A guided walk up Crinkle Crags
Friday saw another lovely spring day here in the Lake District and perfect fell-walking weather.This was the second day out with us this week for Heidi and 8 year old Rocco. They had also walked up Scafell Pike with us last October, Rocco's first mountain and were keen to experience another. Rocco requested Don's company… Continue reading A guided walk up Crinkle Crags
Rock Scrambling in Langdale & Climbing in the Duddon valley
The beautiful spring weather continues here in the Lake District. The photo above is taken from the Low Wood Hotel looking over Windermere towards the Langdale Pikes, our objective for today.Heidi & Rocco have recently acquired the walking 'bug' and today were to be introduced to the world of Rock Scrambling. We took a traditional… Continue reading Rock Scrambling in Langdale & Climbing in the Duddon valley
Rock Climbing Lake District – perfect conditions for Gimmer crag
Rock Climbing Lake District - High on Gimmer crag Rock Climbing Lake District - Gimmer crag and more This week we've been experiencing exceptional conditions here in the Lake District and thankfully we've been able to make the most of all this good weather. Monday we set our sights on the mountain crag of Gimmer.… Continue reading Rock Climbing Lake District – perfect conditions for Gimmer crag
Welsh Adventures – Grooved Arete
I had been keen for a quick get away for a while and with a quiet weekend in store and a friend in the same predicament it was set, me & Sam would bail to Snowdonia for some Welsh Adventures.Friday brought a huge amount of rain so we enjoyed a day of tea drinking, this… Continue reading Welsh Adventures – Grooved Arete
Rock Climbing day – Langdale
With glorious weather conditions descending on the Lake District we had the pleasure of taking out returning customers Ken, Angus, and Beth for a full day of Rock Climbing in the Langdale valley.On their previous visit the weather gods had been less kind, but today made up for it. We began at Scout crags near… Continue reading Rock Climbing day – Langdale
Multi-activity day – Lake District
Sunday was a very busy day for us with a wide variety of activities going on.Kate was out on a 'Family Adventure Day' with a family from Manchester. They Rock Climbed in Langdale during the morning, had some wet rock to contend with too, so sought refuge from the elements in the Cathedral quarry of… Continue reading Multi-activity day – Lake District
Lake District Rock Climbing
Whilst Kate was out guiding on Scafell Pike, I was out with Anna & Kristina on Tarn crag in Langdale.It has been a long time since i'd climbed on this crag and today it was the perfect location for a few easier routes in the sun.We started with 'Route 2' a diff graded climb with… Continue reading Lake District Rock Climbing
Walking from Elterwater – Delightful valley walks in the Lake District
Walking from Elterwater Walking from Elterwater A fine day for a guided walk here in the Lake District. Today I met with the Thomson family from America and together we enjoyed the beautiful views around Elterwater and Little Langdale. The route was quiet when we started, and a few rain showers came along to freshen… Continue reading Walking from Elterwater – Delightful valley walks in the Lake District
Coniston Adventure Day
Saturday brought a last minute booking for a multi-activity day.Ikbal & family from Peterborough had been recommended to us and were keen to make the most of the good weather.As neither of the lads had been into the mountains before we wanted to give them a memorable day but not push them too far, so… Continue reading Coniston Adventure Day
Rock climbing, Little How Crag, Lake District
Yesterday we had been rock climbing at Shepherds Crag the Borrowdale valley. Whilst the weather had been dry and bright, the rock was cold making for difficult conditions.Today was a complete contrast, with warm sunshine all day and warm rock too.I had previously visited Little How Crag about 5 or 6 years ago and I… Continue reading Rock climbing, Little How Crag, Lake District
Adventures in Langdale – Rock, Gorge, Mountain, Plant!
Another dry day here in the Lake District so it was time for a break from admin catch up and time for a trip to the mountains.Not wanting to spend too much time out, I opted for a scrambling route in the Langdale valley. The aim was to link a number of routes on my… Continue reading Adventures in Langdale – Rock, Gorge, Mountain, Plant!
Winter Skills course
A weekend of contrast for the winter skills course I have been running on behalf of Highpoint Mountain Guides.On Saturday I met Geoff, Andy, Steve, and Richard on a damp and grey morning in Ambleside. From here we set out for Glenridding below the mighty Helvellyn.This day consisted of getting to grips with the tools… Continue reading Winter Skills course
A snowy Scafell Pike
I was out on Scafell Pike for my first trip up the mountain this year (Kate seems to have been getting most of the trips over that way).Bruce, from New York State, was keen for an interesting route up the mountain and the original idea had been to go from Langdale and include some scrambling.… Continue reading A snowy Scafell Pike
Helvellyn in the snow
Today I was out on Helvellyn and quite shocked by how much of the snow had disappeared during the overnight rain. Some aspects now have now snow at all, but there is still plenty out there, just takes a bit more searching for.There was some keenness to climb a gully in Brown Cove, but they… Continue reading Helvellyn in the snow
Winter skills course
This weekend saw a return of the snow and just in time for our 2 day winter skills course for Will & Helen.About 5 years ago I took Will climbing around Langdale, he's now pushing grade 7a or in other words, climbing very well indeed.But this weekend is all about winter in the mountains and… Continue reading Winter skills course
Adventure day – Langdale
Despite the chilly temperatures this week, the Horsfield family made it out for a full day of adventures with us today.The idea of 'alphabet' days out was the plan. I hadn't heard of these, but Claire soon explained. So based on this we Abseiled, Bouldered, and Climbed or ABC!Good start then.The Langdale valley provided our… Continue reading Adventure day – Langdale
Navigation course
Just back from a glorious 2 days out in the fells around the Langdale valley running a Navigation course for Stephen & Claire from London.Day one began with an introduction to the map, before we ventured onto the hills above Elterwater and navigated our way to Silver Howe, returning via Dow Bank. Using a combination… Continue reading Navigation course
Alpine conditions come to The Lake District
This week may well prove to be the finest week of weather we have all year in the Lake District, it has been truly outstanding with conditions that are rarely seen in the UK. Big blue skies, cloud inversions, snow covered peaks and green valleys - totally Alpine and utterly gorgeous.On Friday I met up… Continue reading Alpine conditions come to The Lake District
The big freeze continues
We were out in the Grisedale area yesterday afternoon and found a wide variety of snow conditions.Walking in from Dunmail Raise (the Struggle was blocked due to ice) we needed crampons on after only about 15 minutes into the walk. Anyone walking without them is going to struggle plenty!Small sections of Raise Beck are starting… Continue reading The big freeze continues
Brilliant winter conditions in the Lakes
Now back in the Lakes after an extended stay in Spain, today came as quite a shock to the system.Winter has well and truly arrived in the Lake District and conditions are very good indeed.This afternoon I had a walk into the Brown Cove Crags to have a look at conditions. There was no intention… Continue reading Brilliant winter conditions in the Lakes
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