There were a fair amount of false starts today and having left The Cottage with a full day of plans, we found ourselves making new ones all day! There has been a beautiful cloud inversion across Snowdonia, but as we drove through full blue sky sunshine, as we approached our chosen cliffs, we found a… Read more

A super Sunday of Outdoor Education exploring some of the terrain to the east of Tryfan. Delightful warm weather meant that we could make the short scramble up the ridge from the farm and then wander free, where ever the designated navigators suggested! Great views on all directions and nice to have excited students who… Read more

Bizarre temperatures across Snowdonia today, with the summits almost reaching 20°C! After a day of promoting the wonderful world of Outdoor Education, Clare and I nipped into the valley to make the most of the warmth and light. We arrived at the crag just as the last climbers were leaving. Perfect timing. Unbelievably, it was… Read more

A wholesome few days down at Fort Martin helping to reap the rewards of the last of the summer fruits. There were more grapes than ever before in the ‘vineyard’! Juicing went on late on into to the night! And plenty to pick off the trees and bushes… And pull from the ground… It was… Read more

Had a magical walk along the North Wales coast path this evening. The light was reflecting on the sand and after a blustery day, all suddenly felt calm and still. Some magic moments of natural sandy ripple lines being highlighted but the sunlight. I met Clare at Llanfairfechan after a brilliant day of bouldering and… Read more

It’s been a bit overcast and blustery, but just about warm enough to go climbing without needing the assistance of the indoor climbing wall. The quarry at Penmaenbach was just sheltered from the winds which were whistling overhead as I set up a couple of routes for the students I was working with. Un-surprisingly, there… Read more