Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
Leaving Ullapool we opted to head for Seana Bhraigh, the munro we could have added on yesterday but didn’t due to the inclement weather. Having now done it I’m still undecided if I would have enjoyed it yesterday. It was quite a lengthy walk, although didn’t look that much of a leap from Eididh nan … Continue reading Seana Bhraigh: A Long Day
Search the walkhighlands website for this munro and you’ll find it as part of the Beinn Dearg circuit. Most commonly done as part of this, it’s the fourth munro of the round, and for us, the one we missed back in 2012. It was Super Saturday of the Olympics, we were novices with regards to … Continue reading Unfinished business in Ullapool: Eididh nan Clach Geala
Mayar and Driesh were the planned hills for today. However, changeable forecasts and the prospect of prolonged heavy rain put paid to this plan. The decision was made to head for Braemar instead, and Carn an Tuirc seemed like a good bet. We’ve done it before, although not during Bruce’s 50 in 150 challenge. It’s … Continue reading Carn an Tuirc Revisited: End of Bruce’s #50in150 for Charlie House
Having checked out the weather forecast for the weekend we were left with no alternative. Alarm set for 5 am, it was a ridiculously early start (all the more so for those of us on holiday!) in order to head for Spean Bridge. These have been on Bruce’s radar for a few years now, but … Continue reading Grey Corries, Fort William
What a day! I’m delighted to have made it to St Andrews after yet another glorious day in Fife and probably the most challenging terrain of the walk. Setting off from Anstruther I felt good. The Spindrift Guest House was brilliant - Jenni and Mark were outstanding hosts, I’d had the best sleep of the … Continue reading Fife Coastal Path: Day 4, Anstruther to St Andrews
This has definitely been the best day on the trail so far. I woke feeling pretty refreshed, had an early breakfast and then headed back to bed to let it digest. The upshot was a bit of a rushed start to the day in order to get my bag ready for collection, then leaving later … Continue reading Fife Coastal Path: Day 3, Leven to Anstruther
Started the day feeling less rested than I’d have liked. My neighbours in the hotel were somewhat noisy in the wee small hours, moving between rooms I think - an important life skill: learn to close a door quietly! I therefore couldn’t resist banging around a bit on starting my day, not as early as … Continue reading Fife Coastal Path: Day 2, Burntisland to Leven
Having decided I was ‘peopled out’ a couple of months ago, I decided to have a wee solo venture over summer. Having looked at various ‘Ways’, the most appealing was probably the West Highland Way, but as I’ll be doing this again sometime with husband, I had to find an alternative, and having considered all … Continue reading Fife Coastal Path: Day 1, North Queensferry to Burntisland
Day 5: The day got off to a mixed start. Frustratingly, having bolted down breakfast to get the early (8 am) train, it was approximately half an hour late. On the upside, we hadn’t realised we needed to book seats (it was the Caledonian Sleeper) but were advised we were in luck - seats were … Continue reading Tyndrum Hols (Part 3): The Final Instalment
Day 3: Beinn Sgulaird Having woken feeling somewhat reminiscent of being run over by a bus, I indulged in some gentle yoga practise to stretch out my weary limbs before breakfast - the joys of holidays! Much refreshed, we then headed for Beinn Sgulaird. Going down the Oban road in the car however, I did … Continue reading Tyndrum Hols (Part 2): a munro and a wee jaunt along the Way
Clare, happiest outdoors! 