Today I got back from an overnight trip to Glen Dessarry in Knoydart, where Peter Evans and I went to climb three rather remote Munros on the edge of the rough bounds of Knoydart.
Continue reading ‘Glen Dessarry Munros’
It may be getting late in the week now, but I’ve been so busy I’m only just getting round to putting up these pictures from a busy weekend of walking and cycling.
Continue reading ‘Busy weekend on bike and foot’
John at Dochgarroch in the sea kayak.
Had a great time on the water again – but couldn’t convince Meg to give it a go!
On Sunday we had a nice family day out at Skelbo Forest near Dornoch, where there’s a great little walk – around a mile-and-a-half – through the trees and around a little burn.
I’d seen this one signposted off the A9 loads when driving (or occasionally cycling) past, and wondered what was here. It’s actually a really interesting little forest with loads of unusual carvings and great paths.
Continue reading ‘Fam out at Skelbo!’
I enjoyed a great cycle ride on Saturday in the north-west Highlands. Having taken the bike bus from Inverness, I began my ride in Lochinver on a fine and sunny day.
Continue reading ‘Lochinver cycle – using the Highland Bike Bus’
Home from a fantastic night out on the River Ness in a kayak thanks to Explore Highland.
Continue reading ‘UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: River Ness kayak’
Today marks the start of Bike Week and it’s a rainy one in Inverness. There will be a range of events across the UK this week and hopefully more people will get on their bikes.
Continue reading ‘Bike Week begins!’
Back home after a soggy walk up Ben Bhraggie this evening. On the way up it seemed like it would be a beautiful evening but then the heavens opened… and stayed open.
Continue reading ‘Ben Bhraggie’
I’m out on a beautiful Friday evening bike ride on the hill up from Dores. There’s a magnificent view over to Drumnadrochit bay from here with Meall Fuar-mhonaidh rising above Loch Ness. Continue reading ‘Door to Dores’
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Out on the bike in Culbin Forest, just got my first glimpse of Findhorn as the sun came out. What a beautiful sight!
Continue reading ‘Findhorn Bay’
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John Davidson's Guide to Walking and Cycling in Inverness and the Highlands
I'm a journalist in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland who specialises in the great outdoors - including walking, cycling and mountaineering. I write a regular Active Outdoors feature for the Inverness Courier as well as contributing to other publications, including leading hillwalking magazine TGO.
