A hike up one of Arran's mountains in November. I saw my first BROCKEN SPECTRE at the top! This mountain is one of my favourites for a short-ish winter walk when the days are short, or as part of a longer

Planning is all important on any hiking trip, especially when hiking alone, even if it's just a day trip. Don't just make a mental plan, but sit down and take some time to insure everything is well thought