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Re: Cape Wrath and Parph, with a night at Kearvaig

Great report from this little visited hill area. Thanks!
by briansolar1
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:10 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Cape Wrath and Parph, with a night at Kearvaig
Replies: 9
Views: 5905

Re: Inspirational Islands, sometimes wearisome walk

Very useful summary of the positive and negative features of the route. Thanks!
by briansolar1
Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:40 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: Inspirational Islands, sometimes wearisome walk
Replies: 3
Views: 6725

Re: Word of warning

Which part of the Inverness to Culbokie trail is an issue? I have been on this a number of times recently and found it in good condition. Haven't seen the final say 2km from Bogbuie Wood to Culbokie recently though- but if there is logging there you could surely avoid it on the road. There is a litt...
by briansolar1
Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:57 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Word of warning
Replies: 4
Views: 1903

Re: Puck's Glen to Beinn Ruadh

Nice report! I did the same walk this weekend and can confirm the wetness. 'swamp' is indeed a good word to use!

brian
by briansolar1
Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:54 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Puck's Glen to Beinn Ruadh
Replies: 2
Views: 3423

Re: Path to Swallows Den

The path up the Swallows Den is fine but is pretty muddy in the winter months. The muddy section is about 200m long and heading out of Fairy Glen in the direction described ends in a wooden stairway and a steep uphill section before you get the reward of the beautiful views down to Chanonry Point. I...
by briansolar1
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:09 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Path to Swallows Den
Replies: 2
Views: 4733

Re: Dunglass Island and the Conon, Maryburgh

Ah yes, have succumbed to old age ! :(

Good to hear that you are still tackling the donalds. Can't be many left to do now ?

brian
by briansolar1
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:37 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Dunglass Island and the Conon, Maryburgh
Replies: 2
Views: 4504

Dunglass Island and the Conon, Maryburgh

Dunglass Island and the Conon, Maryburgh This is a pleasant low level river walk north of inverness with good trails all thay. We extended it by continuing west along the Conon out to Easter Moy and returning on good tracks through Brahn estate. I was about 4 hours for the trip with stops. We visite...
by briansolar1
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:17 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Dunglass Island and the Conon, Maryburgh
Replies: 2
Views: 4504

Re: ViewRanger

re social hiking. will check that out too- looks interesting . and yes my phone is pay as you go for £150. fine for my needs.
brian
by briansolar1
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:39 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: ViewRanger
Replies: 28
Views: 20603

Re: Winter wild-camp 600 meters up in the Glyders

great adventure alan with fantastic looking conditions. well done!
brian
by briansolar1
Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:58 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Winter wild-camp 600 meters up in the Glyders
Replies: 19
Views: 11276

Re: Chritmas on Ben Macdui

Yes I can imagine that you didn't get much sleep in the wind out there. Well done, it must have been epic just taking that photo of the tent!
Brian
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by briansolar1
Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:50 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Chritmas on Ben Macdui
Replies: 40
Views: 21158

Re: Christmas camp on Cul Mor Assynt

thanks folks. We are back to domestic life again now. Camping in winter can be a great memorable experience- and also can be pretty grim !!
Dooterbang- nice looking trip up Ben More. I recommend Utah for outdoors adventure with its canyons and warm sunshine- I can dream!

brian
by briansolar1
Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:43 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Christmas camp on Cul Mor Assynt
Replies: 8
Views: 6149

Christmas camp on Cul Mor Assynt

My wife and I went for a camping trip on xmas eve to near the top of Cul Mor , north of Ullapool. Beautiful crisp cold conditions on the walk in changed overnight to cloud, wind and snow. It certainly was memorable !! :D brian www.pbase.com/briansolar1 Leaving the road with Cul Mor behind. http://i3...
by briansolar1
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:26 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Christmas camp on Cul Mor Assynt
Replies: 8
Views: 6149

Re: ViewRanger

I have been using viewranger on my nokia 5800 smartphone for the last 6 months now hillwalking in scotland. I have to say it is a wonderful mapping tool. I have the north scotland 1:50000 maps (about £60 I think) and to look at your gps position on top of clear bright os maps is a great benefit. It ...
by briansolar1
Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:48 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: ViewRanger
Replies: 28
Views: 20603

Bein a Chapuill and Beinn Sgritheall

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by briansolar1
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:43 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Bein a Chapuill and Beinn Sgritheall
Replies: 0
Views: 1234

Re: Strathfarrer's small hills

Yes, if you get the lock number from MCofS as per the winter access arrangements it is a nice area in winter!

brian
by briansolar1
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Strathfarrer's small hills
Replies: 2
Views: 3011
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