Benvane | The gentle giant of Trossachs
Benvane is a soft hulk of a mountain that sits quietly in the shadow of its big brother, Ben Ledi. Climbing it would be a more joyous and solemoving adventure than I had ever expected!
Lyme Disease vaccine may soon be available in the UK
Every year, the NHS issues warnings about the risk of contracting Lyme Disease from the bite of infected Ticks. But help could soon be on the way with the development of a vaccine that targets the bacteria Borrelia, which causes Lyme Disease.
Hunt for the missing Kists on the Southern Upland Way!
We missed two Kists on the Southern Upland Way, so we returned to hunt them down and complete The Hoard.
Beinn a' Choin | An arduous Corbett in the heart of the Trossachs.
Beinn a' Choin was a hard mountain to climb. It was also my first without Eve in over three years!
Ben Chonzie and the first snowball fight of the year!
Ben Chonzie gave us a fantastic hike! Ben Chonzie isn’t a particularly challenging Munro, but it did allow us our first snowball fight of the year on the summit!
A video message just for you!
A video message (that only took us five attempts!) for our amazing paid members
It’s official… Eve’s the first and only person to complete all 29 of Scotland's Great Trails!
NatureScot has confirmed that Eve (10) and her father (me) are the only people to have ever completed all 29 of Scotland's Great Trails! 🎉 🥳 🎈
Ben A'an | Hike & Summit Camp
Ben A’an is a small rocky hill in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Ben A'an is often described as “a munro in miniature”. What it lacks in stature, it more than makes up for in character! This is the journal of our mini adventure for a night out on the summit of Ben A’an.
I've procrastinated writing this for too long…!
It has been emotional writing this newsletter but also exciting to think about and contemplate! This newsletter marks a milestone, ending what was, and marking a new beginning for all of us
Dumgoyne Hill | Summit camp, sunset and a hot chocolate!
We (Eve and I) climbed Dumgoyne Hill for our first wild camp since we completed our charity hike on all of Scotland’s Great Trails. Camping on the summit of Dumgoyne Hill was poignant as we sat together watching the sunset on a cold evening, sipping a hot chocolate.
The Great Glen Canoe Trail
The Great Glen Canoe Trail was more challenging than we had expected. We encountered torrential rain, a weather warning for wind, and swells of over 4 feet on Loch Ness. This was a trail that we will never forget.
How many miles should I be hiking?
One of the first things I learned about hiking long-distance trails is not to be overly concerned about how far we travel daily!