Lochnagar via the Black Spout
John Davidson My first proper mountain of the year and it’s already the middle of August! I’ve struggled to find time to fit in trips to the mountains this year with a…
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Highland Cross: I did it!
I’m pleased to say I made it to the end of my first Highland Cross still in one piece but a fair bit soggier than I started! I completed the…
Chance meeting with pine martens
On a walk at the weekend I had an unbelievable wildlife experience when I saw a couple of pine martens literally within a couple of yards of me. One ran…
Monster climb has its rewards
I’ve just tackled a mountain biking route that’s been in my mind for years – and found it was well worth the wait. The weather was perfect and I am…
Get set for the Highland Cross
I’m taking part in the Highland Cross – a 50-mile duathlon (20 miles running off road and up hill followed by 30 miles road cycling) going coast to coast across…
Running through glorious Glen Affric
With less than four weeks to go until I take on the challenge of my first Highland Cross, I headed down to Glen Affric today to put in some serious…
One day of rest
This is the first day in a long while I’ve not done any running, cycling, kayaking or other activity – because I’ve just completed this year’s 5×50 Challenge. The unusual…