Stanfords is the UK's leading map shop and have supplied maps for many travellers and adventurers over the years. These include; Amy Johnson, David Livingstone, Scott of the Antarctic, Ernest Shackleton, Florence Nightingale, Ranulph Fiennes, Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, and even Sherlock Holmes.Oh, and Peter Hubbard!!! Read their article about my trip. ...
If you've just driven somewhere, your tired, its pissing down with rain, and all you can think about is sleeping, then one option is just to recline the seat and nod off.Which cars are best?If you have some kind of van, people carrier or estate where the seats can be removed to give enough room to roll out a sleeping bag, then happy...
Coille Coire Chuilc is a great bit of woodland filled with gnarly pines, part of the ancient Caledonina Forest. Its also very muddy. If you get through all the bogs with both boots still attached to your feet you'll end up on the grassy slopes of Beinn Dubhchraig. From the summit there were great views of the Crainlarich Hills (I was climbing last...
Here is a list of favourite websites and books that have proved useful and inspiring when planning my trip.Websiteswww.transamazon.de/links ~ A good selection of links to tours in South America.www.irisentoreopreis.nl/ ~ A great website full of interesting details like the 'Off the map' and 'Recipes' sections.www.southamericacycle.co.uk/ ~ Gary and Dave write a very readable journal and their Baywatch-style video is excellent.www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/cyclingtheamericas/ ~ A...
Which way?!One of the enjoyable things about hill running is that each race has a distinct character of its own. This one has a bit of everything: steep ascents, muddy tracks through forest, heather bashing, views across Fife and the Forth, and probably the steepest and narrowest descent of any race. So much so that the best way down is on your posterior....
... just the wrong clothes.The only patch of blue sky all daySix other attempts are just photos of cloudThe forecast said it was going to be a wet, windy and cloudy day. Looking out the window confirmed it. Nevertheless I got out of bed and drove to Crainlarich, got into my waterproofs and slogged up Beinn Chabhair. With a bit of trickyish navigation...
Cochill BurnMy new bike arrived on Friday and so I decided to take a spin up to Aberfeldy on the weekend. I headed up through Dunfermline, past Knockhill (where a few fast cars where wizzing around the race course) and Crossed the Ochils through Glen Devon. Then I took in Glen Eagles to Crieff and from there to Aberfeldy.In Aberfeldy I ran into...