Wild Camping expedition - Carneddau, Snowdonia

Mountain Expedition


Carneddau, Snowdonia

7th & 8th July 2012


We stayed over at Betws-y-Coed on Friday evening, then set off to Ogwen Cottage on Saturday morning from where we headed up onto the Carneddau mountains. Despite much of Britain having a very wet weekend, we only had a few spots of rain, with frequent sunny spells.

Our route....


Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen, Cwm Lloer, Pen yr Ole Wen eastern ridge (scrambling), Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Cefn Ysgolion Duon then down the ridge above Craig Llugwy to Cwm Llugwy. We then headed up onto Carnedd Llewelyn's SE ridge (Penywaun wen), then down the scrambly ridge onto the narrow col of Bwlch Eryl Farchog before heading down to Ffynnon Llgwy and back into the Ogwen valley. Finished with a stop at Capel Curig for lunch at the Bryn Tyrch Inn on our way back to Betws-y-Coed.

The Inn Way walking weekend

'The Inn Way' walking weekend
9th & 10th June 2012

A journey of discovery and exploration in the Yorkshire Dales

Last weekend, I guided a wonderful group of 12 people along Stages 1 & 6 of 'The Inn Way... to the Yorkshire Dales'

SATURDAY
From the Devonshire Hotel at Grassington, we walked across Lea Green, traversed Dib Beck then dropped down to Conistone. From Conistone we walked beneath Kilnsey Crag before heading up into Littondale, where the wild flower meadows were in full bloom. Lunch at the wonderful Falcon Inn at Arncliffe, where beer is still served straight from the barrel out of a porcelain jug. From Arncliffe, we followed the riverside path through Scoska Wood to Litton, where we stopped at the Queens Arms, before the long climb over Birks Fell to Buckden, through thick mist. We then caught the bus for the quick journey to Kettlewell where we stayed overnight. The day's weather was sunny spells and gusty winds in the morning, which contrasted sharply with the low cloud, thick mist, drizzle and winds during the afternoon.

We had a meal at the Racehorses at Kettlewell followed by a pub quiz. Kettlewell is a great place to stay, with three pubs, plenty of B&Bs and always busy with people.


SUNDAY
Sunday was a brighter day and the wind had dropped. From Kettlewell, we walked up across grassy moorland to the wonderful viewpoint of Capplestone Gate, before heading over to the lead mines at Yarnbury from where we followed the track snaking down through Hebden Gill to the Clarendon at Hebden for lunch (excellent soup and sandwiches). We then meandered down to the suspension bridge across the Wharfe then up through Thorpe before a final drink at the last pub - the Fountaine at Linton. A walk across the footbridge above the spectacular Linton Falls ended this walk.

We walked around 13 miles each day and managed to visit eight pubs!


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ITV Walk - Lastingham

ITV Yorkshire Walk
'A Breath of Fresh Air'

Lastingham, North York Moors
Last Thursday, we recorded our latest TV walk for ITV Yorkshire. Myself and Jon Mitchell, ITV weatherman, went to Lastingham in the North York Moors and walked a 5-mile circuit around Spaunton and Hutton-le-Hole. We finished back at the Blacksmiths Arms at Lastingham, a fine country pub.

This TV walk should be shown on ITV 'Calendar' at 6pm on Friday 1st June 2012

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Wild Camping expedition - Lake District

Mountain Expedition

Patterdale & High Street, Lake District
19th & 20th May 2012


We met Saturday morning at the White Lion at Patterdale for a pre-expedition briefing and gear check, then set off at around midday.

Our route....

Patterdale, Boredale Hause, Angle Tarn, The Knott, Straits of Riggindale, High Street (summit), Long Stile ridge, Caspel Gate and Blea Tarn. We then headed back up Long Stile ridge, High Street (summit), Thornthwaite Beacon, Gray Crag and Hartsop, back to Patterdale.

The Inn Way walking weekends

The Inn Way
Guided Walking Weekends 2012
with Mark Reid, author of 'The Inn Way'

NEW DATES - added due to demand

The Inn Way to the Yorkshire Dales
9th & 10th June 2012

Wharfedale Walking Weekend - 2-day circular walk through Upper Wharfedale and Littondale, walking between Grassington and Kettlewell (Stages 1 & 6 of 'The Inn Way').

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The Inn Way to the Lake District
13th & 14th October 2012

Grasmere Walking Weekend - a weekend of wonderful autumnal walking in the beautiful Lake District. This walking weekend is based from the lovely village of Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District, famed for its Wordsworth connections, gingerbread and array of stunning mountain walks. 2 circular day walks, including the Fairfield Horseshoe and a Great Langdale sunday pub walk.

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Wild Camping expedition - Lake District

Mountain Expedition

Borrowdale, Lake District
14th & 15th April 2012


A sunny but very cold weekend in the Lakes.

We met Saturday morning at Rosthwaite for a pre-expedition briefing, then set off at around 11am.

Our route....
Rosthwaite, Watendlath, Blea Tarn, Ullscarf, Greenup Edge, High Raise, Coldale Head, Sergeant Man, Thunacar Knott, Pike of Stickle, Stake Pass and the Langstrath Valley back to Rosthwaite for 3:30pm.

Mountain Skills & Navigation weekend

Mountain Skills & Navigation weekend
Borrowdale, Lake District
31st March / 1st April 2012

Just returned from a Mountain Skills & Navigation weekend, based at Rosthwaite in Borrowdale. On the first day we headed up onto Rosthwaite Fell, with its complex terrain of crags and steep ground where we practiced navigation skills, compass work and essential kit.

On the second day we went up to Honister, Dubs Quarry, Haystacks, Loft Beck and Brandreth, with a steep scrambly descent back to Honister.

The next Mountain Skills course is in Great Langdale on the 13th & 14th August

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ITV walk - Arkengarthdale

ITV Yorkshire Walk
'A Breath of Fresh Air'

Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale

Last Friday, we recorded our latest TV walk for ITV Yorkshire. Myself and Jon Mitchell, ITV weatherman, went to Langthwaite in Arkengarthdale - Yorkshire's most northerly dale - and walked a 5-mile circuit around Booze, Storthwaite Hall, Fremington Edge and back along the riverside. We finished back at the Red Lion at Langthwaite, a classic Dales pub.

This TV walk should be shown on ITV 'Calendar' at 6pm on Friday 9th March 2012

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