Reasons to go North

I have lost count of the times I have been up Helvellyn. My parents took myself and 4 other ‘kids’ up when I, the eldest, was only...

Posted by reasons on Aug 25, 2013 in Blog, Cumbria, Walking | 0 comments

Having not quite made the de-tour to Raise on Friday I was itching to tick it, along with White Side, from the ridge line north of...

Posted by reasons on Aug 24, 2013 in Blog, Cumbria, Walking | 0 comments

Although not as dramatic as some of the recent ridge hikes, this round of green hills has a lot going for it from the ‘view’ aspect. So...

Aira Force had been fed by recent heavy storms. Dry paths of recent days were partially changed back to squelch. ...

The hike up Catstye Cam had been so wonderful, and eager to take advantage of the weekend Rosie and I found ourselves inexplicably drawn...