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Outdoor activities in Scotland — my guides to hiking munros, golf, cycling, skiing, watersports, wild swimming, fishing and horse riding across the country.

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How to climb Dumyat, Stirling

One of the most popular hills for beginners and families, here is how to climb Dumyat near Stirling.
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Scotland’s best walks – The Pineapple, Dunmore

Home to the quirky Dunmore Pineapple, the ruins of a grand mansion house and a beautiful planned village, let’s have a stroll at Dunmore…
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Scotland’s best walks – Tentsmuir Beach & Forest, Fife

Located in north-east Fife, Tentsmuir offers wild walks on extensive sand dunes, a huge swathe of beach, and a nature reserve all bounded by…
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How to climb Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn]

One of the most popular Munros for beginners, Ben Vorlich at Loch Earn offers up a great day out with fantastic views across Perthshire.
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The best walks in Fife

The best walks in Fife – with 117 miles of coastline, lovely woodlands and huge forests and great beaches, here is how to walk…
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The best loch walks in Scotland

With over 32,000 lochs in Scotland to explore, from the famous to the familiar, here are my favourite loch walks in Scotland.
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How to climb Meall nan Tarmachan [& the Tarmachan Ridge]

For not much effort, Meall nan Tarmachan gives extensive views across the extensive Ben Lawers Range, Loch Tay and Highland Perthshire.
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The West Fife Woodlands Way

The West Fife Woodlands Way is 10-mile walking route around West Fife, starting and ending in the pretty village of Culross. Here is my…
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Pap of Glencoe Walk: route, distance & what to expect

Giving a truly stunning view over the giant peaks of the Mamores, Ben Nevis and down to Loch Linnhe, here is how to climb…