Lake District Activities – More amazing weather here in the Lakes :-)
The Esk gorge. Come and experience it, it's the only way - Lake District Activities Lake District Activities The blog has been a bit slow of late, mostly due to the incredible weather at the moment, meaning we're out almost constantly, so no time to write! A major highlight of recent weeks has been a… Continue reading Lake District Activities – More amazing weather here in the Lakes :-)
Mountain Crags of the Lake District – Supremely Good Climbing Days
Leading 'Leopards Crawl' on Dow Crag - photo credit Sam Marsland - Mountain Crags of the Lake District Mountain Crags of the Lake District The hot summer weather continues and we look to be in for another week of 'el scorchio' - bring it on. It's been 'all systems go' here, with lots of mountain and… Continue reading Mountain Crags of the Lake District – Supremely Good Climbing Days
Stickle Ghyll Scramble – Big fun after the rain
Making a splash - Stickle Ghyll Scramble Stickle Ghyll Scramble Yesterday we were out for a day of Rock Scrambling and luckily avoided the heavy rain that arrived soon after we were down off the hill. This gave us dry rock to enjoy all day and 2 great scrambling routes. After last nights rain, the… Continue reading Stickle Ghyll Scramble – Big fun after the rain
Navigation Course Ambleside – becoming more skilled and efficient in the mountains
Navigation Course Ambleside - Walking on a bearing on pathless terrain Navigation Course Ambleside Earlier this week we had the pleasure of running an introduction to Map & Compass skills course for Lona-Marie. As she was based at the High Close YHA in Langdale, we based the day from there, and were able to walk… Continue reading Navigation Course Ambleside – becoming more skilled and efficient in the mountains
The Nuttalls. Pillar High Man – Sublime Mountaineering in The Lake District
Pillar Rock - viewed from the approach walk The Nuttalls - Pillar High Man There are few summits in the Lake District that require rock climbing skills to reach them. Pillar Rock is t he most notable and most iconic. We had the pleasure of a day on Pillar this week. With returning client Mark.… Continue reading The Nuttalls. Pillar High Man – Sublime Mountaineering in The Lake District
Best Rock Climbs in The Lake District – Gimmer and Eagle crags are a good start
Anna cruising on Asterix - another 3 star classic at Gimmer Crag - Best Rock Climbs in The Lake District Best Rock Climbs in The Lake District Another fantastic week of sunny weather here in the Lake District. And yes we've been making the most of it, checking out a few climbing venues. First up… Continue reading Best Rock Climbs in The Lake District – Gimmer and Eagle crags are a good start
Guided Rock Climbing Keswick – Glorious Borrowdale and more
The magnificent top pitch of Ardus at Shepherds crag - Guided Rock Climbing Keswick Guided Rock Climbing Keswick It's been yet another week of fine weather and business here in the Lake District. Although towards the end of the week and during the weekend, thunderstorms had been predicted, nothing much came of it, just a… Continue reading Guided Rock Climbing Keswick – Glorious Borrowdale and more
Scafell Climbing Routes – On ‘The Big Hill’
Anna on the crux pitch of Moss Ghyll Grooves - photo courtesy of Sam Marsland Scafell Climbing Routes - Moss Ghyll Grooves There are rare occasions here in the Lake District when the sun shines for long enough to allow the high mountain crags to completely dry out. Right now is one of those occasions… Continue reading Scafell Climbing Routes – On ‘The Big Hill’
Best Lake District Scrambles – Pinnacle Ridge & other brilliant routes
Enjoying the pinnacle traverse on Pinnacle ridge - Best Lake District Scrambles Best Lake District Scrambles Wow, what an amazing couple of days it's been here in the Lakes. We've had 2 big days out scrambling with Anna & Ed. I've lost count of how many ace days i've had out in the hills with… Continue reading Best Lake District Scrambles – Pinnacle Ridge & other brilliant routes
Walks near Ullswater – Angle Tarn Pikes give us Peace & Tranquility
Top of Angle Tarn Pike - Walks near Ullswater Walks near Ullswater Just back from another fantastic day in the Lakeland Fells. Plan A was Striding Edge on Helvellyn, however after some discussion, the team opted for a more chilled out route on the opposite side of the valley. Plan B really was great in… Continue reading Walks near Ullswater – Angle Tarn Pikes give us Peace & Tranquility
Canyoning Church Beck: More fun in the Gorges & Canyons
The big slide - Canyoning Church beck Canyoning Church Beck Such a fun afternoon enjoying the clear mountain waters of Church Beck with Brian and his friends from London town. We split the session into 2 sections, starting with an ascent from mid-way up as far as the big chockstone slide. This got everyone into… Continue reading Canyoning Church Beck: More fun in the Gorges & Canyons
Cathedral Quarry – The Big Abseil
150ft vertical Abseil at Cathedral Quarry - no problem for the over 80's these days Cathedral Quarry Today I had the pleasure and privilege of taking a group of U3A from Kendal for a massive Abseil at Cathedral quarry, Little Langdale. The request was to do the most impressive and biggest abseil in the Lakes,… Continue reading Cathedral Quarry – The Big Abseil
Guided Climbing Ambleside – Indoor to Outdoor transition in the Lake District
Enjoying the wonderful rock on Upper Scout crag, Langdale - Guided Climbing Ambleside Guided Climbing Ambleside This weekend we've had the pleasure of introducing Rachel & Naz to the amazing crags of the Langdale valley. When the sun shines this is by far my favourite place anywhere, simply gorgeous. And the sun certainly shone this… Continue reading Guided Climbing Ambleside – Indoor to Outdoor transition in the Lake District
Tophet Wall Great Gable – Classic Rock Lakeland Style
On the magnificent traverse pitch - photo credit Susan Guest Tophet Wall Great Gable The Lake District is blessed with some of the finest rock climbs in the country and some of the very best 'trad' climbing in the world. The history of Lakeland climbing is long, varied, and colourful. Much of this history is… Continue reading Tophet Wall Great Gable – Classic Rock Lakeland Style
Lake District Guided Climbing – Some of the finest valley climbs in the District
The brilliant 'Route 1' at Upper Scout crag, Langdale - Lake District Guided Climbing Lake District Guided Climbing With a fairly settled few days here in the Lake District, we were keen to make the most of it and get out climbing. Firstly out with Joe for a guided day at Wallowbarrow crag in… Continue reading Lake District Guided Climbing – Some of the finest valley climbs in the District
Lake District Climbing Course – Back on the wonderful trad’ crags
Enjoying a bluebird day and great rock on Raven crag, Langdale Lake District Climbing Course Recent days in the Lake District (and many parts of the UK) have seen an early burst of summer. We hope this is a taste of things to come this year. Kerry joined us for a couple of days to… Continue reading Lake District Climbing Course – Back on the wonderful trad’ crags
Striding Edge Helvellyn – one of the best ridge scrambles in the Lake District
Megan on Striding Edge Helvellyn Striding Edge Helvellyn It's only just over a week since I returned from warm & sunny Costa Blanca. I've already enjoyed the pleasure of numerous days out in the mountains and at crags in the Lakes and a day in the Yorkshire Dales. But today was my first proper day… Continue reading Striding Edge Helvellyn – one of the best ridge scrambles in the Lake District
Multi-activty adventures in Costa Blanca
Jo & Steve scrambling on Toix Este Wow, it's been quite a week here. Warm sunshine and blue skies everyday is always a good start.We welcomed 4 friends from the UK: Jo, Steve, Aramis, and Jen. All were keen to check out the wilder side of Costa Blanca. I think it's fair to say that's… Continue reading Multi-activty adventures in Costa Blanca
Villena Via Ferrata
A team at the starting col of the Ferrata Earlier in the week Kate flew back home to the UK to prepare for our summer season and to take out lots of people over the Easter holidays. It's been non-stop for her since landing!Meanwhile, I've had a little downtime. But not one to sit idle,… Continue reading Villena Via Ferrata
Multi-activity holiday, Costa Blanca
Cala Testos - always a pleasure and privilege to visit It's been another super busy week here, with 6 lovely people visiting us from the chilly North East of England. In search of winter sun and adventure they certainly chose the right place. On this occasion the adventure started a little earlier than intended, at… Continue reading Multi-activity holiday, Costa Blanca
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