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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 Swatte Fell, Hart Fell & Under Saddle Yoke (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland)

May 14, 2022 by Maria Fernandez

This was the first of our two-day camper van trip to South West Scotland. We went up a few steep slopes, followed long fences, and arrived at a magical spot. All in all, we conquered three Donalds.

Filed Under: Blog, Corbett, Donald, Hill walking, Scotland Tagged With: Van

3-day tour of Dumfries & Galloway (Scotland)

June 7, 2021 by Maria Fernandez

A 2-night trip to Annan, Rockcliffe, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright and Gretna Green. An instructive tour with abbeys, castles, churches, museums and nature reserves.

Filed Under: Blog, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: 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

Climbing four Donalds in the Scottish Borders

April 24, 2021 by Maria Fernandez

An epic spring day full of sun, hills, cairns, fences, lambs, and a long dry bog.

Filed Under: Blog, Donald, Fiona, Scotland Tagged With: Van, Walking

Climbing Beinn Dearg, a Graham (Perthshire, Scotland)

April 17, 2021 by Maria Fernandez

Our first spring climb after several months of lockdown. A glorious day full of sun, peat, fords and grassy hills.

Filed Under: Blog, Fiona, Hill walking, Scotland Tagged With: Van

Cycling from Craster (Northumberland, England) back to Edinburgh

July 7, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Two days cycling along empty country lanes, visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, staying in a quaint B&B, and climbing the Lammermuirs.

Filed Under: Blog, England, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: Cycling

Cycling from Tweedbank (Scottish Borders) to Craster (Northumberland, England)

July 2, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A 2-day cycling tour that took us to Melrose, Kelso, Belford, Bamburgh and Craster, with glorious weather and a superb B&B.

Filed Under: Blog, England, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: Cycling

Cycling in the Scottish Borders: Galashiels, Lilliesleaf, Jedburgh, Denholm, Melrose & Tweedbank (Scotland)

May 24, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A sunny and warm cycle in the Scottish Borders, riding past two ruined abbeys, an old Roman road and some churches; and visiting a familiar farm.

Filed Under: Blog, Scotland, Tour Tagged With: Cycling

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

Two days at Firbush – Sailing on Loch Tay (Scotland)

April 18, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Our annual trip to Firbush Point with Simon’s students. Two days of sailing, kayaking, chatting, and enjoying the beautiful Scottish spring.

Filed Under: Blog, Sailing, Scotland Tagged With: Firbush

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

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