Not wanting to get caught up in any Bank Holiday crowds, we opted for climbing on one of the higher and less frequented cliffs in the valley. However, on arrival, we looked up to find a bank of heavy cloud stuck to the side of the mountain. It wasn’t windy and looked like it was Read more

There have been a glorious few days of rock climbing skills training in Snowdonia this week. Mornings at the RAC boulders and an afternoon on Tryfan Bach showed off some of the best rock the area has to offer as I trained my team of students in preparation for our ‘South West Rock’ Expedition later Read more

While the mountains began to cloud over, we nipped over to the island for some sunny rock climbing by the sea.  With calm seas and a low tide, it was the perfect conditions to traverse around to the base of a climb that we’d not done before at Rhoscolyn. It was a fun little traverse Read more

Beautiful weather for a day climbing on the slate.  Took an abseil rope with us to get down to a level we’d not been to in a long time. After climbing grippy, well bolted routes in Turkey, it was a change of scene to climb trad protected slippery slates! Energy levels still on a low Read more

The Cottage has been hosting a weekend of adventures for some of our little guests. It’s been an action packed weekend for the Fressingfield Team, that has included some river based explorations… Lakes and mountain views… Some excellent rock climbing… Seeing the sights…. Scaling cliffs… Learning the ropes…. Sorting the gear…. Kayaking! Slate quarrying! Nice Read more

Back on home turf again and lovely to find some blue skies too. Caught the last of the light after a productive day re-claiming The Cottage as home with a quick trip up the slabs of Tryfan Bach. Well worn, polished rock – perfect for tired hands and soft rock boots!  Read more