Reasons to go North

The approach to Kirkland showed clear blue, bar a cap of cloud on the top of Cross Fell, I was unaware of the meteorological connotations...

…. was the forecast from MWIS for Friday. Having been blown off my feet earlier this year I was in no rush to repeat the experience, so...

After the satisfaction of identifying the South Lakes’ fells I spent the weekend in the slightly more unfamiliar landscape of...

It is a few weeks since I have walked on my own,usually I enjoy company,but sometimes commitments and ‘stuff’ mean that just doesn’t...

The day started with exquisite blue sky and clarity. Driving over Kirkstone to Glenridding green hills were sharply etched against a...

I have stood on the top of Helvellyn and looked down on the ‘face’ of Red Tarn, several times, but had never been to the tarn until this...