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

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

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500, TORRIDON

A Hike up Applecross’s White Mountain

I’ve always been drawn to Applecross’s Beinn Bhan (pronounced Ben Van) – the White Mountain – but somehow it took … Continue reading A Hike up Applecross’s White Mountain

AMAZING ASSYNT, BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500

HIDDEN GEMS OF THE NORTH COAST 500

Most of the now world famous NC500 route, following the coast of the North East/North and North West coast of … Continue reading HIDDEN GEMS OF THE NORTH COAST 500

AMAZING ASSYNT, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500

THE HILL I THOUGHT I’D NEVER CLIMB – STAC POLLAIDH

Start point: around 7km along the single track road to Achiltibuie (off the A835 Ullapool road), where there is a … Continue reading THE HILL I THOUGHT I’D NEVER CLIMB – STAC POLLAIDH

FAVOURITE VILLAGES AND TOWNS, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, TORRIDON

APPLECROSS

For more favourite villages please see: SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES Situated within the magnificent Wester Ross area , the village’s Gaelic name … Continue reading APPLECROSS

FAVOURITE VILLAGES AND TOWNS, ISLE OF HARRIS, Isle of Mull, NORTH COAST 500, ORKNEY AND CAITHNESS, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES, TORRIDON

SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES

With a short trip to Spain coming up, to enjoy some World Heritage cities and beautiful medieval villages, it made … Continue reading SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES

CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500, TORRIDON

Torridon Hikes – Beinn Alligin

Summary: 5 – 6 hours return; 6-7 miles depending on route. Around 1000m of ascent. A tough slog but a … Continue reading Torridon Hikes – Beinn Alligin

CASTLES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, TORRIDON

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5

TORRIDON TO INVERNESS It’s always a wrench for me to leave Torridon. Similar to Assynt, my heart breaks just a … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5

AMAZING ASSYNT, BEACHES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, TORRIDON

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4

Lochinver to Torridon Firstly , some thoughts on Torridon which is now looming at the end of Day 4. To … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4