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
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!
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
Day 6 of the holiday, we had leisurely day on 4, and to a lesser extent, 5. Bruce’s knee forced us to relax on Tuesday and the rain made this easy, staying indoors, browsing shops and drinking coffee / eating cake. Yesterday we tested things out a bit, walking from Aviemore to Boat of Garten … Continue reading A Day of Two Walks: Meall a’ Bhuachaille and Coire an t-Sneachda
Having had our charity fundraising day out with Hillgoers / Braemar Mountain Rescue cancelled last week due to Storm Gerrit we’ve been desperate to get out for a hill fix! Watching the forecast it appeared that New Year’s Day was scheduled for a break in what’s been a pretty miserable period so we happily stayed … Continue reading Happy New Year: Lochnagar
Clare, happiest outdoors! 