Hikes in Scotland and beyond, LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS

A HIKE UP CONIC HILL (Loch Lomond)

Distance: 11km (only 4km if go direct from car park) Ascent : 449m Time taken: 3.5 hrs Rating: 4 stars … Continue reading A HIKE UP CONIC HILL (Loch Lomond)

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, ITALY, THE DOLOMITES

LAGO DI BRAIES – WALKING IN THE RAIN

Distance:2.3 miles Ascent: 189m/620ft Time: 2hrs It was an hour’s very scenic drive from Cortina to this famous turquoise lake in the … Continue reading LAGO DI BRAIES – WALKING IN THE RAIN

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, ITALY, THE DOLOMITES

TRE CIME LAVAREDO AND RIFUGIO LOCATELLI HIKE

Distance: 10km Ascent 350m Time taken: 5hrs including coffee, lunch and photo stops. This was a must do walk but, … Continue reading TRE CIME LAVAREDO AND RIFUGIO LOCATELLI HIKE

BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

Traigh Mheilein – a Walk to a Glorious Outer Hebrides Beach

A walk to a gorgeous Isle of Harris beach Continue reading Traigh Mheilein – a Walk to a Glorious Outer Hebrides Beach

Cairngorm National Park, CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Uncategorized

Cairngorm and Northern Corries Hike

Time taken: 6 hrs (with many stops!) Ascent : 860m/2,821 feet Distance: 12km/7 miles Rating: 5 star After grandparent duties, … Continue reading Cairngorm and Northern Corries Hike

BEST DRIVING ROUTES TO SKYE, Glencoe, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

GLENCOE’S Easiest, Most Spectacular Walk

Start: parking area on left hand side of the A82.This is normally to allow visitors to walk back to the … Continue reading GLENCOE’S Easiest, Most Spectacular Walk

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, Isle of Mull, THE HEBRIDES, WILDLIFE

A Winter Weekend on Mull

Getting there…eventually Maybe it was the photos a friend and neighbour was sending to me of her winter Hurtigruten cruise … Continue reading A Winter Weekend on Mull

ANCIENT SITES, BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands

A WONDERFUL BEACH WALK ON BARRA

Start: Barra Airport car park (free) Distance:6km return ; Ascent 73m; Time taken : 2 hrs Difficulty: easy though path … Continue reading A WONDERFUL BEACH WALK ON BARRA

CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

High Above Kinlochleven- Sgurr Eilde Mor

This walk started off as simply a hike into a stunning area which to my shame, I’d always wanted to … Continue reading High Above Kinlochleven- Sgurr Eilde Mor

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, ORKNEY AND CAITHNESS

Old Man of Hoy Walk and Rackwick Camp

Walk start: Hoy Island’s Rackwick Car Park/Bay area Return length: 8km. Ascent: 220m Time taken: 50 mins each way. Rating: … Continue reading Old Man of Hoy Walk and Rackwick Camp