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A Graham, a Donald and a Donald Top in the Ochil hills

The Munros are arguably the best known summits in Scotland and provide the focus for […]

First Brit to complete list of Core European Ultras

Richard Mclellan has become the first Brit – and only the second person in the […]

Glen Affric, an eco-hostel and wonderful Munro bagging

Information notes for the Glen Affric Youth Hostel state:  “Your accommodation is in a very […]

Solo Munro bagging: Spidean Mialach and Gleouraich

Looking out of the windows of my campervan early on Sunday morning, I was sad […]

The Fara: In search of the ‘real’ summit

This weekend, I returned The Fara, a Corbett that I had ticked off earlier this […]

New 800-mile Great North Trail for cyclists and walkers

National cycling charity, Cycling UK, has launched the Great North Trail, which extends from the […]

How to Leave No Trace when walking or camping

It is a privilege to be able to access many wild environments both in the […]

14 things I learned about walking in Scotland this weekend

It was a “will we, won’t we?” sort of weekend in Scotland thanks to widely […]

Review: Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 50l rucksack

I have been testing the new and updated Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 50 litre rucksack (£100). […]

Kit review: Hydro Flask

I have been testing Hydro Flasks – for both hot and cold drinks – in […]

Book review: Walking Scotland’s Lost Railways

Scotland still has hundreds of miles of dismantled railways, which offer great scope for easy-going […]

Book review: Mont Blanc Walks

Cicerone has an amazing collection of books and when I am heading to a new […]