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1300-1745 (45mins breaks) John and I after yesterdays rest day (still did a circuit from gaff into Ullapool) Cody resting up after sore pads from first 3 days. parked by bone cave car park with campervan spot (£10) and passed excellent waterfall and pool. Decent path initially up past bone caves cir...

1230-1630 (30 mins breaks) Mark + Hamish, JC, Cody and I set off together - Windy day indeed parked opposite Quinag at loch na Gainmhich, initial 500m on trck then headed up for obvious grassy rake at nose of NW ridge. surprisingly good path up gully as not badly eroded. wee break just below 550m. B...

1500-1945 (45 min breaks) Derek, John, Cody and I late afternoon start to avoid heat after spending morning/afternoon on veranda in 20deg +. Steeper west approach between Stac Pollaidh, climb over 700m in 1.5km or so. parked along road and walked past cottage being renovated before heading up stalke...

1300-1745 (45 min breaks) Mark + Hamish joined Cody and I to climb Graham on arrival day to Dolphin house @ Braes Ullapool. Jerry and John spilt from us after bealach break to climb Corbett Beinn Enaiglair. Decent walk in on peaty path to (Braemore estate) Home Loch then small stalkers path climbed ...

I have the sea to summit TR2 plus - used solo with my Westie and also accommodated my teenage son

excellent lightweight tent - would recommend the plus variant means the inner has less mesh and won't be so cold in spring/autumn if breezy.

i upgraded from a wild country and saved myself over 1.5kg

Train over to Le Petit Cafe with Lorna, Ewan and Cody for lunch at 1230. wandered down grassmarket and visited Greyfriars Bobby grave then, boys headed off to climb Arthurs seat. About 20 yrs since last did with Ruairidh after visiting Dynamic Earth. Memory failed on best starting location meant tok...

As said above most dogs can fit hill requirements, it is the off hill home life that is the deciding factor. Once old enough just ease then into hill trips building up mileage and toughening paws In my hill life of over 40 years - had lots different canine hill companions (ours or hill walking pals)...

Jamie, Cody and I after our 2 night stay at Daer Reservoir. 2hr drive via Lockerbie/Langholm to billhope bridge. 12:00 - 15:45. Track passing cottage and noisy Westie/Lab and slowly rising up glen, coaxing a reluctant cody at the start, to source black grain burn crossing 4 quality bridges in upper ...

Jamie, Cody and I in campervan for weekend. arrived Friday night after 9pm and Pizza/Tiramisu/red wine for tea. Parked up in layby by reservoir with some tree cover - popaloo with a view! 10:30 to 16:45 (Jamie returned at 20:15 - 3.5 hrs later) split up at start as jamie headed for Comb Law and i we...

Cody and i, late afternoon Borders Donald top trip to test right knee out in advance of May14 lads week @ Ullapool. 1530 to 1845, weather got wilder as height gained, track full of snow higher up 600m+. wind/snow at our backs until summit, forgot Codys jacket so quick salami snack for him, muesli ba...

Mark and i with Hamish and Cody, picked them up at polmont at 1030. Cody got into front seat and pinched the McDs sausage set aside for dogs lunch when popped into Marks - cheeky wee so and so. drove via Carnwrath / Biggar to layby at farm on minor road past Coulter. Ascent route had used for wintry...

Ewan, Cody and I from 3 night break at Oban YH. 1235 ferry returned on 1600. Interesting walk up and over to other side of the island and lunch in the sun at monument surrounded by white hills on mainland. returned to ferry by new main track in the rain and cuppa/hot choc flasks whilst waiting with ...

Marks 50th birthday outing, Hamish/Cody and I. Quality breakfast at Finnegans then explored a hill on his doorstep he had never visited before. parked at quarry beside the knock and its view finder - excellent views over Lothians. crossed road and at trig point within 5 minutes, then crossed high di...

Craigdon sports just off edinburgh bypass are accredited fitters/retailers - good selection
pal just bought a pair Tetheras there last week

I was lucky
my wild country was 3.5 kg, so my £400 as a 50th birthday present was justified in saving the 2kg

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Brawbag (Breabag) C186 (LW)

Glas (Blast) Bheinn - C185 (LW)

Cul Beag, return o' the Whippet - C184 (LW)

Meall Doire Faid - G63 (LW @ Ullapool)

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Lorna Lunch + Arthurs Seat

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Jamie COMPLEATS Donalds - Cauldcleugh Head (D+,G+)

2DTs - Daer Reservoir weekend (D+)

DT Snowy Wild Wintry Scrape - by Dumelzier

DT - Cardon Hill by Culter Fell - boys day out

Kerrera circuit - Hutcheson Monument

Cairnpapple hill - Marks 50th birthday outing

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