Damian Robinson

Cycling Orkney

My initial idea for this trip had been to cycle from St Margaret’s Hope or Stromness to Skara Brae and then cycle on to Kirkwall. From there you can catch the overnight ferry to Lerwick, arriving seven thirty am the next morning. After that I’d keep cycling north via the islands of Yell & UnstContinue reading “Cycling Orkney”

Ticks

There are around 20 types in the UK and that number is increasing mainly due to increased deer populations but climate change is also affecting numbers. Found mainly in woodland and heath areas. There were some quite serious outbreaks in sheep during the early months of 2020. Mainly seasonal in the UK between March andContinue reading “Ticks”

Beatle bike tour of Liverpool

Being somewhat of a Beatle geek I had always meant to get around to riding one of the Beatle tour buses that take tourists to key locations in Liverpool. However being a northerner who was born in Liverpool and grew up in the area there was no way I was going to be that uncoolContinue reading “Beatle bike tour of Liverpool”

Kayaking Loch Quoich

Introduction In his book Scottish Canoe Classics Eddie Palmer describes Loch Quoich as being a “bare, sometimes gloomy place, hemmed in by mountains.” Mentioning wild camping he goes on to say “that a wilderness camp at the western end of the loch surrounded by high mountains is unforgettable.” Those two quotes were enough to piqueContinue reading “Kayaking Loch Quoich”

Kylesku – Kayaking Loch Glencoul

Introduction I had wanted to paddle here since I read about it in Eddie Palmers “Scottish Canoe Classics.” It’s the first trip in the book, right after the introduction titled “The North West Wilderness.” There are four easily accessible lochs all within a small area Loch a’ Chàirn Bhàin (White Cairn Loch) which comes inContinue reading “Kylesku – Kayaking Loch Glencoul”

Cycling Jura

Cycling the long road through the Isle of Jura

Kayaking across Rannoch Moor

The section of the A82 between Tyndrum & Glencoe is without question one of the most spectacular roads in Britain. It’s also the first real wilderness you will encounter after leaving Glasgow & travelling through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. I’d driven through Rannoch Moor many, many times, but always on my way to somewhereContinue reading “Kayaking across Rannoch Moor”

Cycling the Hebridean Way part 1

This covers Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula & North Uist. Time constraints meant I couldn’t attempt Harris & Lewis this time around. I did investigate squeezing Harris in and then catching the ferry to Uig from Tarbert but eventually ruled it out. Additionally at the time of riding I wasn’t sure I was yetContinue reading “Cycling the Hebridean Way part 1”