Monthly Archives: April 2012

I was out running recently, and part of my route took me past Auchingray Estate near Hillend Reservoir. I understand this has been the an area of access problems in the past. I haven’t had any problems myself, but I’ve … Continue reading →

I managed to catch part of the committee on renewable energy targets meeting with Donald Trump on television the other day. Donald isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I felt he handled himself rather well against the likes of Green MSP … Continue reading →

It took me about an hour to cycle to the start of the walk. Last time I had attempted this walk I was blown off my feet when I got off the bike. This time the wind wasn’t as strong, … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was up at Drumochter trying to add another two Munros to my tally. Cycling down the cyclepath from Dalwhinnie, which shadows the A9, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of discarded junk whick lines the side of … Continue reading →

A few years back when the North Lanarkshire Core Path Plan was put out to public consultation a number of routes were added to the proposed plan in the Airdriehill area. Most of these routes didn’t make it to the … Continue reading →

The latest issue of Ultimate Adventure Magazine is now available to download from the website. I have now been added as a “Staff Writer”, having another two reviews included. If anyone would like to give me kit to review for … Continue reading →

I had an interesting few days up north at the weekend. On Saturday my daughter and I visited the Highland Wildlife Park, at Kincraig, near Kingussie. I’d first heard of the park years ago on “Weirs Way” when Tom Weir … Continue reading →

As you may know I am one of the members of the North Lanarkshire Council Access Forum, where I represent the rights of “land users” (walkers, cyclists, anglers, etc). The 2012 Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Tuesday … Continue reading →

I became aware of a proposed development for Springbank Quarry, south of Plains. The quarry consists of three pits which are now filled with water. Over the years nature has reclaimed the area, and once you get past the mountains … Continue reading →

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