The train from Glasgow to Mallaig snakes through the Highlands for 5 hours. Probably the most spectacular train journey in the UK. One stop before the end is Morar. A few houses, a hotel, and beaches with fine white and golden sand. A chance for a last practice at walking in the rain before the …
The 9.15 from Euston reaches this bit of wildness almost 12 hours later. The miracle at Corrour is that the train doesn’t sink beneath the bogs, but seems to float between here and Rannock in some of the wildest land in Scotland. Me I don’t float on the bogs and within 100m of the …
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Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil The night train is a great way of getting from London to the Highlands once you are reconciled to spending the money! Two trains leave Euston station in London. The ealier one will drop you at your destination in the morning. The second train leaves just before midnight and ends …
Isle of Mull and Skye Cuillins from south ridge of Bla Bheinn Isle of Mull and Skye Cuillins from south ridge of Bla Bheinn Is July always wet in Skye? Despite rain on 13 out of 14 days it was still possible to enjoy some dry hours and a get a few good pictures …
Here is a route with a lot to offer. For me it was a chance to try out some new gear and some old bones. And both did very well. The guides attest to its popularity. But in fact out of season it is quiet – I only met one fellow walker during my 5 …