Glas Bheinn and Creag na h-Iolaire – I left my vehicle in the car park at Kirkton on the south side of the A896 just east of Lochcarron, crossed the road and walked along a track signposted ‘Kishorn Road via Kirkton Wood’, which took me towards a cottage and the[…]
Ceann Caol Druim a’ Bhidh, Kyleakin
It was a wet and windy morning so I held off until after lunch to venture across the Skye Bridge to Kyleakin. At the roundabout on the A87 at the south side of the bridge I drove south on Old Kirk Farm Road to its end and parked amongst resident’s[…]
West of Lochcarron
Cnoc Lochcarron, Cnoc Loch a’ Choire Leith, The Black Mares Rock and Sithean Uaine – I parked my car beside the cattle grid on the A896 Lochcarron to Shieldaig Road (NG893401) and walked west across pathless vegetation consisting of heather, grass and moss gradually gaining height. I soon reached the[…]
Hills East of Strath Glass
I parked on the grass verge beside the turning circle at the end of the minor road signposted Kinerras and accessed from the unclassified Kiltarlity to Culburnie Road, south-west of Beauly. I then walked south-west along a vehicle track passed Keepers Cottage. Beyond the track was little used and after[…]
West of Lairg
Around Achany Wind Farm – I parked at the entrance to the Achany Wind Farm, located on the north side of the A839 Lairg to Rosehill Road at NC537023. I then passed through the pedestrian gate in a deer fence, the main gate being locked by several padlocks. A vehicle[…]
Hills Around Galashiels and Stow
Lauder Common – It was a fine Sunday morning when I arrived at the highpoint on the B6362 Lauder to Stow Road where there was ample off road parking. A few dog walkers were out early taking advantage of the sunny conditions. On leaving my car I walked north and[…]
Hills Near Biggar, Scottish Borders
Lamington Hill and Startup Hill –I left my car in the small car park in the village of Lamington located on the west side of the A702 Biggar to Abington Road and walked briefly south-west along the A702 before heading south-east up the minor road towards Baitlaws. Just prior to[…]
The Eildon Hills and Black Hill
The Eildons – The starting point for these three hills wasn’t particularly obvious although there was a sign for the St Cuthbert’s Way on the west side of the B6359 near Melrose Town Centre. Anyway we left my car on the east side of the B6359 and walked a few[…]
Hills Near Romannobridge and Peebles
Drum Maw and Wether Law – The start for this walk was Romannobridge on the A701 Penicuik to Broughton Road. I left my car at the end of a lane to the east and walked south-east along a grassy track that was wet from overnight dew. This took me passed[…]
Minch Moor, Blake Muir and Deuchar Law
Minch Moor – The starting point for the ascent of this hill was Traquair, south of Innerleithen. Signage at the local hall, east of the B709, indicated that it was usually possible to park in their car park except at weekends when the hall may be in use and permission[…]