Wild camping the night before a long run in a very peaceful place with clear views. Very, very cold and strong winds, icy underfoot. A fantastic feeling being out in the wild.
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Exploring Glencoe
A little visit to Glen Coe. Exploring these mountains is always exciting. Mountains are so special. They are truly magical. Navigating exposed rocks makes for tricky climbing. While at the same time I’m trying to find the right route – all this tests your mental abilities. Climbing mountains teaches me patience, persistence and above all gratitude. After spending time in the mountains I always feel the urge to come back for more.
Ben Lomond. Strong winds & lots of snow
As we drove to Rowardenan on the shores of Loch Lommond from Glasgow it started to rain. Heavily. It had eased off as we started our hike up Ben Lommond and we soon encountered snow. As we climbed higher and higher visibility worsened, snow came down and our tracks were soon obliterated. One of the amazing sites was of snow being blown at speed upwards from a gully down the side of the mountain. As we neared the summit other climbers were turning back due to the high winds and poor visibility. We decided to press on while being prepared to turn around at any point if we feel unsafe. Having made it to the cairn we took a quick selfie before heading down. On the way back we came across Father Christmas and three of his elves carting a Christmas Tree up the mountain!
Exploring Tyndrum, Dalmally & Bridge of Orchy
A day trip from Glasgow to explore Beinn Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich, two of the Munroes close to Tyndrum, Dalmally & Bridge of Orchy. Having been chased by Highland cattle before I was a little wary of getting past this herd who seemed to find me a curiosity!
Hiking around Ben Lawers
Sandwood Bay Beach run
Described by many as the most beautiful beach in Britain! The wild and spectacular Sandwood Bay in Kinlochbervie is backed by huge sand dunes and a loch. Facing into the North Atlantic, the beach has nearly 1.5 miles of wide pink sand, flanked by cliffs. To the south stands the sea stack of Am Buachaille, while behind the bay’s large dunes stretches Sandwood Loch. The beach is considered to be one of the most unspoilt beaches in the whole of mainland Britain and we’d definitely agree with that!
Running the South Glen Shiel ridge
A glorious day in the Scottish mountains. The South Glen Shiel ridge run is a dramatic long glen that is surrounded by some incredible peaks. The mountains look incredible from the bottom of the glen. Once up the first mountain each leads to the next peak along a ridge. And on and on it goes…Continue reading “Running the South Glen Shiel ridge”