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What’s so great about winter? by John McSporran

Published by Rebecca Field February 8, 2024

Guest blog by John McSporran: Glencoe Munros in winter We’ve scheduled a new trip for winter 2024. We’re going to be based in Glencoe for […]

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When hills become mountains … winter in the Highlands of Scotland

Published by Rebecca Field January 29, 2024

Turning hills into mountains – the effects of winter Winter has descended upon the Scottish Highlands, the familiar hills evolve into awe-inspiring mountains, blanketed in […]

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Why come to Scotland in winter?

Published by Rebecca Field January 22, 2024

Why come to Scotland in winter? 10 reasons in pictures Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about? Scotland. Why? Especially in winter […]

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What do we like about winter?

Published by Rebecca Field January 15, 2024

Winter’s here – rejoice! It’s not all doom and gloom. There’s a lot to love about winter in Scotland – especially if you love the […]

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Get an early Snow Alert!

Published by Andy Bateman December 12, 2023

How to forecast snow Understand Thickness and get an Advanced Snow Forecast. Whatever winter sport is your passion, getting the most out of the UK […]

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Stuck for inspiration?

Published by Andy Bateman April 10, 2022

Longing to escape? Winter in a city getting to you? How about escaping into the wilds of theHighlands? Every year there are reports of people […]

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Hot Tent camping in the UK – a game changer!

Published by Rebecca Field January 24, 2022

Winter camping – a hot tent experience In fine summer conditions wild camping, in the UK can be a glorious experience. As a youngster, a […]

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Winter Navigation: water features and their perils

Published by Rebecca Field February 8, 2021

Winter navigation & water features: 3 lochs, 3km and 3 different responses to winter!! – the perils of navigating to water features in winter Come […]

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Winter Mountain Navigation – 30 Top Tips & Strategies

Published by Andy Bateman December 3, 2019

Winter Mountain Navigation – 30 Top Tips & Strategies Having delivered navigation courses for the last 20 years here are Andy Bateman’s top tips and […]

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My hands and feet were frozen when I was out on the bike this autumn. How do I stay warm?

Published by Rebecca Field November 13, 2019

How to avoid cold hands and feet on your bike We did our first big ride of the autumn as a family last weekend – […]

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