Category Archives: Local area and events to see

Keep looking after those we love. Do not forget those alone. Good news K2 climbed in winter by Sherpa Team.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

This second Lockdown is hard going for us all most will have blip. Or lockdown blues. Try to remain upbeat as you can get your daily exercise and think good thoughts . As the lockdown continues its well worth remembering … Continue reading →

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As we enter another lockdown. Thinking of you all.

Posted on January 5, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been over in the West in lockdown with. Friend who is in my bubble. We have been enjoying some exceptional weather when the new Lockdown measures were announced last night. I am near Applecross and we had decided … Continue reading →

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Beinn Eighe Liathach and Beinn Alligin attempt Oct 1976 then a call to Cruachan.

Posted on December 28, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am in Torridon just now the hills are plastered with snow after a bleak morning of rain and sleet. The weather cleared in the afternoon and we had a great wander as we descended the Torridon hills cleared they … Continue reading →

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Night Navigation on the Dava Moor with the Moray Mountaineering club. A few lessons re learned!

Posted on November 15, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Night Navigation with the Moray Mountaineering Club. We all met on the Dava Moor just as it was getting dark in November. The Club had organised a Night navigation evening we all turned up in Separate cars as per Covid … Continue reading →

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A short wander the Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail. A few thoughts.

Posted on October 6, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a short day on the Beinn Eighe Mountain trail that starts from the car park at Loch Maree. The weather had been poor with torrential rain but we had a short 3 – 4 hour weather window so … Continue reading →

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29 April 1990 The Shackelton aircraft crash on the Isle of Harris.

Posted on September 23, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Shackelton Crash Harris AEW MK2 WR965. 30thApril 1990 Grid reference NF 996914 I am in Harris just now having an incredible trip. I have been so lucky to walk and climb here over the years. It like all Islands … Continue reading →

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Carn Kitty 521 feet. Berry Burn Wind farm a local wander.

Posted on July 15, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

My pal Babs wanted to show me here area where she enjoys her local walks and cycles near her home. Another friend Maggie wanted a wee wander as well she has been hard at work as a carer for the … Continue reading →

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Whitley Crash Forres – and Forres Airfields.

Posted on July 14, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

A few years ago I was contact by a family whose father (Phil) was born 6 weeks after his father was killed in an aircraft crash on An Lurg near Bynack Mor in the Cairngorms during the war. Info – … Continue reading →

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It’s getting busy! A few thoughts ?

Posted on July 13, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been lucky to get out and enjoy a few days on the hills. I love to be out it all seems new. Yet I am trying going to a few areas away from the crowds as I am … Continue reading →

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Looking back today on the last 100 days there have been some interesting thoughts that are in my head.

Posted on July 1, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Lots of emotions and thoughts over the last 100 days. Sadness. At first there was great sadness as my grand kids moved South. I was so used to seeing them regularly that hurt. I did fear for the future for … Continue reading →

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