Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
Having been out yesterday, thinking we’d got the best day of the weekend based on the weather forecast, I was feeling pretty tired after a busy holiday with lots of running in addition to walking. However, it appeared from the photos that Bruce’s friend sent from Loch Muick as he started out for the day … Continue reading Conachcraig: A Bonus Walk
Having kept a watchful eye on the weather forecast, Bruce decreed on Thursday morning that Friday looked the most promising day for the hills. The rucksacks were therefore packed with winter kit, prepped and ready to go for the morning. With some snow having fallen overnight the road from home was a little sketchy, nothing … Continue reading Carn Liath: First Walk of 2025
Clachnaben Circular from Glen Dye Having been indoors all day on Boxing Day it was lovely to get some fresh air. Not having been up a hill for a while and too lazy for an early start (me!) we opted for a circuit to take in Clachnaben. Parking at Glen Dye the track is good … Continue reading Post Christmas Walks
After our long hill day yesterday we decided to opt for something a little easier and lower level to stay out of the wind. We caught the morning train to Kingussie, taking around 15 minutes from Aviemore, and walked back taking quite a bit longer! Kingussie to Kincraig This was the longest section of the … Continue reading Speyside Way: Kingussie to Aviemore
Looking the best day of our time in Aviemore we decided to have a big day out, heading for Braeriach. We chose an out and back route, parking at the Sugar Bowl car park which gave us a good bit of height to begin our walk. Armed with the Walkhighlands route, and of course paper … Continue reading Wind Blasted on Braeriach
First full day of our holiday, we’d been keeping a keen eye on the weather, Storm Ashley having blown through last night. The forecast held, it looked like we were in with a chance of a dry day out, so we got off to an earlyish start, out the door at the back of 8. … Continue reading Timed to Perfection on Meall Chuaich
Having been somewhat busy over the last week while, Bruce and I finally had a day off together where the hill forecast was decent! Delighted, we hatched a plan for the day from the various options he’d curated, opting for either Conachcraig or Meikle Pap. We’d ruled out Lochnagar as I’ve been feeling somewhat under … Continue reading Meikle Pap
I woke up feeling pretty fresh, something of a surprise given the efforts of the last couple of days. In contrast to previous days it was really quite windy, rather than a light breeze, and checking the forecast for the hills it appeared that the wind would be strong with mist on the tops and … Continue reading My Legs Are Seeking A Divorce!
It was a driech start to the day. Waking up to wet ground and dull skies, I opted to have a lie in starting my day later than usual with breakfast in The Bothy. I opted for a rather decadent porridge with cream and maple syrup. I then had a browse in Braemar Mountain Sports, … Continue reading Morrone: Another ‘First’
With another beautiful day there was no option other than head for the hills. I set off with the intention of picking up a sandwich on route, only to discover that the delivery had not yet arrived at the local shop. This caused a short delay as I instead bought buns, cheese and ham, popping … Continue reading Derry Cairngorm: My 1st Solo Munro
Clare, happiest outdoors! 