Hi there. Since taking up hiking in August 2017 when I was going through depression, I’ve been out exploring Scotland’s mountains almost every weekend since, sometimes with my westie, Dex.
Walking in the hills has improved my mental health and it’s something which has allowed me to explore the beauty of Scotland, to get fitter and to meet new friends.
Below are a number of videos and articles I have featured in during that time to either talk about how Munro bagging helped me when going through depression or about my love for exploring the mountains more generally. I have also taken part in mountain-related charity challenges in 2020, for Down’s Syndrome Scotland and SAMH, which are also featured below.
If you would like to get in contact with me please email rcunningham85@hotmail.co.uk.
BBC Scotland’s The Social video:
Trespass video to mark World Mental Health Day:
Hostelling Scotland promotional video (Glen Nevis Hostel):
Interview on BBC Radio Scotland reviewing the film ‘Final Ascent’:
Writing in the Sunday National newspaper on how hiking improved my mental health:
https://www.thenational.scot/news/17489671.how-bagging-munros-helped-me-beat-my-bout-of-depression/
Interview and article with Kingdom FM on how hiking improved my mental health:
Feature in the Hostelling Scotland Handbook 2020 on hiking in the North West Highlands (pages 34-35):
https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostel-handbook-2020/
Article on taking on a ’21 in 21′ charity challenge for Down’s Syndrome Scotland in March 2020.
Article on doing a Staircase Challenge during lockdown for SAMH, Scotland’s national mental health charity, in May 2020.
