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Third Time Lucky

We were going to the back of beyond. Now those are not my words, but the words of a descendent of the last resident of Loch Glencoul bothy. They explain in an info pack to be found at the bothy that “coul” in the bothy name comes from the Gaelic word “cul”, meaning back, and…

24/07/2025

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Camping, Canoeing, Nature at its Best, Outdoor Swimming

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Finnich Glen

Mrs J and I explored Finnich Glen today. A deep sided gorge, the red rock in the glorious sunshine gave the water a definite “river of blood” look.

18/05/2024

Kevin Johnston

Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Nature at its Best

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More New Year Bothy Therapy

The last time I made a plan of adventures for the year ahead was 2020. And you’ll remember how that year turned out. New adventure ideas present themselves all the time and I find it easier now to make one or maybe two plans at a time for the months directly in front of me.…

03/01/2024

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Old Buildings

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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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The Tomaselli Salami

The Ferrata Tomaselli is a well known Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, and also possibly one of the hardest. It also gives its name to an award given out at an annual meeting of two outdoor sports clubs for what they call “endeavour”. This yearly award was given out on Saturday night past and I’ll…

13/12/2021

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Coronavirus, Fatherhood, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures

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Cottongrass and Cloudberries

A walk around Sgairneach Mhor and Beinn Udlamain in the heat.

21/07/2021

Kevin Johnston

Coronavirus, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Nature at its Best, Outdoor Swimming, Photos, Vanlife

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It’s hard not to get lost in The Lost Valley

I’ve driven along the A82 through Glencoe many times. The road is an outdoor addicts dream as you pass mountain after river after ridge after yet more stunning views. Despite the many drive-throughs, I had no idea the Lost Valley (or Coire Gabbail) existed until about 4 years ago when I walked the Bidean Nan…

22/06/2021

Kevin Johnston

Camping, Coronavirus, Film making, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Microadventures, Photos

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Hi Roger!

Bernie has moved onto pastures new. Meet Roger, our new adventure wagon. #volkswagent5 #vanlife #microadventure #hellogreatoutdoors

30/05/2021

Kevin Johnston

Vanlife

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