Dave Hewitt
- November 24, 2025
- 64 years
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Dave Hewitt, 64, Scottish writer (The Angry Corrie).
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|Dave Hewitt (10 July 1961 – 24 November 2025) was a Scottish hillwalker and writer. He was editor of The Angry Corrie, a hillwalking magazine, as well as editor in chief of TACit Press and author of Walking the Watershed, his account of the first continuous walking of the Scottish watershed, editor of A Bit of Grit on Haystacks, a celebration of the life of Alfred Wainwright, and editor of the Sport and Outdoor sections of the online Scottish newspaper Caledonian Mercury.
Hewitt contributed to the ongoing debates surrounding access to the wild land of Scotland, bagging of hills, conservation issues etc. via radio, the print media and The Angry Corrie. Hewitt finished his round of Munros on The Saddle on 22 July 2007, accompanied by about 50 friends. This was also his 1000th Munro. He had a keen interest in cricket and politics, and was also a competitive chess player, known in Scottish chess for his love of the Trompowsky Attack and his high-risk attack-minded style.
On 25 July 2017, he reached 1712 Munro ascents and 1239 Ben Cleuch ascents (3755 for the 9 Ochil Donald Tops combined). He had completed the Wainwrights. On 28 July 2021, he completed his 1500th ascent of Ben Cleuch.
Hewitt died on 24 November 2025, at the age of 64.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was Dave Hewitt born?
- A.10 July 1961correct
- B.22 July 2007
- C.24 November 2025
- D.25 July 2017
Dave Hewitt was born on 10 July 1961.
Source: biographical header
2.What magazine did Dave Hewitt edit?
- A.The Angry Corriecorrect
- B.Ochil Hills News
- C.The Highland Walk
- D.Scottish Watershed
Dave Hewitt was the editor of The Angry Corrie, a hillwalking magazine.
Source: introduction
3.What was the subject of the book Walking the Watershed by Dave Hewitt?
- A.A biography of Alfred Wainwright
- B.The first continuous walking of the Scottish watershedcorrect
- C.The history of Scottish cricket
- D.A guide to chess strategies
Walking the Watershed was Dave Hewitt's account of the first continuous walking of the Scottish watershed.
Source: introduction
4.Which book did Dave Hewitt edit to celebrate the life of Alfred Wainwright?
- A.A Bit of Grit on Haystackscorrect
- B.The Munro Collector
- C.Scottish Wild Land
- D.The Chess Player's Guide
Dave Hewitt edited A Bit of Grit on Haystacks, which was a celebration of the life of Alfred Wainwright.
Source: introduction
5.On which mountain did Dave Hewitt finish his round of Munros on 22 July 2007?
- A.The Saddlecorrect
- B.The Watershed
- C.Ben Cleuch
- D.Haystacks
Dave Hewitt finished his round of Munros on The Saddle on 22 July 2007.
Source: hillwalking career
6.How many friends accompanied Dave Hewitt when he completed his round of Munros?
- A.100
- B.10
- C.50correct
- D.25
Dave Hewitt was accompanied by about 50 friends when he finished his round of Munros.
Source: hillwalking career
7.Dave Hewitt was an editor for the Sport and Outdoor sections of which online newspaper?
- A.Caledonian Mercurycorrect
- B.Edinburgh Daily
- C.The Hillwalker Gazette
- D.Scottish Times
Dave Hewitt was editor of the Sport and Outdoor sections of the online Scottish newspaper Caledonian Mercury.
Source: introduction
8.Which specific chess strategy was Dave Hewitt known for?
- A.Sicilian Defense
- B.King's Gambit
- C.Queen's Indian Defense
- D.Trompowsky Attackcorrect
Dave Hewitt was known in Scottish chess for his love of the Trompowsky Attack.
Source: interests
9.In the context of his chess career, how was Dave Hewitt's style described?
- A.Conservative and balanced
- B.High-risk attack-mindedcorrect
- C.Slow and defensive
- D.Mathematical and predictable
Dave Hewitt was known for his high-risk attack-minded style in competitive chess.
Source: interests
10.As of 25 July 2017, how many ascents of Ben Cleuch had Dave Hewitt completed?
- A.1000
- B.1712
- C.1239correct
- D.1500
By 25 July 2017, Dave Hewitt had reached 1239 Ben Cleuch ascents.
Source: hillwalking achievements
11.On what date did Dave Hewitt complete his 1500th ascent of Ben Cleuch?
- A.24 November 2025
- B.25 July 2017
- C.28 July 2021correct
- D.22 July 2007
Dave Hewitt completed his 1500th ascent of Ben Cleuch on 28 July 2021.
Source: hillwalking achievements
12.What role did Dave Hewitt hold at TACit Press?
- A.Editor in chiefcorrect
- B.Marketing director
- C.Founder
- D.Lead researcher
Dave Hewitt was the editor in chief of TACit Press.
Source: introduction
13.How old was Dave Hewitt when he died?
- A.62
- B.64correct
- C.60
- D.66
Dave Hewitt died on 24 November 2025 at the age of 64.
Source: biographical header and conclusion
14.On what date did Dave Hewitt pass away?
- A.22 July 2007
- B.28 July 2021
- C.24 November 2025correct
- D.25 July 2017
Dave Hewitt died on 24 November 2025.
Source: biographical header and conclusion
15.Besides cricket and politics, what other competitive activity was Dave Hewitt involved in?
- A.Tennis
- B.Rugby
- C.Chesscorrect
- D.Golf
Dave Hewitt was a competitive chess player.
Source: interests
16.What was the significance of the 1000th Munro for Dave Hewitt?
- A.It was his fastest ascent
- B.It marked the completion of his round of Munroscorrect
- C.It was his first ascent
- D.It was his final Munro before retiring
Dave Hewitt finished his round of Munros on The Saddle, which was also his 1000th Munro.
Source: hillwalking career
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