Barranco de l’Estret de Cardos, Sierra de Bernia
We're always in search of fun places and new adventures, both in the UK and abroad. Today we found a gem of a canyon on the lower slopes of Sierra de Bernia, Costa Blanca.There are around 5 abseils, with the longest being approximately 17 metres. There is plenty of scrambling too.How to get there: Shortly… Continue reading Barranco de l’Estret de Cardos, Sierra de Bernia
Multi-activity, Costa Blanca
Bernia ridge Two years ago we welcomed Edd to Spain for a fairly last minute introductory rock climbing holiday. Each day we climbed a lot and generally had loads of fun. Last December Edd was back, this time with his sisters and friends. Needless to say we were delighted by this and much fun was… Continue reading Multi-activity, Costa Blanca
Scrambling & mountain adventures – Costa Blanca
More busy times here on the Costa Blanca and more clear blues skies to enjoy.Back on Monday 7th December Kim was guiding Joe & Sang on the amazing Magical Mystery Tour on the Toix sea cliffs. This all starts with a dramatic 40m abseil into the crag and follows with 5 pitches of increasing brilliant… Continue reading Scrambling & mountain adventures – Costa Blanca
Llobet / Bertomeu: Mascarat Gorge – mind games!
It's been an active and fun packed few weeks here on the Costa Blanca, with much rock climbing, scrambling, and via ferrata done with lots of lovely people.Yesterday 3 of us ventured into the Mascarat gorge near Calpe. We have visited this gorge only once previously and didn't much care for it, but thought we… Continue reading Llobet / Bertomeu: Mascarat Gorge – mind games!
Establishing new climbing route ‘150 Jupiters’ Costa Blanca
Initial section of the arete The Costa Blanca is well known for easily accessible sport climbing throughout the grade range, and rightly so, there's masses to do here for all levels of climber. There is so much more to the area than this though. Mountain adventures are in abundance and the sheer quantity of rock… Continue reading Establishing new climbing route ‘150 Jupiters’ Costa Blanca
Rock climbing & Mountaineering adventures in Spain
For the winter months we are basing ourselves in the Costa Blanca region of Spain. Here we aim to provide guided walking, rock climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, and multi-activity holidays.Even though we know the area very well already, there's always more to explore, so we're here early to spend time doing just that.Already 4 more… Continue reading Rock climbing & Mountaineering adventures in Spain
Big walks in the Lake District
On Wednesday & Thursday of this week I met up with Kim, Barbara, Julia, and Vicky for two days of challenging walking over the rugged Lakeland fells.This is the 7th time we've been out together since our first easy walk around the shores of Rydal and Grasmere. How things have changed since then! We've now… Continue reading Big walks in the Lake District
The Journey…..
Leaving home around lunchtime, we drive North along the shores of the Thirlmere reservoir, through the market town of Keswick before meandering through the heavily wooded valley of Borrowdale to arrive in the tiny hamlet of Stonethwaite.It's already busy and parking is at a premium. Busy due to it being a fine and bright Sunday… Continue reading The Journey…..
Yoga, in the Lake District
The amazing weather stayed with us here in the Lake District for this weekends Yoga retreat with www.adventureyogi.comI first met Michelle (founder of Adventure Yogi) whilst she was researching and developing her Lake District retreat weekends about a year ago. We enjoyed a fine walk together over Coniston Old Man.We were delighted when Michelle got… Continue reading Yoga, in the Lake District
Multi-activity adventures
It's been another very busy few days here in the Lakes, and the weather has remained amazing throughout. Colours are now turning with autumn well and truly on the way. So the coming few weeks will be the perfect time to visit the area and enjoy the autumnal colours whilst they last.We've been helping our… Continue reading Multi-activity adventures
Mountaineering day in the Lake District
After a night of torrential rain, a visit to Pavey Ark was always going to be an adventure! It didn't disappoint.Myself & Adrian walked up by Stickle Ghyll as it thundered down the hillside, misty at first, soon the cloud began to break giving some outstanding views of Lingmoor and over to the Coniston fells.The… Continue reading Mountaineering day in the Lake District
Weekend Gorge Scrambling & Abseiling fun
More great weather for this weekend and we were out making the most of it.Saturday was Gorge Scrambling in Langdale with Bob and 11 friends. Due to some last minute parking issues, we started at The Old Dungeon Ghyll. This adds a few minutes extra walk onto the start of the activity, so, eager to… Continue reading Weekend Gorge Scrambling & Abseiling fun
Lakeland Hard Rock – Kipling Groove
With the sun shining and much dry rock in the Lakes, it was time to get up high on the mountain crags again.Gimmer came top of the list, it often does.We started off with NW Arete, a fine and long VS route giving 3 star climbing the whole way. A great way to reach Ash… Continue reading Lakeland Hard Rock – Kipling Groove
Lakeland rock climbing extravaganza!
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week have been full-on rock climbing days with a real mix of routes.Stats = 566 metres of climbing and 26 pitches!Monday & Wednesday I was out with Alexsi from Finland and this was whilst working for our friends at Highpoint Mountain Guides.A full day at Raven crag in Langdale… Continue reading Lakeland rock climbing extravaganza!
Corporate Away Days Lake District – Escaping the city for some Abseiling fun
Corporate Away Days Lake District Today has been a perfect late summer's day with sunshine and clear blue skies and I spent the morning abseiling with a corporate group from Manchester. Our venue was Hodge Close quarry and the views over to the Langdale Pikes were glorious. We also had the place to ourselves!… Continue reading Corporate Away Days Lake District – Escaping the city for some Abseiling fun
A multi-activity end to the school holidays
A brilliant end to the school summer holidays, with some welcome sunshine and warmer conditions here in the Lake District.We welcomed back the Hewitts and friends for a spot of Canyoning in Church Beck. Water levels were high making this a really fun descent through the gorge. After drying off, we spent the evening rock… Continue reading A multi-activity end to the school holidays
Wow, what a week so far…Esk Gorge & Napes Needle + how to descend Napes Needle
On Monday we were over in Eskdale with the returning Earey family, great to see you all again.The Esk Gorge was our agenda and the weather played ball for us, sun, sun, sun all day, yippee!Pool jumps, wild swims, cascade climbs, and the most beautiful scenery imaginable, that's the Esk Gorge.Yes it's an effort to… Continue reading Wow, what a week so far…Esk Gorge & Napes Needle + how to descend Napes Needle
Pillar Rock and other fine scrambling days in the Lakes
On Thursday the sun made an appearance in the Lakes, a rare sight so far this summer.Thankfully I was able to make the most of it during a really nice day out rock scrambling with Mark & Lynda from London.We'd already completed a shorter scrambling together earlier in the week, and today was about pushing… Continue reading Pillar Rock and other fine scrambling days in the Lakes
Multi-activity in the Lake District
Thanks to many fab customers it's been very busy here at Mountain Journeys.We've been Gorge Scrambling, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Abseiling; providing support for 3 Peaks Challenge teams, and guiding on Scafell Pike, phew!Whilst the weather has been mixed, there we've had a few dry days, times when the mountains can be fully savoured. My… Continue reading Multi-activity in the Lake District
Group activities – Lake District
It's been a very busy summer so far and thankfully that seems set to continue. What we've noticed is more group bookings are being taken, sometimes with 20+ people in a party, so plenty to keep us on our toes with logistics and kit!Over the last week we've had 2 large groups, including the Scottish… Continue reading Group activities – Lake District
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