Challenge of a lifetime … preparing for a long distance walk

Challenge of a lifetime … preparing for a long distance walk

There are many  outdoor challenges in the UK and we encourage you to take on  a long distance walk. Our very own Richard Langley, is about to set off on the South West Coast Path,  the UK’s longest National Trail. 

Golden Cap – a circular walk from Stonebarrow Hill

Golden Cap – a circular walk from Stonebarrow Hill

A four-five mile circular walk taking around two hours…allowing plenty of time  to take in the spectacular views.  This post is the first in our summer series on the South West Coast Path, coming soon later this summer. Golden Cap…

Anglesey Coastal Path

Anglesey Coastal Path

The Anglesey Coastal Path. It’s circular, spectacular and low level (well…largely!)…what more could you want from a long distance coastal path? The route around Anglesey, the island tucked up against Wales’s north west coast, is around 125 miles long. A

Bluebells at Ashridge – a sight worth seeing

Bluebells at Ashridge – a sight worth seeing

  Early May is a wonderful time of year. Meadows and woodlands that have laid dormant during the long, cold winter months now spring into life. Bluebell woods in  flower are one of the most spectacular Spring sites. Yet so

Dovedale to Hartington river walk

Dovedale to Hartington river walk

Eight miles, four dales and perhaps one of the most scenic river walks in England … that’s the Dovedale to Hartington walk in the heart of the Peak District.

Wasdale and Scafell Pike

Wasdale and Scafell Pike

Climbing Scafell Pike from magical Wasdale is a day to remember… If you are after a sense of perfect seclusion, Wasdale  fits the bill. The only road in hugs the western shore of Wast Water, the remotest of all the Lakeland waters.

Fancy going on tour? … try ski touring.

Fancy going on tour? … try ski touring.

    If you love to ski but want to get away from the crowds, ski touring and ski mountaineering may be for you. You can leave the organised pistes and explore remote areas, summits and valleys in your own

Have you heard of Snowshoeing? You soon will.

Have you heard of Snowshoeing? You soon will.

We’ve a question for you…..What’s the fastest growing winter sport? Skiing or Snowboarding? Well neither,  actually. It’s Snowshoeing. If you don’t know what it is, the clue is in the name. It’s wearing specialist shoes and then using them to

Catbells

Catbells

Catbells lies just west of the shores of Derwent Water.  What makes Catbells such a popular and evocative mountain? Perhaps it’s the childlike name? Perhaps it’s the wonderful views of Derwent Water it offers? Or perhaps it’s the fact that