Hot Rock – Costa Blanca
Kate & Tricia enjoying shade on a hot day. Via Pany, El Penon d'Ifach This year we escaped to Spain earlier than usual, ableit a short stay for me. Being back at our base in the sleepy mountain village of La Llosa de Camacho was very relaxing and felt wonderful to have warm sunshine from… Continue reading Hot Rock – Costa Blanca
Lake District Mountain Days – Between and through the showers in Glorious Lakeland
Anna on the crux traverse of Donkeys Ears at Shepherds crag, Borrowdale - Lake District Mountain Days Lake District Mountain Days The weather has been a bit mixed of late, with most of the mix consisting of rain! Of course there was no way this was going to stop us getting out and enjoying the… Continue reading Lake District Mountain Days – Between and through the showers in Glorious Lakeland
Pillar rock – One of the Nuttalls
Looking over to Pillar High Man from Robinsons Cairn Yesterday was another big day out in the Lakeland fells for us. This time I was working for our friends at Highpoint Mountain Guides, guiding Andy & Sarah to the summit of Pillar High Man.They were working through the Nuttalls and were almost finished. Like many,… Continue reading Pillar rock – One of the Nuttalls
Is Pinnacle Ridge okay for kids – Depends how adventurous they are
Moving over the pinnacles of Pinnacle Ridge - Is Pinnacle Ridge okay for Kids Is Pinnacle Ridge okay for Kids Today has been a step out of the norm for me, and quite a special day. We are really pleased to introduce many youngsters to the great outdoors and have been doing so for about… Continue reading Is Pinnacle Ridge okay for kids – Depends how adventurous they are
Church Beck Coniston – The Best Gorge Scrambling in the Lake District
Getting into the flow - Church Beck Coniston Church Beck Coniston Another great trip into Church Beck Coniston. This time with Amy and her pals who were visiting the Lake District for a 'girls weekend'. We enjoyed having the place to ourselves, which is quite unusual for this Ghyll. There were waterfall climbs, pool jumps,… Continue reading Church Beck Coniston – The Best Gorge Scrambling in the Lake District
Stoneycroft Ghyll Scrambling – The Number 1 Outdoor Activity close to Keswick
Enjoying Church beck Stoneycroft Ghyll Scrambling - and more.... Recent days have been filled with many activities with so many lovely people. We thank you all for choosing Mountain Journeys to take care of your Lake District activities and adventures. There's been rock climbing, Adventure days for families, Abseiling, but mostly there's been the wonderful… Continue reading Stoneycroft Ghyll Scrambling – The Number 1 Outdoor Activity close to Keswick
Pinnacle Ridge – Advanced rock scrambling skills day
The Pinnacles of Pinnacle Ridge Another visit to the magnificent Pinnacle Ridge on St. Sunday Crag for us today. Jo & David were keen to progress their scrambling skills and move from grade 1 up to grade 3 routes. A rope is often to help protect more difficult and exposed scrambles. Today was about passing… Continue reading Pinnacle Ridge – Advanced rock scrambling skills day
Coledale Horseshoe Walk – A Guided Walk over these Beautiful Northern Fells
Coledale Horseshoe Walk I spent a delightful day guiding Howard, Simone, Russell and Penny around the beautiful Coledale Horseshoe on Friday. The weather was quite changeable with strong winds, clouds, sunshine but luckily no rain! We had plenty of stunning views but also walked in cloud on the summit of Eel Crag (or Crag Hill… Continue reading Coledale Horseshoe Walk – A Guided Walk over these Beautiful Northern Fells
Rock Climbing near Coniston – Fantastic climbing on super sharp slate
Slate climbing at Tilberthwaite - Rock Climbing near Coniston Rock Climbing near Coniston We've had a pretty non-stop weekend of Rock scrambling, Abseiling, Gorge scramble, Rock climbing, and Abseiling again. Firstly with Asam and his 7 pals. Keen to squeeze in Abseiling and Scrambling into a morning, we combined the brilliant Raven crag, Yewdale for… Continue reading Rock Climbing near Coniston – Fantastic climbing on super sharp slate
Raven Crag Langdale – Sunshine and dry rock through the showers
Shafts of sunlight in Langdale Raven Crag Langdale - and more fun days out The grey skies of this week have not dampened our spirits, we've been out enjoying some fine days with lovely people. Firstly with the Kimber family from Dorset on a Family Adventure Day in the Langdale and Little Langdale valleys. Despite… Continue reading Raven Crag Langdale – Sunshine and dry rock through the showers
Family Fun Days Lake District – Abseil, Gorge, Scrambling = Fun fun fun
Taking the plunge in Stickle Ghyll Family Fun Days Lake District Today has been full of activity with the Awty family joining us. We began with Gorge Scrambling in Langdale. The water level being quite high made for added excitement and challenging waterfall climbs. After much swimming, plunge pool jumping, and waterfall climbing, we jumped… Continue reading Family Fun Days Lake District – Abseil, Gorge, Scrambling = Fun fun fun
Best Scrambles in the Lake District – Pinnacle Ridge is the number 1
The Pinnacles - Best Scrambles in the Lake District Best Scrambles in the Lake District Two showery, atmospheric days here in the Lakes, so what shall we do? The plan for both days was to go Rock climbing. But that would have been silly, so bring forth the 'Alpinesque' Pinnacle Ridge on St. Sunday… Continue reading Best Scrambles in the Lake District – Pinnacle Ridge is the number 1
Stickle Ghyll Gorge Scramble – A Double Bill of Waterfalls
High water levels gave us huge waterfalls to play in today - Stickle Ghyll Gorge Scramble Stickle Ghyll Gorge Scramble and Angle Tarn Beck - A double bill of fun Today was all about water, lots of water. I met with Callum and his pals over in Patterdale. They were keen to go Gorge Scrambling… Continue reading Stickle Ghyll Gorge Scramble – A Double Bill of Waterfalls
Jacks Rake Lake District – Rock Scrambling course
Looking down to Stickle tarn from Jack's Rake Jacks Rake Lake District A perfectly timed weather window arrived on Monday and has given us 2 days of excellent conditions for a Rock Scrambling skills course for father and son team Paul and James. Monday began on the fantastic Raven crag, Yewdale. We took a grade… Continue reading Jacks Rake Lake District – Rock Scrambling course
Gentle Walks in the Lake District – The Mesmerising Lakeland valleys
Langdale Pikes from Elterwater - Gentle Walks in the Lake District Gentle Walks in the Lake District Over the last couple of days we've been showing Amrita & Cindy some of the wonderful sights the Lake District has to offer. Beginning at Elterwater and taking in the lake, Skelwith Force and woods, Colwith Force and… Continue reading Gentle Walks in the Lake District – The Mesmerising Lakeland valleys
Alpine Training Lake District – Fantastic days on Big crags
Gav powering up C Ordinary route - Alpine Training Lake District Alpine Training Lake District Yesterday we were yet again under big blue skies here in the Lakes. Temperatures soared into the high 20C's adding to this 'getting back on rock and Alpine / Dolomites training day' for Gav. We've climbed together for a few… Continue reading Alpine Training Lake District – Fantastic days on Big crags
Family Activity Days Keswick – Fantastic Family days out in the Lakes
Bowderstone - Family Activity Days Keswick Family Activity Days Keswick There's been a heatwave going on here in the Lakes District, with lovely blue skies and a big orange orb up above, pretty magic. And we've been out making the most of it, on Monday with Anne, Andy, Catherine, and Laura. On a family holiday… Continue reading Family Activity Days Keswick – Fantastic Family days out in the Lakes
Guided walks from Ambleside – Fairfield Horseshoe in proper Lakes weather
Jim explaining where we are during our ascent - Guided walks from Ambleside Guided Walks from Ambleside - The Fairfield Horseshoe Today we've been out enjoying the British summer during an ascent of Fairfield from Ambleside. A 14 strong team from Cheshire joined us for the walk, they are raising funds for the good causes… Continue reading Guided walks from Ambleside – Fairfield Horseshoe in proper Lakes weather
Corvus Raven Crag Borrowdale – A Mountain Classic
Corvus Raven Crag Borrowdale Corvus Raven Crag Borrowdale The Lakes is full of brilliant rock climbs right throughout the grade spectrum. Short, easily accessible single pitch routes, also there's easy access multi-pitch. And for those willing to walk a little further, there's the mountain routes, these hold the most reward for anyone willing to put… Continue reading Corvus Raven Crag Borrowdale – A Mountain Classic
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge – Sunny and Successful
First peak of the day - Pen-y-Ghent Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge Another successful Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge, this time for a group of friends - Sam, Emily, Kimberley, Kate and Lindsey who are raising money for "Save Babies Through Screening Foundation UK". This was just one of several challenges these awesome ladies are completing this… Continue reading Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge – Sunny and Successful
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