Category Archives: Enviroment

A Birthday Walk with two pals and we met some incredible folk.

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

Yesterday it was a pals birthday and she fancied a walk there was a wee hill that she fancied doing so Bab’s (the birthday girl)her pal Ella and me met at 0745 for a short drive to Loch an Eilein … Continue reading →

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Carnach Bridge update from the Knoydart Ranger Service

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Carnach Bridge Update: Please be advised that the footbridge over the River Carnach at NM865964 is still closed. “The bridge has arrived at the estate and they are preparing to site it. Unfortunately, the hand rails and fixings provided were … Continue reading →

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The Corbett’s are they harder than the Munro’s? What are your favourite ones?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

Corbetts are Scottish mountains over 2,500 feet (762 metres) and under 3,000 feet (914.4 metres), with a drop of a least 500 feet (152 metres) between each listed hill and any adjacent higher one. There are 222 summits classified as … Continue reading →

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Out on the hills again Aonach Shasuinn Affric .

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

The hill of the height of the Englishman (Sassanach ) what a great name for me it was a hard day. You are supposed to climb its neighbour as well in the same day Carn a Coire Gharb. Yesterday my … Continue reading →

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Expedition to Diran in Pakistan Act 3 the Summit Attempt.

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

Diran is a big mountain in Pakistan just under 24000 feet. We had a wonderful expedition there in 1993. Looking back we were so lucky with huge avalanches daily. We learnt so much from this trip for the future expeditions. … Continue reading →

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Over in Skye it’s hot.

Posted on June 28, 2019 by

Well what weather to visit Skye. It was so hot and clear blue skies all the way. I went by Applecross to visit a pal had a great lunch fresh smoked salmon and passed the Torridon and Applecross hills looking … Continue reading →

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A cycle after a busy day. Bruce’s well in Prestwick looking tired and neglected.

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

I managed a cycle yesterday from Prestwick into Ayr along the cycle track. It was not far about 10 Miles’s round trip. It takes you along the beach past the golf course and near the Port of Ayr. This is … Continue reading →

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