Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
After a slightly restless night, despite a very comfortable bed, my body wondering what on earth I’d done, I woke feeling much refreshed. After a hearty breakfast we hit the road again. Loch Lomond: The Bonnie Banks Our walk began pretty much on the shore of Loch Lomond, beautiful on a cold, crisp morning. The … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 2: Balmaha to Inversnaid
We decided to walk the West Highland Way again as April weather can be hit or miss in the hills. Therefore, a straightforward walk from bed to bed keeps things simple, no choice but to go each day particularly when you’ve started by driving to Fort William and leaving the car. Yesterday saw us at … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 1: Milngavie to Balmaha
Having watched the forecast for the hills over the last week, Bruce had rearranged his golf and we were headed for the Cairngorms. The initial thought was Lochnagar, but I apparently looked less than impressed by this suggestion; in my head I was questioning whether I was munro fit. The next suggestion was Càrn a’Mhaim, … Continue reading Càrn a’Mhaim: Inversions, Ice and Injury
With a marathon in 4 weeks time I entered this half to get a handle on where my training is at. My current marathon training is different to what I’ve done previously, not following my favoured Hanson plan, as much due to time constraints as anything else, not able to commit to running 6 days … Continue reading Run Banchory Half Marathon
We left our B & B in Culbokie sharp as we were on the clock, the locked gate to the Strathfarrar munros being limited to specific hours for access. Although walkers and bikes are welcome anytime, cars are only allowed in at 9 am and have to be out by 8 pm in August, departure … Continue reading Strathfarrar Munros: The Four Behind The Locked Gate
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
Having enjoyed Kirkhill 8 so much last year I decided to sign up once again. I went into the event feeling better prepared than last year; although mileage was similar, the vast majority of my running has been on trails recently and I’ve focused more on runs with elevation. The weather forecast caused a bit … Continue reading Kirkhill 8 Revisited
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
With a windy forecast for the mountain tops we opted for a ‘rest’ day. For reasons that currently escape me as I sit post walk with mighty sair feet, we decided to take the bus to the Glencoe Mountain Resort and hoof it back to Tyndrum, stopping for refreshment at Bridge of Orchy. Don’t get … Continue reading Glencoe Mountain Resort to Tyndrum on the West Highland Way
Another beautiful day awaited, the morning air crisp and frosty, the sun shining brightly through the curtains as we woke. By the time we were going the car was pretty much defrosted and we headed off to the Arrochar Alps. Parking up, Bruce cut me some slack, paying £8 (£1 an hour) rather than hedging … Continue reading Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ìme
Clare, happiest outdoors! 