VARENNA TO BELLANO WALK (Lake Como)
This is a tiny part (6km but seemed longer) of a long distance route between Milan and the Alps.It’s well … Continue reading VARENNA TO BELLANO WALK (Lake Como)
Category: Hikes in Scotland and beyond
10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP(North West Highlands)
We had left the Outer Hebrides behind and now had two full days in the North West Highlands (part of … Continue reading 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP(North West Highlands)
A Winter Walk up The Storr on Skye
Start: Car park beside much photographed waterfall on the A855 , about half a mile south of The Old Man … Continue reading A Winter Walk up The Storr on Skye
10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP OUTER HEBRIDES (Day 6)
A sunny day dawned so this was the day for going up little Ceapabhal, the distinctive saddle backed hill that … Continue reading 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP OUTER HEBRIDES (Day 6)
THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAYS NOVEMBER TRIP(Days 4-5Harris)
As forecast, it was a bit cloudier next day so after a breakfast of muesli, prunes and yoghurt for me … Continue reading THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAYS NOVEMBER TRIP(Days 4-5Harris)
10 Days OUTER HEBRIDES in November (Days 3/4 Berneray and over to Harris)
Fab breakfast next morning…cereals, granola, muesli, prunes, various prepared fruits, yoghurts, honey…gallons of tea then scrambled egg and smoked salmon … Continue reading 10 Days OUTER HEBRIDES in November (Days 3/4 Berneray and over to Harris)
THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP ( Days 2/3 Eriskay, Benbecula and The Uists)
No time to stop on Eriskay itself though I was tempted to do the short 20 min minor slog up … Continue reading THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP ( Days 2/3 Eriskay, Benbecula and The Uists)
THE OUTER HEBRIDES – 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP (Days 1/2 Oban and Barra)
For lovers of wild places and deserted beaches which visually (if not temperature-wise!) would not be out of place in … Continue reading THE OUTER HEBRIDES – 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP (Days 1/2 Oban and Barra)
The Power of Awe- Ben Mor Coigach
Start: Culnacraig car park at end of the Achiltibuie road Ascent: 870m Time taken: a dawdling 6 hours(2 hrs to 1st … Continue reading The Power of Awe- Ben Mor Coigach
AN ISLE OF HARRIS HIKE- OCEAN, ISLANDS, EAGLES AND SEALS
Walk start: Northton road end Distance:7km Ascent: 360metres. Time taken: 1hr 15 to the top; 3 hours return including several … Continue reading AN ISLE OF HARRIS HIKE- OCEAN, ISLANDS, EAGLES AND SEALS
THE BEST OF SCOTLAND 