Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’

Tue 28 Feb 2023 Tom Wilson West Highland Way Comments Off on WHW – Long Distance Hike / / / / /

WHW – Long Distance Hike

The West Highland Way (WHW) in Scotland comes highly recommended when doing your first long distance hike in UK & Ireland. At 95 miles long, it is Scotland’s first long distance trail, opened in 1980. It is also one of the 15 National Trails In UK. Why is this trail highly...Read more

Mon 25 Oct 2010 Tom Wilson 2010 Hike the Highlands Festival / Baselayers / Cape Breton Highlands National Park / CBHNP / Fleece Jackets / Hiking / Hiking Tips / Mid-Layer / Packs / Raingear / Trekking Poles Comments Off on Hiking in the Rain – A few Tips / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Hiking in the Rain – A few Tips

Hiking can be enjoyed in most types of weather but the key is to prepare with right type of equipment, clothes and gear. Here are some tips that I learned over the years hiking in the Cape Breton Highlands, Scotland and Ireland. Tip # 1 – Rain gear is supposed to be breathable however most...Read more

Sun 06 Dec 2009 Tom Wilson Nordic Walking / Nordic Walking Poles / Trekking Poles Comments Off on West Highland Way & Trekking Poles / / / /

West Highland Way & Trekking Poles

Recently, I had the opportunity to hike the West Highland Way in Scotland with my wife and nephew on vacation.  The West Highland Way is 95 miles (152) kms and involved eight days of hiking with an average of 10-14 miles a day. The most important piece of equipment on this hike for all three...Read more

Wed 26 Aug 2009 Tom Wilson 2009 Hike the Highlands Festival / Hiking / Hiking Boots / International Trekking / Outdoor Gear / Trekking / Trekking Poles / Trekking Trips / Walking Wales Comments Off on Three Peaks Challenge – A Gruelling 24hrs Experience / / / / / / / / / / /

Three Peaks Challenge – A Gruelling 24hrs Experience

At Hike the Highlands Festival this year, you will have the opportunity to meet and hear hiker Lori Burke talk about her amazing experience – preparing and completing the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge (Wikipedia)in 24 hours..  She will be presenting on Friday, Sept. 18th at 7:00 pm. at...Read more

Sun 07 Dec 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on West Highland Way, Scotland’s Premiere Long Distance Route / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

West Highland Way, Scotland’s Premiere Long Distance Route

Life is full of adventures and one of  them for me is to hike the West Highland Way in Scotland. A 95 mile (152km) trek across the highlands in Scotland ending in Fort William, the outdoor capital of UK.  My wife and I are going to do the hike next September (2009) after the Hike […]Read more