Tag Archives: beach

542pm Rosemarkie to Fortrose

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Ruth Livingstone

[This walk was completed on Sunday 11th May 2025] Such a treat to have lunch in a cafe! There have been so few places open on the north coast of Scotland – closed pubs, and cafes that have erratic opening … Continue reading →

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538 Hilton to Chapelhill

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk along a coast with stories of local legends in my head, visit a mermaid, and reach a Pictish stone on top of a hill. Continue reading →

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532 Embo to Dornoch

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk the coast, along an endless beach, and then head back across a marsh and an airfield. Continue reading →

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531 Skelbo to Embo

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

On a glorious bank holiday Monday, I encounter seals, tourists, and a beautiful beach before ending my trip in a holiday park. Continue reading →

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528 Crackaig to Brora

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I meet a spitting seagull, and walk along a beautiful beach. Continue reading →

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516 Keiss to Noss Head

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A wonderful beach walk, two castles, the remains of a chapel, and a lighthouse… what more could you possibly want! Continue reading →

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513b John o’Groats to Duncansby Head

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past cliffs of screaming birds, and reach the northeast corner of Britain. Continue reading →

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511 Castletown to West Dunnet

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A wonderful walk along a sandy beach, where I find giant shells. Continue reading →

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506b Sandside Bay

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I admire a beautiful wall, and walk across a radioactive beach. Continue reading →

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506a Reay and Sandside Head

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past a contaminated beach, and head for Sandside Head. Continue reading →

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