Category Archives: Hill running and huge days!

All the Munro’s in one trip.

Posted on August 17, 2019 by

MUNRO ADVENTURE 2015 WHY My pal Graham and his wonderful dog Penny went out to climb the Munro’s in 100 days . I was just recovering from some big health problems and only managed to meet them on two hills. … Continue reading →

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Ben Nevis a few Memories.

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

Its funny I have been thinking about Ben Nevis this week and the BBC called me today to ask my views on this iconic Mountain. It is sad  that some Mountaineers feel that the normal route up the mountain is  … 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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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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Tranters Round – and No Tigers in the Hindu Kush. Big Hill days.

Posted on June 26, 2019 by

With the long summer nights and long daylight this is the time of year for the keen runners and walkers. There will be a few out on these the “Longest days” getting these marathon days in. Scotland abounds in great … Continue reading →

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Couch to Celtman A personal journey – Mark Hartree.

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

This is an insight into the Celtman Extreme Triathlon by a pal Mark Hartree! COUCH TO CELTMAN 2019: an A – Z ‘Millions of Midges’ and ‘Thousands of Jellies’, said the T shirts at registration in Torridon village hall.  The event is the busiest weekend of the … Continue reading →

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