From Kentmere Ski Touring
From Central Gully, Great End
From Lakeland Skiing
From Thirlmere Canoeing
From Six Dales Circuit
From A Snowy Kentmere Horseshoe

Kentmere Ski Touring

Saturday, 26th January 2013

On Friday it snowed all day and well in to the night. We checked the forecast for the Saturday, and although the temperatures were rising and rain was on its way, it looked like the snow might stick around for long enough for us to have some fun in Kentmere.

Central Gully, Great End

Friday, 14th December 2012

With the fantastic freezing conditions in the Lakes currently, as well as allowing for some surprising Lakeland skiing, there was also an opportunity for a super fast solo ascent of Central Gully on Great End…

Lakeland Skiing

Saturday, 8th December 2012

What a laugh we had today – a bit of early season skiing in one of the least likely resorts – the Lake District…

Remembrance of things past

Sunday, 25th November 2012

It is ages since I have been on a winter walk - must be about a year!

Thirlmere Canoeing

Wednesday, 21st November 2012

When Paul mentioned his plans for a trip to Scotland next spring: canoeing along a loch, along a mountain river, spending a couple nights wild-camping, and climbing a Munro from one of the camp sites, I got quite excited at the thought of joining the team… But, I’ve never even been in a canadian canoe …

Six Dales Circuit

Sunday, 11th November 2012

Yesterday was bright and sunny; a perfect day for running the Six Dales Circuit, organised by the Staffordshire Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association. The 25 miles route went through six Derbyshire dales; Biggin Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Beresford Dale, Lathkill Dale, Bradford Dale and Long Dale. This was the first time we’d run this …

A Snowy Kentmere Horseshoe

Sunday, 4th November 2012

Dave and Fiona were visiting this weekend, and although the weather was awful on Saturday that did mean that on Sunday the fells were cloaked in the first of their wonderful winter coats.