Wild Wild Wester Ross

Wester Ross is probably best known for the Applecross peninsula and Bealach Na Bà road – usually the start or end point for travellers on the North Coast 500, depending which direction they’re travelling in.…

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Randolph’s Leap

When we visited the Cairngorms at the start of July, I’d worried beforehand that it would be too hot for us to get out for long walks with the dogs. Given that this was the…

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Green Crag

After a big day out on the Mosedale horseshoe, my poor little legs weren’t up to another long walk (much to Sam’s disappointment, as he was champing at the bit to do the Ennerdale round…

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The Mosedale Horseshoe

The Mosedale Horseshoe is what I would call ‘a big day out’. Before you get any further, I should clarify/add a caveat/disclaimer that we did the Mosedale Horseshoe without Kirk Fell – we’d already done…

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Swinton and the Ripon Rowel

Sometimes it’s nice to have an easy stroll close to home, especially on a Sunday afternoon. After a busy weekend involving race reconnaissance, exploring new bridleways with Paddy and an extensive clear out, neither of…

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