Journey of hiking and photography
General walks, not so much large hikes.
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
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