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Wheels to the woods for Highland Disabled Ramblers
22 October 2021
Wheels to the woods for Highland Disabled Ramblers
22 October 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Peter Evans joins the group for a ramble through the woods to mark its 20th anniversary
Going back in time on hike to An Sithean
01 October 2021
Going back in time on hike to An Sithean
01 October 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Traditional ways persist in the hills, as Peter Evans discovers on this ascent of a remote Corbett in Strathconon
Feeling the heat on the hunters' cairn
02 July 2021
Feeling the heat on the hunters' cairn
02 July 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Peter Evans climbs a Corbett that's difficult for non-Gaelic speakers to pronounce from a starting point at Kingussie
A hidden gem on the Black Isle
07 May 2021
A hidden gem on the Black Isle
07 May 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Peter Evans takes a walk around the largest body of fresh water on the Black Isle peninsula
Home from home on woodland wander
12 March 2021
Home from home on woodland wander
12 March 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Peter Evans devises a circuit that took him from home through some wildlife-friendly woods on a crisp winter's day
In pursuit of peak fitness
06 November 2020
In pursuit of peak fitness
06 November 2020Peter Evans gets 'boulder' on his post-heart attack mountain walks, with an ascent of a rocky Corbett in Torridon
Home is where the heart is
11 September 2020
Home is where the heart is
11 September 2020Peter Evans returns to one of his joys in life as he heads out for a road ride as he recovers from a shock heart attack
A peaceful stroll alongside the River Beauly
06 March 2020
A peaceful stroll alongside the River Beauly
06 March 2020Peter Evans evades the winter storms to enjoy a family walk around the Lovat Estate
Going off grid in Strath Conon
14 February 2020
Going off grid in Strath Conon
14 February 2020On a walk up a Graham in the strath, Peter Evans bumps into a quad biker fixing the internet connection!
Fleeting glimpses of renowned laird
17 January 2020
Fleeting glimpses of renowned laird
17 January 2020A walk through the woods at Loch Fleet gives Peter Evans an insight into the 19th-century Clearances, as well as some winter-visiting birdlife
Rivalries aside for walk on the wildcat side
06 December 2019
Rivalries aside for walk on the wildcat side
06 December 2019Peter Evans connects two towns with a fierce shinty rivalry on a pleasant low-level walk through Badenoch scenery
Blocky buttress requires a good head for heights
08 November 2019
Blocky buttress requires a good head for heights
08 November 2019Peter Evans discovers a sublime scramble in the Northern Corries as he tests himself on the exposed ridge climb to Cairn Gorm
Walking into the past between coastal communities
04 October 2019
Walking into the past between coastal communities
04 October 2019On a walk on the Easter Ross seaboard, Peter Evans finds remnants of a once thriving industry along the shore
Coast and countryside on Moray cycle route
06 September 2019
Coast and countryside on Moray cycle route
06 September 2019Peter Evans takes a sober circuit along the Moray coast, passing a number of distilleries as well as military bases on his latest cycle route
On course for healthy ways
02 August 2019
On course for healthy ways
02 August 2019Peter Evans tees up a nice circuit from Nairn that takes in seaside strolling and a walk through woods teeming with wildlife
Getting to grips with the law of the land
12 July 2019
Getting to grips with the law of the land
12 July 2019Peter Evans can't resist a bit of scrambling on a short walk in Wester Ross that is suitable for families as far as the waterfalls
Rough ground in Torridon rewards with grand views
07 June 2019
Rough ground in Torridon rewards with grand views
07 June 2019Exploring the Diabaig peninsula on foot, Peter Evans finds the paths are a tougher proposition than they might appear
Riverside route has plenty of historical interest
10 May 2019
Riverside route has plenty of historical interest
10 May 2019Peter Evans goes for a stroll by the Spey and discovers a fascinating past in his latest Active Outdoors feature
Door to Dores on Loch Ness trail
12 April 2019
Door to Dores on Loch Ness trail
12 April 2019A plethora of trails through woodland and over moors on the outskirts of Inverness offer Peter Evans a good walking route close to home
Taking flight for the Osprey Village
14 March 2019
Taking flight for the Osprey Village
14 March 2019Peter Evans enjoys a cool stroll alongside the River Spey in this peaceful walk from Boat of Garten