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Working on the National Citizen Service at Condover Hall

4-8.8.14 With; JJ, Tyrone, Lizzie, Emily, Sophie, Georgina, Beth, Delicia and Josh The National Citizens Scheme is an optional programme for teenagers that helps to prepare them for life in the adult world via a series of workshops and projects. Week one is a teambuilding week and I have just spent the week at Condover

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Ingleton waterfall trail

2.8.14 Walking with; Al, Kate, Jen, Paul and Ruthy     The area around the Three Peaks of Yorkshire holds fond memories for me. It was after a day on Ingleborough in the snow of Easter that I decided to propose to my wife in “The Game Cock Inn” in Austwick, the fact she said

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Extreme Rambling by Mark Thomas

The act of walking has over the years been not only a balm to the troubled soul but also an act of political defiance. The very fact that protestors the world over go on protest marches puts the act of pedestrianism in the realm of politics, not to mention events such as the Kinder Trespass

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Walking the Derbyshire dales from Tideswell

I’d not done much walking in the Derbyshire dales recently in spite of having a genuine affection for Tideswell. It’s a fantastic little town with pubs, chippies, cafes and an excellent bakery all sitting in the shadow of “The Cathedral of the Peak” , the parish church of St.John the Baptist, a magnificent 14th Century

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Changes a foot

As part of the progression from being a general “man about the hills” to being a Mountain Leader I am having a new website built and am going to integrate my blog into it. This means that the blog is likely to be off line for a few days! Hope to see you on the

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Easedale Tarn and Helm Crag from Grasmere

13.11.13Walking with; Al After the sultry Caribbean heat of Cuba, a chilly Wednesday in November was just the short of re-introduction to the Lake District I needed….(honestly…). Al was finally free of weddings, honeymoons and DIY and we got an early start and arrived in Grasmere before 9am. In fact, we were too early, I

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Social media

Hi folks, just a quick reminder about Come walk with me’s other social media presences……We have a page on Facebook which can be found by searching under Come walk with me uk and showcases all our full albums of photos. We also have a twitter feed on @cwwmuk ! Be great to get some joins

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A Snowdon wild camping trip

8/9/10.7.13Walking with; Nathan and Tim What better to way to break another illness enforced lay off than a three day/two night wild camping expedition in the heart of Snowdonia. The scorching forecast proved to be accurate and there was plenty of blood, sweat and tears, but, more importantly, some stunning views, fewer than expected people

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Up or Down?

Instead of spending a week walking up mountains I shall be strapping a couple of planks to my feet and sliding down them, mostly in some kind of control! Have a good week!

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