There are two ridge scrambles to Blencathra summit; Hall’s Fell and Sharp Edge. In good weather, Sharp Edge is possible with a dog but it’s pretty nerve-racking and your dog will need to have plenty of scrambling experience and a calm, controlled temperament. Hall’s Fell […]

I’m always surprised that this walk isn’t more popular. The majority of the path follows well marked, high-level ridges, with incredible views across to Skiddaw, Blencathra and the Scafell range. Start and End Location: Braithwaite village. Street parking is available and there are parking lay-bys […]

Last summer I decided to spend six weeks hiking across the Swiss and Italian Alps with my dog. I started to Google which routes were suitable for dogs and quickly found that there was very limited information. In fact, most of the information I came […]

The Saas Fee to Grächen Hohenweg route is one of my all time favourite hikes. The path is long, steep and tough going but once you climb above the tree line, the views are unforgettable. As this is a fairly remote hike, you’ll encounter Ibex roaming along […]

There’s so much to see in the Swiss Alps; Zermatt and the Matterhorn, the Bernese Oberland range, picturesque alpine villages, the Jungfrau Region… These five walks cover some of the best of the Swiss Alps and can be linked together, with a few train rides, […]

A well marked, gravel trail loops around glacier lakes with magnificent views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. If the weather is cooperative, the Matterhorn summit is reflected in many of the lakes, making this one of the most popular and most photographed part of […]

The remote summit of Haystacks feels like you’ve accidently wandered on to another planet. With deep green moorland, jagged exposed rocks, isolated tarns and hidden hollows, you’ll almost forget that you’re walking at 1,700ft. If you need any further convincing; Haystacks was Wainwright’s favourite fell. […]

Everyone has a favourite walk in the Lake District and this is mine. The circular route begins just outside Bassenthwaite village and climbs along Ullock Pike ridge, with outstanding views across Bassenthwaite Lake. From the summit, the view stretches across Derwent Water and out to […]

If you’ve got one, good clear day while you’re visiting the Isle of Skye, this is the walk to do. The views are spectacular, stretching across the Cuillin mountains, Glen Sligachan and down to the coast. The linear route climbs past waterfalls, lakes and crosses […]