Mountain Lifestyle

The Mountain Lifestyle Blog

  • Climbing at Roadrunner Crag

    It’s been an ‘unsettled’ few days of weather, with more of the same on the horizon. I’ve mostly had my head in a laptop or sorting kit stores ready for another term of Outdoor Education lessons. We’ve still managed to get out in the evenings for a ‘re-fresh’! Despite being pretty windy, the water in… Read more

  • Newcastle

    Newcastle

    After just a few nights back at The Cottage, we were off again on our final trip of ‘the season’ after a flurry of work meetings and training courses. Before we left, I did manage to catch up with John, in Llanberis, who was visiting the area. I got a quick dip in the lake… Read more

  • Martin Day 2025

    Martin Day 2025

    Happily, on arrival back on British soil, bikes got priority at the passport desk and the van was still parked where we’d left it – and most importantly, it started first time! As it was still early, we packed the bikes and kit away, then walked across the road to a place that was already… Read more

  • Chased by the Rain – heading to the Hook of Holland

    Chased by the Rain – heading to the Hook of Holland

    It was hard to believe that there was a storm brewing this morning as we packed up from camp. We’d ordered some bread and pastries from the farmer last night and they were delivered to the breakfast table at 08:30. Good service! Although we had plenty of time to get to the ferry port at… Read more

  • Heading back to Holland – the homeward stretch…

    Heading back to Holland – the homeward stretch…

    Packed up after a final brew on the rooftop, then headed north out of Antwerp. It was another industrial exit, but with plenty to see along the way. The best building by far (surely another article from Dad’s ’Builder’ magazine), is the old harbour house – it’s has quite the extension! New blending in seamlessly… Read more

  • Antwerp…

    Antwerp…

    We didn’t stray far from the luxury of the roof top terrace today. With the bikes locked up the basement and a fridge full of supplies, we had everything we needed and all we really had to do was sit back, rest and enjoy the views… (and consume a good amount of fine food and… Read more

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