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Walking towards the highest point on Holy Isle under low cloud. This place has a palpable serenity, which is unsurprising given its long spiritual history. The Soay sheep and wild ponies were welcome walking companions, and the intermittent rain did nothing to spoil the day. The sea is so still today, every boat and low flying bird is treated to their own reflections.
Martin, the volunteer who welcomed us onto the island was warm and knowledgeable, as were the ferry drivers who made the crossing with us. Another fabulous #adventure on the #isleofarran
#hikinguk #hiking #hikingscotland #hillwalking #backpacking #getoutside #holyisle #arran #scotland
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Descending out of the cloud. A moody and outdoorsy day. Funnily enough, an hour after coming off the hill, blue skies and sunshine bathe the peak. Just our luck.
#arran #scotland #moors #moorland #walking #hillwalkingscotland #hillwalking #goatfell #backpacking #backpackinguk #hikinguk #hiking
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Epic walk today off-path (even when there was meant to be a path!) in the interior valleys of #arran. We began with a climb up Glen Catacol to Loch Tanna, then headed cross-country to Glen Jordan, up over at Loch na Davie and down an incredibly wet and boggy route to the bottom of Gleann Easan Biorach, at which point we squelched into the #arrandistillery for some much deserved whisky, trying not to leave puddles on the floor. At one point I went up to my waist in a bog, which was a new experience for me. The gale force winds and driving rain certainly added to the experience. I couldn’t have been with lovlier or more determined walking companions. Alas, I lost the point of my walking stick. Will need to get a replacement, I think! A memorable day’s walk, to be sure.
#hillwalking #hillwalkingscotland #hikinguk #hiking #wildwalking #bog #moors #moorland #arran #scotland #adventure #getoutdoors #getoutside
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The long awaited Loch na Davie which signalled the start of our long, squelchy descent. We were so wet at this point, we were beyond caring.
#lochnadavie #arran #scotland #hillwalking #hillwalkingscotland #hikinguk #hiking #wildweather #adventure
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#panorama of the high point (not literally) of today’s #adventure
#arran #scotland #hillwalkingscotland #hillwalking #hikinguk #hiking #moors #moorland #moodyskies #stormyweather
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Always important to remember to look back when out walking, not to miss out on some of the best views as you climb.
#arran #scotland #hillwalkingscotland #hillwalking #moors #moorland #heather #adventure #backpacking #hikinguk #hiking #wilduk (at Isle of Arran)
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The climb up to Ossian’s Cave was well worth it, as besides being an excellent natural shelter, on the walls were some remarkably clear carvings of 18th century sailing ships, as well as the names and dates of sailors.
#ossianscave #arran #scotland #caves #rockcarvings #ancientcarvings #historiclandscape #backpacking #hikinguk #hikingscotland #hiking #getoutside
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Dreaming of mountains. ️ #hillwalking #mountains #mountainlaureldesigns #hills #outdoors #climbing #walking #hiking #hikinguk #lakedistrict #scafellpike
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Just one more hill… #lakedistrict #fellwalking #scafellpike #climbing #mountainlaureldesigns #mountains #walking #walkinguk #fells #hiking #hikinguk #vista #greatview #hilltop #beautifullandscape
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A brew on #scafellpike
#tea #mountains #lakedistrict #campstove #hikingboots #hikinguk #hillwalking
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Epic views descending #Scafell Pike to Ill Crag.
#lakedistrict #scafellpike #mountains #wildbritain #hikinguk #hiking #nationaltrust #hillwalking
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The aptly-named Red Tarn near Great Knott in the #lakedistrict was full of black #newts and very well placed for our first water top-up (lovely bit of kit is the mini version of the #sawyerwaterfilter - perfect for trips like this, and very lightweight). I fell naturally into that universal position known to all #wilderness adventurers: balancing on a rock on the edge of a lake… #tarn #getoutdoors #hillwalking #hikinguk #camping #adventure
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My kind of bank holiday crowd.
#sheep #lakedistrict #bankholiday #summer #walking #dalesway #getoutdoors #hiking #hikinguk
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A day of lowlands walking northeast of Kendal in some truly spectacular sunshine. Sparing a thought for friends in the south, who are less lucky with their weather this week.
#buttercups #summer #lakedistrict #hikinguk #hiking #walking
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Back in the Lakes. Just settling into our base for some quality walking days ahead! Had a little recce walk this evening in the immediate vicinity and found it beautiful.
#lakedistrict #hikinguk #hiking #walking #river #lush #woodland #forest (at Kendal)
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Two weeks away from a trip to the #lakedistrict and in taking a few minutes over breakfast before work this morning musing over possible routes for a 3 day, 2 night #wildcamping.
#osmaps #backpacking #hikinguk #hiking #camping #tripplanning #hillwalking #adventure #ordinancesurvey
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