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THE OLD MAN OF STORR AND THE QUIRAING HIKES

Day 2 Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing The Old Man of Storr is a fantastic walk with stunning … Continue reading THE OLD MAN OF STORR AND THE QUIRAING HIKES

5 Days Walking in August on the Isle of Skye (plus a few days in October)
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5 Days Walking in August on the Isle of Skye (plus a few days in October)

5 Days  on Skye in Summer (plus a few in October) These were very quickly planned trips which we were luckily … Continue reading 5 Days Walking in August on the Isle of Skye (plus a few days in October)

ORTISEI AND SECEDA, WESTERN DOLOMITES
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ORTISEI AND SECEDA, WESTERN DOLOMITES

It was a beautiful drive to Ortisei in the western side of the Dolomites particularly around Passo Gardena. The great … Continue reading ORTISEI AND SECEDA, WESTERN DOLOMITES

CINQUE TORRI PLUS RIFUGIOS AVERAU AND NUVOLAU
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CINQUE TORRI PLUS RIFUGIOS AVERAU AND NUVOLAU

The weather last night had taken a sudden turn for the better and we had had a view of the … Continue reading CINQUE TORRI PLUS RIFUGIOS AVERAU AND NUVOLAU

LAGO DI BRAIES – WALKING IN THE RAIN
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

TRE CIME LAVAREDO AND RIFUGIO LOCATELLI HIKE
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

THE BEST OF THE DOLOMITES
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THE BEST OF THE DOLOMITES

A word of caution – this is MY best after 5 days of easy hikes, strolls and driving about in … Continue reading THE BEST OF THE DOLOMITES

SOLO IN THE FAROES (Final)
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SOLO IN THE FAROES (Final)

Days 4/5: Mulafossur, Drangarnir Boat trip, Kunoy Island (Northern Isles) Mulafossur/Gasadalur This a truly stunning place, photos don’t really do … Continue reading SOLO IN THE FAROES (Final)

SOLO IN THE FAROES (PART 2)
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SOLO IN THE FAROES (PART 2)

The further north in the Faroes, the more spectacular it is… Continue reading SOLO IN THE FAROES (PART 2)

SOLO IN THE FAROE ISLANDS
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SOLO IN THE FAROE ISLANDS

A solo 5 days in these far flung islands in the North Atlantic proved a lot easier than I’d thought! Continue reading SOLO IN THE FAROE ISLANDS

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