15th June 2009
This article is the first in my series of tips for planning your wedding, make sure you keep tuned - there's more to come!
Planning your perfect wedding day can be a mammoth task. In fact, it can seem overwhelming when you list everything that needs pl...
12th June 2009
Though normally a lone walker on this occasion I was accompanied by an old friend George. We had been friends for many years and on some of my more adventurous long distance walks George had rendered support along many of the routes. He had asked me many...
12th June 2009
It was great to be out walking again. November 1997 had been a busy time with limited opportunities to answer the call of the wild but as the saying goes everything comes to he who waits.
Setting off long before first light for the three hour drive was...
12th June 2009
This is one of the Northern Pennines classic walks with the goal being High Cup Nick, one of Northern England's geological wonders. High Cup Nick is a classic U-shaped glaciated valley high on the western flanks of the North Pennines. A deep chasm on the ...
12th June 2009
Sca fell via Lord's Rake and Scafell Pike is a glorious challenging walk. I find this route to the highest point in England has many great moments. There is so much to enjoy including Stockley Beck, Stockley Bridge, Styhead Tarn, Round How, Pulpit Rock, L...
12th June 2009
Without doubt the Mosedale Horse is one of the most trying walks in Lakeland. Over ten miles long it incorporates just short of 4500 feet of climbing and it requires a full day to circumnavigate the valley, preferably during a long hot (not too hot) sum...
12th May 2009
Whether you're an experienced UK walker or simply a weekend enthusiast, it's vitally important that you equip yourself with a suitable map and compass, and that you familiarise yourself with the route you are planning to follow. This preparation can save ...
09th April 2009
The popular pet names list for 2008 has just been compiled and alongside the usual suspects were a few new additions to the list.
“Chelsea” proved popular, coming in at no.36 on the top dogs list. We’re guessing this is down to Chelsea Davy – ...
09th April 2009
Analysts in the US are reporting signs of green shoots in the economy which is fuelling talk of an early recovery – possibly as early as Jan 2010. However, any talk remains tentative as economists warn that recessions often present promising signs that ...
