Blog Entries from Simon Willis
Blogs (web logs) and blogspots provide a unique insight into Highland life and nature in Lochaber and The West Highlands.
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Last Update: Friday, January 10, 2020 - 09:12
When I saw 'Old Edinburgh Road' on the Ordnance Survey map I knew it would be a great route to try to cycle.When I didn't realise at the time was how important this had been as a pilgrim route, then...
Next year has been designated the Year of Coasts and Waters in a VisitScotland marketing campaign.Part of that umbrella campaign is one for the west coast called West Coast Waters.It's being promoted...
Since buying my gravel bike in May I've seen our part of the Scottish Highlands in a different light.I've cycled most of the roads - there aren't that many. I've hiked lots of the hills, which...
Arisaig is sea kayak central.The reasons for this also make it a superb location for open water swimming.Those reasons don't need a long explanation, you only have to look at a satellite image of the...
The Sonder Camino Ti has helped me re-discover the joy of off-road cycling, so it's no secret I like this bike.However, there are shortcomings. Niggles, really. But let's go back a step....
When something looks too good to be true, it usually is.So a Rapha brand cycling shirt for £9 plus postage was always going to be slightly dodgy - but how bad could it be?I bought one to find out.My...
It's easy to take your own skills for granted and undervalue them.Acquired over a lifetime of exploring wild places, techniques that are second nature to me might not be to other people.After a...
Castle Tioram is an imposing presence on Loch Moidart and a popular destination for visitors to our area.This one one of the first lochs in which we sea kayaked, taking our rented vessels out to a...
Through my voluntary work with Highland Openwater Swim, I'm delighted to say many people have started wild swimming. Some recent converts aim to keep swimming year-round and ask "how do I stay warm...
The Surly Dunoon Dirt Dash - what a great event!Huge congratulations to the organisers Markus Stitz and Charlie Hobbs for delivering a weekend with such an amazing atmosphere and top quality...
