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UTMR fundraiser in memory of my dear mum

I am taking part in the toughest event I’ve ever done – the four-day Ultra […]

Run-hike: Munro Beinn Fhada and two Munro Tops via the ridge

I walked Run-hike Beinn Fhada in 2014 as part of my first Munro round. Hubby […]

Trail run: Loch Morlich to Cairn Gorm summit

Having completed a 20km run circuit from Loch Morlich via the Chalamain Gap, my friends […]

Trail run: Loch Morlich to Chalamain Gap circuit

The Chalamain Gap is a superb natural feature taking the form of a gorge filled […]

Trail running 2025: New routes and equipment

Trail running is rapidly gaining popularity as both a fitness activity and a way to […]

Corbett bagging: Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh, Sutherland

A solo run-hike of the two Corbetts, Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh, Sutherland. Spotting a Wednesday […]

Review: New LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite running poles

I have been testing the new LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One Superlite running poles on hill […]

Mountain challenge: Swift Half in Glencoe

Scottish trail running guiding company Girls on Hills have created a new mountain challenge called […]

Review: Salomon Adv Skin 12 Running Vest (with flasks)

I was looking for a larger running vest pack for longer summer adventures and also […]

Glenshee 9 Munros – run or hike

The Glenshee area of Scotland is popular with Munro baggers and for good reason. There […]

Run-hike of Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach from Sugar Bowl car park

This route of 31km with 1900m of ascent starts and finishes at the Sugar Bowl […]

Siobhan Killingbeck sets Martin Moran Round FKT

Siobhan Killingbeck has set a supported Fastest Known Time for an endurance challenge in north-west […]