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Cateran Trail | Day 4

Setting out from Spittal of Glenshee for what we thought would be a short, simple 6 miles ending at the road near Cray proved to be quite the challenge. We were under no illusion that the weather would not be kind to us, as the forecast was not looking particularly

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Cateran Trail | Day 3

Third day on the Cateran Trail and it’s been an epic challenging day. Last night was rough. Eve and I shared a bed last night and because of her cold she had a very unsettled night. Eve spent the whole night trashing around and kicking me, coupled with her

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Cateran Trail | Day 2

Hey Guys… Thank you so much for all your comments and messages to my post yesterday and this morning. What I don’t understand is why Facebook has chosen to remove every single response that we have written to your comments, and flagged every one as being in breach of

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Cateran Trail | Day 1

Happy Mother’s Day! Day 1 on the Cateran Trail complete! We made it from Blairgowrie to Bridge of Cally where we are spending the night. The terrain was varied and we have had an awesome day. I have been doing lots of thinking today about ‘stuff’, mainly  Eve’s

The Clyde Walkway

Radio interview #1

We were invited to do a 'radio' interview by a lovely young girl called Tayah as part of her media degree We met up with her whilst we were walking the Clyde Walkway in Glasgow We decided to meet at a coffee shop, Cafe Nero, for the interview. Tayah was

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The Dava Way | Day 2

The Dava Way is an inspirational trail that offers something for everybody, regardless of experience or physical capabilities. Whilst it doesn’t have the magnificence of Glen Coe or the feeling of wilderness as the west coast, what it does offer is a little bit of everything, in an easy

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The Dava Way | Day 1

Eve now has a new personal best having hiked 15.1 miles today through snow that at times was over 6 inches deep. It was hard going, our feet were soaked (but warm). She’s awesome and I’m so proud of her! The trail was amazingly beautiful, walking along

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West Island Way | Day 4

Evening everyone Today was the last day of hiking the West Island Way. We were planning for a long and hard day on the trail. The day started early with the alarm clock going off at 5.30 am. It was still pitch black outside and we struggled to see

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The West Island Way | Day 3

Evening everyone Wow… Eve was fire today! I couldn’t slow her down. I was repeatedly having to ask her to slow down, but it was always my fault, as I should have been keeping up with Eve 🙄😂 I didn’t find it annoying having to call her back, I

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The West Island Way | Day 2

What a day! It’s been immense! We walked 10.3 miles over some truly magnificent terrain with views that were breathtaking in grandeur and sheer beauty. No photograph I have taken could capture how beautiful it was today and how it made us both feel. If it’s okay

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The West Island Way | Day 1

The West Island Way is amazing! The terrain, views, variety and landscapes are all amazing. Obviously this is just the first section but it’s amazing. The weather was harsh though! It was cold and windy, giving a windchill well below freezing. It made stopping for breaks and admiring the

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A step back in time at New Lanark

Whilst walking the Clyde Walkway we learned a great deal about the history of New Lanark

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The Mull of Galloway Trail | Day 5

We seriously considered carrying on yesterday afternoon to complete the The Mull of Galloway Trail. It would have been a long day and we’d have probably ended up completing it in the dark. But we didn’t. Waiting and completing it today was the correct decision, as it was

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The Mull of Galloway Trail | Day 4

The coast from Stranraer to Burnfoot Bridge just past Cairnryan where we were to finish todays section feels industrial, with a history, as we found out, that dates back to the Romans. The wee airbnb cottage that Eve and I stayed in last night was delightful and very cosy. It

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The Mull of Galloway Trail | Day 3

Well today was short, sweet and simple. Just 7 miles between Stoneykirk and Stranraer. The route was simple, virtually a straight line following quiet country lanes, farmers livestock fields and a woodland before reaching the coast at Stranraer. Last night I slept terribly. We slept together in a double bed

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The Mull of Galloway Trail | Day 2

Another epic day walking the coast along the Mull of Galloway Trail, although we did get told off by a very angry lady in a caravan 😆. Always a drama with us! Best thing about today was there was loads of beach walking! After a cup of tea, a good breakfast

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The Mull of Galloway Trail | Day 1

First day on the Mull of Galloway Trail and it felt great! It was varied, easy and required some dynamic route planning which kept it interesting. We have been looking forward to this trail (a lot) since we first started the Clyde Walkway in Glasgow as it’s remote(ish)

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Scotland’s most southerly point

The Mull of Galloway is Scotland’s most Southerly point and is home to an amazing lighthouse and dramatic coastal scenery. It is a very special place steeped in history as well as a haven for cliff top plants and birds. The Mull of Galloway lighthouse dominates the area standing

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 5

It was one of the oddest feelings being filmed by a professional film/TV crew but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Walking the last few miles of the Clyde Walkway beside the Falls of Clyde at an UNESCO World Heritage Site was magnificent to say the least!

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 4

Todays section of the Clyde Walkway was completely different to the first few days. It was different in just about every way, and Eve was once again a happy child thriving in the environment she loves the most.

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 3

Before we went to sleep last night Eve and I had small chat and agreed to put the day behind us, treating each day as a new beginning. We were going to start tomorrow (today) with positivity and enthusiasm, and that’s exactly what we did…

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 2

First an apology. I said yesterday that I was worried about appearing negative in my writing, but today I’m even more concerned about negativity so please accept my apologies before you read on.

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 1

New day, new trail and for this Scottish Great Trail we are walking the Clyde Walkway. The Clyde Walkway extends from the centre of Glasgow to UNESCO World Heritage site at New Lanark in South Lanarkshire

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Rob Roy Way | Day 9

Today was our last day of the Rob Roy Way 😔 It’s starting to feel a bit predictable writing this but today was the perfect day for the last and final section of the Rob Roy Way. It felt like spring with green shoots coming through the ground and a

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Rob Roy Way | Day 8

Evening everyone, It felt brilliant to be walking again today! It feels natural and normal to be outside and doing this. Eve is at her best, her daily struggles with Autism, although never gone, are barely noticeable. For me it feels more home than home. The only way it could