Category Archives: Hills and Hill Running

Leabaidh Mhic Fhearchair

Posted on December 7, 2020 by jonwyvis

Tha an àite snog seo faisg air Crombaidh, air an Eilean Dubh. Choisich sinn bho Chrombaidh agus ràinig sinn Sutor Deas. An uair sin, choisich sinn tro achaidhean, os cionn creagan, le seallaidhean àlainn thairis air a’ mhuir. Nuair a … Continue reading →

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Beinn Bhuidhe Mhòr

Posted on November 27, 2020 by jonwyvis

‘S toil leam ruith-mhonaidh. Agus ‘s e seo am monadh as fhaisge orm – Beinn Bhuidhe Mhòr. Tha “Trig Point” air mullach a’ bheinne, agus tha frith-rathad a’ dol bho Fionn-glac suas gum mullach. Tha an frith-rathad beagan cas, ach … Continue reading →

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Meall a’Chrathaich, 3rd June

Posted on June 3, 2014 by jonwyvis

Beautiful Cladonia diversa lichen on a boulder just below the summit of Meall a’Chrathaich.  This was my 600th Marilyn, climbed with my eldest daughter Katy for company.

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Tinto, 14 November 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by jonwyvis

A quick raid from the main car park, reaching the top in 32 minutes. Beautiful views all round, with the setting sun low in the south-west. A great wee hill.

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Ben Nevis Hill Race 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jonwyvis

Another tough run on the Ben – it never gets any easier! This time we got a view from the top – but no time to appreciate it. 2:22:44 was my official time – 201st out of 473 finishers, so … Continue reading →

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Carn Ban, 23rd July

Posted on July 31, 2013 by jonwyvis

Cloudy, until the climb up onto the shoulder of Carn Ban. Then I walked up out of the clouds into a different world. Beautiful. This photo looks south-east towards Ben Wyvis.

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Highland Cross 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jonwyvis

A wet day in Kintail! Actually, the rain wasn’t too bad until Strawberry Cottage, some 10 miles further on. I really did enjoy the run this year, and the time of 3:02 was pretty good for me. Encouraging – still … Continue reading →

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Beinn Mheadhoin

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jonwyvis

A lovely morning at the head of Strathconon, on Saturday last. Beinn Mheadhoin is only 665m, but a good viewpoint for higher hills

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Carn Loch nan Amhaichean

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jonwyvis

An unusual view of Ben Wyvis – from the north, looking down Abhainn Beinn nan Eun towards Glas Leathad Beag. A cold morning last Saturday, but some sunshine managed to break through the clouds.

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Meall Dearg, 15th March

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jonwyvis

Another snowy hill, only my second this year. Nice wild feel to it though. A good viewpoint for Perthshire.

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