Celebrate world whisky day with a walk or cycle
Scotland is the ideal place to celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18. Instead of simply raising a dram, why not enjoy a walk or cycle with a whisky theme? You can always enjoy...
Category: Activity
Mountain bike stars headline new Scottish outdoor festival
Top mountain bikers Greg Minnaar and Steve Peat will be the star attractions of an inaugural Dunoon Outdoor Festival and Expo “Summit to Sea” in September 2019. The three-day festival aims to celebrate the...
Walkers and cyclists: Historic Scottish hostel with access to great mod-cons
Walkers and cyclists are being encouraged to consider a perfect “stopping off” hostel at New Lanark, near Lanark, in Scotland, The Wee Row hostel is part of a World Heritage Site in the Clyde...
10 feel-good forest walks in England
Forestry England and TV presenter Kate Humble, who is also ambassador for the UK walking charity Living Streets, have got together to encourage people to put one foot in front of another and soak...
5 beautiful places in Scotland to celebrate National Walking Month
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging people to get outside during National Walking Month at one of Scotland’s beautiful nature reserves during National Walking Month. With 43 sites throughout Scotland, from mountain tops to...
Ultra runner Debbie Martin-Consani wins Thames Path 100 2019
Scottish ultra running star Debbie Martin-Consani returned to a race she described as “unfinished business” at the weekend. She was not only first female to finish the Thames Path 100 2019, but she also...
Beginners’ guide to cycling the Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It is 79 miles long, starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness. The Great Glen Way can be walked or cycled. The off-road...
Beinn Sgritheall: Steeps, scree and awesome views
It was the day after a day of serious Munro bagging on the Forcan Ridge. But the weather looked okay-ish and we were in the area anyway, so I headed – with Hubby G...
Munro challenge: The Forcan Ridge
This is my experience walking with friends and Hubby G on The Saddle, Forcan Ridge and Sgurr na Sgine in Kintail, Highlands. Would I? Or wouldn’t I? There is a junction in the path...
Tips for final preparation for the Etape Caledonia
The Etape Caledonia mass participating cycling sportive takes place in the Scottish Highlands on Sunday May 19, 2019. With just over two weeks to go, there are a few tips that will help you...
