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  • A hike in the Cairngorms
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  • Two Munros and a Wild Camp in Cairngorm NP
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  • A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 1)
  • Walking with Reindeer in Cairngorm
  • A 12 mile hike in Cairngorm
  • Cairngorm and the Clava Cairns
  • A hike in the Cairngorms
  • In the High Wilderness above Glenshee
  • The Munros in Winter: a Glenshee Duo
  • Hiking the South Glen Shiel Ridge
  • THE CAIRNWELL MUNROS OF GLENSHEE
  • Walks on the Isle of Harris – Beinn Dubh
  • A Hike to Lochan Uaine (the Green Lochan)
  • best cairngorm hikes
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Tag: NORWAY

NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES
ANCIENT SITES, NORWAY

NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES

These are magnificent buildings from the 12th century, other wordly, Tolkeinesque. Or, as my son said when I sent him … Continue reading NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES

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

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
NORWAY, SCENIC DRIVES

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

A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS
BOAT TRIPS, NORWAY

A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS

Naeroyfjord is a World Heritage Site fjord and it truly deserves its status.It’s a narrow fjord, with towering mountains on … Continue reading A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS

HAUKLAND COASTAL WALK
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY

HAUKLAND COASTAL WALK

  Our second base during our 6 days in Lofoten was in Haukland, a few minutes stroll from a nice … Continue reading HAUKLAND COASTAL WALK

HIKING  NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY

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

BOAT TRIPS, NORWAY, WILDLIFE

THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE

An amazing 2 hour RIB trip from Svolvaer introduced us up close and personal to 25 sea  – eagles, a … Continue reading THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE

LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH
BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY

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

LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE
BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY, Uncategorized

LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

Overall verdict: pleasant, easy hike to a beach with the little ferry trip across the Kirkefjord , the most stunning … Continue reading LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES
Islands, NORWAY

LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES

The hailed loveliest villages – Reine, Nusford, A  –  lived up to their hype and were all in wonderfully scenic … Continue reading LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES

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