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Climbing The Cheviot, a Hewitt in Northumberland (England)

March 1, 2022 by Maria Fernandez

A one-day holiday in Northumberland with three hills, gorgeous views, some snow, plenty of fences, peat bogs and a deep blue sky.

Filed Under: Blog, England, Hewitt Tagged With: Van, Walking

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

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

Hillwalking in the Cairngorms – Creag Ruadh (Graham) & Dun da Lamh fort

February 18, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Our winter walk near Laggan, in the Scottish Highlands. 8 miles first with a forest path, then no path, an unexpected fence, and a Pictish fort.

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

Tramping around in snowshoes on Creag Choinnich, near Braemar (Scotland)

February 3, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Finally, we got to put on our new snowshoes, and headed for a park with a somewhat steep hill.

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

Climbing Morrone, a Corbett near Braemar (Aberdeenshire, Scotland)

February 2, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A spectacularly sunny day with drifting snow, views of Braemar and the Cairngorms, frozen rivers, and some very brave ducks.

Filed Under: Blog, Corbett, Scotland Tagged With: Snow, Walking

A hillwalking loop around Glen Sherup in the Ochil Hills (Lowlands, Scotland)

January 12, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A beautiful winter’s day with several hill tops, no sheep, the occasional gale, and some very heavy rucksacks.

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

Climbing King’s Seat Hill, a Donald in the Ochil Hills – near Stirling (Scotland)

January 6, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

A 6-mile walk with an at-times-steep climb, and our new heavy rucksacks.

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

Day 4 on the GR34: walking from Port du Loch to Audierne (Brittany, France)

July 4, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our fourth and final day on the GR34 coastal path, with a great breakfast, some beautiful beaches, cannons and lighthouses.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

Day 3 on the GR34: walking from Pointe de Brézellec to Port du Loch (Brittany, France)

July 3, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our third day on the GR34 coastal path, with more cliffs, churches, no rain, little wind, and the striking Pointe du Raz.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

Day 2 on the GR34: walking from Pointe de Beuzec to Pointe de Brézellec (Brittany, France)

July 2, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our second day on the GR34 coastal path, with an unreasonable amount of rain, a dramatic sky, and a blusterous thunderstorm in the distance.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

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