Seem to have packed a lot into the last three days. The group having going well, so we set them off in accompanied through a remote Glen. Meanwhile, John had dropped me off so that I could hike in via a different route and meet them at an isolated mountain Bothy.  It was wonderful walking Read more

The day started brightly and although everyone was exhausted from the previous day, knowing that a storm was inbound for the afternoon provided the motivation to get up and moving. Judging by the lack of track or path, I’d say that we were the first humans to travel this way in quite a while. The Read more

Have travelled north, through Glen Coe to Glen Finnan station with a team of mountain trekking students. Sub-par weather conditions having been causing various plan changes, but we managed to get out into some incredible wilderness. Took one stop west on the train, then hiked north with all our provisions for a couple of days. Read more

Stayed close to home today but still managed to climb one of the longest continuous rock routes in Wales. It was a steep walk up to the base of the slabs, but we were in no rush with the weather being settled and fine. Got to put harnesses on after about 90 minutes of hard Read more

Out in the woods. Campfire cooking was the order of the day. Fresh bread, Ken Marlow style!  Followed by an evening stroll from The Cottage… Read more

Just back from an fun few days away with some young students, who’s expedition mode of travel was by canal boat! After a quick refresh on ‘boat etiquette, safety and various other rules, I was signed off as ‘Captain’ of the good ship ‘Jacob’ and off we went! Around the corner from Trevor Basin, near Read more