Hikes in Scotland and beyond, THE ROAD TO SKYE

High above Loch Duich on the Kintail Hills

Start: Car park at Clachan Duich graveyard, Kintail Ascent: 930m or 3,051 feet Time taken: 2hrs 20 to the top. … Continue reading High above Loch Duich on the Kintail Hills

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, ROAD TRIPS

SWITZERLAND – 5 days in the Bernese Overland, Zermatt and Lucerne

This was Chris and my first time visit to the Bernese Oberland/ Jungfrau area.It included a few spectacular drives over high mountain … Continue reading SWITZERLAND – 5 days in the Bernese Overland, Zermatt and Lucerne

BEACHES, CASTLES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

AYRSHIRE COASTAL PATH – CULZEAN CASTLE TO DUNURE CASTLE AND HARBOUR

Start: Culzean Castle Visitor Centre (free to National Trust members.) Distance: 14.4km / 9 miles Time taken:4.5 hrs Grade: Easy … Continue reading AYRSHIRE COASTAL PATH – CULZEAN CASTLE TO DUNURE CASTLE AND HARBOUR

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

BEN MACDUI AND AMAZING LOCH AVON

Start: Cairngorm Mountain Car Park(9 miles from Aviemore) Distance: 20km Ascent: 1400m or 4,600 feet Time Taken: 9.75 hours Loch … Continue reading BEN MACDUI AND AMAZING LOCH AVON

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500, TORRIDON

The Majesty of Torridon from Beinn a Chearchaill

Start: Parking area on left near a white bungalow, beyond Bridge of Grudie, Loch Maree. About a 10 min drive … Continue reading The Majesty of Torridon from Beinn a Chearchaill

BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, Isle of Mull

EXPLORING THE ISLAND OF IONA – A Green Jewel in a Peacock Sea

The Isle of Iona is a magical place and apart from the world famous Abbey, offers stunning white sand beaches and great easy walks… Continue reading EXPLORING THE ISLAND OF IONA – A Green Jewel in a Peacock Sea

AMAZING ASSYNT, BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 3:Durness to Lochinver

Another fantastic day awaits…though really, this area is best enjoyed over several days or a whole week.We used to spend … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 3:Durness to Lochinver

Cairngorm National Park, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

A Cairngorm Cracker

Start Point: Glenmore Lodge car park or Glenmore Visitor Centre car park. Distance: 8.5km Ascent: 545m/1,800 ft Time: 2hrs 45 … Continue reading A Cairngorm Cracker

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

ALPENGLOW AND GHOST RAINBOWS – THE JOYS OF A WINTER HIKE

Start: Glenshee Ski Centre Distance: 8 miles Ascent :600m Time taken: 6hrs 15mins Setting the alarm for 5.30am with only … Continue reading ALPENGLOW AND GHOST RAINBOWS – THE JOYS OF A WINTER HIKE

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500, TORRIDON

THE TRIPLE BUTTRESSES OF BEINN EIGHE – A GRAND WINTER’S WALK

After the soft, green lushness of the Black Isle, where we spent 4 lovely days with the family over Xmas, … Continue reading THE TRIPLE BUTTRESSES OF BEINN EIGHE – A GRAND WINTER’S WALK