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Probably a very niche article!
Chris Townsend
I’m a writer and photographer passionate about mountains, wilderness, nature conservation, and long-distance walking. I’ve has written over 25 books on the outdoors and write regularly for TGO magazine.
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Glen Tromie & Meallach Mhor: a camp and a hill or four
On the western side of the Cairngorms National Park is long Glen Tromie.
Thirty years ago I walked over all the Munros and Tops
Thirty years ago on May 18, 1996, I climbed Ben More on the Isle of Mull, the first summit on a walk over all the 517 Munros and Tops - mountains and subsidiary summits in the Scottish Highlands over 3,000 feet/914.4 metres in height.
A Visit To The Abandoned El Alamein Shelter In The Cairngorms
On a sunny day in late April I decided to wander up to Cairn Gorm’s long north ridge and have a look at the abandoned El Alamein shelter, which lies on the steep bouldery slopes falling into Strath Nethy.
A Walk And Camp On The Cairngorm Plateau In Mist, Snow, And Sun
After weeks of changeable weather, the second half of April has seen day after day of fine weather.
From the Archives: a wild camp and a mountain 21 years ago and the gear I used
In response to the photo at the start of my recent post about stove systems I was asked by Chris Sainty on social media about the boots I was wearing.
A Look At Stove Systems For Backpacking And Long-Distance Hiking
A Niche Piece For Those Interested!
Fifty years ago I was on the Pennine Way, my first long-distance walk
On April 7th, 1976, I set out on my first long-distance walk, a journey that was to set the pattern for the rest of my life.
A Local Walk & Camp In Stormy Weather
With a big storm approaching and unsettled weather already here venturing into the high mountains didn’t seem a good idea so I decided on an overnight trip in my local moorland hills.
An Equinox Walk & Camp In The Cairngorms: Glen Feshie & Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair
A sunny forecast for the equinox suggested a walk to welcome the spring.
In Search Of Changing Light In The Cairngorms
One afternoon a few days ago I headed up into the Cairngorms in the hope of seeing the sunset.