So we are now into 2015 and after the festivities and the eating, drinking and being merry, I have had a little time to reflect on the highlights of 2014 and look ahead to what 2015 has in store for Come walk with me. I guess that the most obvious highlight was passing my Mountain
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4 miles 3 hours When the Winter weather hits Britain I find myself irresistibly drawn to the Lake District. It isn’t that the hills of the Peak District lack beauty in the snow, the Kinder plateau after a heavy snowfall can be one of the most beautiful places in Britain, but there is an added
30.12.14 Walking with; Ruthy After an Irish Christmas with the in-laws and a ceaseless flow of food and drink shaped hospitality, my belly had come to resemble something akin to that of Father Christmas himself. The extra stone and a bit of Turkey, Mince Pies, Guinness, Stilton, Port and chocolate needed to be
Reservoir or lakeside walking can be one of the most pleasing ways to spend an hour or two. The sound of gently lapping water, the flattish, gentle walking and perhaps some waterfowl along the way to add a little ornithological interest. In Greater Manchester and the surrounding area we are blessed with many such opportunities.
13.12.14 Walking with; Al I think it is safe to say that I have probably walked more on Kinder than any other hill in the UK, and yet I never tire of it. Partly it’s because there are so many different ways up on to the plateau, numerous routes from Hayfield and Edale lead up
29.11.14 Walking with; BMC Hill walking group In the week that the British Mountaineering Council celebrates it’s 70th birthday their Hillwalking officer, Carey Davies, had organised a morning’s walk from Hayfield followed by a presentation of the strategy designed to make the BMC “The natural home for hill walkers”. This was based on the perception
20/21.11.14 Walking with; Rob How did it get to the end of November? When was the last time I got out on a wild camp? These were the questions going through my mind as I examined my map of the Lakes laid out before me. It might be November, but it was still reasonably
7.5 miles 4 hours Mam Tor is one of the iconic features of the Peak District. In terms of views attained for minimal effort the “Mother Hill” has few equals. At 517 metres it’s no minnow but most people start from the National Trust car park just off the Chapel-en-le-Frith to Castleton road and hence
4/5.11/14 Walking with; Jo The shin splints finally seem to have mended and what better way to celebrate a return to walking health than with a classic Peak District double header. Mam Tor is a Peak District icon, alternatively known as “The Mother Mountain” or “The Shivering Mountain” it delivers spectacular views of the
10 miles 5 5 hours Whilst there are more than enough walks in the Peak District to keep me busy for half a lifetime, once in a while it is worth spreading the wings and exploring a little further afield and Ingleborough is definitely a hill worth the ninety minute drive. At 723 metres
