When Hubby G walked the summits of Moruisg and Sgurr nan Ceannaichean as part of his first round of Munros, they both qualified in the list of Munro’s Tables. Now, after remeasuring, the summit...
I have been reviewing the Garmin Enduro and the most impressive feature is better longevity. Now Suunto has launched the 9 Peak sports watch, which also boasts a great battery life. Battery longevity has...
I have been testing the Garmin Enduro for three months. It is a loan watch although I may buy one with a small discount from Garmin. In this time, while wearing it every day...
With wind and the threat of rain in the west of the Highlands, my Corbett bagging friend Ben and I decided to head east to Moray for another summit last Wednesday. We chose Corryhabbie...
Fuar Tholl means “cold hole” in Gaelic. It’s said the name comes from ancient settlers in Glen Carron and refers to the eastern corrie, which is shaded from sunlight. On the day that my...
Now that I live in the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness, there are so many more mountain options on my doorstep. My Corbett bagging friend Ben (who was staying with us for the week) and...
I met Marc Patullo and his dad Gus in 2017 while walking the Liathach ridge in Torridon. Marc was only 16 and he had already walked around 200 Munros with Gus. Last weekend, I...
The 2021 Keswick Mountain Festival (KMF) speaker programme has been unveiled, marking three months until the start of the event. Presented by Craghoppers and hosted in the Theatre by the Lake on Friday September...
Scottish outdoor enthusiast Alex Slipchuk is taking part in the TGO challenge 2021 to raise money for two charities, Malaria No More and Scottish Mountain Rescue. He is also donating his trusty solo Hilleberg tent...
Little Wyvis is the Corbett sibling of the Munro Ben Wyvis. It is a great walk or run if you have a half day to spare. These mountains are now on my doorstep and...
Cycling / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Suunto launch new 9 Peak sports watch
15 Jun, 2021
Cycling / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Review: Garmin Enduro sports watch
15 Jun, 2021
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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