This site has blogs from Brian and Martina’s trips in the great outdoors but mostly our longer walking trips. We have done 4 multi-month hikes in the USA over the years and there is a blog of each here.

The Hayduke in the US South West 2014 and in 2022 !

Continental Divide Trail 2009

Pacific Crest Trail 1998

Plus lots of other stuff including Canada, Alaska, Britain and the rest of Europe and further afield including Austria, Spain, Jordan, the canyons and desert of south west USA…There are some sea kayaking posts too. You can see all of these from the menu.

We stay in the village of Fortrose, Scotland near to the highlands, home of some great mountains, coastal and island scenery which we regularly visit including climbing, camping, sea kayaking, hiking and a bit of sheep farming as well. The photos link on the menu has plenty from both Scotland and abroad.

You can contact us at briansolar1atyahoodotcodotuk Thanks for looking

Recent Posts

2025 Escalante north backpack

by aweewalk, posted in Backpacking, Escalante

In late September 2025, we attempted a five-day hiking trip in Buckskin Gulch and Paria River, which was thwarted by thunderstorms. Diverting to Escalante, we explored various canyons over seven days, enjoying stunning landscapes and unique geological features while following esteemed hiking resources. The journey was filled with memorable sights and adventures.

Skye Trail Alternatives

by aweewalk, posted in Backpacking, scotland, Scrambling, Skye

I have hiked and scrambled many alternatives to the standard Skye Trail over the years and describe them here. To be honest the standard route is great as well, but particulary the first alternative, Coruisk-Sgurr na Stri is fantastic if you are up for it. You can click the map below for an interactive version. … Continue reading Skye Trail Alternatives

Skye Trail

by aweewalk, posted in Backpacking, scotland, Skye

Introduction The Isle of Skye has a fantastic backpack (if you get reasonable weather, see planning below) of about 82 miles (132km) and 4-7 days duration called the Skye Trail. The Isle of Skye sits off the north west coast of Scotland and has wonderfuly diverse geology and scenery. The trail traverses both mountains and … Continue reading Skye Trail

West Highland Way

by aweewalk, posted in Backpacking, scotland

This is Scotland’s most popular and oldest trail, going between Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, and Fort William for 96 miles. The scenery is grand but fairly familiar to us having hiked and climbed in the area most of our lives, and so up til now we hadn’t thought of doing it. But Brian … Continue reading West Highland Way

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