Frustration and fun at the Great Wilderness Challenge
John Davidson It’s not every day you get offered the chance to have a ride in a helicopter through a remote Highland glen. That even put a smile on my face after…
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A bikepacking adventure across the Highlands
I had been working on this route in my head for a couple of years, linking together bits of off-road I had done to create a flowing route through the…
Experiencing Scotland’s youth hostels at their best
There are around 60 SYHA and affiliated youth hostels across the length and breadth of Scotland, from city centres to remote glens. I went to two of the most beautiful…
Nevis Range partnership means enduro events will be No Fuss
Ahead of the enduro mountain biking season, John Davidson visited Nevis Range with No Fuss Events to discover a new partnership that is paying dividends for the sport
Kayaking on Loch Oich in the Great Glen
Shipwrecks, castles and snow-covered mountains could all be seen yesterday as I joined other members of Inverness Canoe Club on a paddling trip on Loch Oich. There were open canoes,…
Craig Dunain hill race 2016
John Davidson reports on his first attempt at the Craig Dunain hill race in Inverness in March 2016.
Video: Strathpuffer 2015
This video is an edited snapshot of my first Strathpuffer, a 24-hour mountain bike event which takes place in January in the Highlands! Think 17 hours of darkness riding natural…