Travel Blogs – Hiking Trails – Chronic Illness Diaries
Sandwood Bay, located miles away from any roads, hidden high in the northwest of Scotland, is one true hidden gem! If you are driving the NC 500 or visiting Kinlochbervie, this walk is a must! Not only is it one of Scotland’s most remote beaches, but it has also been voted as one of the …
Castle Varich (or some spell it as Castle Varrich), is located beside the beautiful village of Tongue, a stunning area on the north coast of Scotland. This 2-mile walk makes a great stop along the NC 500 to get out and stretch your legs. With the views as incredible as they are, you will not …
If you are in John O’Groats, this is a ‘must do’ walk! Duncansby Stacks are some interestingly eroded sea stacks, with such a unique shape. They are believed to have stood in this position for the past 6,000 years, slowly eroding away by the North Sea, and by harsh elements, along Scotland’s most northerly coastline. …
If you are staying near Inverness, or driving the NC 500, this is a walk I recommend doing! It’s only a short walk, but the views at the summit are something worth walking for. You can see for miles and miles over the Cromarty Firth, including the sight of the Oil Rig Graveyard. The Fyrish …
Did you know Scotland has a secret pyramid hidden in the Cairngorms National Park? Believe it or not, it really does! Prince Albert Pyramid is a memorial, located on the Balmoral Castle grounds. It was erected by Victoria in 1862, after her husband, Albert sadly passed away in 1861. The walk to and from the …
Ben A’an, located in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is a great little mountain to climb, but with rewarding views at the summit. The mountains sits at, 454 metres (1,491 feet) above sea level, between Loch Katrine and Loch Achray. Even though it’s only a short climb, the right mountain gear is essential! …
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most beautiful castles I have ever seen. It is located on a small tidal island situated at the junction to three different sea lochs, located on the west side of the Scottish Highlands, not too far from the Skye Bridge. Even if you are not interested in visiting …
Glenfinnan is a lovely little hamlet in the Lochaber area, of the Highlands of Scotland, just 17 miles west from Fort William. It is located at the bottom of Loch Shiel and is surrounded by stunning scenery. Glenfinnan is well known for the famous 21 arch viaduct, and the filming set for the 2nd and …
Fort William is a town in the Western Highlands and home to the famous Ben Nevis. We visited on a what I call a passing visit. We spent a night at Ben Nevis Holiday Park, before travelling on to Glenridden to see the famous Harry Potter steam train. If you are visiting on a passing …
Pap of Glencoe (translated into English: Nipple of Glencoe) is one of the more challenging Corbett’s I’ve climbed. Located north of Glencoe, the summits sits at 742 metres (2434.38 feet) above sea level. It’s not the highest I’ve climbed, but it is a long climb as the route starts at sea level. The route then …