Doffcocker Lodge
Not far from our house and within easy strolling distance is Doffcocker Lodge. In this part of the world a lodge is where water is “lodged”, usually for use … Continue reading
Belmont Village and Reservoir
I am impressed with a blog I have started following, Mick goes out every day with his dog and records it in a daily blog on places and history, … Continue reading
Barrow and Outerside – NW Fells
Yesterday, the storm had kept us from the high fells. Today didn’t look much better, less rain but more wind. This forecast ruled out our planned blast up Halls Ridge … Continue reading
We Brave the Storm to climb Great Crag (Wainwright #136 to #138)
The plan for the weekend was a trip to the Lake District with my mates. This time of year over the last couple of years we have had some great … Continue reading
Photo Essay: Blencathra through the seasons
Originally posted on TERRY ABRAHAM:
Back in February 2015 I began producing ‘Life of a Mountain: Blencathra’ the follow-up to my previous effort featuring a year in the life of…
How to avoid getting lost in the Mist, a blast above Kentmere
It was supposed to be sunny; a days respite from the storms. Eva had done her damage and Storm Frank was due that evening. Mike and I decided on finding … Continue reading
Carnedd Y Gribau, a winter walk to the PyG Hotel
That night, the hostel roof rattled. Gales, snow and heavy rain passed over Snowdonia during the hours we were tucked up in our bunks. Morning never really came, it was … Continue reading
Winter comes early on a Snowdon horseshoe.
Arranging a weekend away for a group always has some challenges. Work and social commitments come first and pushed our autumn meet back into the middle of November. We settled … Continue reading
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