Author Archives: Mark Lyons

Swimming Loch Rannoch …..

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Mark Lyons

Swimming Loch Rannoch …Many many years ago Colin Scott and I arrived at Dunkelds Craig ‘a’Barnes just north of Perth, to find a wet crag and an uninspiring grey day that certainly wasn’t going to lend itself to any hard … Continue reading →

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The Rannoch Crossing ….. in a day !

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Mark Lyons

Rannoch Moor (Mòinteach Raineach) is an expanse of around 50 square miles of boggy moorland to the west of Loch Rannoch in Scotland. A stunning journey is to be had across this true Scottish wilderness and its name is The “Rannoch Crossing””. As a hill walker … Continue reading →

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Swimming the Border Big Four….

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Mark Lyons

“The Borders Big Four ” This long distance wild swim consists of four of the largest lochs in the Scottish Borders. Swam together they are a little under 11 miles of breath taking beauty… Swimming them all in one day … Continue reading →

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Diving the SS ST. BRIAC

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Mark Lyons

SS ST. BRIAC was a British Passenger Vessel of 2,291 tons built in 1924 by William Denny & Brothers, Dumbarton, Yard No 1165 for the Southern Railway Co, London. She was powered by 2 x 2 Oil fired steam turbines … Continue reading →

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