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Published by Rebecca Field 
February 4, 2026
One of the quiet joys of hiking is the headspace it gives you. Hours of steady movement, the rhythm of your breath, boots on the […]
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Published by Rebecca Field January 28, 2026
One group, many expectations – managing ability & pace in Scotland Organising an overseas hiking vacation that genuinely works for everyone in a group is […]
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Published by Rebecca Field January 15, 2026
“Getting There Is the Easy Part” – Transport Realities for Groups Without Cars If you’re the person everyone looks to when a group trip is […]
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Published by Rebecca Field January 8, 2026
Preparing for a group hiking trip to Scotland: it may be more complex than it seems. “Scotland is not the Rockies” – understanding Scottish terrain […]
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Published by Rebecca Field December 18, 2025
Winter mountain walking in Scotland: how to carry and use crampons and an ice axe Preparing for winter walking Winter transforms the Scottish mountains. Familiar […]
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Published by Rebecca Field
Frequently asked questions Are the horses well-trained and accustomed to walking with guests? Yes, the horses are very comfortable around people and are accustomed to […]
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Published by Rebecca Field December 10, 2025
Planning Ahead: Setting Your Walking Goals for 2026 Looking back so you can move forward Now’s a great time to pause and reflect on last […]
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Published by Rebecca Field December 3, 2025
When most people picture a walking holiday, they imagine the trails: winding routes through ancient forests, high plateaus brushed with heather, summits opening onto vast […]
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Published by Rebecca Field November 26, 2025
Walking Gently: How We Care for Scotland’s Wild Places The Cairngorms are special. Anyone who has walked through ancient Caledonian pines; been lucky enough to […]
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Published by Rebecca Field November 19, 2025
Chasing the Light: Winter Sunrises, Sunsets & Night Skies in the Cairngorms Winter in the Scottish Highlands offers some of the most extraordinary light of […]
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