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The Mell Circuit, Glen Finglas
Mell Circuit, Glen Finglas, We set off full of optimism, water bottles and clean socks. Seventeen miles later, my feet were staging a mutiny, midges had unionized against me, and every hill felt like a personal insult from nature. The reservoir glimmered, sheep judged, and birds chirped “Why are you doing this?” Yet, despite aching quads and relentless bites, reaching the car park felt like a victory parade—blisters, sweat, and all. And I cant wait to do it again...
Kate Lyon
Apr 253 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


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


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


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


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
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