Nothing to merit a full report on this one. A not so enjoyable day on the hills. From the moment I left the car to the moment I returned I felt fatigued and sluggish. The walk up Ben Vorlich was a slow slog. I lost count how many times I had to stop. it was wet and cold and for some reason, despite ...

Looking to invest in a good tent or bivi bag this year for multi day trips. Can anyone recommend whats better? Looking at the Rab Alpine bivi or a good quality and importantly, lightweight, one man tent. I dont really have a set "kind" of camping I'm looking to do. Glen level, high level a...

What a day out this was. The longest hill walk I’ve ever done and without a doubt the fastest winds I have ever walked in. Nonetheless, a fantastic day. The days adventure started at about 07:45 at the Glen Tilt car park. My 2 friends and I set off for this epic journey into a quite remote area. Wal...

That struck a timely chord with me! Just stopped off at Carlisle services on my way to An Caisteal (plus its neighbours hopefully) tomorrow, and the forecast looks much like you had, cloud, snowshowers, and the temperature 'only' -5 but windchill down to -13. I applaud your spirit, relishing a bit ...

Another midweek quickie for me. The previous evening was spent frantically trying to decide where abouts I'd end up. I thought Meall Chuaich looked good so at the last minute made my mind and packed my bag for the next day’s adventures. The forecast wasn’t looking great but for me, it adds to the ex...

I had looked out another easy Munro for today’s walk, something that would allow me to get up and down fairly quick and back home in time for the football that evening. Meall Buidhe was todays calling. I left home at about 06:30 and headed towards Loch an Daimh. The drive up was beautiful. I have be...

A question for all you experienced mountaineers and walkers. A few years ago, I was given a set of crampons and an ice axe and for one reason or another I've just not had the time to use them. I was hoping this winter would be the winter where I could get myself booked on a course or 2 and get up th...

Not much to write about so not publishing this one. Started the day the best way, with a bacon roll from Clarks 24 hour bakery. Went and got Storm after. Had to nip back home to get my jacket that I'd forgotten Drove up to Balsporran B&B, parked up, got ready and set off. Car park and first km o...

A weekend of stunning inversion pictures plastered across Facebook drew me out to Beinn Bhuidhe in the hope of catching one myself for the first time. I left Glasgow bang on 05:00 and headed towards the car park at the head of Loch Fyne. Arriving in the pitch black, I parked up, got the boots and he...

Winter hiking, particularly later on in winter when the snow is hard and icy. The boots I have now wont take a crampon as they are to flexible

Hi all. Thinking about getting a pair of Scarpa Manta Tech GTX for the winter. As seen below. Can anyone who owns these tell me what they think. Taa

Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime were the weekends Munros. The six of us setting out this weekend to take on two of the Arrochar Alps mountains got up bright and early and at 05:45 set off from Glasgow to the Succoth car park. Arriving at about 06;30 we readied ourselves for the day ahead and come 06:45 ...

The beautiful thing about Scotlands mountains is that you can have a great day out regardless of the ascent or difficulty of the walk. I decided on Ben Chonzie for the weekends walk, my second Munro of the year (shamefull I know) as it is one of Scotlands quicker Munros and it's the time of year whe...

I headed out for only my second Munro of the year with my partner and her family. Having heard mixed reviews about this walk I wasn’t sure what to expect. My dad who has been up twice says that it's a cracker of a day out but going by some of the walk reports already published I could see that this ...

I went with number 2. A quick descent but as you mentioned a good bit of road walking which wasnt ideal after such a long day. If speed is your main concern though, 2 is your best bet I reckon.