The New Year in Ballachulish. Involving a trip to the sea side, some runs, a few Munros, a couple of unexpected climbs, and family trips up Ben Lora and round Glencoe Lochan. Though the ground was very wet, the weather was often better than forecast and we pooled childcare resources with our friends to make the most of it!

Christmas in Bearsden, including a train trip into Glasgow, walking up Conic Hill on a glorious day, and a visit to the Riverside (Transport) museum on a day when it didn’t stop raining.

A weekend (back in November) where we stayed with friends, did a buggy run, had a very snowy walk, were given an amazing hospitality experience in Ambleside and eventually escaped the snow 20 hours later than expected.

We got stuck in traffic near Ambleside and managed the abandon car in Ambleside itself, then were given tea and bubbles by uni students, then plentiful food, blankets and more tea at the parish centre.

We slept in the church, with the luxury of heated floors, kneelers, duvets and a single sleeping bag and camp bed.

Thee next morning, breakfast and pastries were provided, before we heard the road was passable and we made our slow exit from the Lakes.