It was 7pm, I was scheduled to be finished in Ulverston now but instead I was battling against sideways rain, gale force winds and the mercy of storm Malik. With nothing to shield me against the elements over the exposed Torver Commons it was hood up, draw strings pulled and into the storm I went. …
CLIMBING CATBELLS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT ROUTE SUMMARY: For many people Climbing Catbells which stands at 451 metres is there first experience of what climbing a Lake District national park Mountain is like. This Iconic and classic mountain is simple to navigate and has only a few short steep climbs. However offers some panoramic views …
Climbing Jacks Rake Climbing Jack's Rake is a challenging and exhilarating scramble located in the Lake District National Park in England. The route ascends the face of Pavey Ark, a distinctive fell in the Langdale Valley. Jack's Rake involves a combination of rock climbing and scrambling, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The …
As the dark nights draw in and temperatures start to drop, you might be thinking about a winter mountaineering course in the Lake District. If you love escaping to the mountains, those crisp days and snow-covered peaks will no doubt be beckoning you. But if you don’t have the winter skills to tackle the severe …
ROUTE SUMMARY: Climbing Scafell Pike – The shortest and most direct route up to England’s highest mountain top. It is also a mountain that offers an amazing sunset walk. Scafell Pike stands at 978 meters. It is one of the national 3 peaks in the UK and although the smallest it packs a punch. Whilst …