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6 safe and scenic walking trails in Scotland for solo female travellers

When thinking about exploring in the great outdoors in the UK, Scotland is a great […]

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 […]

Review: Rab Stratosphere 5.5 sleeping mat

This is my independent review of the Stratosphere 5.5 sleeping mat. I like a camping mat […]

Review: Sea to Summit Ether Light XR inflatable sleeping mat

I have been testing the Sea to Summit Ether Light XR sleeping mat. There is […]

Siobhan Killingbeck sets Martin Moran Round FKT

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

Summer of training – my progress towards my A race of 2025

Fitness is a huge part of my life and while I wouldn’t say I am […]

11 things I learned on a summer mountain leader training course in Scotland

I recently joined a summer Mountain leader course with Scottish company, Scotch on the Rocks […]

New Girls on Hills Door to Door Challenge

Award-winning outdoor experiences provider Girls on Hills and Hostelling Scotland, a self-funded hostel accommodation charity,  have launched a […]

Centuries of writing celebrated in Tweed Valley

A new trail has been launched to showcase the literary heritage of the Tweed Valley […]

Why hiking holidays are on the rise

It seems that more Brits are swapping city breaks and crowded resorts for hiking in […]

Corbett bagging: Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr from Poolewe

There are days when I am energetic and other times when I feel like I […]

Run-hike of 3 Munros and 3 Munro Tops in the Monadhliath

The Monadhliath Mountains offer a great challenge and not too far south of the Highland’s […]