Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
It was blowin’ a hoolie today so definitely not a hill day. The MWIS forecast suggested conditions that would see you blown over so going high just wasn’t an option. The decision was made to drive down to Corrieshalloch Gorge instead, joking that we were practising for our old age, heading for a drive in … Continue reading Living My Best Life!
Having enjoyed two hill days, the weather took a turn for the worse with rain forecast and little chance of cloud free summits. We therefore opted to stay local. Ullapool Hill Our morning walk saw us leave from our B & B (Riverside) and head up the path from the village. Much to my delight, … Continue reading A Dreich Day in Ullapool
With a long weekend and a rare day off together, we decided to have a night away and planned a day in the hills. Booking a cancellable room, we had until midday Friday to make a decision. The weather wasn’t looking fantastic but we figured we’d give it a bash. Fifty percent chance of light … Continue reading Ben Lawers and An Stuc: Allegedly the ‘Easy’ Way
Having the luxury of long summer holidays, this year I chose Aviemore for my solo venture. A favourite destination, I have so many memories here from childhood holidays and more recent adventures with Bruce. Arriving on Friday, I headed for a late lunch at Constables Bothy, a relatively new café above Cairngorm Mountain Sports. I … Continue reading Solo Travels in Aviemore
An impromptu night away as a result of Bruce’s weather watching, alongside a day off together, saw us head for Drumnadrochit on Saturday afternoon. Staying at the Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel, I was pleasantly surprised by the standard of accommodation. The only downside was the thin walls but it appeared that everyone else was also … Continue reading A’ Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire: two for a fine day
Our second Bonfest saw a very special year for the festival team, this being their 20th year and it being the year that the legendary Bon Scott would have turned 80 years old. Having had such a great time last year, my sister and I had booked our tickets (and bell tent) early, hoping to … Continue reading 20 / 80 Bonfest Celebrations
I’m very fortunate this summer; having returned from my German adventures, I spent two nights at home before heading off again, this time to Kintail with Bruce. We had great plans for a few days of hills; sadly the weather conspired against us and we (Bruce) had to make alternate plans. Fort Augustus I LOVE … Continue reading Kintail Holidays
This trip has been planned for ages, it being my gift to my niece for her 21st birthday. Rather than giving her ‘stuff’, my thinking was that we’d have an adventure instead and make some memories, so we booked a trip with Macs Adventures to walk (part of) the Bavarian Salt Trail, Salzslpemsteig. It was … Continue reading Bavarian Salt Trail
Cast your mind back to 2022 when my sister, niece and I walked Mayar and Dreish. We stopped in Kirriemuir on the way home and learned of Bonfest. With many a great evening spent at Rock Night as students, Susan and I decided we must join the Bonfest fun one day. 2025 was our year! … Continue reading Bonfest 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
