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...
Rambling Around Scotland
I love to share tales of my walks, climbs and general adventures. I post microblogs frequently on my Facebook and Instagram channels but the full story will always be here...
Kate Lyon
- Jul 19
- 4 min
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.
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Kate Lyon
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Single Blue Vivaro Seeks Adventurous New Owner...
Vauxhall Vivaro camper van for Sale - Glasgow
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Kate Lyon
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Day 9 - ... End of the Holiday Tears
And so, the holiday comes to an end. Now for the Oscar speech of gratitude...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
Day 7 - Losing my Religion (and dignity)
A night at a club called 'Si Discoteca,' what could possibly go wrong?
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Day 6 - Tortoises and Getting Lost
Who wants to walk to Monte Toro when a drive is possible? Lets go elsewhere...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Day 3 - Mini-bus Adventuring in Menorca
Minibus adventures around Menorca...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Day 2 - Menorcan Bar
Arrival at the villa, stripping and gin swilling - a successful day i'd say
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Brighton Beach Day Out
Fictitious diary excerpts and snapshots from the holiday that never was... First stop, Brighton Beach...
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Kate Lyon
- May 3, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Apr 29, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Mar 9, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Sep 13, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Aug 29, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 13, 2018
- 4 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jan 12, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Oct 26, 2017
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Sep 8, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Aug 14, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 23, 2017
- 5 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Oct 29, 2016
- 4 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Oct 29, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Sep 12, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Sep 4, 2016
- 3 min
Ben Chonzie
Looking to ‘bag’ another Munro, i perused the very helpful Walk Highlands website and stumbled upon Ben Chonzie (pronunciation is more...
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Kate Lyon
- Aug 16, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jul 25, 2016
- 4 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jul 12, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 27, 2016
- 5 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 14, 2016
- 5 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- Jun 6, 2016
- 4 min
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,...
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Kate Lyon
- May 30, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- May 23, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- May 20, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- May 19, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Kate Lyon
- May 15, 2016
- 1 min
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...
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