Author: Jane
Tunnels, Treasure and Tombs in Orkney
It was pitch black as I outstretched my hands, feeling the damp floor. A dank, earthy smell reverberated from the stone walls and my knees felt wet through my trousers. […]
Bog. Fences. Freedom. It must be Hiking in Shetland.
“You have to remember that Shetland is one large rock sitting on a big piece of bog,” the lady at the tourist office told me, “You can go up to […]
The Mysteries of Shetland’s Neolithic Past
Take a walk through Shetland’s Stone Age sites where questions are still left unanswered. It growled and raced towards us, now roaring, as silence fell momentarily upon my lips. I […]
A Photo Tour of Shetland
Take a visual tour round bonny Shetland with Jane Batchelor as she starts her 2,500-mile hike through Britain.
Winter Walking in Scotland | Tips
Take a dose of sun, a sprinkling of snow, a handful of gales and a dusting of whiteouts. Mix them all together in a bucketful of rain, and voila! you […]
Coast to Coast Walk – Camping across England FAQ
The top questions answered about Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk. Camping tips and tricks explained for the 192-mile hike across England.
20 Cape Wrath Trail Tips You NEED
It’s billed as Britain’s toughest long-distance hike, but these 20 Cape Wrath Trail tips will make the 199-250-mile route easier. All tried and tested on the Cape Wrath trail by […]
Cape Wrath Trail – North to South Itinerary
Here’s Britain’s toughest hike mapped out: The Cape Wrath Trail north to south, in 17 days (199 miles). This route follows the western side via Shiel Bridge. There are numerous […]
Tips for Hiking – Long Distance Essentials
It’s not just stamina and a plethora of food that’ll get you through a long-distance hike, although that certainly helps. Great tips for hiking can transform a miserable experience into […]
Cape Wrath Trail – A Tale of Hitching and Hiking
“No self-respecting poacher would be without these,” the burly driver chuckled as he deftly jangled a set of forged keys. Bemused, I looked ahead to the padlocked gate and the […]