Tag: Walking

  • Lake District trip in October

    Lake District trip in October

    I went to the Lake District on 16th to 18th October with the UoN mountaineers. On the Saturday I led a walk near Buttermere with a group of new members and on the Sunday went for a scramble up Sour Milk Gill and then up Great Gable.

  • Brecon Beacons

    Brecon Beacons

    Last weekend I went to the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons with five friends. We were practising for our expedition to Norway which starts in 3 days time.  We also did some filming whilst walking and camping.

  • North York Moors

    North York Moors

    A couple of weekends ago I went to the North York Moors. I was travelling to Billingham to pick up some carpet for my van and so it seemed a good idea to see the moors.

  • Quick trip to the Lakes

    Quick trip to the Lakes

    On the Saturday 30th I drove up to Wasdale in the Lake District for a quick trip. I had an interview on the Sunday morning for a place on a fast track outdoor leadership course. Afterwards I went for a walk up Scafell Pike.

  • Weekend of day trips to the Peak District

    Weekend of day trips to the Peak District

    This weekend I went on day trips to the Peak District for climbing and walking.

  • Joining the MCofS

    Joining the MCofS

    Last week I joined MCofS (Mountaineering Council of Scotland) as a member. This is something I would recommend as it helps support their work and provides excellent benefits including a nice gift free for new members.

  • Wild Lakes District weekend

    Wild Lakes District weekend

    Despite the mixed forecast this weekend I went to the Lake District with five friends, we camped on the Friday night, walked on the Saturday before camping and then walk back on the Sunday.