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!
You’ll never forget the first time you catch sight of Cautley Spout waterfall. As you gaze at it in awe from a distance, you may well wonder how on Earth you failed to know this …
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Choosing the best walk in the Howgill Fells or anywhere else for that matter is like asking somebody what they’re favorite song is. It’s near on impossible to answer. As tough as the choice is …
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Where are The Howgill Fells located in the UK? I reckon if that question featured in pub quizzes around the country, then most teams would have a cross next to their answer. Only those local …
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As a primary school teacher, I knew I had to visit The Schoolhouse Bothy after coming across it in ‘ The Bothy Bible.’ I visited it to break up the long drive south from Sutherland …
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I’ll never forget how I felt when my eyes first made out the silhouette of Strathchailleach Bothy against the distant moorland hills of Sutherland. The normal mix of excitement, nervousness and anticipation prevailed, but on …
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The Isle of Rum is a special place. Located in the Inner Hebrides, it is an island where sea and mountains combine to give views that will live long in the memory. Walking here feels …
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Is it me or is it annoying how many tents some keen outdoor enthusiasts own? Many of the folk I love watching on the internet almost appear to have a different one for each day …
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That is quite a bold statement to include as a title. If you are lucky enough to have visited plenty of these remote shelters, then you probably already have a list of favourites. Perhaps you …
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For a book that was published in 2017 and won guidebook of the year, The Bothy Bible has still managed to create very mixed opinions among those who love the great outdoors. Some believe it …
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A visit to the Isle of Iona takes quite the effort, as reaching this tiny Hebridean island is likely to involve two sea crossings and a two hour drive. Getting there certainly isn’t straight forward, …
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