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…
A flying visit to see a friend.....
Keith James & Rick Foot live at the Acoustic Tearoom play the songs of Nick Drake...
Woodpeckers in Smardale......
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 …
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 …
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 …
On Saturday, Richard and I met Colin and Sloth in Bernies cafe, where we were assembling for a trip down Bar Pot (the second time within a month for Colin and I). A few hours later we started down the pot and descended down the two large pitches which I rigged. Following we took a …
Great Asby Scar is the largest area of limestone pavement outside of the Yorkshire Dales and provides a great place for a walk or bike ride....
