Perfect Winter Sun Rock Climbing Calpe, Costa Blanca
Rock climbing Calpe and surroundings: After a summer of ‘not enough climbing’ I was very keen to get back on the rock once in the winter sun Mecca of Costa Blanca. It hasn’t taken long either and we picked the classic of Sonjannika, a 6 pitch sea cliff of about 180m. With some newly… Continue reading Perfect Winter Sun Rock Climbing Calpe, Costa Blanca
Col de Rates: Great Road Cycling – Costa Blanca
Col de Rates It’s always great to get back to sunny Spain, relax a little and enjoy the fresh food there is so much of. To be fully truthful though, it hasn’t been quite as sunny as usual this past few days, but we have still managed to enjoy some fabulous rock climbing on warm… Continue reading Col de Rates: Great Road Cycling – Costa Blanca
Lake District Guided Walks – Wetherlam, via Steel Edge: A beautiful walk on quiet trails
Looking back to Steel Edge during our descent Lake District Guided Walks At this time of year, more than ever the weather can be a bit mischievous. This can make getting out into the mountains more of a challenge and more will power is required. So what better than a short but engaging route to… Continue reading Lake District Guided Walks – Wetherlam, via Steel Edge: A beautiful walk on quiet trails
Fun Things to do in the Lake District
Try a yoga retreat with www.adventureyogi.com Things to do in the Lake District When planning a holiday to the Lake District it can feel somewhat bewildering as to how best to spend your days here. There is just so much to do. Take a step back, it's not necessary to be 'doing' something everyday huh,… Continue reading Fun Things to do in the Lake District
Lake District Holiday Ideas – Make your holiday amazing and memorable
Church Beck is loads of fun Lake District Holiday Ideas It's been a busy few weeks here in the Lake District. Lots of guided walks, helping with Yoga retreats, some rock climbing days and of course some gorge scrambling. Today we have been out with a mother & son enjoying the refreshing waters of Church… Continue reading Lake District Holiday Ideas – Make your holiday amazing and memorable
Expert led Guided walks Lake District
Grasmere and Rydal from Silver How We have a habit of only blogging about the more exciting activities we do like Gorge Scrambling and Rock Climbing. So here I'll attempt to redress the balance and showcase some of the wonderful guided walks we've been fortunate enough to host this summer. This is just a snapshot… Continue reading Expert led Guided walks Lake District
Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures – all new fantastic guidebook
Front cover looks nice 🙂 Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures Some years ago I recall having a whinge to a friend about the lack of reliable information about all the fun activities throughout the Costa Blanca. His answer was straight to the point. 'Why don't you write a guidebook?' Well Mike Leese, I have, it's here… Continue reading Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures – all new fantastic guidebook
Napes Needle Great Gable: An exciting day making memories
Probably the most iconic piece of rock in England Napes Needle Great Gable On Monday of this week a pretty special day was enjoyed in the historical mountaineering theatre that is Great Gable. And the story started four years ago, when I got in touch with friend Jo Bradshaw, mentioning she might like to climb… Continue reading Napes Needle Great Gable: An exciting day making memories
Langdale Rock Climbing: Gimmer crag – simply the best
High on Gimmer crag Langdale Rock Climbing There is lots of great climbing here in the Lake District, much of it up on the mountain crags. Herein lies the problem. The mountain crags take longer to dry than those nestling in the warm valleys. So whilst Scafell crag is impeccable in every way, with immaculate… Continue reading Langdale Rock Climbing: Gimmer crag – simply the best
Castle Rock of Trierman
The 'walk' pitch Yesterday we made a visit to the north side of Castle Rock of Trierman. So much different in many ways to the sunny south side. The north crag has a foreboding, menacing atmosphere, it’s dark, shady, and huge, with some massive lumps of fallen rock at its base. The rock debris is… Continue reading Castle Rock of Trierman
Gorge Scrambling Lake District – Amazing times
Having fun on the waterslide 🙂 Gorge Scrambling Lake District - Church Beck It's been another busy week here in the Lake District, with many holiday makers enjoying the mountains and lakes. Today we took to the crystal clear waters of Church Beck in Coniston with the McInnes family from Scotland. Seems they've brought some… Continue reading Gorge Scrambling Lake District – Amazing times
Rock Climbing Coniston: A Magnificent Day on Dow crag
On the final groove pitch of Arete, Chimney and Crack Rock Climbing Coniston - Dow Crag Rock climbing on Dow crag is always a wonderful adventure. Today our 'Plan A' had been Scafell or Pillar, but Dow crag is easier to reach, so it was settled. This is a magnificent place to climb and offers… Continue reading Rock Climbing Coniston: A Magnificent Day on Dow crag
Family Rock Climbing Lake District: – Glorious rock in Eskdale
Family Rock Climbing Lake District - Diamond crag topo Family rock climbing Lake District - Diamond Crag, Eskdale Introduction: Eskdale can seem quite an isolated place, nestled over in the quieter Western part of the Lake District. It is not a quick trip from the honeypot areas of Ambleside/Windermere/Keswick. But if staying in the west,… Continue reading Family Rock Climbing Lake District: – Glorious rock in Eskdale
Guided walking Lake District: Magnificent scenery around Ullswater
The view from Boredale Hause Guided Walking Lake District: Today I have been walking with Janet and Christine. They were looking for a walk of around 4 - 5 hours giving wonderful views and not too much ascent. A circuit of Place Fell seemed to fit rather nicely and that's where we headed, setting out from… Continue reading Guided walking Lake District: Magnificent scenery around Ullswater
Rock climbing Course Lake District – another fantastic weekend
The classic 'hand traverse' pitch on Corvus Rock Climbing Course Lake District There has been so much going on here and so many activities, I'm quite behind with blogging. This one is all about last weekend, when I was helping out my friend Iain of Lakes Outdoor Experience, a Kendal based Outdoor activity provider. Whilst… Continue reading Rock climbing Course Lake District – another fantastic weekend
Lake District Rock Climbing Guide: The inspiring Dove Crag, Dovedale
Lunch at the base of a cold Dove Crag Lake District Rock Climbing Guide Today we walked to a major mountain crag, from home. It would have been considerably easier to drive over to Patterdale and approach Dove crag from there, but for the sake of saving a few km's on foot it seemed well… Continue reading Lake District Rock Climbing Guide: The inspiring Dove Crag, Dovedale
Sunrise Walks Lake District: Helvellyn in all its glory
Approaching the summit of Helvellyn as the sun comes up Sunrise Walks Lake District This morning the alarm sounded at 3am. Giving me just enough time for a quick brew before driving the short distance to Swirls at the northern end of Thirlmere reservoir. Here I was meeting Jamie, Josie, and Leanne to take them… Continue reading Sunrise Walks Lake District: Helvellyn in all its glory
Gorge scrambling Ullswater: Glenridding Beck is a delightful gem
Taking the plunge in Glenridding Beck Gorge Scrambling Ullswater This week we are being treated to a spell of glorious weather, with a big area of high pressure sitting just east of the country. This is allowing for bright blue skies and sunny days. It is still a little chilly though. However, we have thick… Continue reading Gorge scrambling Ullswater: Glenridding Beck is a delightful gem
Guided Climbing Lake District: Brilliant early season days on Lakeland classics
Pitch 3 - the traverse - on Bracket and Slab, Gimmer Guided Climbing Lake District After a period of unsettled weather, a corner was turned today. The sun shone, it dried the crags and warmed the rock, as well as our skin. When the days are like this, climbing on a mountain crag here in… Continue reading Guided Climbing Lake District: Brilliant early season days on Lakeland classics
Navigation course Lake District – always learning & improving
Walking on a bearing and measuring distance using pacing techniques Navigation Course Lake District Over the weekend we've been running a navigation skills course for a couple from Lancashire. Living within easy reach of the Lakes they are starting to work their way through the 214 fells detailed in the Wainwright guides. Until now they… Continue reading Navigation course Lake District – always learning & improving
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