Inspiration

Tranquil lochs and magical isles; perfect for beavers!

Barr Mor, The Piggery, Ancient Atlantic Woods and Taynish Mill

A wonderful pair of hills on the fringes of the Arrochar Alps

Tuning in with Nature - taking care of what we love

In Part 1 I explored my own family’s experiences and adventures with our canine companions and how we dealt with carrying the extra weight of dog food, bedding and other canine necessities or coping with cold in the hills. For this edition I contacted three contributors, Chrissie Crowther, Mike Knipe and Ian Morley, who also love to share adventures with their dogs. Between them they have a wealth of experience. In no particular order here are a selection of their own tips and tales.

It was only with the arrival of our most recent furry friend that it was decided if we went backpacking then the dog came too. This is not to say family pets had not partaken in family adventures over the years, they certainly had. Just in a slightly different way.

Bespoke navigation coaching from beginner to advanced

Gain the skills and confidence to backpack and plan your own routes

Hiring a guide for your challenge enables us to lead you safely on recognised or bespoke routes

Enjoy the thrill of attaining wonderful summits or bagging your first Munro