Kinnoull Tower is perched on a cliff edge overlooking the River Tay and just by the side of the A90. I’d always fancied a wander up there, each time I’ve driven past. So finally, I went and did it. Here’s some photos and a little review of a small hike with BIG views.
I set out on a January day to bag the munros of Creag Leacach and Glas Maol on a lovely day for a hike in the Cairngorms. Here’s how it went.
Whether you play football for fun at the weekend, like to get out for the occasional job or you’re playing a sport practically at elite
Having not played any team sports in well over a decade, the last year has seen me take up football again and, more recently rugby. The benefits for me personally have been incredible. But it’s not just anecdotal. Science too backs up the benefits of team sports in particular and they stretch way further than just the exercise.
Some hiking days just feel harder than others. Llech Ddu Spur (Crib Lem Spur) was one of those days for me. It was an unseasonably
Ben Nevis always feels like something of a “must bag” for hill baggers (being the highest and all). And that makes it pretty busy. So if you’re less bothered about elevation and more bothered about a peaceful mountain hike, you might want to check out some super alternatives to Ben Nevis where you’re far less likely to encounter a crowd. Let’s check them out!
I set out for a straightforward summer hike up the Munro of Meall Nan Tarmachan. Here’s the route taken, a few photos and how the day went on this beautiful, straightforward and scenic walk.
I bagged my first Munro in August 2021. It was Ben Macdui – the UK’s second highest mountain. In the same hike I also got my second munro, Cairn Gorm. Here’s how that hike went!
Scotland is a hiker’s dream. Aside from the lochs and mountains, it is home to some of the finest waterfalls in the country! Here are 6 of the best waterfall walks in Scotland I’ve ever done.
Blisters. The little blighters can turn a pleasant hike into a hellish test per perseverance. So just how do you go about preventing blisters when hiking?
The Birks of Abderfeldy is an absolutely stunning waterfall walk in Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know about it!
Baselayers. They’re not all made equal. So let’s take a look at what materials are best when it comes to hiking baselayers.
Honestly, one of my personal favourite things about hiking is snacks with a view! And snacking is vital when hiking, so we spoke to a Doctor to find out what snacks are best taken on a long hiking day.
I took the short walk to Grey Mare’s Tail in Kinlochleven on a quiet November day. This was a short walk that packed in a real punch for views. Here’s how my little wander went.
Here’s a handy little hiking time calculator based on Naismith’s rule! How accurate is it? Well, as ever, these things depend on your own fitness and so forth. But I’ve always found Naismith’s rule to be a handy benchmark to aim for in terms of time for any given route.
Dovestone is a beautiful place in the Peak District’s Dark peak, nestled amongst the Saddleworth Hills. But there’s far more for hikers here than reservoir walks. Here’s a hiker’s guide to Dovestone Reservoir and the surrounding hills.
Fancy yourself quite the brain box when it comes to Munro mountains of Scotland? Put your knowledge to the test in this 20 question Munros Quiz and find a host of other interesting facts and figures about Scotland’s Munros right here.
The Ogwen Valley is just something else. Spectacularly beautiful with its rugged, rocky peaks and pristine valley, there are hikes here suitable for all types of hikers and walkers. And here are 5 of the best Ogwen Valley hiking routes in my humble opinion!
I fell in love with Merrell a few years ago when I got a pair of hiking boots I just LOVED. But it’s been all downhill since then unfortunately with consistent quality issues and absolutely awful “waterproofing”. So, is Merrell a good hiking brand? Well, in my opinion, largely not. But let’s talk about it in more detail.
I took a cold, rainy November day hike out to Steall Falls, Glen Nevis, just a short distance from Fort William. Here’s how this gorgeous short waterfall walk went.
I’ve made no secret of my love for Mammut jackets and midlayers. But I think the women’s Aenergy Light hooded is the best of the bunch. Here’s my review and why I LOVE it so much.
So you want to hike Snowdon? Well, you have plenty of choice. There are 5 potential starting points for your hike up Snowdon, each offering different paths and scenery along the way. Here’s the key information about them all.
I’ve been wearing Mammut midlayers and jackets for over 3 years now. So is Mammut a good hiking brand? Well here’s my takes on the pros and cons of buying hiking and mountaineering gear from them.
Even the best waterproof jacket in the world is going to need reproofing eventually. And if you want to get more life out of your waterproof jacket investment, then reproofing it properly is the key. After 6 years of reproofing jackets (sometimes well, sometimes not) this is now my go to as the best method of reproofing.
Osprey hiking bags are certainly are the higher end of the price scale when compared with other options on the market. But are they worth it? And is Osprey a good hiking brand? Here’s my honest take after just about 3 years of hiking exclusively with Osprey bags.
It has been so long since I got the Osprey Sirrus 36 that it has since been replaced with the Sirrus 34! Nonetheless, having spent almost 3 years hiking with this backpack, I now feel qualified to review it properly. So here’s what you need to know.
I bought the Osprey Sirrus 24 women’s hiking bag back in May 2022. After almost 2 and half years of use, only now do I feel qualified to actually write a review! So here’s my honest take on this hiking backpack designed specifically for the female body.
A hiking bag is a hiking bag, right? So when premium end brands start marketing some as “women’s” specifically, what’s the deal? Well, there IS a benefit for female hikers in using bags designed specifically for a women’s body. Let’s look at them!
They’ve bagged plenty of EPL titles already, but can Manchester City go on to win another in the 2024/25 season? Let’s take a look.
I’m planning the Welsh 3000s in 24 hours challenge for next summer. Having done most of them individually, I already know how tough a challenge this will be. Here’s the list and the route I’ll be taking
Traditionalists may not like it! But personally, I don’t like to risk being stuck on a hill or mountain with a dead phone or head torch battery. So I like to carry a portable charging device (or 2, or 3) with me. Here are the best portable charging banks for hiking that I’ve used. (And I’ve used a lot, by the way).
We don’t post loads on social (shock, horror, we know). But we will try harder… promise!