Author Archives: Paul Shorrock

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.

#255 – Duror Bothy and the sad tale of ‘James of the Glen’

Posted on 07/09/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) The Scots have a great word for wandering about –‘Stravaiging’.   The meaning of ‘Stravaig’ is a bit more subtle than just wandering about though, as it implies … Continue reading →

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#254 – Glenmore and Ryvoan Bothy

Posted on 25/08/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) May 2019 – we arrived just after midday at Glenmore near Aviemore, with several options lined up. I had plans on a trip out over the Northern … Continue reading →

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#253 – Cairn Gorm and Ben Macdui, and the Cairngorm Tragedy of 1971

Posted on 12/08/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) Most of my Cairngorm visits over the years have been to the ski slopes, though on one occasion I did do a trip away from the ski … Continue reading →

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#252 – Glamaig and the Northern Hills of the Red Cuillins

Posted on 29/07/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) Several months had passed and the Blog was starting to gather dust.  Writing a blog every two weeks isn’t so difficult a task if you keep it … Continue reading →

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#251 – Lake District bothies Part 2 – Mosedale Cottage

Posted on 11/09/2018

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) The walk out to Dubbs Hut and Warnscale bothies (see post #250) had filled a day in nicely, so we decided to round off our May Lakes … Continue reading →

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#250 – Lake District bothies Part 1 – Dubbs Hut and Warnscale

Posted on 27/08/2018

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) The May 2018 trip to Scotland was drawing to a close.   Our outing to Invermallie Bothy and Achnacarry (see post #249) had been in damp, mizzly … Continue reading →

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#249 – Invermallie Bothy and the Commandos of Achnacarry

Posted on 13/08/2018

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) On our 2017 Scottish trip, Chris and I (plus Border Collie ‘Mist’) had visited a couple of bothies in the course of our mountain walking (see post … Continue reading →

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