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Walking
Hiking is a great way to enjoy nature, exercise and socialising, and here in Scotland is some of the best hiking to be found anywhere in the world! Check out my Guided walks in Scotland for a great day out.
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Cab9 Edge sunglasses review
The Edge sunglasses from Cab9 are a great buy if you’re looking for a set of well-priced shades with good coverage and polarised lenses.
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Do you get wildfires in Scotland?
Scotland does indeed get wildfires, and there is an increasing need amongst visitors to prevent these and forest fires.
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Great walks near Aviemore
Aviemore has a variety of great walks nearby, offering family-friendly and circular hiking trails in some of the country’s most impressive scenery.
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The Burma Road Aviemore: a wild, steep XC ride
The Burma Road near Aviemore is a long, varied loop through classic Cairngorms scenery. Brace yourself for the big climb and descent!
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Ben Macdui: a big summit with big stories
High elevation, reasonable walking difficulty and handy parking make Ben Macdui one of the most rewarding summits in the Cairngorms.
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Winter hill walking in Scotland
Learn about hill walking on Britain’s winter mountains and the challenge of bagging Scotland’s frozen summits.
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The Cairngorm Mountain Railway
This page provides an unofficial update on access arrangements and current status of the Cairngorm Funicular (‘Mountain Railway’)
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What to wear for hiking
List of recommended clothing to wear for hiking and hill walking activities.
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Tenacious Tape review: perfect for down jacket repairs
If your trusty down puffy or belay jacket gets holed, follow this guide for a quality, near permanent and invisible fix.
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Hiking in Scotland, an ancient land of challenge and stories
Hiking and walking are great ways to discover the unique landscapes of Scotland – including the world-famous Scottish Highlands.
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Winter mountaineering kit list
Basic kit list for single day winter mountaineering / hill walking in non-technical terrain.
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What to wear for winter hiking
List of recommended clothing and gear to wear for winter and cold-weather hiking
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Hiking Essentials
Appropriate outdoor skills (as well as the right gear and clothes) are essential for enjoyable hiking and hill walking.
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Basic winter mountaineering skills
It is essential to learn some core mountaineering skills, if you want to go hill walking in winter.
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Preventing tick bites, and what to do if you get one
Tick season in Scotland means preventing bites, prompt removal and careful treatment to reduce risk of Lyme disease.
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UV Sun Protection
Enjoy the sun but avoid UV damage, by wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection and following these sunburn prevention tips.
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Stay hydrated outdoors: 6 tips for healthy adventures
Stay hydrated to stay healthy. Proper hydration becomes even more important (but difficult) when exercising in remote outdoor locations.
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Keep cool outdoors: 6 tips to avoid overheating
Follow these tips to keep cool outdoors and avoid heat injuries such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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Prevent and treat blisters
A blister on your foot can be a big problem in some outdoor activities – learn how to prevent blisters, and get tips for their treatment.
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Avalanche transceiver: functions and how to use
Understand what an avalanche transceiver (beacon) is and how to use it for companion rescue.
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What is the Layering Principle?
The layering principle will help you design an outdoor clothes system for hiking and other adventure activities.
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Anquet OMN review
Check out my review of the Anquet OS digital mapping app. It’s been around for a while and does the basics well, but what does a guide think?
