Dig for Britain!!!!!
Year: 2007
Not too Bad a Day in the Lakes
Despite an awful Saturday and miserable start to Sunday, the day turned out well in the Lakes and the rock was summer-dry. Aspirant Chris and I were keen to suss out the proposed CC hut site (and very well sited it seems indeed) so decided to spend the morning on South Castle Rock. We met …
Autumn in Chamonix
The colours in Chamonix, with the glorious low angled sunshine, are fantastic at this time a year. Also, a note for the future – alpinism at this time of year might be better than the traditional summer season? What is certain is (thanks to global warming?) the season is longer…
Rough running engines
The Songs of Nick Drake
Autumn’s coming to Smardale
Lake Windermere by Night
A lovely evening for a paddle. I met up with a 3 others from Sedbergh & District Canoe Club on the shore of Windermere at 6.30 pm. Starting at the rather expensive (£5) car park near the ferry (The Nab?) we had a lovely trip south down Windermere. We just missed the ferry (or rather …
Another fine day at Castle Naze
I am beginning to think that the sun always shines at Castle Naze. Standing in the car park, the wind was blowing and it felt quite cold. We were on the brink of turning back but the 10 minute walk to the crag brought us into a microcosm of Costa Blanca sunshine and warmth. Not …
Carreg Altrem
High on the wonderful Laveredo Wall We were very tired after a bad nights sleep due to three snorers in Ynws Ettws’ bunk room and a little too much wine! So after a hearty Pete Eats breakfast in Llanberis we decided a nice easy day was called for. The venue, Carreg Altrem, has some wonderful …