It’s been great to be back up in the mountains with a group of students today. I’m leading an overseas mountaineering expedition with them next year and today was my first time meeting the group. After an introductory chat over a cup of tea, we made a quick ascent of Foel Ganol above the North Read more

When I was about 14 or 15 years old, I saved up a bought myself a bike so that I could get myself to the neighbouring town under my own steam in order to work at the local Green Grocers. It’s now some years on, but it’s still just about going! Although a little TLC Read more

At last! After an unseasonably damp and windy start to September, today we woke to the refreshing sight ofblues skies and sunshine! The Cottage garden was returned to it’s suntrap status and by mid-morning we’d had a text from a friend telling us that there was still plenty of good surf at the beach. Once Clare was Read more

Before rejoining my expedition group, I got out early enough for a quick solo climb up Tryfan Bach, which is only a few minutes from the campsite. It was the first time I’ve been out on the valley rock for ages and it felt great to be enjoying familiar views and moving quickly up easy Read more

The birthday table tennis set has been seeing a bit of action recently! A nice way to catch up on the days events, while sharpening some reaction speeds! This weekend I’ve been out, assessing two groups of students for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. There’s not really been much in the way of sunshine, but Read more

Moody skies after a torrential start to the morning. Things eased off during the day and actually gave some calm conditions for paddling, while I escorted a team across Llyn Padarn today. Finished up with good sunsets by the end of play….  Read more