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Capelaw Hill

23 August 2019 Chris Leave a comment

A gentle introduction to the Pentland Hills that is easily accessible from Edinburgh.  

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Pentland Hills, Short walks

The Hunt for MacGregor’s Cave

17 May 2019 Chris Leave a comment

A short walk reveals a rocky haven for bandits and clansmen hiding from the prying eyes of the law —…

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Posted in: Perthshire, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Short walks

Thornielee Forest

16 April 2019 Chris Leave a comment

What would you do if you were offered the choice between death or to be married to the ugliest woman…

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Posted in: Scotland, Scottish Borders, Walks Filed under: Forests, Short walks

Darden Lough

27 March 2019 Chris Leave a comment

Embark on a trek across open moorland on the edges of the Simonside hills to reach a hidden lake in…

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Posted in: England, Northumberland, Walks Filed under: Northumberland National Park, Short walks

The Black Spout

23 March 2019 Chris Leave a comment

A walk from the centre of Pitlochry passing through tranquil woodland to a majestic waterfall known as The Black Spout…

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Posted in: Perthshire, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Castles, Short walks, Waterfalls

Craigower

16 March 2019 Chris Leave a comment

Over the town of Pitlochry stands the hill known as Craigower, a short but steep climb through woodland to the…

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Posted in: Perthshire, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Short walks

The Drake Stone

2 March 2019 Chris Leave a comment

Enjoy a taste of everything the Northumberland National Park is famous for — crumbling castles, meandering riverlands, lonely moorland and…

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Posted in: England, Northumberland, Walks Filed under: Short walks

Doddington Moor

28 February 2019 Chris Leave a comment

Situated just outside of the boundaries of the Northumberland National Park and a stone’s throw away from the foothills of…

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Posted in: England, Northumberland, Walks Filed under: Short walks

Cardrona Forest

31 December 2018 Chris Leave a comment

A peaceful walk in Borders woodland taking in an Iron Age fort and a ruined peel tower.

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Posted in: Scotland, Scottish Borders, Walks Filed under: Forests, Short walks

Loch of the Lowes and Riskinhope

29 December 2018 Chris Leave a comment

“Oft had he viewed, as morning rose, the bosom of the lonely Lowes”.  So began the Borders poet James Hogg…

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Posted in: Scotland, Scottish Borders, Walks Filed under: Lochs, Short walks, Southern Upland Way

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