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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

10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP(North West Highlands)
AMAZING ASSYNT, 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)

The Power of Awe- Ben Mor Coigach
AMAZING ASSYNT, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

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

Torridon Hikes –  Beinn Alligin
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

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5
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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

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4
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

NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.
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NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.

A magnificent drive – this wonderful road is a dream for anyone who loves wild mountain landscapes.Tundra terrain, incredibly colourful … Continue reading NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.

NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – THE AURLANDSFJELLET
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NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – THE AURLANDSFJELLET

This route is one of Norway’s National Tourist Routes and billed as a top scenic drive.I have to class it … Continue reading NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – THE AURLANDSFJELLET

HIKING  NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
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HIKING NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

This was unplanned but turned out to be one of our most memorable experiences in Norway – for both good … Continue reading HIKING NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH
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LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH

This beach is reckoned to be one of Norway’s finest and the photos of it looked amazing. Ryten (pron Ritten) is … Continue reading LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH

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