Tongue Pot Eskdale – The number 1 Activity in the Lake District
Walking to Tongue Pot Eskdale Entry point for Tongue Pot Eskdale Tongue Pot Eskdale Over the years I have written numerous blog entries about the Esk Gorge. It is a favourite spot of ours. I still remember the first time we visited. It was with our friend Debbie, who had some previous experience… Continue reading Tongue Pot Eskdale – The number 1 Activity in the Lake District
Early Season Rock Climbing and Mountaineering in the Lake District
Rock Climbing and Mountaineering in the Lake District So despite more than our fair share of damp days here in the Lake District, or maybe this is a UK wide thing now. We’ve managed to get out on some pretty spectacular days with clients and friends. Some exceptionally good days being on Pinnacle Ridge… Continue reading Early Season Rock Climbing and Mountaineering in the Lake District
Easter Holidays in the Lake District – Loads of early season fun
Family Adventure Day near Coniston Easter Holidays in the Lake District It's been a busy start to the season for us, welcoming many visitors to this fabulous part of the world. The first week of Easter gave some rather pleasant weather, yes there have been some sunny days. The second week saw storm Katherine sweep… Continue reading Easter Holidays in the Lake District – Loads of early season fun
Gorge Scrambling Ambleside – Simply the Best Activity
Gorge Scrambling Ambleside - enjoying high water levels in Stickle Ghyll Gorge Scrambling Ambleside Yesterday was our 3rd Gorge Scramble of 2024 and it’s so nice to already be having fun in the water. And the fun level is increased hugely by us giving all our customers wonderfully warm 5mm wetsuits, these make all… Continue reading Gorge Scrambling Ambleside – Simply the Best Activity
El Realet Ridge – Costa Blanca: A beautiful knife edge ridge
El Realet Ridge El Realet Ridge It's been an incredibly busy few weeks here in Costa Blanca and this had led to a lack of time to write blog posts. I have lots of catching up to do, but for now here is a write up of our adventures today. Costa Blanca has many… Continue reading El Realet Ridge – Costa Blanca: A beautiful knife edge ridge
Rock Climbing at Abdet – the wow factor village
Penny enjoying the January sun (copyright Tom Phillips) - Rock Climbing at Abdet Rock Climbing at Abdet Today we have been enjoying some easy access rock climbing courtesy of our friends Tom and Penny. Tom has been developing the crags around the village of Abdet for many years now, I think I'm right in… Continue reading Rock Climbing at Abdet – the wow factor village
Cresta Etual Filant – An amazing narrow ridge and a wild adventure
Topo for Cresta Etual Filant Cresta Etual Filant: 6a / HVS Sometime last year I learnt of a recently climbed ridge high in the mountains behind the village of Polop. As soon as a saw a topo for it I knew the place and couldn't wait to give it a try. We needed to… Continue reading Cresta Etual Filant – An amazing narrow ridge and a wild adventure
Barranco del Salt de Fleix – Impressive and easy access = 1 of the best
Gearing up point and first abseil - Barranco del Salt de Fleix Barranco del Salt de Fleix With a short and easy approach plus a spectacular setting, on first acquaintance it’s difficult to understand why this isn’t more popular. Having walked the nearby trails for years, I think I have the answer. The main… Continue reading Barranco del Salt de Fleix – Impressive and easy access = 1 of the best
Barranco del Llidoners – the biggest abseils and best views
Big air on the main headwall of Barranco del Llidoners Barranco del Llidoners and Racons It's been a while since my last visit to this dramatic canyon and was done whilst researching for the Cicerone guidebook Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures. We been invited to join friends who were planning a trip down this and I… Continue reading Barranco del Llidoners – the biggest abseils and best views
Cresta dels Bandolers / Ridge of the Bandits – Big Wow factor
The arete of Cresta dels Bandolers Cresta dels Bandolers / Bandolers ridge: Last night I watched the new Ricky Gervais show, Armageddon. He kept coming back to the theory that we can’t control our thoughts. When I’m in the mountains and looking at the landscape, what is it in my head that tells me… Continue reading Cresta dels Bandolers / Ridge of the Bandits – Big Wow factor
Puig Campana via Cresta del Roget – A brilliant grade 2/3 scramble
Puig Campana looms above Cresta del Roget Puig Campana via Cresta del Roget A while ago I’d noticed some friends had traversed a ridge on the mighty Puig Campana and found some scrambles to link this to the summit. Well I couldn’t wait to check the route out as it looked fantastic. So today… Continue reading Puig Campana via Cresta del Roget – A brilliant grade 2/3 scramble
Via Ferrata Penya Llisa: An excellent new K4 route
Via Ferrata Penya Llisa - the upper tier Via Ferrata Penya Llisa, Parcent Start/finish: On the north side of Col de Rates there is a small lay-by and mirador. Park here. This is just a few hundred metres from the top of Col de Rates. Parking is limited to 3/4 vehicles. If full there… Continue reading Via Ferrata Penya Llisa: An excellent new K4 route
Rock Climbing Ambleside – where are the best venues?
Scout Crag, Langdale - Rock Climbing Ambleside Rock Climbing Ambleside - where are the best venues? With winter almost upon us, a day of rock climbing here in the Lake District may not be high up on the list of things to do right now. But wait a minute, days at this time of… Continue reading Rock Climbing Ambleside – where are the best venues?
Scafell Pike Guided Walks – 5 reasons to hire a qualified guide
Scafell Pike Guided Walks - crossing Lingmell Gill Scafell Pike Guided Walks - 5 reasons to hire a guide Yesterday we were out guiding on Scafell Pike. As we also run the Climb Scafell website this is a common day out for us that we really enjoy. My client for the day works outdoors… Continue reading Scafell Pike Guided Walks – 5 reasons to hire a qualified guide
Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge – A Glorious Weekend
On Striding Edge - Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge - A glorious weekend on Helvellyn This weekend has been all about Helvellyn. On Saturday we were with Arda who was staying at the well positioned Lodge in the Vale. We were able tailor a walking… Continue reading Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge – A Glorious Weekend
Best Bike Rides in the Lake District
The route to Wray Castle - Best Bike Rides in the Lake District Best Bike Rides in the Lake District…… When visiting a new area it can be tricky to choose the best activities. If looking for something adventurous some canyoning rather hits the spot and we can highly recommend this - Canyoning For mountain walks… Continue reading Best Bike Rides in the Lake District
Jack’s Rake Scramble, Pavey Ark – simply the best
Jack's Rake Scramble - From Stickle Tarn Jack’s Rake Scramble, Pavey Ark This grade 1 rock scramble makes for a wonderful mountain day and is easily combined with nearby routes to make for longer trips into the mountains. It’s about an hours walk from the Stickle Barn parking areas and if wanting more time… Continue reading Jack’s Rake Scramble, Pavey Ark – simply the best
Lake District 8 Peaks Challenge
Descending back into the Langdale valley 8 Peaks Challenge This season we've provided quite a few of these bigger mountain days out. It's certainly something we enjoy too. Like any of our days out and activities, we can tailor things to suit you. This was the case with one of the 8 Peaks Challenge… Continue reading Lake District 8 Peaks Challenge
Blencathra via Hall’s Fell Ridge – Such an amazing mountain
Blencathra via Hall's Fell Ridge Blencathra via Hall’s Fell Ridge It’s been a while since I was last on Blencathra, so long in fact that I’d forgotten what a fine mountain it is. Earlier in the year I’d been out on a walk on Helvellyn with Janet from Canada and Striding Edge had been… Continue reading Blencathra via Hall’s Fell Ridge – Such an amazing mountain
Hadrian’s Cycleway – 1 of the best Coast to Coast cycle routes
The Tyne seen on many occasions during Hadrian's cycleway Hadrian’s Cycleway - Blog post Mostly due to time constraints and damp weather conditions, we’ve been cycling more than climbing of late. Just a few days ago I worked on a guided cycle ride from London to Brighton. This was on behalf of Alfresco Adventures… Continue reading Hadrian’s Cycleway – 1 of the best Coast to Coast cycle routes
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