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The Brack and Cnoc Còinnich | Two Corbetts and a wild camp
This was no gentle stroll in the hills or simple night under canvas. This was a summit camp on a Scottish mountain which demanded a great deal of grit, determination and sweat! I embarked on a two-day mountain trek in the Arrochar Alps to reach the summits of The Brack and Cnoc Còinnich.
Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond) | Climbing into the clouds
Climbing Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond) into the swirling clouds above was exhilarating and exciting. The anticipation built with each step as the world below faded away. Cold air filled our lungs, the wind wrapping around us, and breathtaking views, albeit brief, stretched for miles in every direction.
Lismore | Three days hiking & wild camping around the island of Lismore
Located close to Oban in Loch Linnhe, Lismore gave us a diverse and exciting adventure full of history and rugged coastlines.
A failed attempt to bag Meall Ghaordaidh and a cookout beside Loch Ard
Once bitten, twice shy... and a lesson learned in avoiding the crowds on Scotland's munros.
Meall Nan Tarmachan | Thoughts on the pointlessness of Munro bagging
The last few days have ushered in the start of spring. A perfect day to head up a busy munro and ponder the purpose of bagging Scotland's highest peaks!
Another Update
It’s been a while since we spoke… It's time to catch up!
Why are my words like climbing a mountain...!
I’m dyslexic. I’m also autistic and dyspraxic, but it’s the dyslexia that bothers me the most!
Beinn Each | A mountain to contemplate life
Beinn Each is part of the southern Grampian Mountain range in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This simple mountain makes for a great hike and an opportunity to muse on life.
How to climb Ben A'an
Ben A’an is an easy-to-climb rocky wee hill in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Described as a Munro in miniature, it's a fantastic day out in the Scottish hills for the whole family!
Benvane | The gentle giant of Trossachs
Benvane is a soft hulk of a mountain that sits quietly in the shadow of its big brother, Ben Ledi. Climbing it would be a more joyous and solemoving adventure than I had ever expected!