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Crib Lem Spur
Decided we ought to get a bit of leg fitness before embarking on the next phase of the summer adventures, so set out early into the Carneddau mountains opposite The Cottage. It was overcast which kept the temperatures down to pleasant hiking conditions. Despite it being mid-summer, we didn’t see a soul as we wandered… Read more
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Staying Local
What a super home coming it’s been. The weather has been spectacular and we’ve been able to make the most of being home at The Cottage, with swims, climbs, and a bit of Cottage DIY all nicely interspersed with some nice socials. Lucy was visiting from the South West, so we had a lovely morning… Read more
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Left Edge, V.Diff** Carnedd y Filiast
With such incredible weather frequenting Snowdonia, we decided that we ought to take advantage of some of it, while it lasts! Anticipating a busy National Park, we opted for one of the closest mountains to The Cottage and one of the more esoteric climbing areas. And just to be sure, we got up and out… Read more
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Post Expedition Re-Adjustment
Waking up in our own bed, in our own house, with no fixed itinerary felt pretty strange after nearly six weeks away. The UK summer heatwave seems to be continuing, so it was very pleasant to be able to walk out the back door into temperatures that were the same (and hotter!) than Africa. A… Read more
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In Transit – Wandering back to Wales
After four days ‘in transit’, we’ve made it back home to The Cottage in North Wales. We wheeled the bags out of Heathrow in a bit of a daze after not much sleep on the overnight flight… Happily, the car was still where we’d left it and despite being coated in a thick layer of… Read more
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Out of Africa…
What a glorious place to wake up! While camping in remote, wild and beautiful environments has its merits and attractions, every now and then, waking up under a crisp white duvet and enjoying a fresh cup of coffee in bed (in a proper cup!), while the morning sunlight pours through the floor to ceiling high… Read more
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