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Climbing the three Cairnwell Munros in Glenshee (Cairngorms National Park, Scotland)

July 19, 2024 by Maria Fernandez

Munro climbing in the Cairngorms National Park with a formidable wind, a persistent fog, a ghostly sight, and an adventurous chick.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: hillwalking

Climbing Meall Greigh and Meall Garbh, and attempting An Stùc, three Munros (Perthshire, Scotland)

April 19, 2024 by Maria Fernandez

A spectacular Munro climb in a fierce gale, with stunning views all around us, and more snow than we’d expected.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: hillwalking, Snow

Climbing Cruach Àrdrain and Beinn Tulaichean, two Munros (The Trossachs, Scotland)

December 9, 2022 by Maria Fernandez

An epic walk in the Trossachs across a frosty landscape with superb views. A day full of frozen streams, puddles, waterfalls, and an immense white ridge.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: hillwalking, Van

Climbing Auchnafree Hill (Corbett) & Ben Chonzie (Munro) – Perthshire (Scotland)

May 1, 2021 by Maria Fernandez

An epic climb with an unexpected snowstorm, magnificent views of Loch Turret, some scrambling, and navigating in the clag.

Filed Under: Blog, Corbett, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Snow, Van

Wild camping, cycling & walking up Meall Chuaich (near Kingussie, Scotland)

May 11, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Two unforgettable days with glorious weather, a familiar Munro, a visit to our old camp, and an unexpected bridge.

Filed Under: Blog, Corbett top, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Wild camping, cycling & hill walking (near Dalwhinnie, Scotland)

April 26, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A 2-night wild camping trip with deserted paths, a convenient bothy, and spectacular views of Loch Ericht.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Attempting Meall Chuaich in high winds – a Munro in the Cairngorms, Scotland

February 22, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Struggling to climb a solitary Munro in a gale. A memorable day with a dilapidated bridge, some fearless grouse, and a vanishing path.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Car, Walking

Climbing Geal Charn, a Munro in the Monadhliath mountains (Scotland)

February 21, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A magic climb on a winter’s day. A long walk in the fog with plenty of grouse, some frogs, a huge cairn, and beautiful streams.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Car, Walking

Climbing Carn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), a Munro near Loch Laggan (Scottish Highlands)

February 19, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A foggy and steep climb through heather. The snow finally appeared at the top, then we got views of the Scottish Highlands, and found a long lost path.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Car, Walking

Climbing Carn Dearg, a Munro in the Monadhliath mountains – near Newtonmore (Scotland)

May 31, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our climb on a beautiful June day. With an unusually dry ground, intriguing insects, and a square loch.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland, Walk Tagged With: Cycling, Walking

Climbing Beinn an Dothaidh, a Munro near Bridge of Orchy (Scotland)

February 20, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A sunny winter day with crampons, stunning 360 degree views, and three summits on one Munro.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Walking

Climbing Ben Alder, a Munro near Dalwhinnie (Scotland)

May 29, 2017 by Maria Fernandez

Reaching the top of Ben Alder, a Munro, with low cloud and great navigating.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Glen Feshie – Climbing Mullach Clach a’ Bhlàir, a Munro (Scotland)

April 20, 2017 by Maria Fernandez

A fabulous weekend full of hills, hail, sun, wind, rain. More hail. More sun. Plus an eroded path both ways.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Camping, Cycling, Walking

Climbing Beinn Dòrain, a Munro near Bridge of Orchy (Scotland)

February 20, 2017 by Maria Fernandez

A challenging climb with more sun, fog, and a lot more wind than we expected.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Walking

Climbing Càrn a’ Chlamain, a Munro near Blair Atholl (2nd time) (Scotland)

October 2, 2016 by Maria Fernandez

A glorious Sunday with bikes, Munro and immense views.

Filed Under: Blog, Munro, Scotland Tagged With: Cycling, Walking

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