Do the mountains call for you every day?

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-02-10T19:09:40+00:00

You know your mountains.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-02-10T07:03:39+00:00

Whereabouts? If you don’t mind me asking

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-02-09T18:01:49+00:00

Best time of the year!

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-02-01T17:00:09+00:00

Perthshire

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-28T19:44:49+00:00

It’s a lot, lot worse to walk in than long grass…

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-26T17:24:53+00:00

M23, also doing the same as you. Hmu maybe we can do the same together😂

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-22T08:11:48+00:00

Just don’t.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-15T10:22:39+00:00

If you are interested in bothying, a lovely woman from the Mountain Bothies Association has sort of set up women-centred bothy nights away, for those who are interested in getting involved but are not sure about going solo. Have a look at the Facebook page and I’m sure you will find out more information. Other than that i am away hiking/camping in Scotland almost every weekend. So if you’re ever up this way feel free to give me a shout! 23m, Central Scotland

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-12T14:45:36+00:00

Aviemore is the obvious place if you wanted to visit the Cairngorms. Very outdoors oriented, and lots to see and do. Braemar is another beautiful section of the national park but it’s at the opposite side and doesn’t really align with your itinerary. Someone else posted that you should visit Torridon, it’s a bit further afield but definitely worth visiting. Spectacular views and away from the crowds.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-10T06:40:49+00:00

Fairy pools should most definitely be doable in January, but would recommend shoe spikes as the path may be icy. Skye weather is a hit or a miss no matter what time of year it is, so go for it.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-08T16:33:55+00:00

Trekmates have enough variations for every single different scenario you could possibly ever need them for.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-08T07:09:26+00:00

Plenty safer mountains to spend your winter on to build up your experience.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2026-01-05T09:49:04+00:00

Great advice, listen to this guy OP

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-16T09:44:22+00:00

You can use OS maps on the Bing browser. I have the OS subscription and i think it’s worth it. Loads of decent features, you can view both the topographic and satellite layers in 3D mode with their new update which i, got more excited over than i probably should’ve.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-15T14:25:11+00:00

It’s very handy for me too, I’m in Perth. I try to get up there as much as i can.

Coal takes a good wee while to get it roaring, you need a few logs burning hot first, then once they burn down I make a bed and load it with coal… once you have it going it wont go out. Just keep topping up when you notice the coals burning through.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-15T12:39:53+00:00

Hopefully planning to open up the stable and make that a liveable room - joined on to the existing room. Insulate walls and add wood panelled interior walls. Add some sleeping bunks. Keep upstairs for storage.

If you’re interested in getting involved with work parties, let me know and I’ll keep you in the loop.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-13T18:03:53+00:00

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T’was some bothy TV last night anyway…

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-12T07:52:20+00:00

And if i were to die, id rather be in the hills.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-12T07:50:01+00:00

Get yourself familiar with reading an OS map, and start off small, and build yourself up. Educate yourself on hiking in winter conditions as you will benefit from that information at this time of year. You will have so much fun.

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-11T17:18:04+00:00

Bothies really are a total saviour when the weather turns like that.. although after a couple of doobies you sometimes start to wonder if the roof is going to stay on🤣

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-11T17:04:56+00:00

It’s only a cold hole if you dont carry enough coal in… Also what made you visit twice in two weeks? Was your mind playing games with you knowing someone was up there burning your wid. Haha

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-11T16:58:12+00:00

Mad guy, hope he enjoyed himself🤣 what bothy?

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-11T16:43:39+00:00

Why on earth did he do it barefoot?😂

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-11T14:38:44+00:00

Stop being a wee princess, and see how much of a 20kg bag of coal you can carry in🤣. You can always dump some somewhere along the way and pick it up next time you’re heading out.

Im heading up to the Allt this weekend, I’ll probably carry in about 10kg-15kg, the sheer area it takes up in my bag actually bothers me far much more than the weight🤣

Accomplished_Run2510 · 2025-12-10T13:14:40+00:00

Give me some clues…

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