Reasons to go North

It appeared to be a good idea. MWIS implied the cloud would disperse from the hills later in the day. So an afternoon hike from Threlkeld,...

Posted by reasons on Jul 5, 2017 in Blog, Cumbria, Walking | 0 comments

And so I went for a walk – again. Not too much planning. Little attention to detail. No beginners on this walk! We could...

Summer? Is it here? Has it gone already? Hopefully it will come back again. If not maybe it will stay over in Europe, as I’ve...

Posted by reasons on Jun 24, 2017 in Blog, UK, Walking | 0 comments

So to day three and a forecast of more buffering. A case of hedging bets. Hoping for the best and preparing for the...

Posted by reasons on Jun 23, 2017 in Blog, UK, Walking | 0 comments

Chalamain sounds more the Wild West than Scottish Highlands. But stories were of tents ripped to shreds and maps been blown away rather...

Posted by reasons on Jun 22, 2017 in Blog, UK, Walking | 0 comments

There are no certainties when playing the lottery of Scottish weather. In January I arrived to green, full of disappointment for...