Author Archives: Paul Shorrock

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About Paul Shorrock

I've been mucking about in the mountains for longer than I care to mention. I started out by walking my local hills, then went on to rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing. Still doing it, and still getting a buzz. I'm now sharing the fun, through my guided walking business (Hillcraft Guided Walking) and by writing routes for other publishers, mainly Walking World and Discovery Walking Guides. Just to make sure I keep really busy, I am also currently a member of my local mountain rescue team.

#337 – What happened next?

Posted on 18/02/2026 by Paul Shorrock

I posted a view of the Cuillins a few days ago and received some great comments, so here are a couple more. The light was getting more interesting as the sun went down, so I started with five shots which … Continue reading →

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#336 – Back again!

Posted on 14/02/2026 by Paul Shorrock

For all sorts of reasons, the blog slipped off the plot …… So, I’m back and I’ll be publishing some of the thousands of photos that have been languishing on my hard drive. Hope you like them Skye is as … Continue reading →

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#335 – Ben Rinnes – Second time lucky!

Posted on 10/07/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! If the mountains are one of the main attractions … Continue reading →

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#334 – Creag Bhuidhe, Killin – first hill day for the boy!

Posted on 16/06/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! For years I’ve driven straight through the Southern Highlands … Continue reading →

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#333 – The Eglwyseg escarpment – a day amongst the limestone

Posted on 30/05/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Looking back over recent posts, you could be forgiven … Continue reading →

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#332 – Creag Bhalg ….on the trail of the lonesome pine

Posted on 01/05/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Our September 2022 trip to the Scottish Highlands was … Continue reading →

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#331 – The Moray Coast Trail and Bow Fiddle Rock

Posted on 20/03/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Although September is usually a month of fine, settled … Continue reading →

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#330 – Behind Liathach

Posted on 06/03/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Most years we end up in Torridon in Wester … Continue reading →

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#329 – – Moel Hebog and Owain Glyndwr’s cave

Posted on 20/02/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! The Snowdonia National Park, now more correctly referred to … Continue reading →

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#328 – Red Squirrels and Wild Boars

Posted on 06/02/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Over the space of forty years, I had nearly … Continue reading →

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