Tag Archives: scotland

503b Armadale Bay to Strathy

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I endure a long boring slog through MAMFA country. Continue reading →

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503a Above Kirtomy to Armadale Bay

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

After battling wind and sleet, I walk along a boring road, and reach another beautiful beach. Continue reading →

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502pm Swordly to Kirtomy

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I climb more hills, discover a disappointing “spring” and enjoy some wonderful views. Continue reading →

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500 (part 2) – Tongue to Skerray

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk across a bleak landscape, and end up in a Scottish pizza restaurant. Continue reading →

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500 (part 1) – Tongue to Skerray

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk under a magnificent mountain, and have a chat with a woman and her two kittens. Continue reading →

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Rest Day: Tongue camp site

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

It’s raining…. a good day to stay in the camp site and do my laundry. Continue reading →

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499b Melness diversion

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past lovely green fields, enjoy fabulous views, and abandon my plans when the rain comes. Continue reading →

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498 Cape Wrath

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Ruth Livingstone

I get to Cape Wrath! But it turns out to be an anti-climax for a number of reasons… Continue reading →

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495 Laid to Durness

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Ruth Livingstone

I think I spot an eagle, wander thrugh an abandoned township, arrive penniless at Smoo Cave, and am puzzled by a memorial garden. Continue reading →

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491pm Kinlochbervie to Blairmore

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past fields of invisible pigs and goats, and meet a fellow hiker. Continue reading →

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