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A winter morning when I’m fortunate enough not to have anything seriously wrong with me is not to be wasted by staying indoors.
When we bought a forest of standing trees, we knew they would not remain standing for long.
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Memories of past journeys are revisited amid dreich conditions on way to Ryvoan and the Green Loch
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Riding in Caithness winters and travelling for miles with worn parts, the humble bicycle has become a more complex machine
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Getting a battering from the wind doesn’t stop a blast up to an old mine in the Lake District
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A visit to the magnificent Rackwick Bay on Hoy to revisit a classic circuit of the high hills
Heading to Westray’s highest hill on the way to Hoy, it’s a race against the wind and rain
Heading from Caithness to the smaller islands of Orkney is no mean feat – especially by bike
The highest hill in Caithness is now well used, but not everybody approaches it in the same way
It’s been a breezy summer, with few encouraging calm days to take to the sea.
Our intrepid explorer suggests getting out of the car to witness the wonders of roadside verges where strongholds of flora make a fine impression
Shuttles are a necessary part of A to B kayak trips, but some are more complex than others
Choppy waters are worth it for a visit to Eilean Nan Roan.
A chilly summer walk up one of Caithness’s finest hills offers plenty to see from river to summit
Good weather may make for stunning photographs but it’s the bad weather days that bring the best stories
Downpours make for a tough test on tricky trails in Lake District – but ‘Ralph maun ride’!
A gentle paddle is a small adventure after a difficult few weeks for getting out and about
Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south
Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all
The shallow waters of the Kyle offer a perfect place to enjoy the delights of the north coast, well protected from the forecast swell
