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.
Kayaking the Hidden Arisaig Beaches
The West coast of Scotland is well known for its white sand beaches, and the small village of Arisaig is no exception. Sitting at the bottom of Loch nan Ceall, it’s tiny size means this small stretch of loch-side is the only water directly next to the town. Other beaches …
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 simple, short hill day – Ben Lomond is still a mountain after all. But in terms of …
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 to drive to the area, it can be bothersome to get back to your start point again. …
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, and I was delighted when she let me write a guest post for Mountain Monday theme.
Edinburgh Training Walk for Los Tres Picos
In the run up to Los Tres Picos this June, I will be taking part in numerous training walks in order to get my fitness up to scratch for the main event! Some of these will be personal, others are arranged walks with fellow EY Foundation fundraisers. This past Saturday …
A Wander Around Cramond
This past weekend I decided to head down to Cramond to test out my beautiful new camera, but importantly I wanted to get used to my walking boots once again, before training commences for the EY Foundation trek in Spain! I headed out around 1pm, which was perfect timing for …
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 is my guide to some of the top adventure activities and camping on the Isle of Mull. …
An Eco-Cottage Getaway Near Oban
Last weekend, I headed up to the small town of Ardfern, situated about 20 minutes outside of Oban for a family trip away with Ryan’s family, courtesy of Ryan’s mum! It was a well-needed restful few days of relaxing in a hot tub, enjoying nature and exploring Oban. Chillin’ with …
An Adventure Guide to Loch Tay and Killin
Heading to Perthshire is a no-brainer for anyone who loves the outdoors. Beautiful colours at all times of year, lots of lochs to play in and trails to explore, the adventures are never ending. In it’s centre is Loch Tay, Scotland’s largest volume loch and one of my personal favourites. …