Show up. Get up. Go again.
Show up. Get up. Go again. UTMB week, an old Evadict jacket, and why the West Highland Way still has races in
Category: Hiking
WHW Challenge Race 2026
Another crack at the West Highland Way, and another DNF. I’m gutted, of course I am. I went into this one feeling
Navigating the Fog – A 37km Munro Run-Hike Triumph in Blair Atholl
Up in Blair Atholl for a magical week, celebrating my son’s 20th birthday in our cosy Sykes cottage. The weather gods smiled,
A Gritty Ascent of Blencathra: My Short Break Adventure in Keswick
A Gritty Ascent of Blencathra: My Short Break Adventure in Keswick On September 23, 2025, I tackled a scenic 8km round trip
Skiddaw Solitude: A Carer’s Wild Dash to the Northern Fells
Skiddaw Solitude: A Carer’s Wild Dash to the Northern Fells The Lake District’s northern fells have a way of pulling you in,
Kirk: The Gaelic Bible’s Shining Star
This is an article I did for my ministry page at https://bornagainchristians.org/2025/05/28/kirk-the-gaelic-bibles-shining-star/ for those who love running, hiking and cycling in the
The Three Lochs Way ~ JMW path between Balloch and Helensburgh open 09-04-2025
Sadly, the route from MONDAY 23 JUNE will be closed for 3 to 4 months with further tree felling…. https://threelochsway.co.uk/news/article/diversion-between-balloch-and-helensburgh/ The
WHW Challenge Race 2024
WHW Challenge Race 25th May 2024 Now, it was another great event. I have to say that first. But it ended as
Blencathra from Threlkeld, skyline circular
Date of hike 30 August 2023 Visiting friends at Threlkeld and saw the skyline of Blencathra and Blease Fell and I had
WHW Challenge Race 2023
Good to get on the start line. I wasn’t fully fit to finish the thing, but in my head I was ready,