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Are you keen to explore Scotland? Fiona Outdoors is your independent guide to getting out into the amazing natural environment of this small but highly accessible country. Whether you are new to the outdoors or already a keen outdoors enthusiast, this website offers a wealth of inspiration, advice and tips for adventures of all kinds, including walking, running, cycling, kayaking, swimming, skiing and travel.

Adventure & Travel

6 last-minute travel tips to the Maldives

How getting away is the best therapy

Centuries of writing celebrated in Tweed Valley

Book review: Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire by Markus Stitz

Corbett bagging: Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr from Poolewe

First-timer Fergus Roberts wins Celtman! Extreme Scottish Triathlon 2025

Win a 19-day adventure trip and entry to the Everest Marathon

Run-hike of 3 Munros and 3 Munro Tops in the Monadhliath

Munro bagging: The Grey Corries, east of Nevis Range

New Five Churches Round in County Durham, England

Where to go for the best off-season travel

4 Munros & a Munro Top: Aonach Mor, Aonach Beag, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis

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Women Outdoors

Run-hike of 3 Munros and 3 Munro Tops in the Monadhliath

Munro bagging: The Grey Corries, east of Nevis Range

4 Munros & a Munro Top: Aonach Mor, Aonach Beag, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis

Review: Rab Veil 12l running vest pack

Natalie Taylor first female at UK Ultra South Downs 100k

Rise and rise of women outdoors in Scotland

Cancer survivor Janette Walker celebrates after completing Munro round

West coast walks: Sgurr an Fhidhleir and Ben Mor Coigach

Friends Fiona and Bill ride LEJOG for Ocean Youth Trust fundraiser

Review: Mirafit Olympic Barbell & Weights 

Munro Am Faochagach from Black Bridge: An alternative approach

Rugged run: Meall a’ Bhuachaille circuit, near Aviemore

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Run

Review: Rudy Project ASTRAL SPHERE Glasses

Review: La Sportiva Ultra Trail Vest 10L

Corbett bagging: Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr from Poolewe

First-timer Fergus Roberts wins Celtman! Extreme Scottish Triathlon 2025

Win a 19-day adventure trip and entry to the Everest Marathon

Run-hike of 3 Munros and 3 Munro Tops in the Monadhliath

Munro bagging: The Grey Corries, east of Nevis Range

New Five Churches Round in County Durham, England

4 Munros & a Munro Top: Aonach Mor, Aonach Beag, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis

Book review: Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1 by Nicola Hardy

Scottish mountain lists defined – Munros, Munro Tops, Corbetts, Grahams/Fionas & Donalds

Review: Rab Veil 12l running vest pack

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Who is Fiona Outdoors?

Fiona Outdoors is created by Fiona Russell, a well-respected journalist. Fiona has explored many areas of Scotland – and further afield –  and enjoys walking, running, cycling, kayaking, skiing and swimming. She writes about these adventures and also loves to write about the stories of other people who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.

 

Walk

Centuries of writing celebrated in Tweed Valley

Why hiking holidays are on the rise

Corbett bagging: Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr from Poolewe

Run-hike of 3 Munros and 3 Munro Tops in the Monadhliath

Munro bagging: The Grey Corries, east of Nevis Range

New Five Churches Round in County Durham, England

Mastering landscape photography with MPB

4 Munros & a Munro Top: Aonach Mor, Aonach Beag, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis

Book review: Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1 by Nicola Hardy

Monaco’s Hidden Trails – and some city fun

Scottish mountain lists defined – Munros, Munro Tops, Corbetts, Grahams/Fionas & Donalds

Planning long-distance hiking adventures with less hassle

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Bike

Book review: Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire by Markus Stitz

The most scenic cycling routes in Europe inspired by the Tour de France

Corbett bagging: Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr from Poolewe

First-timer Fergus Roberts wins Celtman! Extreme Scottish Triathlon 2025

Rise and rise of women outdoors in Scotland

Friends Fiona and Bill ride LEJOG for Ocean Youth Trust fundraiser

Bike-run to two Corbetts: Beinn Dearg Mòr and Beinn Dearg Bheag

Cycling holidays: What you need for an adventure to remember

Pete’s Pedalling Plus 2025 for Maasai Girls Education Appeal

10 epic hiking & biking trails across Europe for outdoor lovers

Finding the right ride for young riders

Summer in the Dolomites: Val Gardena

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Kit

Review: Rudy Project ASTRAL SPHERE Glasses

Review: La Sportiva Ultra Trail Vest 10L

Book review: Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1 by Nicola Hardy

Review: Rab Veil 12l running vest pack

Thoughtful gifts for outdoor enthusiasts: Personalising your adventure gear

Review: Mirafit Olympic Barbell & Weights 

Review: Rab Women’s Protium ND25L Day Pack

Review: Berghaus Remote Hike 23 litre pack

Review: Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles

Review: New Jöttnar Fenrir goose down jacket

Book review: Skiing & Snowboarding in the Cairngorms National Park 

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket and Pants

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Active Menopause

All women will face menopause at some stage. For most, this means the start of peri-menopause in your 40s and menopause from around late 40s to mid-50s on average. In Active Menopause, we address some of the many physical and mental issues of menopause and look at ways to stay fit and active.

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