John O’Groats Trail continues to flourish
John Davidson A new bridge over the Loth Burn in Sutherland was unveiled recently. John Davidson went along to hear from those behind the long-distance walking route between Inverness and Caithness.
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Twenty photos from the Moray Trails Twenty-20 ride
Jim Sutherland organises an annual two-day bikepacking ride in Moray. Here I share 20 photos from this year's ride on the Dava Way and beyond
Strathpuffer 2025: Photos and more from the event
John Davidson took part in the Strathpuffer this year for the first time since 2016. In between laps, he also took a series of photographs and video clips around the…
Steve Smirthwaite: Mountain biking maps of the Highlands
John Davidson speaks to mapmaker Steve Smirthwaite about bikes, maps and all things outdoors in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast
Corrieshalloch Gorge: Celebrating 150 years of engineering heritage at geological wonder
This year the suspension bridge across Corrieshalloch Gorge in the Highlands will be a remarkable 150 years old. John Davidson visits this extraordinary National Nature Reserve to learn the story…
The Coire Lair circuit from Achnashellach – a return to the mountains
After months in lockdown, John Davidson makes the most of the easing of travel restrictions with a fine walk into the hills
Olympic effort shines light on winter sports
When Kristina comes up with a plan, you always know you’re going to be in for an epic. So when the phone rang at quarter past seven in the morning,…