Swim, Hike – Cake and Tea!
How squeeze in hiking, wild swimming, afternoon tea without having to get up at the crack of dawn – and at the same time be remote enough to see almost no one. … Continue readingSwim, Hike – Cake and Tea!
Category: General
General walks, not so much large hikes.
Beinn a’ Chochuill – the ideal winter walk?
Beinn a’ Chochuill, a short and simple hill for any day, particularly a short winter day. The views from it’s summit are remarkable considering the ease of access. … Continue readingBeinn a’ Chochuill – the ideal winter walk?
The Full Buffalo – review
I’ve gone full buffalo – the trousers, special 6 jacket, hood and the gloves. Buffalo clothing requires zero layers! Put it next to your skin – but does it work in freezing conditions up a munro? … Continue readingThe Full Buffalo – review
Buffalo – The Special 6 Shirt
Review of the Buffalo systems jacket – The Special 6 shirt. Recommended to wear on its own – no layers! Does this work, even with strong freezing winds? … Continue readingBuffalo – The Special 6 Shirt
Buffalo – Special 6 Trousers
Buffalo – Special 6 Trousers. Can they handle sub zero winds gusting over 40 MPH with driving rain? … Continue readingBuffalo – Special 6 Trousers
Buffalo – The Hood
Buffalo hood – is it just me that thinks it’s a bit odd to buy a jacket without a hood? Well read what I made of this standalone product. (I did use it with the Buffalo 6 Shirt) … Continue readingBuffalo – The Hood
Buffalo – The Gloves
Gloves – the one thing I’ve never found an ideal pair off for hiking. Will the Buffalo gloves hit the mark? … Continue readingBuffalo – The Gloves
Linn Jaw Falls – Sunny winter day
Gallery of images from Linn Jaw Falls in West Lothian. Yet to find somewhere else in West Lothian that’s got as many watery features for photographing as Linn Jaw does. … Continue readingLinn Jaw Falls – Sunny winter day
Meall nan Tarmachan – careful in the car park!
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!
Beinn Dòrain and Beinn an Dòthaidh
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