This guide is based on my personal experience on the trail, and it contains everything you need to know when preparing for your West Highland Way adventure. One thing to note is you don’t have to walk south to north as most people do. You can get a bus or the train from Glasgow t...
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and ...
Whether you want to admire the gorgeous beaches, spot wildlife, climb a few Munros, sample Scottish whiskey and haggis, learn about Scotland’s rich history, or just enjoy the drive, you’ll find all that and more along the North Coast 500 route. In this ultimate North Coast 500 planning...
So if you’re off to do thebest walks in the Lake District, an OS map should suit you just fine. However, if you are traversing more technical ground, like the rocky terrain of the Isle of Skye’s CuillinMunros, then Harvey could be the best bet. Common map reading mistakes Hidden o...
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and ...
Perhaps the ultimate nerve-jangling mountain ridge that's just about within the capabilities of most hillwalkers, Crib Goch is a test of scrambling skill and nerve. The difficulty level never officially gets above Grade 1, but the drops are big and so are the consequences of a slip. Best ...
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Munro bagging is another popular activity – summiting one of the mountains over 3000ft – there are 282 Munros in Scotland and over 50 of them are located in Cairngorms National Park, including the second highest peak in the UK – Ben Macdui. Bagging a Munro while hiking through colorful ...
there are many other stunning sandy beaches, such as Balnahard Bay. The island is covered in McPhies –“mountains” over 300 ft – which can be bagged in much the same manner as Munros. The island community meets once a week to clean a different area of the island, thus keeping it...
Read my ultimateIsle of Skye itinerary postto plan your trip. It includes four suggested one-day itineraries on Skye including distance, duration and a few potential stops along the way. From Edinburgh to Isle of Skye via Perth 5+ hours, 235 miles / 380 km ...