Does Iona have mountaineer legs?
Has Iona got what it takes to climb mountains? Is parkrun easier or harder than ascending 2000ft in 2 miles? Or would it be all too much for an 8 year old?
Aviemore parkrun, the start of our Scottish Adventure 2022
Aviemore parkrun is a lovely run through woods and then onto open moorland with views out to the Caingorm mountains.
Cycling Coast to Coast in Scotland with Ewan
The 2021 story of mine and Ewan’s annual cycle tour. Cycling coast to coast across Scotland 130 miles from Inverkip to Dunbar.
Volunteering at Coventry parkrun – it’s a happiness thing!
Iona and I were back at our home parkrun today, Coventry, but of course we weren’t running it as that would interupt Iona’s tourism streak! We, instead, donned the pink hi-vis and clapped and cheered 511 amazing parkrunners.
Linford Wood parkrun
For Iona’s 43rd parkrun we visited Linford Wood parkrun in Milton Keynes. Enjoy a short film about our little adventure.
Cycle ride out to Erradale, Gairloch
I love this bit of coast, perfect for an evening ride enjoying the sound of the sea, the views out to Skye on the way out and over the Torridon mountains on the return.
Plan for Little Scottish Cycling Adventure with Ewan
Ewan and I are planning to cycle from Inverkip to Dunbar, the West to the East coast of Scotland across the central belt.
Fairy Lochs Family Walk near Gairloch
A Little Adventure Film about our family walk to the Fairy Lochs. A 4 mile circular walk which takes you up into the hills behind Shieldaig and Badachro at the side of Loch Gairloch.
An Unexpected Marathon – Shin Dig in the Shire
A story about not preparing for a marathon and enjoying every moment of a hilly, wet and wild event in the Shropshire hills – The Shin Dig in the Shire
Ewan’s 40 mile cycle ride – longest yet!
Ewan & I enjoyed a fabulous day out on our bikes achieving Ewan’s longest ever ride – 40miles. The sun shone, we ate cake, we had fun.
Mini Adventure – First time wild camping
Last night I was finally able to embark on a “mini-adventure” – my first ever wild camping trip. Watch my short film and read about the experience and the kit I used.