Challenge Kev Outdoors

The Headland of the Great Seas

The translation of the Gaelic name for the area gives some indication of the lie of the land we’re talking about if you’ve never been, or indeed never heard, of this remote, beautiful and charming part of the world. It’s area that clearly does it’s own thing. It’s local distillery isn’t open at the weekend.…

01/08/2022

Kevin Johnston

Caves, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Nature at its Best, Outdoor Swimming, Travel

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On the Pool

The clouds concealed the blue sky that was no doubt shining up above the grey barrier. This was the one recent morning that our weather hadn’t seen us blessed with sunshine and warmth. And this was the morning I chose to visit the tidal pool at Pittenweem. Not so much poor planning, it just so…

18/07/2022

Kevin Johnston

Fife Coastal Trail, Microadventures, Old Buildings, Outdoor Swimming

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Grid Square Journeys no. 4 – NN 7351 (Coire Pheiginn)

It’s been a while since I journeyed around a grid square, checking if my map and compass knowledge are still in a vague working order. So with a day to amble I had a think about where I wanted to go. And with fuel prices (and all other prices) going northwards of £1.80 for a…

28/05/2022

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Coronavirus, Food, Grid Square Journeys, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Old Buildings

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Yellowcraigs

Yellowcraigs beach in East Lothian must have set a Guinness World Record last summer. One night saw 180 tents camped on the beach, according to a couple of rangers we chatted to on our second day here. Thankfully, last weekend, it was much, much more peaceful. Dave, Young Johnston and I shared the sights and…

06/05/2022

Kevin Johnston

Camping, Fatherhood, Photos

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Foulbog to Dryfehead

“Foulbog” The name of the rural house to my right as I drove over the line separating the Scottish Borders from Dumfries and Galloway which made me giggle. On a par with “Cauldhame”, another building moniker I’ve seen on a walk which would surely make you re-think whether it was the best place to live…

05/04/2022

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Coronavirus, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Old Buildings, Photos, Southern Upland Way

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The Rugged Country of Coire Garbhlach

According to the LearnGaelic dictionary, Garbhlach apparently means rugged country. And this was where I was heading for a bluebird weekend with some of the boys, a roam around the rough corrie and the wider expanse of Glen Feshie, one of my favourite glens. Coming from different parts of the country, we all converged on…

23/03/2022

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Camping, Coronavirus, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Old Buildings, Photos, Writing and Musings

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Scarred

After a tough week at work and the world political situation moving into some kind of parallel universe, a day in the outdoors was a necessity. And after first planning a walk along the River Tweed, I spoke to Mr Clyde who was continuing his mission to stride along the Southern Upland Way from East…

27/02/2022

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Coronavirus, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Southern Upland Way, Writing and Musings

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Fishing for Compliments

Gutted my first fish today. A gorgeous rainbow trout. Removing the innards was actually quite easy, apart from the bit at the front which is seemingly welded to the inside of the head and took a bit of tugging. But in the end even Young Johnston liked it so it must have been tasty. I…

23/12/2021

Kevin Johnston

Coronavirus, Food

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