Navigation apps have changed the way we explore the hills. With detailed mapping, GPS positioning and route planning at our fingertips, getting out into the mountains has never been more accessible. I use technology myself, and a good navigation app can be an incredibly useful tool. But after 21 years in the mountains, including my time with RAF Mountain Rescue, I’ve learned one important lesson: there’s a difference between following a route on a screen and knowing how to na

Winter in the hills can be absolutely magical. Frost-covered ridgelines, crisp mountain air, quieter trails and those views that make every step worthwhile. But after 21 years in the mountains, including my time with RAF Mountain Rescue, I’ve also seen first-hand how quickly those beautiful conditions can turn serious. Shorter days, plummeting temperatures and rapidly changing weather demand respect, experience and preparation. For me, winter hillwalking preparation goes far

DAY AT A GLANCE 📍 Start: Kilfinnan Farm car park — NN278958 ⛰️ Distance: Approx. 12–14 km / 7.5–8.5 miles ⬆️ Elevation Gain: Approx. 1,000–1,100 m 🏔️ Munros: 2⏱️ Typical Time: 6–8 hours 🏁 Finish: Circular route 🚗 Route: Circular — transport required 🏔️ THE MUNROS 1. Meall na Teanga — 918 m 2. Sron a’ Choire Ghairbh — 937 m 💪 Fitness: 3/5 🥾 Terrain: 3/5 ⚠️ Exposure: 3/5 🧭 Navigation: 4/5\ 🟢 OVERALL: GREEN CHALLENGE ➕ OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS The route can be adapted depend

THE DAY AT A GLANCE 📍 Start: Glen Shiel car park, A87 — NH009135 ⛰️ Distance: Approx. 12.4 km / 7.75 miles ⬆️ Elevation Gain: Approx. 1,400 m 🏔️ Munros Achieved: 3 ⏱️ Typical Time: 8–10 hours 🏁 Finish: Allt a’ Chruinn 🚗 Route: Point-to-point — transport required MUNROS 1. Sgùrr na Ciste Duibhe - 1,027m 2. Sgùrr na Càrnach - 1,002m 3. Sgùrr Fhuaran — 1,067m OPTIONAL EXTENSION Sgùrr na Mòraich — 876 m Corbett Top — an optional extension beyond the main three Munros. 🟠 AM

THE DAY AT A GLANCE 📍 Start: Glen Shiel car park, A87 — NH009135 ⛰️ Distance: Approx. 10 km / 6.25 miles ⬆️ Elevation Gain: Approx. 1,274 m 🏔️ Munros Achieved: 3 ⏱️ Typical Time: 6–8 hours 🏁 Finish: A87 opposite the Cluanie Inn 🚗 Route: Point-to-point — transport required MUNROS 1. Sàileag — 956 m2. Sgùrr a’ Bhealaich Dheirg — 1,038 m3. Aonach Meadhoin — 1,001 m 🟠 AMBER CHALLENGE A serious mountain day. Steep from the start, with over 500 m of ascent in the opening kilom