Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone

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About Ruth Livingstone

Walker, writer, photographer, blogger, doctor, woman, etc.

473pm Lael Forest Garden to Ullapool

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

Watching out for squirrels and otters, and musing on the difference between a hiker and a tramp. Continue reading →

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473am Lael Forest Garden to Ullapool

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I take a red route, lose my camera lens cap, and might have had my photograph taken by mistake… Continue reading →

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472 to Braemore Junction and Lael Forest Garden

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk through an endless valley, discover a hidden gorge, and spot some giant redwood trees. Continue reading →

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471 lay-by through Dundonnell Forest to lay-by

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I follow a road through beautiful valleys, and watch the rain on the mountains. Continue reading →

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470 Dundonnel to lay-by

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I give a stranger a long lift, and take a short walk in the drizzle. Continue reading →

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469 Mungasdale to Dundonnell

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I love the view of Gruinard Island, but have no idea of its dark secrets. Continue reading →

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468 Laide to Mungasdale

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I battle gales and steep slopes, and run my battery almost flat… and that’s before I start! Continue reading →

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467 Laide to Mellon Udrigle

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I dither about the route, lose the path, but discover a beautiful beach. Continue reading →

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466b Aultbea to Laide

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I find a viewpoint without a view, and find a hidden bench. Continue reading →

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466am Mellon Charles to Aultbea

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Ruth Livingstone

I look like a wandering ghost in the misty landscape. Continue reading →

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