Still without full lung capacity, but keen to make the most of the afternoon sunshine, we went over to the slate quarry above Llanberis. This allowed for some gentle rock climbs in the sun, but without any effect to get there, as the walk from car to crag takes about 60seconds. After climbing our ‘usual’… Read more

The final day of the Lake District expedition was a wet one! A storm blew through overnight and several campers were seen abandoning tents at 1am, but my team seemed to fare the weather well. They set off in high spirits, knowing the end was in sight, even if the views were limited! It was… Read more

From Wasdale, I had to check on my team of students as they crossed the Black Sail Pass. Rather than head off before or after them, I took a scenic route via Kirk Fell, a peak that I’m not sure if I’ve been up before?.. The path up Kirk Fell, goes directly uphill at a… Read more

I’ve been up in the Lake District for the past few days, assessing a group of students who are on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition. Unfortunately, I’ve been somewhat struck down with the lurgy, so have not been able to capitalise on being up here! Rocks to climb, peaks to bag, lakes to… Read more

Rain, rain and more rain! As fast as I emptied the rain gauge at The Cottage, it kept filling back up. Plans for a team kayak descent of some of the rivers were reviewed in the morning and we all agreed that they might provide a bit more excitement than we wanted to sign up… Read more

I’ve spent the last few days either on or in the water, canoeing, paddleboarding and then yesterday, hosting a Raft Race! It’s been a bit overcast and I’ve had my hands too full to have had time for many photos, but it’s remained nice and warm. This shot shows the race mid-flow and with cheering… Read more