tarmachan – careful in the car park!
Two munros with a slightly tricky mid section (it can be made easier). Don’t be caught out at larger cairn near the summit of Beinn Dòrain! Both provide great views. … Continue readingBeinn Dòrain and Beinn an Dòthaidh
Looking for solitude, then this is not for you. Looking for a hill close to the central belt with some outstanding views while being able to be back in time for a late lunch then this will do nicely. … Continue readingBen Lomond – Solitude isn’t found here
Meall Na Teanga and Sròn a’ Choire Ghairbh – looked semi difficult from reading the map, but ended up one of the more simpler of walks I’ve done. A very pleasant. Happily do it again (rare thing). … Continue readingMeall Na Teanga and Sròn a’ Choire Ghairbh
Moruisg is a lovely rolling hill with some dramatic hills nearby giving great views. Here I take a slightly different route, which I hadn’t planned. Was it a better route? … Continue readingMoruisg
A list and explanation as to what I take with me on a summer hike during the summer months in Scotland. Some are required, some optional. … Continue readingWhat’s in my bag – summer version
Plans, prep, wild camping, a super remote location, 3 summits, what’s not to like? Sometimes your plans don’t work out. … Continue readingSometimes it just doesn’t happen
When to turn back on a munro. Is it really that dangerous? I’ve done it twice. Learn from my mistakes, gain experience and save yourself. … Continue readingWhen to turn back?
When places were given names, they sometimes mean the opposite in order to make grim places sound appealing.
Well what can I say about Ben Hope, hmmm. … Continue readingBen Hope
Does this walk contain the boggiest most swamp like path of any munro? Is the rewarding views worth it? It’s a short walk for two summits. … Continue readingBeinn a’ Chlèibh and Ben Lui