Exploring and learning while out on outdoor adventures.
I finished my last work obligation on Friday afternoon with a buzz of anticipation. The Lake District was calling, with the recent weather condition there was some great wintry conditions reported in the fells. My drive up from the midlands was pleasantly uneventful; with my usual McDonald’s fix at Leeming Bar Services. I couldn’t help …
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The weekend had been circled in the diary for weeks—a much-anticipated trip to Coniston to reconnect with friends and meet new ones. We were eager to get our hands on rock, scramble in the fells, and enjoy the last of the summer sun in one of the Lake District’s most iconic areas, and definitely one …
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My first encounter with Tryfan’s North Ridge dates back to the early ’90s when I tackled it with my father. That memory, like so many of our other adventures, stays with me to this day. Whether it was camping in February near Cnicht in my original Terra Nova Voyager (back when they were called Wild …
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The 2024 Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon was calling, and we were set to tackle the Bedafell class, a parent-child adventure through the stunning fells around Haweswater. Our journey was punctuated by the usual traffic delays, but a short break midway gave us a much-needed pause. Despite the hold-ups, we arrived in good time to get …
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Standing at the entrance of the outdoor expo, I felt the air buzz with anticipation. As the doors opened, marking a ribbon-cutting moment, we ventured inside. Our first stop? The wild camping exhibits, featuring a captivating nature tunnel. Then time for a quick lap of the exhibit before setting down to listen to some of …
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A Journey to Skye and Beyond I recently had the chance to meet some of the members of the FRCC (Fell & Rock Climbing Club) while on a trip to Skye. I was on my way to Loch Coir a Ghrunnda, preparing for rough weather conditions and strong winds. To my surprise, I encountered another …
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Before the trip. At the end of the lockdowns like a number of people I was looking to get back outside, spend time doing my hobbies and meet new people. So I joined the Sheffield Mountaineering Meetup group to get out on some local days out scrambling. Which in turn led to some trips to …
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Bivvying is one of my favorite ways to connect with nature. Unlike tents, bivvys provide a simple sleeping place where you can lie down and watch the stars while feeling the rain and wind on your face. Of course, when the rain becomes too much, you can always pull the fabric over to protect yourself. …
Definitely feeling Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons theme to the summer with lovely trip to Torver near Coniston Water for a summer break. Wanted to write a few words and pictures about some of our favourite things to do in this area. Brantwood House, Garden and Estate Brentwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of …
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I wrote the following guest post for: https://www.chrisensoll.com/chris-ensolls-blog Over the years I have had many a good trip to the boulders of the Fontainebleau Forest which is around 50km south of Paris. Over recent years I have been over to climb there with my children and have found it is a great place for all …
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