Whaley Bridge 13.12.17

Whaley Bridge 13.12.17

Not a good day this one as the walk with ADRC had to be shortened by a considerable amount due to the grim conditions – but it was of course mid-December! Ten of us made the trip from Altrincham and we were looking for a …..

Bollington 03.12.17

Bollington 03.12.17

I joined this circular walk with my local Club today and enjoyed a grand day out in the countryside around Bollington. It was a reasonably strong day considering that there was an absence of major climbs, but this was compensated for by the usual countryside …..

Castleton 26.11.17

Castleton 26.11.17

My latest jaunt saw me tramping about in the countryside around Castleton with 15 other like minded and hardy souls from my local walking club. There was snow on the high ground, occassional sleet during the 10.5 miles, and plenty of the brown clingy stuff …..

Cat Bells 16.11.17

Cat Bells 16.11.17

My co-pilot and I completed this lovely circuit during a few days holiday in the Lake District. We were staying at the Keswick Country House Hotel where as always the service, food, wine and general hospitality were first class. A good place to stay and a place …..

Conwy Mountain 17.09.17

Conwy Mountain 17.09.17

I joined this walk today, which formed part of the final ADRC coach trip of 2017, and it was a really good way in which to finish the season. The coach was full and there were three walks on offer in order to satisfy the aspirations …..

Above The Goyt 11.08.17

Above The Goyt 11.08.17

I got the boots on again this week and ventured out on to the higher ground above The Goyt Valley. Nothing life threatening here, just a nice walk in good country which I had all to myself, save for my good lady wife who accompanied me …..

Malham 07.08.17

Malham 07.08.17

Not a major expedition this one – coming in at just under ten miles. The route did however give me the opportunity to re-visit the four main outdoor features around Malham – Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove, and visit them I did, …..