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One Girl and a Van

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Swim, Hike & Bike

Exploring the Remote Beauty of the Outer Hebrides: A Vanlife Adventure on Barra

One Girl and a Van

Feb 712 min read

Exploring the Remote Beauty of the Outer Hebrides: A Vanlife Adventure on Barra

Exploring the Remote Beauty of the Outer Hebrides: A Vanlife Adventure on Barra

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Exploring the Breathtaking Beaches of the Inner Hebrides: A Bikepacking Adventure on the Isle of Tiree

One Girl and a Van

Jan 1413 min read

Exploring the Breathtaking Beaches of the Inner Hebrides: A Bikepacking Adventure on the Isle of Tiree

Discover the stunning beaches of the Inner Hebrides on a Bikepacking adventure on the Isle of Tiree

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Adventures on the Isle of Coll

One Girl and a Van

Jan 1125 min read

Adventures on the Isle of Coll

Discover the magic of vanlife and wild swimming in the Inner Hebrides on the Isle of Coll.

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A WALK AMONGST THE PUFFINS

One Girl and a Van

Dec 6, 20245 min read

A WALK AMONGST THE PUFFINS

A solo adventure to the Treshnish Isles in search of Puffins

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In early 2019 after quitting my dream job and selling my gorgeous cottage in Devon; I bought a VW Crafter, turned her into a little house on wheels and got cracking on my new life...

Since then I've lived in her full time all over the UK, and been on so many adventures here and in Europe.

I love to write and share my experiences, so please mooch around my site for info on my van build, what it's like living in a van and also to experience a few of my favourite things.

A lovely afternoon with my Mum making everlasting wreaths with stunning dried flowers 🌸

Thank you to Jo @meadowcottageflowers for a wonderful workshop 🩷

A lovely afternoon with my Mum making everlasting wreaths with stunning dried flowers 🌸

Thank you to Jo @meadowcottageflowers for a wonderful workshop 🩷

A second week of blue skies, a small dump of snow and lots of friends to laugh and play with 🏂❄️🩷

#snowboarding #snowboard #snowbunny #girlswhosnowboard #skifamily #powderdays #austria #adventure #adventuretravel #wildwoman #snowboarder

@visitaustria
@visitsaalbach
@saalbach_com
@home_of_laessig
@kitzsteinhorn_official
@zellamseekaprun
@schmitten.at
@burtonsnowboards
@dopesnow

A second week of blue skies, a small dump of snow and lots of friends to laugh and play with 🏂❄️🩷

#snowboarding #snowboard #snowbunny #girlswhosnowboard #skifamily #powderdays #austria #adventure #adventuretravel #wildwoman #snowboarder

@visitaustria
@visitsaalbach
@saalbach_com
@home_of_laessig
@kitzsteinhorn_official
@zellamseekaprun
@schmitten.at
@burtonsnowboards
@dopesnow

Snowboarding in bluebird conditions can’t help but make you smile… week one in the mountains were magical 🏂❄️🩷

@home_of_laessig
@dopesnow
@burtonsnowboards
@visitaustria
@visit_zellamsee_kaprun
@saalbach_com
@kitzsteinhorn_official

#snowboarding #snowboarder #snowboardgirl #snowbunny #austria #mountains #adventuretravel #adventureisoutthere #bluebirdday

Snowboarding in bluebird conditions can’t help but make you smile… week one in the mountains were magical 🏂❄️🩷

@home_of_laessig
@dopesnow
@burtonsnowboards
@visitaustria
@visit_zellamsee_kaprun
@saalbach_com
@kitzsteinhorn_official

#snowboarding #snowboarder #snowboardgirl #snowbunny #austria #mountains #adventuretravel #adventureisoutthere #bluebirdday

Christmas and New Year in the beautiful Lake District… walks around Windermere, Grasmere, Rydal Water, Brothers Water and Derwent Water 🩷
Plenty of rainy days and heavy fog, but when that cleared the views were breathtaking

#lakedistrict #lakedistrictwalks #lakedistricthikers #hiking #vanlife #vanlifeuk #timewithfriends #roadtrip #explore #adventureisoutthere #wildwoman #adventuretime

Christmas and New Year in the beautiful Lake District… walks around Windermere, Grasmere, Rydal Water, Brothers Water and Derwent Water 🩷
Plenty of rainy days and heavy fog, but when that cleared the views were breathtaking

#lakedistrict #lakedistrictwalks #lakedistricthikers #hiking #vanlife #vanlifeuk #timewithfriends #roadtrip #explore #adventureisoutthere #wildwoman #adventuretime

The last couple of weeks on the Moray coast have been blustery, chilly and absolutely stunning 🩷

#scottishbeaches #moray #getoutside #scotland #visitscotland #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #winterwalks #sunset #coldwaterswimming #wildswimmingscotland

The last couple of weeks on the Moray coast have been blustery, chilly and absolutely stunning 🩷

#scottishbeaches #moray #getoutside #scotland #visitscotland #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #winterwalks #sunset #coldwaterswimming #wildswimmingscotland

A chilled weekend rummaging around charity shops, mooching along the coast and enjoying nature 🩷

#weekendvibes #coastalwalk #bookworm #winterwalks #beachlife #scottishbeaches

Leggings by @rainbowsandsprinkles_uk

A chilled weekend rummaging around charity shops, mooching along the coast and enjoying nature 🩷

#weekendvibes #coastalwalk #bookworm #winterwalks #beachlife #scottishbeaches

Leggings by @rainbowsandsprinkles_uk

The colours of the Moray coast… a lovely week mooching around. Great area for van life and lots of amazing coffee and cake spots!

#sunrise #vanlife #vanliving #vanlifeuk #moray #scottishbeaches #visitscotland #cullen #lossiemouth #whitehills #crovie #gardenstown #fishingvillage #roomwithaview

The colours of the Moray coast… a lovely week mooching around. Great area for van life and lots of amazing coffee and cake spots!

#sunrise #vanlife #vanliving #vanlifeuk #moray #scottishbeaches #visitscotland #cullen #lossiemouth #whitehills #crovie #gardenstown #fishingvillage #roomwithaview

Loch Ness, Falls of Foyers, Loch Killin and a stunning autumnal drive were all on offer during my mini road trip… you can never get bored of the views in Scotland. The water for my baths was blooming cold though 🤣

#vanlife #vanlifeuk #roadtripscotland #autumn #lochness #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #soloadventure #waterfall

Loch Ness, Falls of Foyers, Loch Killin and a stunning autumnal drive were all on offer during my mini road trip… you can never get bored of the views in Scotland. The water for my baths was blooming cold though 🤣

#vanlife #vanlifeuk #roadtripscotland #autumn #lochness #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #soloadventure #waterfall

Van life in the Cairngorms - hikes, wildlife, wild swimming and views a plenty!

#cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #lochmorlich #duck #reindeer #vanlife #roadtripscotland #autumn #vanlifeuk #soloadventure

Van life in the Cairngorms - hikes, wildlife, wild swimming and views a plenty!

#cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #lochmorlich #duck #reindeer #vanlife #roadtripscotland #autumn #vanlifeuk #soloadventure

A beautiful autumnal hike in the Cairngorms… took a gentle stroll up Cairn Lochan and enjoyed the crisp snow underfoot at the summit. Alas no views once I got up there but the journey up and back were stunning

#cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #hiking #soloadventure #themountainsarecalling #snow #autumnvibes #adventure #wildwoman #adventureisoutthere #scotland #visitscotland

A beautiful autumnal hike in the Cairngorms… took a gentle stroll up Cairn Lochan and enjoyed the crisp snow underfoot at the summit. Alas no views once I got up there but the journey up and back were stunning

#cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #hiking #soloadventure #themountainsarecalling #snow #autumnvibes #adventure #wildwoman #adventureisoutthere #scotland #visitscotland

A wee mini adventure up the coast to Durness enjoying some of the many sites on the way… Shep was excited by the lush beaches and even Farmer Nick dipped his toes in the crystal clear waters of Ceannabeinne beach 🩷

#roadtrip #vanlife #vanlifeuk #vanlifescotland #lifeontheroad #houseonwheels #visitscotland #nc500 #scottishbeaches #historicscotland #castles #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimmingscotland

Dunrobin Castle
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
John O’Groats
Ceannabeinne Beach
Ard Neackie
Smoo Cave

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@northcoast500
@nationaltrustforscotland
@your_scotland

A wee mini adventure up the coast to Durness enjoying some of the many sites on the way… Shep was excited by the lush beaches and even Farmer Nick dipped his toes in the crystal clear waters of Ceannabeinne beach 🩷

#roadtrip #vanlife #vanlifeuk #vanlifescotland #lifeontheroad #houseonwheels #visitscotland #nc500 #scottishbeaches #historicscotland #castles #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimmingscotland

Dunrobin Castle
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
John O’Groats
Ceannabeinne Beach
Ard Neackie
Smoo Cave

@visitscotland
@northcoast500
@nationaltrustforscotland
@your_scotland

Road trip with farmer Nick and Shep through the mountains and around Braemar. Gorgeous walks, swims and exploring

Glensheee
Braemar
Loch Muick
Burn O’Vat
Linn of Dee

@nationaltrustforscotland
@visitscotland
@visitcairngorms

#roadtrip #visitscotland #cairngorms #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #autumn #vanlife #vanlifeuk #nature #autumncolors

Road trip with farmer Nick and Shep through the mountains and around Braemar. Gorgeous walks, swims and exploring

Glensheee
Braemar
Loch Muick
Burn O’Vat
Linn of Dee

@nationaltrustforscotland
@visitscotland
@visitcairngorms

#roadtrip #visitscotland #cairngorms #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #autumn #vanlife #vanlifeuk #nature #autumncolors

Hopeman for fish and chips, Burghead kite surfers, waterfalls at Bruer and a delightful swim at Ganavan in Oban… then the loooong drive back to Devon for a Dartmoor swim

#wildswimming #wildswimminguk #roadtrip #vanlife #beachlife #adventureisoutthere

Hopeman for fish and chips, Burghead kite surfers, waterfalls at Bruer and a delightful swim at Ganavan in Oban… then the loooong drive back to Devon for a Dartmoor swim

#wildswimming #wildswimminguk #roadtrip #vanlife #beachlife #adventureisoutthere

Final week on beautiful Coll… will definitely miss those beaches; not to mention the people, animals, views and hospitality of this gorgeous wee island 🩷

#visitscotland #islandlife #islandliving #vanlife #vanlifeuk #hebrides #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #skinnydipping #homeiswhereyouparkit

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@your_hebrideanislands

Final week on beautiful Coll… will definitely miss those beaches; not to mention the people, animals, views and hospitality of this gorgeous wee island 🩷

#visitscotland #islandlife #islandliving #vanlife #vanlifeuk #hebrides #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #skinnydipping #homeiswhereyouparkit

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands

Before the storm arrived we managed a gorgeous early morning dip at Red Rocks… my favourite little beach on Coll

#islandlife #seaswimming #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #beachlife #vanlife #visitscotland #hebrides

@visitscotland
@your_scotland
@your_hebrideanislands

Before the storm arrived we managed a gorgeous early morning dip at Red Rocks… my favourite little beach on Coll

#islandlife #seaswimming #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #beachlife #vanlife #visitscotland #hebrides

@visitscotland
@your_scotland
@your_hebrideanislands

Mixed beach weather the past few days! Torrential rain, 40+ mph winds, more rain, a glimpse of sun but many many beautiful beaches 🩷

#isleofcoll #visitscotland #islandlife #vanlife #roadtripscotland #scottishislands #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #lifesabeach #wildweather #dryrobe #cowsofinstagram

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands
@your_scotland

Mixed beach weather the past few days! Torrential rain, 40+ mph winds, more rain, a glimpse of sun but many many beautiful beaches 🩷

#isleofcoll #visitscotland #islandlife #vanlife #roadtripscotland #scottishislands #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #lifesabeach #wildweather #dryrobe #cowsofinstagram

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands
@your_scotland

More beautiful swims and views around Coll… even when the weather turns bad, the island delivers a wealth of pleasure 🩷

#isleofcoll #visitscotland #hebrides #yourscotland #your_hebrides #your_scotland #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #sandbetweenmytoes #scottishbeaches

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands
@dryrobe

More beautiful swims and views around Coll… even when the weather turns bad, the island delivers a wealth of pleasure 🩷

#isleofcoll #visitscotland #hebrides #yourscotland #your_hebrides #your_scotland #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #sandbetweenmytoes #scottishbeaches

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands
@dryrobe

A day at the beach playing in the waves… it may be wet and windy but we don’t care!

#surfsup #bodyboarding #funinthewater #girlswhosurf #surfergirl #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #islandlife

A day at the beach playing in the waves… it may be wet and windy but we don’t care!

#surfsup #bodyboarding #funinthewater #girlswhosurf #surfergirl #beachlife #sandbetweenmytoes #islandlife

Another week on beautiful Coll… swims, views, epic beaches, fun at the Coll Show (some serious competition in the tug of war!), alpaca shearing and cuddles, rain, wind and a glimpse of sun

#islandlife #sandbetweenmytoes #beachlife #beaches #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #vanlife #visitscotland #roadtrip #tugofwar #harbour #moodysky

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands
@your_scotland

Another week on beautiful Coll… swims, views, epic beaches, fun at the Coll Show (some serious competition in the tug of war!), alpaca shearing and cuddles, rain, wind and a glimpse of sun

#islandlife #sandbetweenmytoes #beachlife #beaches #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #vanlife #visitscotland #roadtrip #tugofwar #harbour #moodysky

@visitscotland
@your_hebrideanislands
@your_scotland

Stroll in the sun to Feall Beach… what a stunning place to spend a few hours in the crystal clear water and pretty tidal pool

#islandlife #explorescotland #roadtripscotland #hebridesislands #hebrides #beach #beachlife #footprintsinthesand #tidalpool #visitscotland #vanlife #lifeontheroad #seaswimming #wildswimmingscotland #wildswimming #wildswimminguk

@your_hebrideanislands
@your_scotland
@visitscotland

Stroll in the sun to Feall Beach… what a stunning place to spend a few hours in the crystal clear water and pretty tidal pool

#islandlife #explorescotland #roadtripscotland #hebridesislands #hebrides #beach #beachlife #footprintsinthesand #tidalpool #visitscotland #vanlife #lifeontheroad #seaswimming #wildswimmingscotland #wildswimming #wildswimminguk

@your_hebrideanislands
@your_scotland
@visitscotland

Beaches, beaches, bike ride in the rain, and more beaches!! Welcome to Coll 🩷

#islandlife #innerhebrides #visitscotland #scottishislands #beachlife #beach #stormclouds #surfsup #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #roadtrip #vanlife #vanlifeuk

Beaches, beaches, bike ride in the rain, and more beaches!! Welcome to Coll 🩷

#islandlife #innerhebrides #visitscotland #scottishislands #beachlife #beach #stormclouds #surfsup #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #roadtrip #vanlife #vanlifeuk

I arrived a week ago to the beautiful Isle of Coll… regardless of the weather, I’ve been out enjoying the stunning sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the company of some of the super friendly locals. It always feels a bit like home here; well Dartmoor with epic beaches!!

#vanlife #vanlifeuk #visitscotland #roadtrip #islandliving #islandlife🌴 #beachlife #scottishbeaches #innerhebrides #scottishislands #seaswimming #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #calmacferries

I arrived a week ago to the beautiful Isle of Coll… regardless of the weather, I’ve been out enjoying the stunning sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the company of some of the super friendly locals. It always feels a bit like home here; well Dartmoor with epic beaches!!

#vanlife #vanlifeuk #visitscotland #roadtrip #islandliving #islandlife🌴 #beachlife #scottishbeaches #innerhebrides #scottishislands #seaswimming #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #calmacferries

The Cairngorms… so much on offer. Walks, views, heritage, wildlife, art, swimming and food. What’s not to love 🩷

A wonderful few days mooching around Braemar, Loch Muick, and the Linn of Dee

#visitscotland #cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #wilderness #hiking #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #vanlife #vanlifeuk #roadtrip #adventurewomen

@nationaltrustforscotland
@visitscotland
@alpkit

The Cairngorms… so much on offer. Walks, views, heritage, wildlife, art, swimming and food. What’s not to love 🩷

A wonderful few days mooching around Braemar, Loch Muick, and the Linn of Dee

#visitscotland #cairngorms #cairngormsnationalpark #wilderness #hiking #wildswimming #wildswimmingscotland #vanlife #vanlifeuk #roadtrip #adventurewomen

@nationaltrustforscotland
@visitscotland
@alpkit

An amazing day visiting Staffa and Lunga to see the spectacular birdlife that call these tiny islands home.

Despite a rough crossing and being unable to land on Staffa, the abundance of puffins, razorbill, guillemot, fulmar, sea eagles, shags, seals, and soooo much more, made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. The puffins entertained for hours as I lay on my belly, feet from the burrows, watching these quirky little clowns go about their business. The perfect day out.

Thank you to @turus_mara and @nationaltrustforscotland for a breathtaking adventure to see my favourite birds 🩷

#nationaltrustforscotland #adventure #granddayout #boattrip #birdlife #puffins #puffin #razorbill #sealife #treshnishisles #lunga #staffa #fingalscave #birdsofinstagram #visitscotlandfeature #visitscotland #hebrides #westernisles

@visitscotland

An amazing day visiting Staffa and Lunga to see the spectacular birdlife that call these tiny islands home.

Despite a rough crossing and being unable to land on Staffa, the abundance of puffins, razorbill, guillemot, fulmar, sea eagles, shags, seals, and soooo much more, made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. The puffins entertained for hours as I lay on my belly, feet from the burrows, watching these quirky little clowns go about their business. The perfect day out.

Thank you to @turus_mara and @nationaltrustforscotland for a breathtaking adventure to see my favourite birds 🩷

#nationaltrustforscotland #adventure #granddayout #boattrip #birdlife #puffins #puffin #razorbill #sealife #treshnishisles #lunga #staffa #fingalscave #birdsofinstagram #visitscotlandfeature #visitscotland #hebrides #westernisles

@visitscotland

Uath Lochan and Glen Banchor… some stunning park ups and gorgeous views for my mobile office 🩷

#explorescotland #visitscotland #vanlife #vanliving #vanlifeuk #cairngorms #roadtrip #remotework #glen #loch #wilderness

Uath Lochan and Glen Banchor… some stunning park ups and gorgeous views for my mobile office 🩷

#explorescotland #visitscotland #vanlife #vanliving #vanlifeuk #cairngorms #roadtrip #remotework #glen #loch #wilderness

Shieldaig and Applecross pass… stunning scenery and gorgeous walks, topped off by some delicious grub in the Applecross Inn

#explorescotland #visitscotland #nc500 #hiking #roadtrip #roadtripscotland #vanlife #vanlifeuk

Shieldaig and Applecross pass… stunning scenery and gorgeous walks, topped off by some delicious grub in the Applecross Inn

#explorescotland #visitscotland #nc500 #hiking #roadtrip #roadtripscotland #vanlife #vanlifeuk

Gairloch and the stunning waterfall walk up into the Glen… more rainy intervals before glorious sunshine and epic views

Bramble was a happy puppy!

#visitscotland #hiking #waterfall #happydog #dogsofinstagram #adventure #glen #seaview #vanlife #roadtrip #roadtripscotland

Gairloch and the stunning waterfall walk up into the Glen… more rainy intervals before glorious sunshine and epic views

Bramble was a happy puppy!

#visitscotland #hiking #waterfall #happydog #dogsofinstagram #adventure #glen #seaview #vanlife #roadtrip #roadtripscotland

Lochcarron and Strome Castle. Glorious walk through the wind and hail storms to epic views, open moorland, sparkling lochs and crumbling castles.

Gorgeous area and a delicious cafe in Lochcarron 🩷

#visitscotland #roadtrip #roadtripscotland #vanlife #vanlifeuk #hiking #castle #hike #adventure #loch #strome #lochcarron

Lochcarron and Strome Castle. Glorious walk through the wind and hail storms to epic views, open moorland, sparkling lochs and crumbling castles.

Gorgeous area and a delicious cafe in Lochcarron 🩷

#visitscotland #roadtrip #roadtripscotland #vanlife #vanlifeuk #hiking #castle #hike #adventure #loch #strome #lochcarron

Epic driving through the glens and the pretty Eilean Donan castle…

#vanlife #vanlifeuk #roadtrip #visitscotland #castle #eileandonancastle #glen #loch #adventure

Epic driving through the glens and the pretty Eilean Donan castle…

#vanlife #vanlifeuk #roadtrip #visitscotland #castle #eileandonancastle #glen #loch #adventure

Another wonderful pet sit and strolls on the WHW… quick beer on the way back and apparently it was all just too much for Tilly!!

#petsitter #dogsofinstagram #walk #hiking #westhighlandway #highlands #visitscotland

Another wonderful pet sit and strolls on the WHW… quick beer on the way back and apparently it was all just too much for Tilly!!

#petsitter #dogsofinstagram #walk #hiking #westhighlandway #highlands #visitscotland

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