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.

#294 – The Praying Hands of Glen Lyon

Posted on 29/04/2021 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 Scottish historical novelist, Sir Walter Scott, described Glen … Continue reading →

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#293 – Going wild in Scotland – Beasties, mythical and otherwise

Posted on 26/04/2021 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!) Regulars to this blog will know that I mostly … Continue reading →

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#292 – Meall nan Tarmachan 

Posted on 12/04/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) Our September 2020 trip to Scotland was destined to extend into … Continue reading →

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#291 – Scottish Sunsets

Posted on 29/03/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) You can’t beat the spectacle of a good sunset!   I once … Continue reading →

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#290 – Neist Point on the Duirinish Peninsula, Western Skye

Posted on 15/03/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) Neist Point is one of the most photographed locations on Skye, … Continue reading →

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#289 – Cùl Mòr – A bit more Assynt

Posted on 01/03/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) It was a bit of a wrench to leave Assynt after … Continue reading →

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#288 – Assynt assignations (and dog walks)

Posted on 07/02/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) If you ask me what my favourite part of the Scottish … Continue reading →

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#287 – Loch Muick and ‘Dark Lochnagar’

Posted on 30/01/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) “Gasherbrum, Masherbrum, Distighil Sar, All are good training for dark Lochnagar!” … Continue reading →

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#286 – Morrone, Braemar and the Upper Dee Valley

Posted on 17/01/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) Braemar and the Upper Dee Valley is one of my favourite … Continue reading →

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#285 – Wheels and Water Spirits

Posted on 03/01/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) 2020 was a year to remember, but for all the wrong … Continue reading →

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