Journey of hiking and photography
Munro baggers, looking for a different route. Get 5 done in a day, plus some cycling to speed up the end of the walk. Well this is a cracking route to add 5 more to your list. … Continue readingCreag Meagaidh circuit + 1 or 2?
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!
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?
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 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
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
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