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The Other Borrowdale

Good walk with friend Steve in the unspoilt hills of the other Borrowdale. Not the Borrowdale near Keswick but the one lying between the A6 and the M6 just to the south west of Tebay. The hills may not be as high or as rugged as in the more well known Borrowdale, but they areContinue reading “The Other Borrowdale”

Evenings at Scugdale

Summer evenings at Scugdale always bring back memories of when I was a good climber and I could solo half the routes on the crag without trying. These days I’m lucky if I can muster the courage to climb one or two of the easiest routes, but it’s still a great place to spend aContinue reading “Evenings at Scugdale”

Howgills

Afternoon walk in the Howgills following a morning of heavy rain. I’m lucky enough to live 45 minutes away so close enough for a half day walk in what are usually deserted hills. Today was no exception and I saw no-one in the 4 hours I was out. I parked at the Cross Keys nearContinue reading “Howgills”

Slipstones

Evening trip to Slipstones, a small crag to the west of Masham, with my brother Jim. Made of solid Yorkshire gritstone with climbs as tough as the rock, this crag never fails to disappoint. It’s a pleasant spot to spend the evening, with a view over the moors and the sound of grouse in theContinue reading “Slipstones”

Flowers of the North Pennines

A walk up High Cup Nick with Hannah as she wanted to see the flowers I saw yesterday. Hannah is my 9 year old daughter and my cheerful companion in many of my easier exploits. We approached from Dufton over open access land via Stud Gill and onto the west side of High Cup Gill. Continue reading “Flowers of the North Pennines”

Return to the hills

It was time to venture back into the hills and for the first trip I chose High Cup Nick, only 45 minutes’ drive away. I was not disappointed. The joy of being back in the hills, the rain, the wind, the grass beneath my feet, the wide open skies and the feeling of being aliveContinue reading “Return to the hills”