Another crisp clear morning, so we went back to Craig y Tonnau for some warm rock and mellow climbs.  Sheltered from the cool breeze it fitted the bill just right and we had the whole valley to ourselves to leisurely do a few climbs, soak up some vitamin D and generally enjoy the vibe. Moel Read more

 We have our first Crocus out in the garden at The Cottage – a sure sign that Spring is on the way! High pressure has briefly settled over Snowdonia, so Clare and I set out for a hike around Moel Siabod to catch up on each others news after a busy week or two, while Read more

With the last remnants of snow still clinging to the ridgelines in the mountains, we hadn’t expected to be rock climbing outside this week, but with a sunny aspect and not much in the way of a breeze, Craig y Tonnau, provided the venue for my first trad climb of the year. John and I Read more

I’ve been over in Llangollen for the past couple of days with some young students on a journey to and through the town. We started off up in the Berwyn mountains, where we started our hike high on the Horse Shoe Pass. This meant we had good views from the start and the walking was Read more

Having had a night safe at The Cottage, I was back on the road today to take some students to the incredible Liverpool Cathederal. Well worth a visit! An amazing building and with a very tranquil vibe, given the bustling city outside it’s quiet confines… Thanks to our tour guides!… Made it back in time Read more

Having started the year off with only a handful of days at home, we saw January out with yet another trip away! This time down at Fort Martin for a belated birthday celebration as well as a bit of apple tree pruning thrown in for good measure!  Clare met me there on Sunday evening and Read more