OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Heading for the hills again as a biting wind proves winter has its grip even on these lower vantage points
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Wildlife and natural features aplenty in Caithness and north Sutherland can easily compare to elsewhere in the region
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Gentle walks and getting back on the bike are all a step in the right direction after operation
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking inspiration from the train window and finding time to visit places seldom seen
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: An expose stretch of coastline makes for an exciting paddle when you can explore the many rock features along the way
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Breaking up the journey can provide hours of fun and fantastic places to explore
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A solo adventure to an uninhabited island makes for an apprehensive but fascinating trip back in time
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Our explorer covers a foggy stretch of Caithness and Sutherland between Sandside and Portskerra by bike and kayak
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Perfect conditions make exploring the coast by the Ord an unusually easy experience
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Getting to remote parts is all part of the attraction of taking to the water
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: On the passes of the Lake District, our intrepid explorer tries out and e-bike and discovers it has its ups and downs...
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: An advanced sea kayaking leadership course offers our intrepid explorer an insight into its many challenges
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Despite the long, cold winter, there is wildlife to be seen – and heard – across Caithness
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A paddle on Loch Eriboll offers a trip back in time in more ways than one
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking to the lochs of Caithness for a calmer kayaking experience
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: From skis to sea kayak on the lochs of the flow country
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A frozen landscape of dubh lochs and bog offers tough but rewarding walking into the wilds
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Biking, walking and dreaming of sea kayaking as lockdown keeps us close to home
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Travelling the highways in weather fair and foul – but not this winter
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Seals and swell are best experienced from a distance and this walk from the end of the road is ideal