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Running around Loch Affric

Been out for a great run today in the beautiful setting of Glen Affric, following the route around Loch Affric from the end of the public road.
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Posted from Scotland, United Kingdom.

Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Sgurr nan Each

These two fine Munros in the Fannichs made a superb winter outing on Saturday. Peter and I had seen the ridge leading up Sgurr nan Clach Geala on a previous outing in these hills with Meg a few years back, and it looked dramatic enough in summer.

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A new year – time for new adventures!

The Gruffalo

This picture seems to have gone down well – see this week’s Active Outdoors to find out where it is and follow the great walk to get there!
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Ruadh Stac Mor and A’ Mhaighdean

View west from A' Mhaighdean over Fionn Loch to Loch Ewe

What a weekend we had in Wester Ross! Peter was down to his last three Munros, and two were in the remote Fisherfield Forest – an 11-mile trek to the start of the climb from the nearest village, Poolewe.
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Posted from Poolewe, Scotland, United Kingdom.

An island hop and a great new cycle track

On Sunday I enjoyed a fine cycle taking in two ferry crossings, an island adventure on Lismore and a look at parts of the National Cycle Network Route 78 that are already open.
  • See links to map and leaflet at bottom of this post…
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    Posted from Port, Scotland, United Kingdom.