Great Gable Guided Hike via Base Brown and Green Gable Another fantastic day exploring the stunning Lake District National Park on our Great Gable guided hike. Our route took us over Base Brown (646m) before climbing to Green Gable (801m) and finally reaching the summit of Great Gable (899m). This classic Lake District mountain walk […]
Y Garn Guided Hike via Devil’s Kitchen, A Beautiful Day in Eryri (Snowdonia) After yesterday’s big mountain adventure, today was all about slowing the pace. A shorter, steadier walk was exactly what we needed. Our guided hike followed the famous Devil’s Kitchen route to the summit of Y Garn. Steve J, Suzanne and Elaine enjoyed […]
Guided Snowdon Horseshoe Hike, A Fantastic Day on Yr Wyddfa What a fantastic day exploring the iconic Snowdon Horseshoe in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Our group successfully completed the full Snowdon Horseshoe route, enjoying perfect t shirt weather from start to finish. Clear skies treated us to spectacular views across the mountains, making it one […]
Ullswater Way Challenge Completed – 20 Mile Guided Hike Around Ullswater Today’s guided hike took us on the full 20 mile Ullswater Way, one of the Lake District’s most scenic long distance walking routes. As expected, the weather kept us on our toes with a real mix of conditions, including rain, strong winds, bright sunshine […]
Yesterday on Helvellynโฆ a proper day in the mountains We set out with a plan, but the fells had other ideas. Bitter wind, a wind chill down to -11, and snow flurries building into near whiteout at times made it a tough one. Even so, the views from the โHole in the Wallโ with Helvellyn […]
Sunrise magic on Scafell Pike this morning An unforgettable climb under a sky full of stars, leading us right into a stunning sunrise. Absolutely epic from start to finish! We made the most of the gorgeous sunshine and even added Lingmell on the way down to top it all off. Huge congratulations to an incredible […]
What a start to the season! Yesterdayโs first hike of the season took us up to the legendary Priest Hole Cave, and what a day it turned out to be. Wall-to-wall sunshine, big views across the fells, and a fantastic group who were brilliant from start to finish. We also ticked off three Wainwrights along […]
An easier day on the fells today, taking in Baystones & Wansfell from Ambleside. Sometimes itโs nice to slow the pace a little and just enjoy being out there. We were treated to a cracking morning, blue skies, hardly a breath of wind and sunshine strong enough that we were hiking in T-shirtsโฆ in March! […]
What a day out on the fells! Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag & Steel Fell all in one cracking round. And what a belter it turned out to be. We kicked things off up Helm Crag, standing proudly above Grasmere with the famous Lion & the Lamb rock formation. Itโs one of those summits […]
First day of a few days holiday in the Lakes, we were out today on Pike of Blisco and Crinkle Crags, and what a day to be out in the fells. Big blue skies, barely a breath of wind, and wall-to-wall sunshine lighting up the Langdales. A crisp, clear day where every ridge feels sharper, […]
Out with a small group of regulars today on Place Fell in the Lake District Great company as always, we somehow managed to almost dodge the showers and kept out of the worst of the wind too Not a bad effort for a Lakes day!
An absolutely awesome day out on Striding Edge โ proper winter conditions, crisp snow, blue skies, and even some very rare sunshine making an appearance! When all the planets align and you get this beauty of a day! Clear views, big smiles and that feeling you only get when youโre out in the mountains on […]
This hike started and finished at Castlerigg Stone Circle โ an 11-mile wander over Low Rigg, High Rigg and Raven Crag. Proof that low level hills can still make your legs question their life choices Big views, plenty of miles, zero complaints (mostly). Great to meet up and catch up with Orange John โ always […]
Boots on, miles in the legs and a proper day out โฐ๏ธ Fleetwith Pike giving big views straight out of the gate, a quiet pause at Dubs Hut above Buttermere, then over to Warnscale Bothy, still one of the most atmospheric little shelters in the Lakes. Finished up wandering across Haystacks, all rocky paths, hidden […]
New Yearโs Day done properly ๐๐ฅพ Plan B hike up Castle Crag โ the smallest Wainwright, but still delivered the goods. Great company with Steve and birthday girl Chanel ๐ฅณ Summit breakfast of pigs in blankets (as it should be) washed down with a bit of sparkling wine ๐พ Then a quick wander to the […]
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike & Longside Ridge today โ๏ธโ๏ธ Up Ullock Pike (690m), along Longside (730m), then we snook in a little side quest over to Skiddaw Little Man before taking on the big one. Skiddaw โ Englandโs 6th highest at 930m โ absolutely stunning in the sunshineโฆ but summit temps were well below freezing […]
Boxing Day adventure: Halls Fell Ridge up to the summit of Blencathra (868m) A cracking ridge, big views, and not for the faint-hearted. Carried on along the tops to Gategill Fell Top (852m) and Knowe Crags (805m) โ and while the sunshine looked glorious, donโt be fooledโฆ it was bitterly cold and seriously windy An […]
Todayโs solo hike up Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge was nothing short of spectacular. Perfect conditions from start to finish, with crisp winter light washing over the fells and making Red Tarn look absolutely unreal. One of those days where you stop more than usual, just to take it all in. Even better […]
What a fantastic 12km hike in the Peak Districtย ๐ I had the pleasure of providing leadership for the Come Outside Community, taking in some of the most iconic hills in the area. We conquered: โฐ High Wheeldon (422m) ๐ Chrome Hill (439m) โฐ Parkhouse Hill (375m) Together known as the legendary Dragonโs Back ๐ฒ Rolling […]
What a day in the Lakes! ๐๏ธ Ullock Pike (690m) โข Long Side (734m) โข Carl Side (747m) โข Dodd (502m) Out with Steve & Abbie, ticking off some cracking Lake District Wainwright tops and getting every season imaginable thrown at us โ fog, sleet, hailstones and even sunshine to finish it off. Classic Lakes […]
What a cracking day out from Dufton to High Cup Nick! With strong winds forecast on the tops, we played it smart and kept to the valley route โ in and out, just under 10 miles of stunning scenery and steady adventure. Absolutely brilliant turnout for Abbieโs birthday hike too ๐๐งก Great company, perfect laughs, […]
What a stunning day out on Angletarn Pikes! ๐๏ธ Crisp and cold air, blue skies all day, and even a few wild deer spotted in Martindale ๐ฆ โ absolute magic. The group were brilliant company as always, tackling 14km and 950m of elevation with smiles all round. Days like this remind you why the Lakes […]
Another incredible day out guiding a fantastic group around one of Yorkshireโs most breathtaking spots โ Malham! We explored Janetโs Foss, tackled the detour above Gordale Scar (closed due to a rockfall), visited Malham Tarn, and finished with those epic views from Malham Cove. Beautiful scenery, great company, and a cracking 10-mile adventure โ Malham […]
Epic Day on the Coledale Horseshoe! What a day! I had the pleasure of guiding a fantastic small group around the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District โ and wow, did it deliver! Perfect autumn weather, crisp air, and breathtaking views. We conquered 1,387m of ascent and 8 Wainwrights in one fantastic loop โ a […]
Summit Day! We started our summit attempt at 1am, trekking under a sky full if stars. Something truly amazing watching the sunrise from the summit of Uhuru Peak – the highest freestanding mountain in the world! A truly unforgetable and awe inspiring experince!
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4600m) The trail from Karanga Camp reaches the bleak high desert of Kilimanjaro. Barafu camp was a basic camp geared towards the business of reaching the summit.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp via the Great Barranco Wall After a climb of the Great Barranco wall, another real highlight of the trip, we continued around the southern circuit until we reached the scenic Karanga Camp.
Climb to Lava Tower (4600m) & descend to Barranca Camp (3948m)
Shira One Camp to Shira Two Camp This was a gentle hike across the plateau with a side quest to visit Shira Cathedral – a real highlight of the trip!
From Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira One Camp (3609m) Today we left the dense rainforest behind, the trail climbs through heather and moorland, revealing expansive views.
Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (250m) Trekking through lush rainforest and spotting the colobus and blue monkeys.
On September 6th, I will be joining a team of animal loving adventurers to embark on an epic challenge to summit the highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the 7 summits (the world’s highest mountains by continent) and the world’s tallest free standing mountain at 5,895 metres (19,341ft) above sea level. I’m […]
What a legendary day on the fells! ๐ Guided Ali & Ihsan around the mighty Newlands Horseshoe โ a true Lake District classic. ๐๏ธ ๐ฅ 6 Wainwrights conquered ๐ฅ 1,217m of elevation climbed ๐ฅ 19km of stunning ridgelines and valleys They both rose to the challenge, showing grit, determination, and plenty of smiles along the […]
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