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The Lochailort Pyramids (Moidart)

The Lochailort Pyramids, Sgurr na Ba Glaise (peak of the grey cow), Rois-Bheinn (horse hill) and An Stac (the stack). 31st March 2013 Lochailort Pyramids (Moidart)

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Sgurr an Utha (Glenfinnan).

A good warm-up on Sgurr an Utha (peak of the udder). 30th March 2013 Sgurr an Utha (Moidart)

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Arisaig

Easter weekend based at Arisaig in the West Highlands. With walks up Sgurr an Utha, the Lochailort Pyramids (Sgurr na Ba Glaise, Rois-Bheinn and An Stac) and a coastal walk to Peanmeanach Bothy. 30th March to 1st April 2013 Arisaig … Continue reading

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Dark Lochnagar (Cairngorms)

A quick daunder up an old favourite and popular hill by way of the “tourist” route. Dark Lochnagar was not so dark today, at least outwith the shadows. 7th October 2012 Dark Lochnagar (Cairngorms)

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Beinn Leoid and the Stack of Glencoul (Sutherland)

A trek through the wilds of Sutherland to reach the remote peak of Beinn Leoid (Sloping hill) followed on by a visit to the iconic Stack of Glencoul and tour of some of the areas numerous waterfalls. 22nd & 23rd … Continue reading

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Aonach Buidhe, Faochaig & Sguman Choinntich (Glen Elchaig, Glen Affric & Kintail)

A long walk up Glen Elchaig to enjoy a high camp on Aonach Buidhe (Yellow ridge) before returning over Faochaig (The Whelk) and Sguman Choinntich (Mossy Peak). 11th & 12th August 2012 Aonach Buidhe, Faochaig & Sguman Choinntich (Glen Elchaig, … Continue reading

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Ben More Assynt, Conival & Breabag (Assynt)

A grand cirque of the Glen Oykel horseshoe over the peaks of Ben More Assynt, Conival and Breabag. 26th & 27th May 2012 Ben More Assynt, Conival & Breabag (Assynt)

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Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill & Ben Hee (Sutherland)

The long and the short; Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill & Ben Hee. A weekend backpack through the wilds of Sutherland. 19th & 20th May 2012 Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill & Ben Hee (Sutherland)

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Carn a’Mhaim (Cairngorms)

A venture up the Lairig Ghru before traversing Carn a’Mhaim. 12th May 2012 Carn a’Mhaim (Cairngorms)

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Beinn Dearg Mhor, Beinn Dearg Bheag & Beinn a’ Chaisgein Mor (Fisherfield Forest)

A long tramp into the heart of the Fisherfield forest taking in Beinn Dearg Bheag, Beinn Dearg Mhor and Beinn a’ Chaisgein Mor. 28th & 29th April 2012 Beinn Dearg Mhor, Beinn Dearg Bheag & Beinn a’ Chaisgein Mor (Fisherfield … Continue reading

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