A beasting on Ben Vorlich

A beasting on Ben Vorlich

by | Jan 21, 2018 | Hill Walking

For a week or ten days the Met Office forecast a mixture of snowy and sleety weather, with the sleet/snow balance shifting as the days passed, but there was one constant – the promise of a fine Saturday. This looked to be perfect timing as my son Finlay was keen...
Ben Lui 4… Or maybe just 2.

Ben Lui 4… Or maybe just 2.

by | Jan 21, 2018 | Hill Walking

            We had planned this trip a number of years ago but never got around to doing it for one reason or another. An early start from the Shire was required to get most of the walk done on the first day, as the forecast was good for...
Coppermining by Ian Wilson

Coppermining by Ian Wilson

by | Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

Friday 27.10.17 : Doc (Holiday) Douglas and I having refueled on coffee at Aire Force, hopped into the Kirkstone Inn for further hydration. A short steep scramble took us onto St Ravens Edge –  really!…. a blessed bird! –  from where we were...