Munro-bagging season 2021 Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging My Munro-bagging season has been fascinating, exhilarating and discovered landscapes and areas of inconceivable beauty!!! It’s all a fun day out, getting up early in the morning, travelling through the highlands to reach the exciting start of the adventure!! Getting outdoors is beneficial to our mental health, makes …
Camping in Scottish Highlands Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging One of my main highlights in 2021 was wild camping for the first time. During summer conditions, I camped at about 25 locations around the highlands but rarely at the same place twice. Pitched tent at popular places such as Torridon, Glen Nevis, Glen Coe, Glen Etive, …
Half-way mark in a full round of 282 Munros Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging What a day to reach the half-way mark in a full round of 282 Munros!!! The views from the Bridge of Orchy hills are amazing!!! An eventful day and really was quite the adventure!! The day couldn’t have started any worse with …
The Grey Corries Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging Another epic day on the hills last Saturday with a hike along the Grey Corries!! Taken in 4 Munros and 5 Munro Tops. The views of the Nevis Range are absolutely magnificent!!! Included Stob Ban onto my hike although nearly got caught out in the dark because of …
Photographing the Milky Way Posted on 13/05/22 in blogs Trying something a little bit different photography wise. This is my first attempt at photographing the Milky Way. With the dark nights upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to capture the night sky and to practice my Astrophotography skills. Exposure mode: Manual Shutter speed: 1/30s F-number: …
Scottish Highlands hiking adventures 2021 Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging 2021 has been good to me and certainly has been memorable and eventful!! Travelled all over the Scottish Highlands, treated to a multitude of magical views and experienced dozens of epic adventures!! Hiking for a total of 338 hrs along 527 miles with 176,487ft altitude gained. …
Ben Lomond via Loch Dhu Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging This is my walk report for Ben Lomond via Loch Dhu that I hiked in May 2021. Great route if you want to avoid the crowds and want some peacefulness and tranquillity. I’ve climbed Ben Lomond 5 times from 3 different approaches. In my opinion, via …
website launch and first blog Posted on 17/02/22 in blogs Hello and welcome to my new website. It’s been just over 2 years since I took my photography seriously so very pleased to have a photography website up and running. Really was more difficult than I anticipated to get to grips with WordPress but the perseverance …
the easains – 21st December 2021 Posted on 15/02/22 in munro-bagging I couldn’t have expected a better hike on the shortest day of year!!! The adventure all started with a frosty and atmospheric morning which had a beautiful winter’s feel to it!! It was cold and snowing with cloud-covered frosty mountain tops. However, it wasn’t what …
beinn mhanach – 15th October 2021 Posted on 15/02/22 in munro-bagging Beinn Mhanach is one of the remotest mountains in the Southern Highlands. The hike started off with amazing views of Beinn Dòrain and the scenic walk-in along Auch Glen is delightful!! It was a beautiful sunny autumn’s day which made the hike so much more …
