Claire's 30 Hikes in 2023

Hike 11: The Craigs. Was a bit of a gloomy day with sporadic rain showers but it brightened up later (when i got home!). Lots of bog and mud to wade through on this one but managed to get through it all without falling in!

Hike 10: Part of the John Muir Way from Balloch to Helensburgh across Ben Bowie. Very clear day and amazing views for miles at the top. An enjoyable hike with lovely little towns at either end.

Hike 9: Pendle Witch Country - Nelson, Barrowfield, Roughlee and Barley, up Ogden Clough, Pendle Hill and back to Nelson. A long hike today with great views across Barley from Pendle Hill. A place with fascinating history.

Hike 8: Kinder Scout, Kinder Falls and Jacob's Ladder Circular.

A very windy day - not great visibility but did manage to get some decent photos during parts after initially becoming lost in the mist. A very enjoyable circuit with lots of climbing and scrambling for the first half. Incredible rock formations and geology. I have a feeling I will be back!

Hike 7: Helensburgh - Ben Bowie circuit. Weather was really bad with some gale-force winds and driving rain but the cloud cleared tempiraeily at the top for some great views topped with a rainbow!