Enjoying wild places in The UK away from the crowds. The wilder the better!
Enjoying wild places in The UK away from the crowds. The wilder the better!
Despite being early March, the weathermen were still talking about a twenty four hour snow fall hitting much of North Wales, Northern England and Southern Scotland. After a busy week both in and out of …
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When most think of Wales’ tallest mountain, I’m sure they think of or even remember journeys on the railway, walking well-known routes like The Pyg Track or even taking on the precarious Crib Goch. Look …
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There is far more to Snowdonia than taking one of the many ascents up the now named Yr Wyddfa. Yes Crib Goch and the many crystal clear plunge pools on The Watkin Path are incredible …
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After my first winter wild camp a few weeks ago, I found myself chomping at the bit to get another snowy fix as soon as I could. A cold spell had failed to deliver any …
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After visiting a friend in Manchester in between Christmas and New Year, I decided that a 96 mile detour via Snowdonia was in order on the way home. Any excuse to go back! My destination …
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As I sit here writing this from a mild and very green south east England, it is hard to believe that six days ago I was calf deep in snow and about to camp in …
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I am jealous of you Welsh, Scottish and northern folk. You’ve got hills and mountains on your doorstep, which makes trips to wild and remote places easier than picking up a dodgy belly in Delhi! …
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I’ve always loved the woods. As a child, my grandparents often took my sister and me to a local forest, where we’d climb trees, go on long walks with their dogs and build dams in …
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As a teacher, I always look forward to the school holidays. With half term approaching, I spoke about maybe visiting Scotland. It had been nearly eight months since I had last been with my partner …
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John Lennon famously once said that, ” Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” As a man who has a habit of liking routine and certainty, I think this line is great. …
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