Ben-Nevising: Climbing the UK’s highest mountain virtually
Have you heard of Everesting? It is climbing the height of Everest by bike or on foot on the same hill, but locally. Ben-Nevising is similar, but you aim to reach the height of...
Category: Walking
Join on-line talk: Cycling through the menopause
Find out more about peri-menopause and menopause from sporty women. I have been invited to lead a Scottish Cycling talk on-line about “cycling through the menopause”. It will include information, support and advice for...
Fund-raising campaign: Move Mountains for Malcolm
Six months ago I heard the devastating news that top climber Malcolm Bass had suffered a stroke. I know Malcolm through my friend Simon Yearsley. Hubby G has climbed with Simon and knows Malcolm,...
Callie’s wee climb for charity in memory of hill-walking grandpa
A 15-month-old girl is climbing steps every day in March in memory of her Munro bagging grandpa. Callie Murphy, of Battlefield, Glasgow, is taking on the charity challenge to raise funds for Braemar Mountain...
Review: Aftershokz OpenMove sports headphones
The Aftershokz OpenMove headphones utilise bluetooth (wireless) and bone-conduction (so they are not in-ear). This means they can be used while running, cycling or walking. You can can safely hear other road users, as...
Running new routes: Lennox Forest, Lennoxtown
Having moved to Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire (some 10 miles from where we used to stay), I have been exploring new local trails. Lennox Forest is nearby and while I have run and mountain...
Why walking is the best medicine after hospital treatment
If you have recently received hospital treatment, you’ll be looking for ways to help your recovery. So, why not take up walking? Read on to find out more… Recovering from hospital treatment can prove...
Review of the SMC’s The Munros book
This is the fourth edition of The Munros book from the Scottish Mountaineering Club – and the first new edition for 22 years. In brief, it’s a larger and modern looking book with longer...
Waterfall walk or run: Edenmill to Auchineden Spout circuit
This is a great walking or running route from Edenmill Farm Shop to Auchineden Spout and the via the shore of Kilmannan Reservoir to Burncrooks Reservoir and back down to Edenmill. You could do...
Running or walking route: Antonine Trail from Twechar
This figure-of-eight route visits sections of the Antonine Trail (which is also part of the coast-to-coast route, the John Muir Way). Start/finish: Twechar, East Dunbartonshire Distance: 12k Total ascent: 400m Route: OS Map The...
