Hills come in many shapes and sizes…and so do paths. While many paths to a summit pick the easiest course for the walker or climber a recent visit to Selbourne in East Hampshire offered a more direct route to the
The zig-zag path to Selbourne Common
My Winter Mountain Leader assessment: a week to remember.
I recently spent perhaps the hardest week of my life being assessed for my Winter Mountain Leader award, up in the Cairngorms in Scotland. It was one of the most gruelling weeks I’ve ever experienced, but also one of the most rewarding.
From Grasmere to Fairfield and Helvellyn.
As we leave Grasmere village heading towards Ambleside along the southern side of Grasmere lake, I can’t help feeling that spring is here, and summer is not far away. There’s real warmth in the air and the sun frequently escapes
Glacial landforms
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
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