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Category: My Peak Challenge

By Dawn-Marie Posted on 25 January 201929 September 2020

Isle of Arran, in poetry

I’m not a poet, and I really do know it, but still, why not try and have fun with words I thought. This is exactly what I’ve done. I’ve written … Continue reading Isle of Arran, in poetry

Categories: Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 31 October 201811 November 2018

Dramathon … running for whisky

Hello everyone I hope you’re having a good day or night, wherever you may be. You might be sleeping, or just getting out of bed or maybe it’s the middle … Continue reading Dramathon … running for whisky

Categories: Moray, My Peak Challenge, Running
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 30 September 20187 October 2018

Peaker friends of My Peak Challenge

Hello everyone Did you all have an enjoyable summer? I know … where did it go? I certainly feel that time is moving rather quickly. It’s good to be kept … Continue reading Peaker friends of My Peak Challenge

Categories: Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak Challenge
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 26 July 20181 September 2018

Hiking Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)

Two weeks off work is a great feeling. No alarms and I can wake up when my mind naturally wants to. It’s summertime, so this was the perfect time to … Continue reading Hiking Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)

Categories: Argyll and Bute, My Peak Challenge
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 19 November 20174 February 2018

I am two

🎈 I am two today🎈 I seem to have found my legs and feet. I’m a little less wobbly and curious to explore more of the unknown. It’s my blog’s second … Continue reading I am two

Categories: Blogday, My Peak Challenge, RunningTags: MPC, My Peak Challenge
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 5 August 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick

Today was our last walking day. Alan’s knees were still painful from the day before. I knew this last day was going be a struggle physically and mentally. We packed … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 25 July 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay

Who would have thought it? My first time sleeping in a gypsy caravan was the best sleep I’d had so far on this adventure! It was much needed. The past five … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 24 July 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg

It was a fond farewell to Lochranza Campsite as we drove to Blackwaterfoot to start day five of our walk. We’d definitely be back, lovely friendly staff and clean facilities. … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 17 July 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot

I was relieved that I slept all night in the camping pod at Lochranza campsite. We booked a third night as well, so our accommodation was sorted. Our plan today was … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak Challenge, OutlanderTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 11 July 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar

I had a much better sleep in the camping pod. After a refreshing shower at Lochranza campsite I felt less achy and ready to walk the next stretch of this … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 3 July 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 2: Sannox to Lochranza

When my eyes eventually decided to open, I realised that the soft vibrating noise was our alarm telling us “get up now and pack away your tent.” I was stiff … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 2: Sannox to Lochranza

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
By Dawn-Marie Posted on 2 July 201719 July 2019

Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 1: Brodick to Sannox

 Our wedding day was over, so it was time to rest our weary eyes to re-energise for day one of our coastal walk. This was My Peak Challenge and honeymoon combined. … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 1: Brodick to Sannox

Categories: Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, My Peak ChallengeTags: Arran, Arran Coastal Way, Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire

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