Tag Archives: Wild Camping

West Highland Line Camping: Corrour to Lubnaclach

Posted on May 6, 2024 by jester1970

An overnight trip to Corrour Station on the West Highland Line, camping by the ruins of an old estate building at remote Lubnaclach. You can view the full post HERE.

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Stob Coire Sgriodan/Wild Camping Video

Posted on October 12, 2022 by jester1970

Phone and drone footage for my latest trip. I’d missed out on bagging Stob Coire Sgriodan 13 years ago – and now I was finally returning to tick it off. It would be my first “new” Munro summit in 4 years…

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13 Years in the Bagging: Stob Coire Sgriodan

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jester1970

Back in July of this year I camped high on the bealach between Leum Uillium and Beinn a’ Bhric near Corrour. As I looked out across the hills I saw a long ridge leading up to a hill which I … Continue reading →

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Video Report: Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor

Posted on September 26, 2022 by jester1970

Here’s a short video from my recent trip to Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor, where I had a wild and windy camp on the summit of the latter…

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Trip Report: A Windy Summit Camp on Sgairneach Mhor

Posted on September 26, 2022 by jester1970

“We’re heading to Beinn Udlamain for an overnight camp on Saturday, do you fancy it?” My mate Monty had messaged me with an invite and I’d been itching to get out. I enjoy a bit of company on the hills and was up for it, even though I was nightshift the night before. I was looking forward to heading north. Unfortunately some things always go south… #WildCamping #Scotland Continue reading →

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In Search of Tom Weir: Video

Posted on May 10, 2022 by jester1970

In March of this year I visited the Loch of the Lowes in search of a signpost which featured on the cover of the book Tom Weir: An Anthology, edited by Hamish Brown. Due to computer difficulties I couldn’t get … Continue reading →

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Overnight Winter Camp: The Machar Stones

Posted on February 24, 2022 by jester1970

At the weekend I took a trip to the Campsie Fells for an overnight camp with my mate Monty. With Covid now behind us somewhat, Monty has returned to the 9 to 5 and so his camps are limited to … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Portable Fire Pit

Posted on January 30, 2022 by jester1970

I was recently introduced to these folding fire pits by Monty of Monty Outdoors. Impressed, I picked one up online and put it though its paces. If you are looking for a lightweight, leave no trace option for an open … Continue reading →

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Pro-Action Hike Lite Tent Review

Posted on July 26, 2021 by jester1970

I was looking at getting a new one man tent recently, and I noticed that I had never reviewed my current one. The Pro-Action Hike Lite was a budget sensation over 10 years ago and is still going strong. The … Continue reading →

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Corrour to Tulloch (Bikepacking)

Posted on July 21, 2021 by jester1970

Corrour is one of my “go to” locations when I want to get away. The train trip is a few hours but it does have the advantage of dumping you right in the middle of a landscape which is both … Continue reading →

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