Climbing on Scafell – The Finest Mountaineering routes in England
The wonderfully positioned 'Knife Edge Arete' - Climbing on Scafell Climbing on Scafell With a long spell of amazing weather, we have been lucky enough to get out climbing on the high mountain crags on a few occasions over the last few weeks. Climbing on the high crags of Lakeland always feels special. Climbing… Continue reading Climbing on Scafell – The Finest Mountaineering routes in England
Mountaineering Days in the Lake District – Amazing days on premier Lakeland crags
Mountaineering Days in the Lake District - Murray's Route on Dow Crag Mountaineering Days in the Lake District Here in the Lake District we’ve been enjoying some amazing weather of late. Long overdue sunshine and we’re loving it. Interspersed with lots of days out working in the mountains, we’ve found time to escape for… Continue reading Mountaineering Days in the Lake District – Amazing days on premier Lakeland crags
Best Rock Climbing in the Lake District – Gimmer Crag
Anna on Gimmer headwall - Best Rock Climbing in the Lake District Best Rock Climbing in the Lake District - Gimmer So yesterday we managed to get up to the finest crag in Langdale and what is the most reliable high mountain crag in the District. Gimmer Crag. This crag offers something for all… Continue reading Best Rock Climbing in the Lake District – Gimmer Crag
Group Activities Lake District – What’s the best of the best
Group Activities Lake District - Canyoning near Coniston Group Activities - Lake District We cater for party groups every year and thoroughly enjoy during so. When asked what the best activity is for a Stag/Hen/Birthday party the answer is going to be Gorge Scrambling and/or Canyoning. What makes these activities so perfect for a… Continue reading Group Activities Lake District – What’s the best of the best
Lakes Gravel – Big Adventures on the Walna Scar
Duddon Valley views - Lakes Gravel Lakes Gravel Routes - Walna Scar On Friday I had a free afternoon / evening, so took the opportunity to get out and play. Still keen to keep my slowly recovering heels out of climbing shoes, I decided to take the bike out instead of heading to rocky… Continue reading Lakes Gravel – Big Adventures on the Walna Scar
Extreme Canyoning Lake District – The Biggest and Best
Extreme Canyoning Lake District Extreme Canyoning Lake District Here in the Lake District there are many adventures to be had. We are lucky enough to have been on a huge amount of adventure days over many years and have come to know the region really well. Whether it’s Rock climbing; Abseiling; Guided walks; Mountain… Continue reading Extreme Canyoning Lake District – The Biggest and Best
5 Best Valley Crags in the Lake District
Raven Crag, Langdale - 5 Best Valley Crags in the Lake District 5 Best Valley Crags in the Lake District Raven Crag, Langdale: Number 1 of 5 Best Valley Crags in the Lake District This is probably the most popular of the valley crags in Langdale. Part of the reason is its position.… Continue reading 5 Best Valley Crags in the Lake District
Salter Fell Road – Epic Gravel Riding
Salter Fell Road A Crossing of the Iconic Salter Fell Road As I’m still not 100% recovered from my heel injuries – but almost there – I’ve been taking a step back from rock and this has been allowing for a swifter recovery. So hopeful to be back on the Lakeland crags very soon.… Continue reading Salter Fell Road – Epic Gravel Riding
Climbing Scafell Pike – The Big Hill
The view over Wast Water - Climbing Scafell Pike Climbing Scafell Pike Having been away in Spain for the winter, I've been missing trips to Scafell Pike, well, missing the beautiful Lake District all over really. For March, guiding work has been steady with a few day walks onto the lower fells and some… Continue reading Climbing Scafell Pike – The Big Hill
5 Best Mountain Crags in the Lake District
Scafell Crag - 5 Best Mountain Crags in the Lake District 5 Best Mountain Crags in the Lake District Ambleside is well established as the perfect base for an active holiday. There is so much choice it can be difficult to decide what to do. Here we talk about 5 best mountain crags in… Continue reading 5 Best Mountain Crags in the Lake District
3 of the Hardest Climbs in the UK – The finest, steepest and most brutal road climbs in the country
Topping out on Hardknott Pass - 3 of the Hardest Climbs in the UK 3 of the Hardest Climbs in the UK Ambleside is well established as the perfect base for an active holiday. There is so much choice it can be difficult to decide what to do. Here we describe 3 of the steepest… Continue reading 3 of the Hardest Climbs in the UK – The finest, steepest and most brutal road climbs in the country
5 Best Walks in Ambleside – Red Screes 776m
View from Red Screes summit - 5 best walks in Ambleside 5 best walks in Ambleside – Red Screes 776m Ambleside is well established as the perfect base for a walking or activity holiday. There is so much choice it can be difficult to decide what to do. In this, the final in the… Continue reading 5 Best Walks in Ambleside – Red Screes 776m
5 Best Walks Starting from Ambleside – Number 4: Fairfield Horseshoe
Nearing the summit of Dove Crag - 5 best walks starting from Ambleside 5 Best Walks Starting from Ambleside – Number 4: Fairfield Horseshoe Ambleside is well established as the perfect base for a walking or activity holiday. There is so much choice it can be difficult to decide what to do. In this,… Continue reading 5 Best Walks Starting from Ambleside – Number 4: Fairfield Horseshoe
5 Best Walks from Ambleside – Number 3: High Sweden Bridge
Taking a moment to enjoy the view - 5 best walks from Ambleside 5 best walks from Ambleside – Number 3: High Sweden Bridge Ambleside is the perfect base for a walking or activity holiday. There is so much choice it can be difficult to decide which walks to try. This is the third… Continue reading 5 Best Walks from Ambleside – Number 3: High Sweden Bridge
5 best walks from Ambleside – Number 2: Wansfell Pike 482m
Summit of Wansfell Pike - 5 best walks from Ambleside 5 best walks from Ambleside – Number 2: Wansfell Pike 482m Ambleside is the perfect base for a walking or activity holiday. There is so much choice it can be difficult to decide which walks to try. This is the second in the series ‘5… Continue reading 5 best walks from Ambleside – Number 2: Wansfell Pike 482m
5 of the best walks from Ambleside – Number 1: Loughrigg Fell 335m
Loughrigg Terrace during autumn - 5 of the best walks from Ambleside 5 of the best walks from Ambleside – Number 1: Loughrigg Fell 335m When visiting Ambleside, it can be difficult to choose which walks to try as there is so much choice. Over the coming weeks, we are going to outline some… Continue reading 5 of the best walks from Ambleside – Number 1: Loughrigg Fell 335m
Callosa de Segura Via Ferrata – The biggest and best, the number 1 Via Ferrata in Costa Blanca
Hire wire bridge - Callosa de Segura Via Ferrata Callosa de Segura Via ferrata Back in 2020 the local authority in Callosa de Segura financed the installation of a large and complex via ferrata. The biggest and most challenging in the Costa Blanca region. It is completely free to use which is pretty amazing considering… Continue reading Callosa de Segura Via Ferrata – The biggest and best, the number 1 Via Ferrata in Costa Blanca
Visiting Ambleside – The Number 1 place to stay in the beautiful Lake District
Evening picnic by Rydal Water - Visiting Ambleside Visiting Ambleside Where to stay, what to do and when to go. All you need to know….. This small town is situated at the head of Lake Windermere and nestles below the fells of Loughrigg and Wansfell. It benefits from being easily accessible from the M6… Continue reading Visiting Ambleside – The Number 1 place to stay in the beautiful Lake District
Flor de Luna Ponoch: Big Adventure on a Big Cliff
Topo showing - Flor de Luna Ponoch Flor de Luna Ponoch / Ponoig - E2 / 6a+ Flor de Luna – Moon Flower The magnificent mountain of Ponoch has drawn me in for years now, almost since my first visit to the Costa Blanca. From a distance it isn’t as distinctive a sight as its… Continue reading Flor de Luna Ponoch: Big Adventure on a Big Cliff
Ridges of Costa Blanca – Homo Marxuquerensis gives tremendous positions all the way
Ridges of Costa Blanca It was about a year ago now that we first went in search of ‘The Matterhorn of Gandia’ or more properly known as Mollo de la Creu. On that occasion I was joined by good friends Kim and Ann. Here is a write up of that adventure. I returned again… Continue reading Ridges of Costa Blanca – Homo Marxuquerensis gives tremendous positions all the way
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