Tag Archives: hiking

530 Littleferry to Skelbo

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I have a miserable walk in the rain, survive a near-death experience involving bullocks, and discover my van has NOT been stolen. 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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526am Helmsdale to Portgower

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A wonderful start to the walk, with fabulous views. I avoid dogs and cows, and end up on a beautiful shore. Continue reading →

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525 Badbea to Helmsdale

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A gloriously sunny day. I worry about my memory, and it is a shame about the road… but I reach Helmsdale unscathed. Continue reading →

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524 Berriedale to Badbea

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A misty walk to an abandoned village. Continue reading →

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523 Dunbeath to Berriedale

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

Road walking, with some great views. Continue reading →

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522 Latheron to Dunbeath

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A road-walk in blazing sunshine, with great views. Two harbours, fairy houses, and a cafe! Continue reading →

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521 Lybster to Latheron

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A beautiful coastline, but with some challenging scrambles. Continue reading →

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520b Whaligoe to Lybster

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

Difficult ground, terrible fatigue… and one last giant set of steps to climb. Continue reading →

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520a Whaligoe to Lybster

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I admire an incredible series of steps, finally get to use my barbed-wire kit, and keep a watch out for cattle and rabbit holes. Continue reading →

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