Walks & Hikes
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How to plan a sunset walk (and other sunset adventures)
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…
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Walking in Knoydart: The Most Remote Place in the UK
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”,…
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Winter Skills Course: Cairngorm Mountain in Storm Ciara
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…
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Hiking the Isle of Skye: Bruach na Frithe
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…
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Solo Camp and Hill Walk in Killin
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. …
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The Ben Lomond Hike
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…
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Walking the Lairig Ghru
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…
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Hiking The Sierra Nevada: The Spanish 3 Peaks
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…
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Munros Mayar and Driesh (My Guest Post Link)
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,…
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Guide To Adventure and Camping on the Isle of Mull
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…
