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

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