Gameshope to Carrifran Woodland Walk

View across to Talla reservoir - the start of the Gameshope to Carrifran woodland walk

Gameshope to Carrifran Woodland Walk HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews When a friend asked me if I would like her extra ticket for a guided walk as part of Golden Eagle Festival at Moffat, naturally I jumped at the chance. The walk was to be led by a ranger from the Borders Forest Trust taking us…

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Borders Abbey Way: Ashkirk to Jedburgh

Borders Abbey Way waymarker

Borders Abbey Way: Ashkirk to Jedburgh HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews Day 3 started out as a drizzly morning, but neither Teddy or I are put off by a bit of rain or mud, so we were very cheerful as we got off the bus at Ashkirk and picked up the route, knowing that we were…

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Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Ashkirk

Borders Abbey Way signpost

Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Ashkirk HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews After a very long first day (read about it here), we started day 2 of the Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Ashkirk with an extended and exceptionally good “full Scottish” breakfast when I had a good catch up with the B&B owner, Lorna. First stop…

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Borders Abbey Way: Kelso to Melrose

Start of the Borders Abbey Way: Kelso to melrose

Borders Abbey Way: Kelso to Melrose HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews The challenge of a long distance walk has been luring me for sometime, so when I asked my bestie if she fancied walk–running the Borders Abbey Way, I was delighted (but not surprised) when she said “yes.” The Borders Abbey Way is a 62 mile…

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Berwickshire Coastal Path: Burnmouth to Berwick

Burnmouth on the Berwickshire Coastal Path

Berwickshire Coastal Path: Burnmouth to Berwick HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews The sun finally shone in what has been a damp and cloudy winter and spring and so we set off to walk another section of the Berwickshire Coastal Path. Having previously walked between St Abbs and Eyemouth, we were now up for a slightly longer…

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Walk in Malaga City

Walk in Malaga City - view of the bullring

Walk in Malaga City HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews We have been enjoying walks in Malaga City almost every February/March since 2016 and have explored many routes around the city and along the approximately 10km of promenade that extends along the coast both east and west of the city centre. This walk in Malaga City is…

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The Lairig Ghru Walk

Part of the Lairig Ghru walking route

The Lairig Ghru Walk HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews Sometimes the stars align and you can’t miss the opportunity for an outdoor adventure. This was the case this September when I tackled The Lairig Ghru walk with a wonderful new companion, Caron Gaisford. We had met virtually last year via Explorers Connect and had been planning…

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Circular Walk from Roxburgh – a forager’s paradise

Rosehips on the circular walk from Roxburgh

Circular Walk from Roxburgh – a forager’s paradise HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews This circular walk from Roxburgh is relatively short, but perfectly formed. Walking it on a late summer/early autumn day we could only marvel at the season’s abundance: a forager’s paradise. Luckily, I just happened to have some foraging bags in my rucksack. Roxburgh…

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Berwickshire Coastal Path – St Abbs to Eyemouth

A group of people birdwatching from the Berwickshire Coastal Path

Berwickshire Coastal Path – St Abbs to Eyemouth HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews This is only a small part of the stunning Berwickshire Coastal Path, but it packs a punch in terms of beauty and wildlife. This route covers most of the coast adjacent to the Berwickshire Marine Reserve, so I was pleased to lead another…

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Guided Walk at St Abbs Head – June 2023

The guided walk at St Abbs

Guided Walk at St Abbs Head – June 2023 HomeWalkingWild SwimmingRunningDays OutBirdsBook Reviews I was back at St Abbs Head June 7th 2023 leading my regular walk for Berwickshire Marine Reserve. Eight of us set out from St Abbs to explore the National Nature Reserve on a chilly evening. We started off by seeing two…

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