Tag Archives: hiking

510 West Dunnet to Dunnet Head

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach the most northerly point on the British mainland! Continue reading →

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509b Thurso to Castletown

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

Tracks, anti-tank defences, grey sands, cows, and a heritage trail that I’m too tired to follow. Continue reading →

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509a Thurso to Castletown

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past surfers, a weird castle, a shipwreck, and a hidden cave. Continue reading →

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508b Scrabster to Thurso

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach a lighthouse, and marvel at finely sculpted cliffs. Continue reading →

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508a Forss to Scrabster

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I end up on the infamous A9, and eat Cullen Skink beside a harbour. Continue reading →

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507b Forss to Crosskirk

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I dodge rooks and walk past ruins, to reach an ancient chapel – a beautiful spot. Continue reading →

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507a Reay to Forss

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past a nuclear reactor, encounter some friendly cattle, and see a crazy skateboarding man. 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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505b Melvich to nearly Reay

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I head off the beaten track, pass un-named lochs, and leave Mackay Country behind. Continue reading →

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