The Mystery Pyramid of Skiddaw
I have just returned from a few days in the Lake District where I was staying in some lodges near Keswick at the foot of the wonderful mountain of Skiddaw. Being a seasoned hiker in the Lakes I know and love the ever changing moods of the mountains. However, there is a particular view of [...]
A Surprise in the Dales
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I were heading back to Castleford in West Yorkshire having spent a couple of days near Hawes. The weather was fantastic for March so we ambled back visiting Askrigg, Castle Bolton and then having lunch at Jervaulx Abbey. We decided over lunch to take the road over [...]
A Classic Wensleydale walk
I have just spent a few days in the northern Yorkshire Dales with my wife. We stayed at the historic Simonstone Hall, a former shooting lodge now turned into a fine hotel, which is found just above Hawes on the road to Butter Tubs and Swaledale. As usual we left the car in the car [...]
Picos de Europa Spain Walk
Here are some pictures from a walking holiday involving Steve and some friends in the Picos de Europa of Spain. Temperatures can get as high as 38 degrees celsius yet there is still snow on the highest peaks. Walks in this area are measured in terms of hours rather than distance because the gradients are [...]
Bolton Abbey and Strid Walk June 2007
These pictures are from a walk organised by Steve for a group of clients. The walk started and finished at Bolton Abbey and was approximately 16 miles long. It took around 6 hours to complete.The weather held up and everyone enjoyed their day.
