Day 5 Tyndrum to Kingshouse 30 km. The beginning of the day was fairly easy-going. The terrain was flat and easy underfoot. We stopped at The Bridge of Orchy Hotel for a hot chocolate. The views were fantastic and the hot drinks most welcome. Due to interminable rain we decided to enjoy the views from... Continue Reading →
The 154 km West Highland Way walking trail starts in Milngavie (just north of Glasgow). We had taken a flight from Gatwick London to Glasgow, followed by a 20 minute taxi ride to the Milngavie Premier Inn hotel. Flying to Glasgow was sadly cheaper than taking a train. Not to mention quicker (a couple of... Continue Reading →
Wolfing down our strawberry flavoured overnight oats in the car park we were ready to set off on our morning adventure. We parked in the Morrisons, West Kirby car park. The machine was broken so we didn't have to pay. But, bring your purse just in case. Across the road lay a vast sandy beach,... Continue Reading →
Cobbler Mountain otherwise known as Ben Arthur reaches a height of 884m and provides a wonderful hike. We parked in Succoth car park and crossed the road to the wooden owl where the path begins. To start with, we zig-zagged up through forests, before reaching a more barren landscape. The trees ceased and the terrain... Continue Reading →
The wind billowed through my hair as we journeyed across the loch on a small ferry. The crossing took five minutes from the south of Oban to the island of Kerrara, costing £3.20 for a return journey. The timetable can be found on the Calmac website (or google search Gallanach - Kerrera). The sun was... Continue Reading →
At the tender age of 17 my mother listened diligently as her new manager recited the staff rules to her. She was not to smoke, drink alcohol or ‘be discovered in bed (or elsewhere)’ with another member of staff. The briefing was endless, with countless such instructions. This was 1981, and my mother had just... Continue Reading →
'I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it, I'm going to fall,' I trembled as my hands gripped onto the rough rock surface with all my might. I was panic-stricken. All I could think about was my fatigued arms failing me and tumbling off the boulder. Fear consumed me, I began... Continue Reading →
East Meon This 8 mile circular walk as recommended by The National Trust is not to be missed. You'll begin outside the parish church dating back to around 1075. From here you ascend hills and will be greeted with wonderful views before descending and finding yourself strolling through shaded woodlands. You'll walk through golden cornfields... Continue Reading →
1. Cycling along the sea front 'Come on speedy!' My brother enjoyed yelling at me as I tried to keep up with him. Ferocious winds greeted us as we used all our strength to peddle forwards. Slowing my legs down to take a break, my bike swept to the left. I regained my balance, hung... Continue Reading →
Usually during May bank holiday I team up with Days of Adventure to embark upon a crazy expedition. Our previous pursuits have included: cycling 189 km along Hadrians wall, hiking miles on end along the Cotsworlds Way, cycling round the Isle of White and hiking The Ridgeway National Trail. This bank holiday has been somewhat... Continue Reading →
