Five great adventure activities in Cornwall
The south coast of England, especially Cornwall, is famed as a popular destination for families. With its diverse coast and countryside locations, there are a host of things to do in Cornwall that offer...
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Four great travel destinations for autumn 2017
As you look on social media with mounting envy at everyone else enjoying a summer holiday overseas, why not plan ahead? Autumn is a great time to travel, if you pick the right destination....
12 great outdoor activities in the Torridon area
Torridon, in north-west Scotland, is one of my favourite places in Scotland. The scenery is breath-taking and there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy. Here I have picked 12 of the best. 1...
How to stay cool this summer
Summer can be hot in Britain and it’s important that holidaymakers know how to stay safe in the sun. But how did people stay cool in the heart before electricity and the likes of...
The wonders of a trip to Krka National Park in Croatia
Croatia is best-known for its stunning Dalmatian coast, with Split being one of the starting points of many trips and a great place for a more relaxed holiday, too. A popular attractions close to...
Great Expectations: Summitting the In Pinn
I have written about my experience of climbing Skye’s famous Inaccessible Pinnacle (In Pinn) for the TGO magazine. You can read the full version in the TGO magazine or by buying a digital version of the...
Walk the new Hebridean Way
I wrote about the new 156-mile Hebridean Way in my Sunday Mail column. Read the pdf or the article below. The new Hebridean Way What is it?: The Hebridean Way is newly waymarked long-distance...
David’s fastpacking journey to Ben Alder
David Mair is keen to inspire more people to enjoy the trails of Scotland through his On the Adventure Trails videos. He recently enjoyed a fastpacking trip around the Munros of Ben Alder. The...
Arran Coastal Way joins Scotland’s Great Trails
Another of Scotland’s many long-distance walking trails, the Arran Coastal Way, has been awarded Great Trails status. The 65-mile around-island trail is the 29th long-distance route to be included in the Great Trails line-up,...
Kevin Byrne, the McPhies and further wonders of Colonsay
I wrote about MacPhie bagging on the Scottish island of Colonsay for the Scots Magazine. It involved island resident Kevin Byrne, 20 odd hills of 300ft or more and a late autumn weekend of...
