So, back in the van after a month or two mostly indoors in yoga training.. I headed back up to Perthshire. The forecast was good and Meall nan Tarmachan was in my sights. This lovely beast sits on the North side of Loch Tay, alongside the Lawers range. Having not been in the van inContinue reading “Meall nan Tarmachan”
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Beinn Sgulaird, forever ago
For everyone who’s forgotten who I am since its been ages since my last post… Hi I’m Ashley👋, and I’m living in a teeny tiny van while I camp my way around Scotland attempting to tackle munros and find yoga classes (and showers). Anyone who follows my instagram might know I’ve been busy doing yogaContinue reading “Beinn Sgulaird, forever ago”
Ben Challum
I walked this hill back in January. I could tell you that this post is overdue simply because I’ve been busy. But let’s be honest, its at least partially because I’m a little bitter (read: a lot bitter) about this walk. And – it gets worse – I actually changed my plans to walk thisContinue reading “Ben Challum”
Beinn a’Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich
It amazes me every time how bright the moon can be on a clear night. I camped in one of the forestry commission car parks – miles away from any light pollution – and spent a fair amount of time standing outside the van staring at the sky. My phone put up a fair effortContinue reading “Beinn a’Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich”
Beinn Chabhair
The weather forecast for the day after Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Àrdrain was promising yet another sunny summit, clearly it had no consideration for how tired my legs were. But since we had started Tulaichean so early in the morning, we were back by early afternoon which left me plenty of time to get aContinue reading “Beinn Chabhair”
Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Àrdrain
I had a new walking buddy for this pair of hills – Ian – who I’d found on the WalkHighlands forum. And I was so fired up for another walk after such a good day on An Caisteal, that I even agreed to an 8.30am kick off. People who know me well, know that thisContinue reading “Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Àrdrain”
An Caisteal and Beinn a’Chròin
I’ve always found with running that it’s the run *after* a really bad running experience that is the good one. And it might be the same with walking. After such a Bad Time on Beinn Chonzie, I had to battle with myself to work up the resolve to head out and up again. But IContinue reading “An Caisteal and Beinn a’Chròin”
Ben Chonzie
Worst. Hill. Ever. 0/10 would not recommend. Admittedly, I wasn’t really in the mood. Headache and quite tired after hosting in the van for a couple of weeks, and always a bit gutted when a friend has just left. But I thought maybe getting high up would raise my mood. Ben Chonzie is “an easierContinue reading “Ben Chonzie”
Meall Greigh in the snow
By the last couple days of his holiday, Rex was feeling just about recovered enough from Ben Lomond to tackle another Munro. I excitedly set about the important process of hill choosing, with a combination of route descriptions, maps and weather forecasts. We settled on Meall Greigh (apparently pronounced Meall Gree-aah) which sits at theContinue reading “Meall Greigh in the snow”
Highlights of a quick January road trip
In the space of about 10 days Rex and I covered a fair amount of Scotland. Without aiming to do a blow-by-blow, thought I’d stick up some of the highlights – and there were quite a few. Ready? Ok here we go. We camped almost entirely off-grid, including in one of my favourite spots onContinue reading “Highlights of a quick January road trip”
Only Young Twice 