With great trepidation I finally set off to do the Cape Wrath Trail. Self-doubt in my own ability and not to mention a pandemic had put paid to doing the trail in previous years, but this time it was a goer. I would at least have a hiking buddy too, my good friend Iain. We’ve …
Follow Robin and Iain on their Cape Wrath Trail Adventure over 15 days (and 1 rest day). These videos offer the chance to see exactly what the trail involves including hints, tips, scenery and some added humour along the way. Episode One – Backpacks and Blisters (1/7) Join Iain and I as we embark on …
When it comes to food and nutrition I'm a traditionalist, I believe in three square meals a day with a balanced diet and exercise. I don't buy into protein or slimming shakes or all these fad diets. Then YFood contacted me in March 2020 to see if I would be interested in reviewing their ready …
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As lockdown eased, the photos of dirty camping emerging on social media increased. You’ll probably know exactly what I mean; abandoned tents and chairs, fire scars, damaged live trees and litter strewn all over the place. It’s a depressing sight, seeing beauty spots being trashed and I always feel helpless and a rant on social …
YouTube like any other social media platform isn't without its flaws, however it’s one of the most useful and diverse platforms. I've managed to fix things around the house and do general repairs on my car, in fact it doesn't matter what you want to fix or make, there's almost a 'how to' for everything …
Continue reading The YouTube Journey: What have I learned so far?
Planning to visit the Highlands of Scotland? We now offer Bespoke Highland tours. Join Robin on a relaxing tour of Scotland at your own pace, completely tailored to your own itinerary. Robin can help you plan your tour to visit: Lochs and Glens Outlander film locations Whisky distillery days Castles and other historical sites Golf …
It is often said that no matter where you are in the Britain, you're never any further than 7 miles away from the nearest road. I have often poured over maps to see where the longest walk would be without encountering a road. My conclusions were either from Glen Shiel to Glen Carron or across …
Continue reading Britain’s 44 mile walk where you won’t cross a road – What’s involved?
I was recently sent a pair of Solestar Hiking insoles for review and I was keen to try these out on the hills to see if they actually worked. I finally got to try them out at the weekend on Streap; a rugged Scottish mountain in the Western Highlands. Overview: Standard insoles in walking boots …
We set off from the North Face car park at Torlundy on Friday evening with some trepidation of not knowing what to expect. This wasn't our usual wild camp or a bothy night, it was something just a wee bit different. We were meeting up with a small group assembled by Iain Cameron, to explore …
The 5th of July 2018 marked the tenth anniversary of my introduction into hill waking with a climb up Ben Nevis as a 'one off' to say we climbed the highest mountain in the British Isles. From thereon I went on a fantastic journey and one that I'm eternally grateful for as it gave me …
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