Tag Archives: hiking

519pm Wick to Whaligoe

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

Countless geos, mysterious statues, and a leap of death – quite a day! Continue reading →

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519am Wick to Sarclet

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

My first coastal walk after my cancer diagnosis. And what a dramatic coastline! Continue reading →

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Last Munro, and I return home

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I nearly make it to the top, but I’m too tired for the final push, and I return home early. Continue reading →

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517pm Wick to Castle Wick

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A busy walk with lots to see, including memorials and not just one, but TWO, open-air swimming pools. Continue reading →

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515 Freswick to Keiss

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A day of fantastic cliffs, ancient castles, and animal hazards. Continue reading →

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514 Duncansby Head to Freswick

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

Dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, and deep geos – I’m walking southwards from Duncansby Head. 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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513a Gills to John o’Groats

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach John o’Groats. Was prepared to hate it… but I loved it. Continue reading →

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512b Castle of Mey to Gills

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I eat in the “Scone with the Wind” cafe, and discover a delightful hidden haven. Continue reading →

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512a Brough to Castle of Mey

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

Road walking. A mill, sheep, cattle, chickens and lot of signs to look at. Continue reading →

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