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Hutchisons Monument, Kerrera

New road on almost motorway standard on East side Kerrera as you exit ferry opened today which gives very easy walk to monument through farmyard and behind marina with return same way or circuit by West side as previous reports back to ferry
by Bothybob
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:26 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Hutchisons Monument, Kerrera
Replies: 0
Views: 390

Re: waterproof trousers for backpacking

Paramo trousers is all you need, waterproof and full side zips for breathing
by Bothybob
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:08 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: waterproof trousers for backpacking
Replies: 24
Views: 6063

Re: Footbridge at Tormaukin in perilous condition

Is there any update on the bridge given the terrible weather ?
by Bothybob
Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:56 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Footbridge at Tormaukin in perilous condition
Replies: 1
Views: 802

Re: Scenic Walks of 10-15 miles

You can do the Loch Ordie circuit from Cally carpark, good views from the top path
by Bothybob
Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:31 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Scenic Walks of 10-15 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 953

Re: Pparamo Cascada 2 Mens Trousers Alternative

I have a pair of Paramo Cascade 2 which I have had for 3 years and cost me about £130 I also a pair of trespass lined and waterproof trousers which cost me £40 In my opinion the Tresspass trousers are equally as good as the Paramo at a fraction of the cost In inclement weather the trespass stood up ...
by Bothybob
Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:42 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Pparamo Cascada 2 Mens Trousers Alternative
Replies: 6
Views: 1824

Re: If you survive the drive...........

THE "Hairiest " drive I have ever undertaken but the walk out to Craig was worth it A long drive for a day walk
by Bothybob
Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:51 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: If you survive the drive...........
Replies: 3
Views: 5780

Re: Back after 10 years!

I bet yi had a wee swally o Royal Whisky as well
by Bothybob
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:21 am
 
Forum: Say hello...
Topic: Back after 10 years!
Replies: 6
Views: 1741

Re: Back after 10 years!

It's a few years since I have been at Loch Callater but intend walking in to the Stable next week going through to Glen Doll Last time I visited we were made very welcome by the caretakers of the Lodge Stan and Bill from Aberdeen I understand that one has unfortunately died can any one tell me which...
by Bothybob
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:45 pm
 
Forum: Say hello...
Topic: Back after 10 years!
Replies: 6
Views: 1741

Re: Highland Tourism Visitor Levy (Tourist Tax)

If at the end of the day a tourist tax is levied it should be ring fenced to provide the infrastructure for facilities such as car parks , toilets and improvements to roads
by Bothybob
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:35 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Highland Tourism Visitor Levy (Tourist Tax)
Replies: 68
Views: 10641

Re: Nancy Smith's bunkhouse at Fersit

I stayed in Nancy's many years ago and despite it being rough and ready it had a great atmosphere and character I purchased a Sherpa hat from Nancy who knitted them and I still have mine Not many people know that her husband was Dan Smith DFC who was warden at Glen Doll Youth Hostel for many a year,...
by Bothybob
Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:12 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Nancy Smith's bunkhouse at Fersit
Replies: 16
Views: 4702

Re: Best Male Underwear?

Re-Long Johns the saying CAST NER A CLOOT TILL MAY IS OOT
by Bothybob
Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:31 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Best Male Underwear?
Replies: 31
Views: 10886

Re: Will poles help my knees?

It' down to what is called " Auld Age" at 79 years young I can no longer march up and down the hills due to sore knees diagnosed last week as moderate arthritis But with the help of Voltarol and pain killers I still manage to walk the Glens aided by my two poles Don't give up "Your a ...
by Bothybob
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:57 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Will poles help my knees?
Replies: 12
Views: 4057

Re: Yet another parking question - Balmoral/Crathie

Cameron McNeish in one of his short you tube videos sites the Balmoral/Crathie car park as a place to stay overnight for free, worth checking out
by Bothybob
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:18 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Yet another parking question - Balmoral/Crathie
Replies: 6
Views: 2356

Re: Glen Nevis to Corrour ft. windy nights and failed munro'

The weird stucture is in effect two tents on a raised platform housing a gentleman who has lived in them for several years summer and winter in all weathers
by Bothybob
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:09 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Glen Nevis to Corrour ft. windy nights and failed munro's
Replies: 3
Views: 3388

Sea Eagle ?

Whilst walkiing around Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife I saw a huge bird with about 7 ft wing span fly over towards Loch Leven I am not a "twitcher" but can recognise, eagles. buzzards etc and know that Ospreys are on holiday in Africa at the moment Only bird of this size would be a S...
by Bothybob
Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:06 pm
 
Forum: Wildlife sightings
Topic: Sea Eagle ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1334
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