Are you a sunrise or a sunset person? I’m definitely a sunset person. And recently I ventured on my first solo sunset walk. I’ve hit the hills at dusk before but always with others for company. Planning to tackle this adventure myself needed a little more planning. How long would …
Knoydart is the most remote area of mainland UK. Located in the North-West of Scotland and accessed by boat, it really does capture the true essence of adventure. A hikers dream paradise “island”, it is a raw, rugged landscape surrounding a tiny village. Away from the big cities and with …
Ice and snow thrashing my face, I tried to tie my crampons on. I had practiced getting mine on for hours before I headed up to Aviemore for this Winter Skills Course, to make sure I was ready. But doing this sitting in my heated flat on a Thursday night …
I absolutely love tackling new walks. I don’t always have company for it though. That’s why I’m delighted to have found Iona’s Adventures (run by another Iona!). I’ve been on countless walks with this group, most recently camping and hiking the Isle of Skye.
What was solo camping like? Scary? Lonely? Boring? Pretty much none of the above describes my first solo camping trip. It was far more more along the lines of riveting, fun and relaxing.
One of my training walks before setting off for the Los Tres Picos expedition, was climbing Ben Lomond. Often referred to as the “easiest munro”, this hike should not be mistaken for a simple, short hill day – Ben Lomond is still a mountain after all. But in terms of …
The Lairig Ghru is a remote hill-pass walk, that crosses the wilds of the Cainrgorms National Park, from Speyside to Deeside. From start to finish, it takes around 8-10 hours. If you plan to drive to the area, it can be bothersome to get back to your start point again. …
Also known as Los Tres Picos, this high-altitude hike provided by Spanish Highs involves climbing Spain’s highest three mountains in three days. Each of the mountains – Mulhacén, Veleta and Alcazaba – have their own unique terrain and challenges. It is an ideal hike for a first time altitude trek, …
This week’s post is actually a guest post that I have written for a fantastic blog, The Adventures of Kate. Like myself, Kate loves the outdoors and writes an awesome blog about it, and I was delighted when she let me write a guest post for Mountain Monday theme.
The Isle of Mull is the largest of the Inner Hebrides and one of the most visited islands in Scotland. It is no surprise, as there is plenty to do for everyone. Here is my guide to some of the top adventure activities and camping on the Isle of Mull. …
