For everyone who wants to explore the outdoors. And never leave the dog behind.
In April, I climbed my final Wainwright. I bagged all 214 summits in 11 months. It’s safe to say that I spend a huge amount of time outside! I love the whole process of spending time outdoors, from planning a trip to the final push […]
Stybarrow Dodd, Watson’s Dodd and Great Dodd are just north of Helvellyn. This route climbs to Sticks Pass and follows a relatively quiet path, with far-reaching views across Skiddaw, Derwent Water and Thirlmere. Start and End Location: Thirlmere Recreation Hall Car Park Start Postcode: CA12 […]
Climbing past the Dashwood Mausoleum and Church of St.Lawrence (rumoured to be a meeting place for the Hellfire Club), the route weaves through woodlands and farming fields. Start and End Location: Car park behind West Wycombe School on Church Lane. NB: This car park is […]
This route follows sections of the Ridgeway, thought to be Britain’s oldest road and offers panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills from Whiteleaf Hill and Coombe Hill. Start and End Location: National Trust Coombe Hill Car Park Start Postcode: HP17 0UR, approx. From Missenden Road, turn […]
Beginning on the shores of Haweswater Reservoir, this is one of my favourite hiking routes. The views are outstanding, stretching from Windermere and the Langdale Pikes to Helvellyn and the Skiddaw range. Start and End Location: Mardale Head car park, at the southern end of […]
This little fell offers stunning, panoramic views of Derwent Water and Keswick. The route follows a well-defined path which steadily climbs to the summit. At the moment, this is a linear walk as paths through Brundholme Wood are closed due to damage caused by the […]
Showing off Yorkshire’s farming valleys, traditional market towns and Linton Falls waterfall, this leisurely stroll begins at Burnsall Bridge. After visiting Hebden and Grassington, the route returns to Burnsall alongside the River Wharfe. Start and End Location: Burnsall. There is a car park on the […]
Different brands work for different people. Picking the right clothes for hiking is more about following a simple set of guidelines. 1. Cotton is not your friend I really can’t stress this enough; do not wear cotton hiking. Cotton absorbs moisture and dries very slowly […]
The route follows the edge of Johnny Wood before climbing to High Doat, with spectacular views across the Borrowdale valley. The final ascent to Castle Crag crosses loose slate and offers breathtaking views of Derwent Water and Skiddaw. Start and End Location: Rosthwaite National Trust […]
