Coniston Old Man – Autumn at its best
Looking toward the Scafell range from Coniston Old Man Coniston Old Man Last minute work today. A guided walk to on the Coniston range. I met with Michelle & Justin who were staying at the Yewfield B&B near Hawkshead. A delightfully positioned B&B which got the thumbs up and certainly appeared to be a well… Continue reading Coniston Old Man – Autumn at its best
Short on climbing gear!
A visit to Manchester this week to see family & friends. But as usual, the climbing kit was packed just in case a few hours cragging fitted in.Colin, who is responsible for introducing me to rock climbing, was keen for a few hours cragging at Windgather rocks on the edge of the Peak District. So… Continue reading Short on climbing gear!
Langdale Pikes walk
Having only just returned from 25C heat in Spain, it was quite an awakening to be back out in the Langdales on Saturday.Julie had bought one of our Gift Vouchers for friends Julie & Stuart, and after a false start earlier in the year, here we were for a day out amongst the magnificent Langdale… Continue reading Langdale Pikes walk
Multi-activity holiday – Costa Blanca
Freshly back from 2 weeks out on the Costa Blanca, the temperature in Ambleside is going to take a little getting used to!We have been running a multi-activity holiday out there for a group of 5 friends from Leeds. Having previously met Mandeep & Manjit during a climbing session in Langdale, they roped in some… Continue reading Multi-activity holiday – Costa Blanca
Busy Autumn Half Term
Heidi, Rocco and Don on the summit of Scafell Pike. Half term in the Lakes was a busy one for Mountain Journeys. Mark spent the week working with a group in Costa Blanca, whilst I ran activities back at home in the Lakes. Monday was spent with Ken and his children Angus, Beth and Rosie,… Continue reading Busy Autumn Half Term
Stag Party Lake District: Good times in Stickle Ghyll
Stag Party Lake District A weekend of adventure is a fantastic way to celebrate a Stag Do. Yesterday, the group from Bournemouth reached the summit of Scafell Pike and today decided on gorge scrambling. It was a wet and extremely windy day in Langdale and Stickle Ghyll was in full spate to add to the… Continue reading Stag Party Lake District: Good times in Stickle Ghyll
Rock / Abseil / Gorge Scrambling
50th birthday celebrations today and a bit of everything was in order.Copt Howe provided a perfect start to the day, giving us brilliant views of the Langdale valley. The rock was dry and climbing enjoyed by all.We then moved on for an Abseil before heading to the New Dungeon Ghyll for a lunch break.The afternoon… Continue reading Rock / Abseil / Gorge Scrambling
Wild Ennerdale & Wasdale walking weekend: 10th – 12th October 2014
Wow, what a fantastic weekend it's been here in the Lakes. Loads of sunshine, but also enough cloud around to provide those unforgettable atmospheric conditions in the mountains.Along with Kim, Julia, and Barbara we set off to complete a good chunk of the massive Ennerdale horseshoe on Saturday.We covered around 14 miles and lots of… Continue reading Wild Ennerdale & Wasdale walking weekend: 10th – 12th October 2014
Lead climb coaching: Snowdonia – 4th & 5th October 2014
Leading on Tryfan Bach With a wet forecast in store for the weekend we prepared to get very wet. How wrong were we 🙂Saturday began damp but drying and the sun soon shone for us. We started the day with a play in the Llanberis slate quarries, following a route known as the 'snakes and… Continue reading Lead climb coaching: Snowdonia – 4th & 5th October 2014
Multi-activity day: Friday 26th September 2014
Gorge Scrambling - Stickle Ghyll A last minute booking from Zain and his friends saw us out at Hodge Close quarry for Abseiling this morning.The weather was perfect, clearing skies and light winds. All completed the 40 metre abseil without hesitation.After some lunch we headed over to Langdale for Gorge Scrambling in Stickle Ghyll.The water… Continue reading Multi-activity day: Friday 26th September 2014
Pillar Rock – Wednesday 24th September 2014
The second time in a week I find myself in Ennerdale and en-route to the amazing venue of Pillar Rock.Duncan is working his way through the Nuttall's and Birkett's. High Man on Pillar Rock is last on the list of Birkett's, so a significant day.Having climbed previously, but not for a while, Duncan decided to… Continue reading Pillar Rock – Wednesday 24th September 2014
High Man, Pillar Rock: The best of the Nuttalls
High Man - Pillar Rock Today I've been working for Highpoint Mountain Guides. David, from Switzerland was super keen to stand on top of High Man on Pillar Rock. Not being a climber he took the sensible decision to hire a guide for the day. We approached from Wasdale Head, walking up Mosedale to Black… Continue reading High Man, Pillar Rock: The best of the Nuttalls
Striding Edge Helvellyn: Iconic ridges of the Lake District
Striding Edge Helvellyn Today was day 3 with father & son team Scott & Scott. A few ideas had been bounced around as to what to do, and with an eye to the weather forecast, we elected Striding Edge Helvellyn. From the YHA above Glenridding we blasted our way to Red Tarn, a quick breather… Continue reading Striding Edge Helvellyn: Iconic ridges of the Lake District
Lake District Navigation course: 18th – 19th April 2014
With the forecast looking amazing for the weekend ahead, I was in rather high spirits as I set off to meet with Simon, Jillian & Brenton for our weekend navigation course.All were new to map & compass so we had a nice blank canvas and no bad habits.Day 1 was spent around the Elterwater area,… Continue reading Lake District Navigation course: 18th – 19th April 2014
Multipitch climbing Langdale: Gimmer and other wonderful places
Multipitch Climbing Langdale This week it has been mostly very sunny indeed. And not wanting to miss out on an opportunity, we've been out making the most of it. I think it's reasonable to say that the Lake District has some… Continue reading Multipitch climbing Langdale: Gimmer and other wonderful places
Snowdonia rock & sun: 6th – 9th September 2014
It was time for a few days away with Kate & Don.After an overnight stop in Manchester we arrived in Nant Peris, full of ideas and energy.We began at a small crag called 'Craig Caseg Fraith Isaf (Lower Speckled Mare Crag) in the Ogwen valley. All single pitch routes and mostly rather steep.I can't understand… Continue reading Snowdonia rock & sun: 6th – 9th September 2014
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