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Alfa-ketosav (talk) 16:27, 24 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hiking in the Highlands

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Hi Colin,

hope you are well!

Just some general questions. I look at pictures of the Scottish Highlands and it reminded me of yours so I thought you may be a good person to ask.

  • When would it be best to go?
  • Would you say it is physically demanding to hike there?
  • Any recommendations for some good / safe spots? I saw great pictures of Sgorr Tuath but am worried it might be a bit too remote. I'd probably go by car.
  • I have low tolerance to cold... should I still go?
  • Midget issue?

Many thanks!

Benh Benh (talk) 09:23, 27 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Benh. I would say I'm more of a holiday photographer than a dedicated landscape photographer. I've not really any idea of your experience hiking or wild camping or going remote places. There are areas to visit with great views that are easily accessible that anyone could managed. And areas that are so remote you need to hike days to get there and should really have serious experience and be part of a group. Similarly there are hills that one can climb merely if one is fit and the weather stays good, and hills that should not be attempted without equipment and experience of similar. Podzemnik took some great photos that looked like they needed some serious commitment. So perhaps they have some ideas.
The midges can indeed be a problem in the summer months. Mostly in the evening and especially if you are camping vs returning to your holiday cottage or hotel. You can get DEET spray and wear a midge net on your head if things get bad. During the day it isn't a problem unless you hang about a damp shady spot.
The issue of when to go is more about when you are available. The school holidays are best avoided if you can mainly on price but also August can be a wetter month than May/June. You need to be prepared that you go and it just rains every single bloody day. Photos are a bonus for the committed or a lucky achievement on a holiday with other priorities. -- Colin (talk) 17:27, 5 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Benh,
I took my photos during my half-year stay in Scotland. As a photographer, I really appreciate photos that show the toil and sweat the photographer must have undertaken. Examples are File:Beinn an Dothaidh in morning sun, Scotland.jpg or File:View southwest from Ben Lawers, Scottish Highlands, Scotland.jpg. I obviously had to be on top of a mountain at a certain time, so I either had to sleep up there, get out extremely early, or head back with a head torch.
If you’re not a very fit or experienced hiker, you can still take nice photos of the Scottish Highlands, like File:Sunset in The Trossachs, Scotland.jpg and many others. The best time to go is when you have time :) Winter is great with excellent lighting if you’re keen to wait for it, but it’s very cold and as Colin pointed out, it could rain and rain and rain. Just to give you an idea about the cold, on some winter hikes in Scotland, I’d have three pairs of gloves, and my fingers would still be frozen. From what you wrote, I’d say that early autumn is the best - the trees have beautiful colors (if you find them!), you have reasonably long days, the weather is quite steady, and the true cold hasn’t arrived yet.
Physically, yes, I’d say it’s demanding to hike in Scotland because you’re always carrying a lot of clothing, photo gear, and food. Where to go? Honestly, almost anywhere. I’ve mostly been around Ben Lomond and Fort William, and every loch and village has some scenic spots!
Good luck, --Podzemnik (talk) 21:44, 5 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Many thanks for these valuable experiences sharing @Podzemnik and Colin!
I'm (or was) a good and fit hiker though I'm also getting old and haven't regularly run in the past year... :(
My idea is to drive close enough to some nice spots and walk the "last miles" to reach them. Not scared of going very early to get a good light.
I now feel confident I should be able to go outside of winter :D (I only have two pairs of gloves! And UK is really windy and humid...).
Hope life is treating you guys well.
Cheers!
Benh (talk) 13:06, 6 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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