Easy run on the Saturday before Christmas in the Kilpatrick Hills, starting from the car park at Overtoun House, Milton. A steep climb quickly took us above the clouds giving us lots of sunlights and views of the cloud inversion. We got to enjoy a ‘white bow’ too. Underfoot was a little boggy in placesContinue reading “Easy run in the Kilpatrick Hills”
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 theContinue reading “Ben Lomond. Strong winds & lots of snow”
Trailing running in Glencoe along the West Highland Way
We spent a weekend in the snowy mountains of Glencoe.The mountains which first greet you on arrival are the beautiful and instantly recognisable Buachaille Etive Mor and Buachaille Etive Beag. It’s not possible to visit Glencoe and not be awestruck by their rugged natural features.
Hiking the Buachaille Etive Mor in Glen Coe
A day trip from Glasgow saw David and I hike up a couple of peaks in the Buachaille Etive Mor area of Glen Coe. The views were incredible and the weather was perfect for a November hike. There was snow on the summits with a fluttering of snow coming down as we hiked and ran.Continue reading “Hiking the Buachaille Etive Mor in Glen Coe”
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
Competing in the Ring of Steall Skyrace
This was a spectacular route in the Mamores. The weather was almost perfect and despite a nasty fall on scree I was very pleased to finish second female in my age group. Result!
Taking part in TDS 2021
The UTMB is the most incredible trail-running festival in the world! Each year, the best athletes meet in Chamonix… Runners participate in one of the event’s 7 races. I was privileged to take part in the TDS event and the atmosphere was electric. This was an extremely technically challenging mountain race, with several craggy climbs andContinue reading “Taking part in TDS 2021”
Running in the Alps
Summer 2021 trip to Chamonix
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,Continue reading “Sandwood Bay Beach run”