Glasgow River Clyde Bridges Run
Follow a running route of 12.5km in Glasgow and cross the famous River Clyde over 15 different bridges. This description heads from east to west, but the run could easily be done in the...
Category: Activity
National Walking Month: Benefits and top tips
National Walking Month is celebrated in the UK throughout May. Supported by the charity Living Streets, the aim is to get more people to “take to their feet”. The organisation has a mission is...
Review: Aussie Soles: Recovery flip-flops
Aussie Soles are “recovery flip-flops that support and comfort your feet”. The brand claims: “Unlike flat flip-flops, our designs put health and well-being first.” The flip-flops are particularly aimed at walkers and runners, especially...
10 of my favourite half-day walks close to Glasgow
I am frequently asked to recommend walks close to Glasgow. Many people are also keen to use public transport to access these walking routes. Here is my list of my favourite walks (or runs)...
The Cardinal Munros in a day
Have you heard of the Cardinal Munros? These are described as the four Munros that are the furthest north, south, east and west. It appears the term was coined by Munro bagger Stephen Senn,...
Be Lyme Disease aware
If you spend time outdoors in Scotland and the wider UK you should be aware of tick-borne Lyme disease. The disease is caused by Borrelia, a spirochete bacteria. It’s the most common tick-borne disease...
Review: New Komperdell Trailstick walking poles
Komperdell has launched a new “fast and lightweight” collection of Trailstick walking poles. The folding system allows the poles to be deconstructed and rebuilt in seconds at just the push of a button. The...
New lightweight Petzl Leopard and Irvis Hybrid crampons
Always searching for lightweight but high quality skiing and walking equipment, I was delighted to hear about the new Petzl Leopard crampons, and also the Petzl Irvis Hybrid crampons. There are several types of...
Record breaking round-world cyclist Jenny Graham to ride Etape Loch Ness
She cycled across four continents and 16 countries to become the fastest women to cycle unsupported around the world. Now Jenny Graham has set her sights on something closer to home: Riding the Etape...
Cape Wrath Ultra 2020: 19 things to know. So many questions and answers!
The Cape Wrath Ultra is a unique biennial trail running event known as Scotland’s Expedition Race. The third Cape Wrath Ultra takes place from May 24 to 31, 2020, and entries open on May...
