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Coast to Coast – Norfolk to Wales 4
I just plonked the bivy down rather informally on the towpath. A couple of dog walkers said hello, but after that I had the place to myself…
Montane Ultra Tour 40 Backpack – Frameless, not Blameless.
For you personally the Ultra Tour 40 might be the best pack in the world…
Waterproof Hiking Boots – why I just say ‘no’.
I’ve come to regard heavy, ‘waterproof’ footwear as a waste of money and even counterproductive.
Scottish National Trail – the Great Cape Escape
Things to do in Inverness: annoy staff in outdoor shops by saying ‘I’ve just walked the Scottish National Trail…’
Scottish National Trail – Cape Wrath at last.
I was in an odd position, not to mention an altered state of mind…
Scottish National Trail – racing the rain.
Such a thirty-five mile hike might have been feasible in Norfolk…
Scottish National Trail – peat, pizza and panic.
In fact, it’s all a bit wild and woolly up here. You could feel very exposed and alone…
Scottish National Cape Wrath Trail – how confusing!
West of Garrygualach, the Cape Wrath Trail introduces itself to you properly…
Scottish National Trail – Glasgow to the Glens
Ascending a steep hill then plunging into a dark and mysterious forest, the crossing of the Highland Line feels very real…
Scottish National Trail – Borders to Big City
I walked the Scottish National Trail because I wanted to learn about Scotland…
An Oldie Outdoors 