Tales by Josh

Edinburgh · Scotland · and beyond

Tales by Josh

Every summit starts in the dark.

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Hi, I'm Josh

Photographer, storyteller, outdoor creator.

I'm Joshua Adeyemi, an award-winning outdoor creator based in Edinburgh. Scotland's right to roam was my way in. In 2022 I started a community that has since helped over 7,000 people connect with nature responsibly.

As seen on BBC The National Paths for All Cotswold Outdoor

The climb

Everything I wish I'd known before the first step.

Josh walking up a green hill path with a rucksack
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Hiking tips

Route planning, pacing, weather and staying safe on Scottish hills.

Read the tips
Mountaineering boots kicking up snow in low sun
02

Gear guides

What I actually carry, from crampons to camp stoves, and what earned its place.

See the kit
Josh hiking beneath the Tre Cime peaks in the Dolomites
03

Destinations

From Scottish Munros to Alpine peaks: where to go and when.

Pick a place

The top is never the point.

Sometimes you just jump.

Go far enough and the noise goes quiet.

Stories from the trail

  1. 5 top destination ideas
  2. The Isle of Skye's most breathtaking view? Exploring Blà Bheinn
  3. Sleeping with no tent next to Ben Nevis
  4. From Scottish Munros to Alpine peaks
  5. A night on the geological fault: a vlog from Loch Lomond

Work with me

Tourism boards, outdoor brands and people who want more of us outside.

  • Content creation
  • Modelling
  • Brand ambassador
  • Public speaking
  • Writing and outdoor tips
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