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
Sport Climbing Costa Blanca – Las Cerezas (Garx), the hidden jewel
Tricia leading one of the fine 40m lines of the crag - Sport Climbing Costa Blanca Sport Climbing Costa Blanca: Las Cerezas crag (Garx), Tarbena One of the newer additions to the excellent and varied climbing crags of the Costa Blanca region. I think it was around 5 years ago that we stumbled across… Continue reading Sport Climbing Costa Blanca – Las Cerezas (Garx), the hidden jewel
Bernia Ridge Adventures – The Knife Edge Ridge of Morro de la Campana
Me on the first rock obstacle - photo courtesy of Tom Phillips Me on the ridge - photo courtesy of Tom Phillips Bernia Ridge Adventures During a cycle ride last week and doing some day-dreaming on the long ascent from Callosa to Tarbena, I looked over towards the Fonts d’Algar and noticed… Continue reading Bernia Ridge Adventures – The Knife Edge Ridge of Morro de la Campana
Costa Blanca Mountain Ridges – Els Casals ridge, Penya del Mighorn: Fun & Adventure all the way
Costa Blanca Mountain Ridges - Els Casals ridge in profile Els Casals ridge, Penya del Mighorn: Costa Blanca Mountain Ridges Last night a friend sent over a photo taken of a ridge high above Guadalest. It looked magnificent and I could see why Tom was so keen to go check it out. Within half… Continue reading Costa Blanca Mountain Ridges – Els Casals ridge, Penya del Mighorn: Fun & Adventure all the way
Echo Valley – Val de Gulabdar, Costa Blanca: The valley of tranquility
Espolon de Echo - Echo valley climbing Echo Valley Climbing - Val de Gulabdar Back in December 2013, along with my good friend Susan, I went to climb an easy trad route in. the Echo Valley called Espolon de Echo. I remember it taking a bit of effort to find the start and when we… Continue reading Echo Valley – Val de Gulabdar, Costa Blanca: The valley of tranquility
Ferrer Ridge – Plan B’s can be wonderful too
Ferrer Ridge - a mix of easy scrambling and exposed walking (photo credit Carly Davies) Ferrer Ridge Today our plan was to traverse the magnificent Bernia Ridge with Carly and Nigel. However, although the day had started out promising, cloud soon shrouded the ridge and the weather was noticeably turning for the worse. Rather… Continue reading Ferrer Ridge – Plan B’s can be wonderful too
Puig Campana Mountaineering Routes: Roldan’s Notch – Exploring more of this wonderful mountain
Puig Campana Mountaineering Routes - Roldans Notch The very first time I visited Costa Blanca on a climbing trip, the Puig Campana caught my eye and interest. On that trip we only made it as far as the base of the mountain and were turned back by the threat of poor weather. We did… Continue reading Puig Campana Mountaineering Routes: Roldan’s Notch – Exploring more of this wonderful mountain
Hiking near Guadalest – an afternoon of scrambling and hiking high above Guadalest
Scrambling on Penya Roc, Sierra de Aitana - Hiking near Guadalest Hiking Near Guadalest Today we have been exploring the rocky ground above the mountain village of Guadalest. During the summer months especially, Guadalest is a major tourist draw, with bus-loads arriving daily. They come for the quaint shops, the narrow old town streets, the… Continue reading Hiking near Guadalest – an afternoon of scrambling and hiking high above Guadalest
Pinnacle Ridge Lake District
Pinnacle Ridge Lake District Ah but which Pinnacle Ridge you may ask as there is more than one in the Lake District. The St.Sunday Crag Pinnacle Ridge, the best one. We set out from Patterdale with the sun in the sky and glorious views to lift our spirits. A day out in the mountains… Continue reading Pinnacle Ridge Lake District
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