Scottish Hills: Part Of A Calorie Controlled Diet
Some people will do anything so they can enjoy a bar of chocolate or a piece of cake without the guilty feeling they’ll be piling on the pounds. Me? I normally run a 5 mile loop from the hostel and round the local forest, but every now and again I have to head up high and get my hill fix. While the hostel is busy it means setting off late in the evening after Alby has had his bath so Jen can take over hostel duties without an 8 month old hindrance.
Obviously setting off for the hills in the evening has its pros and cons. The cons: You often can’t tell how the weather will change in the evening, it’ll be a lot colder than it has been all day, you’ll more than likely be descending in the dark, after you get back you can’t sleep because you haven’t had time to unwind and finally, you miss out on your evening glass of wine!
There are also benefits – you’ll likely have the hill to yourself – which is great if you have our dog with you – and you get to see some amazing sights as the sun sets over the hills.
Last night wasn’t perfect weather-wise as I headed to A’Chralaig in Glen Shiel but was still rewarded with some nice views – your allotted bar of chocolate tastes a lot better when you feel you’ve earned it and you get to enjoy a view like this.
–Matt
