Tag Archives: Social Hiking

Classic Cheviots Circuit from Slymefoot, Barrowburn, Border Ridge, Windy Gyle, Lamb Hill and Wild Goats. (15 miles)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

It’s time for a Cheviot’s Report, and there’s nowhere better to start than on my favourite top Windy Gyle. I first visited the Cheviots 15 years ago doing the standard Cheviot & Hedgehope walk from Langleeford. The boggy peaty ground … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Cheviot Hills, Mozzie Law, Slymefoot, Social Hiking, Trows, Upper Coquet, Windy Gyle, Windy Gyle from Trows, Windy Gyle route | 15 Comments

Two Men Alone on a Mountain (only one does Twitter) – The Curious Tale of Sgurr Na Stri

Posted on October 18, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

Scotland Trip Day 4, Saturday night and one full day left in the Highlands. Driving back from the day’s fun on Waterstein & Neist we agreed it was crucial that once back at the guest house I immediately hooked up … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottish Highlands & Skye | Tagged Loch Coruisk, midge, pint, Route tracking, Sgurr na Stri, Sgurr na Stri from Sligachan, Sgurr na stri route, Skye, Sligachan, Social Hiking, Tweeting on mountains | 22 Comments

Classic Scafell Pike Circuit from Seathwaite via a pint at Wasdale Head

Posted on October 10, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

Thirty years ago after driving to Wasdale Head I clambered up a hill called Great Gable, it was my first ever mountain. Later it was Yewbarrow then Pillar & Steeple, all done from Wasdale. Eventually I discovered there were other … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Grains Gill, hiking, Lake District, Loweswater Gold, Mickledore, pint, Scafell Pike, Scafell Pike circuit, Scafell Pike route from Seathwaite, Scafell Pike routes, Scafell Pike via Seathwaite and Wasdale, Seathwaite, Social Hiking, Wasdale, Wasdale Head, Wasdale Head Inn | 13 Comments

Sheena’s Tea Hut and the Sandaig Islands – NW Highlands Trip Day 2

Posted on October 3, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

A fascinating afternoon visit to two remote locations near the original Skye Ferry. Day 2 (updated) – overnight the storm arrived with rain and wind loudly thumping on the guesthouse windows. Waking up tired from Thursdays Slioch walk I quickly checked a … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottish Highlands & Skye | Tagged Arnisdale, Camusfearna, Corran, Gavin Maxwell, Glenelg, Knoydart, pint, Ring of Bright Water, Sandaig, Sandaig Islands route, seals, Sheenas Tea Hut, Social Hiking, travel | 10 Comments

Slioch from Incheril – North Highlands Trip Day 1

Posted on September 8, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

For various reasons this year I’ve been limited with time off work, hence a Highland trip becomes a rare holiday adventure involving not just mountains but coastal walks, views, wildlife, good food, good beer and a decent little Bed & … Continue reading →