Our rich geological and glacial history is ever present in the British landscape today. Glaciers have left a legacy of rugged mountains with steep cliffs and narrow ridges. It is not, however, only in the mountains that we find
Glacial landforms
Mountain bike route in North Wales
Climb it Range’s North Wales mountain bike route chosen as route of the week today by Ordnance Survey. Check out Jim’s blog here … http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/blog/2015/01/route-of-the-week-off-road-mountain-bike-route-drum-carneddau-mountains/ Climb it Range produce a range of biking T- shirts …. http://www.climbitrange.co.uk/shop#biking
Cairngorms in December
Cairngorms in December
Aber Falls
If you are looking for a short walk in Snowdonia why not head for Aber Falls? This is a popular walk accessible for most people. The waterfall is at its most impressive after rainfall or in the winter months. If you are
Controversial Land Rover film shoot in Snowdonia
It seems that Land Rover – or at least advertising agents acting on their behalf – have made a right mess of Moel Eilio – one of Snowdonia’s iconic peaks that offers 360-degree views across Snowdonia. The view’s so good
The case for wild camping
It’s legal on Dartmoor and across most of Scotland, but illegal elsewhere in England and Wales. What are we talking about you may ask… lighting fires? Smoking? Driving with one hand whilst eating an apple? No, it’s wild camping.
The Tour of Mont Blanc
The Tour of Mont Blanc is – perhaps – one of Europe’s most famous and iconic long distance circular paths. It’s approximately 170 kilometres long and has 10 kilometres of ascent/descent. It passes through three countries – Switzerland, Italy and
Walking across the Ardnish peninsula
A wet yet inspiring walk across the Ardnish peninsular , north west Scotland by Richard Langley It was a very wet day with the cloud right down…it was not really one for tackling a Munroe in Knoydart! Instead, I set
What not to eat when camping in the great outdoors
Watching telly last night, we were intrigued to see a familiar sight on our screens: a rain sodden campsite! It was the advert break. We were therefore intrigued to know what was being promoted and sold to us. Surely,
Rose hip syrup recipe
Rose hips can be found in the hedgerows of Britain from late summer through to Autumn. An ancient food… Rose hips, the fruit of the wild rose, have been used since ancient times across Europe, from making wine