Author Archives: Paul

An Dun & A’ Chaoirnich

Along the Gaick pass to camp near Loch Bhrodainn taking in An Dun going out and A’ Chaoirnich on the return. 5th & 6th September 2015 An Dun & A’ Chaoirnich Scottish Hills An Dun & A’ Chaoirnich

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Lochnagar (Cairngorms)

Lochnagar from Invercauld through Ballochbuie Forest and via the Prince’s Stone. 27th June 2015 Lochnagar through Ballochbuie Forest Scottish Hills Lochnagar through Ballochbuie Forest

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Monadhliath Mountains

A grand tour of the Monadhliath Mountains. 25th to 27th May 2015 Monadhliath Mountains Scottish Hills Monadhliath Mountains

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Monadhliath Mountains

A grand tour of the Monadhliath Mountains. 25th to 27th May 2015: Slide show

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Red & Black Cuillin – The Isle of Skye

A wander over the Red & Black Cuillin and points in between, notably Sgurr na Stri and Druim nam Ramh. 18th to 20th April: Slide show

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Red and Black Cuillin (Isle of Skye)

A wander over the Red & Black Cuillin and points in between, notably Sgurr na Stri and Druim nam Ramh. 18th to 20th April 2015 Red and Black Cuillin (Isle of Skye) Scottish Hills Red and Black Cuillin (Isle of … Continue reading

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Review – SP128 Sawyer MINI™ Filter

SP128 Sawyer MINI™ Filter Normally when out in the Scottish hills finding a water supply that I consider safe to drink directly is not usually a problem. Running water from high mountain streams is usually in good supply. But there … Continue reading

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Derry Cairngorm (Cairngorms)

A wander up Glen Derry to Loch Etchachan returning over Derry Caingorm. 5th April 2015: Slide show

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The Fara (Dalwhinnie)

A meander over The Fara and through Dirc Mhor, Dirc Bheag and then onto Meall nan Eagan. 21st March 2015 The Fara (Dalwhinnie) Scottish Hills The Fara (Dalwhinnie)

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Beinn a’ Chearcaill (Torridon)

A visit to Beinn a’ Chearcaill and its amazing flat sandstone roof top. 14th & 15th March 2015 Beinn a’ Chearcaill (Torridon) Scottish Hills Beinn a’ Chearcaill (Torridon)

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