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Cairngorm National Park, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

UATH LOCHANS WALK, CAIRNGORM NP

A lovely family walk which can be shortened to get the best views from Farleitter Crag itself… Continue reading UATH LOCHANS WALK, CAIRNGORM NP

HAWAII – THE BIG ISLAND AND ALOHA OE HAWAII
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HAWAII – THE BIG ISLAND AND ALOHA OE HAWAII

Getting up to Mauna Kea volcano Visitor Centre was an achievement given the storm raging to the south of us… Continue reading HAWAII – THE BIG ISLAND AND ALOHA OE HAWAII

HAWAII -THE BIG ISLAND IN A KONA STORM
ANCIENT SITES, BEACHES, HAWAII, Islands

HAWAII -THE BIG ISLAND IN A KONA STORM

The Big Island’s Kohala coast appealed to us with its unspoiled shores and historical sites… Continue reading HAWAII -THE BIG ISLAND IN A KONA STORM

HAWAII – KAUAI HIGHLIGHTS
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HAWAII – KAUAI HIGHLIGHTS

A wonderful boat trip to the fearsome yet beautiful cliffs known as Na Pali… Continue reading HAWAII – KAUAI HIGHLIGHTS

HAWAII – KAUAI HIGHLIGHTS
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HAWAII – KAUAI HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the dream island of Kauai (South Pacific fame) Continue reading HAWAII – KAUAI HIGHLIGHTS

HAWAII – AT LAST! (Oahu)
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HAWAII – AT LAST! (Oahu)

Breakfast of fruit and toast on the balcony, high 70s temperature as the sun came up.I should say now that … Continue reading HAWAII – AT LAST! (Oahu)

Hawaii – At Last! (Oahu)
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Hawaii – At Last! (Oahu)

Hawaii has long been a bucket list destination for me and in March 2026, we finally made it over there! … Continue reading Hawaii – At Last! (Oahu)

Fyrish Monument Hike: A Family-Friendly Adventure
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Fyrish Monument Hike: A Family-Friendly Adventure

Start: Forestry Car Park on  B9176 Boath Road near Alness. Distance : 3.75 miles return  Ascent : 292m.  Time taken: 50 minutes- 1hr to the … Continue reading Fyrish Monument Hike: A Family-Friendly Adventure

ORONSAY ISLAND AND NEIST POINT WALKS
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ORONSAY ISLAND AND NEIST POINT WALKS

A couple of short walks on Skye… Continue reading ORONSAY ISLAND AND NEIST POINT WALKS

A HIKE UP CONIC HILL (Loch Lomond)
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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)

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