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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · 3h

A fantastic day assisting with walking leading within @lomondtrossachs.bsky.social with their well-being walk leader, apart of Boots and Beards regular women’s group!

Sunny skies over Conic Hill over the weekend!

Absolutely loved meeting everyone and support comfortable walking spaces!

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · 3d

13/10/2025

Hiked the most beautiful Munro yesterday, it what was glorious conditions (apart from the major bog fest at the beginning).

Ben Lui, 1130m

(Didn’t make it up the adjacent Munro Beinn a’Chlèbh because we took too long enjoying Ben Lui)

#Munro #Hiking #Outdoors #Scotland #Walking

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · 17d

Went for a wee walk to the Kilpatrick Hills yesterday.

What a gloriously sunny day!

#walking #scotland #outdoors

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Sep 14

Took myself in a nice wee walk from Helensburgh to Garelochhead, following along the Three Lochs Way.

Stretching the legs after the West Highland Way. Gotta keep up the walking!

If anyone has any long walk recommendations that are accessible from Glasgow - let me know!

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ben Lawers & Beinn Ghlas
924m of total ascent

06.09.2025

Well what an adventure - wind, fog and good and a good ol chill on the hills yesterday!

The hills definitely have a farewell to the end of Scottish summer!

#munro #scottishoutdoors #walking #hiking #scotland

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 31

They were pretty exceptional, but thankfully we managed!!

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 31

We did it!

West Highland Way completed

96 miles, 7 days - Milngavie to Fort William!

Absolutely fantastic… through laughter, joy, some tears, and midges, we made it to the end. Walking the beautiful landscapes and meeting wonderful people along the way!

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 24

I’m walking the West Highland Way yesterday- check out the fundraising page to support our journey!

Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 24

Please head to the fundraising page, as we’d love to see as much support as possible!

Many thanks and keep an eye on my page for updates along the way!

www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...

A Fiver a Mile for the West Highland Way

We’re 5 Boots & Beards walkers taking on the 96-mile West Highland Way in 7 days and scaling the highest peak in the UK on day 8! Sponsor us £5 per mile (£1 per walker) or more to help us continue ins...

www.justgiving.com

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 24

Please head to the fundraising page, as we’d love to see as much support as possible!

Many thanks and keep an eye on my page for updates along the way!

www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...

A Fiver a Mile for the West Highland Way

We’re 5 Boots & Beards walkers taking on the 96-mile West Highland Way in 7 days and scaling the highest peak in the UK on day 8! Sponsor us £5 per mile (£1 per walker) or more to help us continue ins...

www.justgiving.com

Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 24

Support us along the way! By chipping in A Fiver A Mile (just £1 per Walker, per mile)

As we cover 96miles, we hope to raise at least £480 to keep our work moving forward.

Your donation will go towards creating inclusive opportunities for people who might otherwise never experience the outdoors.

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 24

Boots & Beards has been exploring the Scottish outdoors since 2016. Engaging with hundreds of people each year across a range of outdoor and indoor wellbeing programmes.

Providing equipment, training, and creating, welcoming spaces for families, women, young people, and ethnic minority groups.

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 24

I started the West Highland Way yesterday with Boots and Beards!

5 of us are taking on our biggest adventure yet - walking 96miles from Milngavie to Fort William. We’re doing it to raise funds to support for Boots and Beards and their outdoor programmes, creating diversity in the outdoors.

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Ben Challum
03.08.2025

910m

What a fab day - our biggest group of the year. 16 people joined us for this wonderful but understated Munro.

Supporting two other walk leaders, the day was a great success and good fun.

#munro #scottishoutdoors #hiking #scotland #walking #outdoors

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Jul 16

What a year!

13 Munros, along with other long excursions around Scotland.

Phew… and lots more in the planning.

Glen Coe, West Highland Way and Ben Nevis on the horizon!

Met so many amazing people, seen many amazing views, plenty of rain and sunshine.

#scotland #hiking #scottishoutdoors

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Jul 13

Sometimes you need to know when to say, let’s turn back.

Attempted Tom a' Chòinich & Toll Creagach, Glen Affric today, but it was just too hot!

So we decided to turn back and get berry coolers in Beauly instead.

The sun is not to be messed with, it can be a force.

#summer #scotland

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Jul 9

I can’t believe it’s been a month since going up the hill!

I’ve been doing some travelling, learning to drive and work work work!

But on 6 July we managed the Beinn a’Ghlo 3 Munros!

What a day, wonderful weather, wonderful people!

#hiking #Munros #Scottishoutdoors
#Landscape

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Jun 9

The Tarmachan Ridge
09.06.25

1044m

A fantastic day on Meall nan Tarmachan. A lovely wee ridge with a scramble on the way down. Wonderful views and I always like a little challenge, luckily nothing too untoward!

#munro #scottishlandscape #walking #outdoors

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · Jun 3

Not so much a hike but certainly a long challenge

2 days
25km
3 river crossings

Lots of rain
Lots of fun

Spent the weekend trekking from Kinlochleven to Loch Chiarain

#scottishlandscape #scotland #walking #hiking #outdoor #adventure

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 30

Recently I’ve assisted with walk leading on Munros with charity Boots and Beards. Promoting access, health and well-being and diversity in the outdoors.

Gaining skills, to help support others to feel comfortable and safe when out and about.

#outdoors #outdooraccess #walkleader #scottishoutdoors

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 19

Decided to give my feet a much needed break this weekend and indulge in the warmth of sand the sand between my toes!

Even braved a wee paddle!

#scotland #scottishseaside

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 14

Spent a wonderful day up Ben More & Stob Binnein last Sunday!
Here are some more pictures as I might not get out onto the hills until June and I’m feeling the blues!

#munro #hiking #scottishlandscape #scotland #outdoors

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 13

Last Sunday I spent walking with people who immigrated to this country.

People who have studied, live and work here, and even served our country.

We shared the love of the hills, we shared the love of our cultures and we shared our love for Scotland.

We are not strangers, we are friends.

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 12

Have a great time! It is a stunning hike, one I’ll definitely do again x

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 12

Ben More & Stob Binnein
11/05/2025

1174m & 1165m

A fantastic day up the hill. Ben More is a toughy with fab rocks cutting through the ground. Views from all round.

Stob Binnein another fabulous climb.

#munro #hiking #scottishlandscape #walking #scotland

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Eliza @elizacoulson.bsky.social · May 2

Swapped the hills for Paris this week!

A fab couple of days to soak in the sunshine - although turns out Scotland had the same heatwave…

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