Category Archives: Hillwalking

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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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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Ben Tirran (The Goet) Glen Clova

An overdue visit to Glen Clova. 8th February 2015 Ben Tirran (Glen Clova) Scottish Hills Ben Tirran (Glen Clova)

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Carn a’ Mhaim (Cairngorms)

A circular walk from Linn of Dee via White Bridge returning by Derry Lodge with a detour up Carn a’ Mhaim. 17th January 2015 Carn a’ Mhaim (Cairngorms) Scottish Hills Carn a’ Mhaim (Cairngorms)

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Canisp via Cam Loch (Sutherland)

Canisp by way of Cam Loch and Loch na Gainimh 28th& 29th October 2014 Canisp (Sutherland)

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Galloway Forest Park

A challenging three day backpack through Galloway (dark sky) Forest Park. 1st to 3rd September 2014 Galloway Forest Park

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