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Rambling Around Scotland
St Peter's Seminary - Cardross
An urban explore around derelict St Peter's Seminary, Cardross.
Kate Lyon
Jun 63 min read
When a Ramble Becomes a Galivant...
It had been a good while since I had a day of ‘galivanting’ and it was thoroughly needed, just the tonic as they say (gin not required).
Kate Lyon
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Ben Challum – 5th February 2023
Two words from Walk Highlands description – ‘undistinguished trudge’ gave me a pretty good idea of what we had in store but I was not...
Kate Lyon
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Abyssinia Bothy - 8th January 2023
After 4-hours of bothy and buddy therapy, we walked back in the dark after having rejuvenated our souls from the festive hibernation.
Kate Lyon
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Ben Donich, Arrochar Alps - 28th April 2022
The knee jerk reaction when someone asks if you want to walk the next day is strong - "No, I can't, I'm working and have an electrician...
Kate Lyon
May 3, 20222 min read
Sgùrr Èilde Mòr - 23rd April 2022
Yesterday was a bit of a personal challenge for me. With 2 years of living a fairly inactive life and having Covid 2 weeks ago, I was...
Kate Lyon
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Stob a' Choire Odhair in Spring
Spring - new life is everywhere from the spikey daffodil shoots to unsteady lambs, even the sky is a more vivid shade of blue...
Kate Lyon
Mar 28, 20222 min read
The Brack - November 2021
Sunday saw the first evidence that winter was coming with the only disturbance of the virgin snow being made by deer and rabbits...
Kate Lyon
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Chips, Windmills and Tidal Pools...
Most good walks start with a spot of Google researching to see how long it will take to arrive by car/transport and then you can gear...
Kate Lyon
Jul 26, 20212 min read
WildFire Article with Decor & Design Scotland...
More of us are having the weather and free time to appreciate the garden these days, add to your outdoor experience with a unique WildFire.
Kate Lyon
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Single Blue Vivaro Seeks Adventurous New Owner...
Vauxhall Vivaro camper van for Sale - Glasgow
Kate Lyon
Jul 17, 20212 min read
Laggan Glamping Review - WildFires
Saturday saw a busy day delivering a van full of WildFires from Strathblane, Balfron, Buchlyvie, Kippen, Stirling - the final stop was up...
Kate Lyon
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Day 9 - ... End of the Holiday Tears
And so, the holiday comes to an end. Now for the Oscar speech of gratitude...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Day 8 - Lunch at Bodegas Binifadet, Menorca
A vineyard, in the sun, free tasting by 12 elegant women. No doubt we will appear on someone elses holiday shots...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Day 7 - Losing my Religion (and dignity)
A night at a club called 'Si Discoteca,' what could possibly go wrong?
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20201 min read
Day 6 - Tortoises and Getting Lost
Who wants to walk to Monte Toro when a drive is possible? Lets go elsewhere...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Day 5 - Culture & Massages
A knock at the door at brings 3 massage therapists through the door. Within minutes, massage tables are setup and bodies are naked...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Day 4 - Avocado picking and Catwalks
We are bohemian, sun kissed goddesses with Vogue worthy beach hair. We saunter, catwalk style, along the coastal path to Cova d'en Xoroi...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Day 3 - Mini-bus Adventuring in Menorca
Minibus adventures around Menorca...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Day 2 - Menorcan Bar
Arrival at the villa, stripping and gin swilling - a successful day i'd say
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Brighton Beach Day Out
Fictitious diary excerpts and snapshots from the holiday that never was... First stop, Brighton Beach...
Kate Lyon
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Other Coronavirus Symptoms (true story)
Virus symptoms evolve and change, from unusual, itchy rashes to things now tasting strange, I’d like to add a few myself...
Kate Lyon
May 3, 20201 min read
A Holiday? For my 50th? What could go wrong?
With knitting needles, hipflasks & memory foam mattresses, the Balearics wouldn't know what's hit as 12 middle aged women attempt to land...
Kate Lyon
Apr 29, 20203 min read
Arrochar Alps - Beinn an Lochain
Tried to climb a munro, didn't succeed but reached the summit. Beinn an Lochain had been remeasured and re-graded to corbet status...
Kate Lyon
May 16, 20192 min read
Finnich Glen - Also known as the Devil's Pulpit
If you make it through my rant, well done. Now I want to show you pictures of this glorious place...
Kate Lyon
May 15, 20193 min read
Mark Cottage – Bothy Bagging
Yesterday, lunch was consumed at Mark Bothy; a ‘luxurious’ bothy dwelling, situated on the banks of Loch Long. Although there was a...
Kate Lyon
Apr 2, 20192 min read
Schiehallion, Round Two…
I last climbed this characterful munro back in July 2016 and what an experience that was. Visibility was poor and the mountain amateurs...
Kate Lyon
Mar 9, 20193 min read
The Hidden Valley – Glen Coe
I don’t have an actual bucket list on paper but the never-ending list being compiled in my head grows by the day. For every one challenge...
Kate Lyon
Sep 13, 20183 min read
Finnich Glen aka Devil’s Pulpit
I like to tell people where I’ve been, I like to regale folks about the hills I’ve climbed, the long walks and adventures I’ve...
Kate Lyon
Aug 29, 20183 min read
Buachaille Etive Mor
Although we’re halfway through the year, it’s been a while since I attempted a ‘proper’ climb. You know the ones; hills that push your...
Kate Lyon
Jun 13, 20184 min read
The Joy of Group Rambles
Although I’ve done a few organised group rambles (Blencathra, Ben Nevis, Four Harbours / North coast) I tend to stay within my comfort...
Kate Lyon
Jan 12, 20183 min read
My Dirty Weekend on Blencathra
In the last few years, I’ve been concentrating so much on conquering Scotland’s mountains, I forgot there are others out there. My...
Kate Lyon
Oct 26, 20173 min read
Why I Climb…
Through my childhood, I was fascinated by a mysterious volcanic form on the horizon I could see from our garden. I was aware it was...
Kate Lyon
Sep 8, 20172 min read
The Unpronounceables…
So, we had ran out of hills we could pronounce and couldn’t put it off any longer: we had to start attempting ‘The Unpronounceables’. Ben...
Kate Lyon
Aug 14, 20172 min read
Summer Solstice on the Ben
So, its been 8 months since my last blog… I’ve had plenty to write about, I’ve been out loads but between work, play and adventure, its...
Kate Lyon
Jun 23, 20175 min read
Loch Katrine with Sir Walter Scott
With the weather forecast looking positively dreich, we opted to stay low level and off the hills. I have grown up in and around this...
Kate Lyon
Oct 29, 20164 min read
Wookiee Walkies…
I want you to meet Luna, she’s the cutest little Schnoodle I’ve ever met. Actually, she’s the only Schnoodle I’ve ever met...
Kate Lyon
Oct 29, 20162 min read
A Braw Sunday in the Toon
As much as i like a contemplative wander up a munro and through the glens of Scotland, the man-partner, not so much. After a lengthy...
Kate Lyon
Sep 12, 20162 min read
Ben Chonzie
Looking to ‘bag’ another Munro, i perused the very helpful Walk Highlands website and stumbled upon Ben Chonzie (pronunciation is more...
Kate Lyon
Sep 4, 20163 min read
Ben A’an & the Unwanted Company
The weather forecast was looking great (for a hungry biting insect). Overcast with no wind: just what those infamous Scottish biting...
Kate Lyon
Aug 16, 20163 min read
Shenanigans on Schiehallion
Ever since my dad had ‘done’ Schielhallion a few years back I had been quite keen to attempt it but as I hadn’t done any ‘real’ climbing...
Kate Lyon
Jul 25, 20164 min read
Rambling Scotland. But in London…
I lived in London from 1985 – 1992, moving from a sleepy (unexciting) village in Scotland aged 15. I introduced myself...
Kate Lyon
Jul 12, 20163 min read
Boats and Bad Weather in Oban…
Despite the wet forecast, I had promised myself that Oban would be next on my to-do list and I headed off early leaving bright...
Kate Lyon
Jun 27, 20165 min read
BLiSS full Monday…
The frequently posted images on Facebook of ‘Still’ led me to read more of this photogenic fella. While trying to find any connection of...
Kate Lyon
Jun 14, 20165 min read
The Sunday Cobbler
Saturday 6th June, I met my walking buddy Janice and her wee 4 legged pal Coco in Drymen and we headed up the west side of Loch Lomond,...
Kate Lyon
Jun 6, 20164 min read
Devils Staircase to Heaven
“Who’s nicked my hills??” says me at 5.30am Saturday morning. The Campsies were still to wake and while snuggling deep under a milky...
Kate Lyon
May 30, 20162 min read
Ben Lomond in the Bag
So. My first ever Munro happened yesterday… After a shocking forecast for the Sunday, the 5am bedroom window framed a glorious view blue...
Kate Lyon
May 23, 20163 min read
Hot (Air Balloon) Stuff…
About 15 years ago, I visited a Balloon and Ferrari Festival in Kent. Unfortunately the kids got restless and we had to leave before the...
Kate Lyon
May 20, 20162 min read
Four Harbours Walk…
My cousin had shown she was ‘interested’ in an event on Facebook, I asked if she was genuinely keen to attempt the 19 mile coastal trail...
Kate Lyon
May 19, 20162 min read
A New Journey…
After months scanning Gumtree for medium sized vans in various stages of renovation, I found a ’08 Vauxhall Vivaro. An ideal ready to use...
Kate Lyon
May 15, 20161 min read
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