Guided Ascent of Pillar Rock – 1 Truly Tremendous Day
Guided Ascent of Pillar Rock - sublime conditions Guided Ascent of Pillar Rock This story starts 10 years ago, when I first met Andrew and James. Only being 7 at the time, James is still the youngest person we have taken up Pillar Rock and he took it all in his stride despite the… Continue reading Guided Ascent of Pillar Rock – 1 Truly Tremendous Day
Yorkshire Dales Caving Adventure – A great wet day alternative
Somewhere in Long Churn - Yorkshire Dales Caving Adventure Yorkshire Dales Caving Adventure For a while now I’ve been trying to fit in more time to get underground into the caves of nearby Yorkshire. The nearest of these are only about 25 minutes from home, so very handy. And for anyone visiting The Lakes and… Continue reading Yorkshire Dales Caving Adventure – A great wet day alternative
My 1st EV – Great Mountain Guiding with a Conscience
Sublime gravel riding in The Trossachs - My 1st EV My 1st EV - Mountain Guiding with a Conscience Hmmm, so what has this all got to do with adventurous and fun activities in The Lake District? More than first appearances suggest. For a number of years now I have had growing concerns about… Continue reading My 1st EV – Great Mountain Guiding with a Conscience
Where to Climb in The Lake District – The Great White Ghyll
Climbers on Slip Knot - Where to Climb in The Lake District Where to Climb in The Lake District - White Ghyll My first visit to White Ghyll was around 15 years ago, when me and Kate initially climbed ‘The Slab Routes’ at the far left hand side of the crag. These being a… Continue reading Where to Climb in The Lake District – The Great White Ghyll
Beginner rock climbing in the Lake District
Jim leading a HVS at Long Scar - Beginner rock climbing in the Lake District Beginner rock climbing in the Lake District We have been regularly climbing in the Lake District for getting on 20 years now and whilst we don’t know every crag, we know lots of them, having worked and played… Continue reading Beginner rock climbing in the Lake District
Best Adventures in The Lake District – The Esk Gorge
Best Adventures in The Lake District Best Adventures in The Lake District - The Esk Gorge In recent weeks we have been lucky enough to have visited the Esk Gorge on a number of occasions. It always feels a privilege to show our customers this magnificent place and even though a small part of… Continue reading Best Adventures in The Lake District – The Esk Gorge
Pillar High Man – A Brilliant Lakeland Classic
New West Climb - Pillar High Man Pillar High Man - A Lakeland Classic For years now I’ve been guiding people to the summit of Pillar High Man. Mostly this has been for regular and very accomplished hill-walkers who are in need of just a little help with the short but wonderful rock climb… Continue reading Pillar High Man – A Brilliant Lakeland Classic
Best Climbing Days in the Lake District
Top of Dow Crag - Best Climbing Days in the Lake District Best Climbing Days in the Lake District For anyone living in the UK, you’ll be all too aware of how unsettled the weather can be at any time of year, let alone during March and April. Well not so this year. Here… Continue reading Best Climbing Days in the Lake District
Rock Climbing near Grange Over Sands – New and Exciting Discoveries
Emma on Cracked Wall - Rock Climbing near Grange Over Sands Rock Climbing near Grange Over Sands Earlier this week we had the opportunity to visit a climbing venue I’ve been wanting to visit for many years. It came as a recommended venue that offers good climbing on solid rock in a nice setting.… Continue reading Rock Climbing near Grange Over Sands – New and Exciting Discoveries
Betsy Crag Slabs, Tilberthwaite: Best Rock Climbing near Coniston
Sam on 'Lateral Flow' - Rock Climbing near Coniston Betsy Crag Slabs, Tilberthwaite: Wonderful Rock Climbing near Coniston Last autumn I’d heard about a newly cleaned slab of rock near to Tilberthwaite. These slabs apparently gave some excellent climbing in a fine setting. And with access being easy, one would assume this place would… Continue reading Betsy Crag Slabs, Tilberthwaite: Best Rock Climbing near Coniston
Top 3 Abseiling venues in the Lake District
Top 3 Abseiling venues in the Lake District - Hodge Close Quarry Top 3 Abseiling venues in the Lake District Throughout the Lake District National Park there are many excellent venues to enjoy a dedicated abseil. As always, not all things are equal and for sure not all abseil venues are equal. Firstly, hands… Continue reading Top 3 Abseiling venues in the Lake District
Stoneycroft Ghyll – Best Gorge in the Keswick area
Happy faces on the journey through the gorge Stoneycroft Ghyll - Best Gorge in the Keswick area It wasn’t without a little surprise when recently we took a booking for Stoneycroft Ghyll, for mid-February!! My first thoughts were, no, this is still too early in the year for this venue. The weather forecast brought… Continue reading Stoneycroft Ghyll – Best Gorge in the Keswick area
High Mountain Scrambles of Costa Blanca – Penyo Roc
Airy scrambling on Penyo Roc - High Mountain Scrambles of Costa Blanca High Mountain Scrambles of Costa Blanca - Penyo Roc I couple of years ago we stumbled across a really fun scramble up onto Penyo Roc. These huge cliffs form the edge of the Aitana mountain range and are suitably impressive. This winter… Continue reading High Mountain Scrambles of Costa Blanca – Penyo Roc
Climbing at Orihuela – The hugely impressive Pared Negra
Kim topping out - Climbing at Orihuela Climbing at Orihuela - The hugely impressive Pared Negra It’s been a few years since I visited the Orihuela crags. Well it is a fair way south of our regular base, so needs some forward planning and effort to make it happen. Today we did make it… Continue reading Climbing at Orihuela – The hugely impressive Pared Negra
Forada Ridge Costa Blanca – 1 of the best on the Blanca
On the initial pinnacle - Forada Ridge Costa Blanca Forada Ridge Costa Blanca Having recently arrived back in Spain for the winter season, it has been glorious to be out in the warm sunshine and climb on warm, dry rock. We enjoyed a few single pitch sport climbs at the nearby Alcalali crag on… Continue reading Forada Ridge Costa Blanca – 1 of the best on the Blanca
Mountaineering Days Lake District – Glorious day out
Little How - Mountaineering Days Lake District Mountaineering Days Lake District It’s been a wonderfully busy season for us and we have all our lovely customers to thank for this. Now it is much quieter here in the Lake District and we can start to ease off a little and explore some more of this… Continue reading Mountaineering Days Lake District – Glorious day out
Lake District Gorge Walking – The fun continues into autumn
November in Stickle Ghyll - Lake District Gorge Walking Lake District Gorge Walking - The fun continues into autumn A while back I remember having a conversation with a friend and fellow adventurous activity provider regarding offering gorge and canyon trips throughout the winter. Not something we offer as we head to Spain for… Continue reading Lake District Gorge Walking – The fun continues into autumn
Map Reading Course Lake District – Gain confidence and learn new skills
Pavey Ark - Map Reading Course Lake District Map Reading Course Lake District In recent weeks we’ve held two navigation and mountain skills courses, both being based in the south part of The Lake District. Firstly with Andrew who was keen to refresh and enhance his map & compass skills. Our first day was… Continue reading Map Reading Course Lake District – Gain confidence and learn new skills
Coast to Coast Cycle with Dan Walker – linking some amazing cities
Me, Dan, and Rapid Rich in Liverpool - Coast to Coast Cycle Coast to Coast Cycle with Dan Walker Just over a week ago now I had the privilege of accompanying Dan Walker (Classic FM, Channel 5, Strictly Come Dancing, and more) on his Coast to Coast cycle event. I was working for friends… Continue reading Coast to Coast Cycle with Dan Walker – linking some amazing cities
Abseiling in the Lake District – Perfect for Autumn
Hodge Close Quarry - Abseiling in the Lake District Abseiling in the Lake District At the weekend we had a last minute booking for an Abseil. Emma & Carl were on a short break up to the Lakes and the provider they had originally booked with had unfortunately cancelled on them at short notice.… Continue reading Abseiling in the Lake District – Perfect for Autumn
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