Detailing where I’ve been around the world although keeping close to home and exploring the UK is close to my heart.
It seems to me that early November might just be the most perfect time for walking. As I stood atop Beinn Nuis on the Isle of Arran, surveying the surrounding landscapes, I felt a calmness wash over me. It was pretty chilly up here to be sure but I had…
Snowdon is the highest peak in all of Wales and England, standing at 3560ft (1085m). It’s generally considered a must do if you’re visiting Snowdonia in North Wales – it’s such an iconic mountain. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked up Snowdon now – it remains one…
It was dark and the car tyres slowly crunched over the A66 on the Friday night. Having set out after work finished at 5 o’clock, the journey had been going well until we hit a snowstorm at the highest point in the road. The snow gauges on the side of…
On the 30th January ITV ran a programme on the UKs favourite walk and, as I’m sure you’re aware, Helvellyn came in the top spot. When I heard it had hit number one I must admit that my heart sank a little and that led me to stop and think…
Peak District… The words rolled thickly off my tongue, full of reluctance. It has been nice the few times I’ve been and all that but it’s no Snowdonia or Scotland. It just doesn’t fill me with inspiration – and not to forget that it’s the busiest national park in the…
