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The BigBlackCat Photo AlbumPhotographs from our walking and trekking holidays at home in the UK and around the world.
  • hawalks
    Walking Holidays AbroadPhotographs from our hiking and trekking holidays around the world.
    • albania
      2019. The Best of the Via…August 2019. A 13-day trip walking southern sections of the 'Via Dinarica', a long-distance trek through the 'Accursed Mountains' of the Balkans. Starting in…
    • tmb
      2018. Tour Du Mont BlancAugust 2018. A two week circuit of the Mont Blanc massive in the Alps starting and ending in Chamonix, France. Walking from France into Switzerland and Italy,…
    • nanda_devi
      2017. Nanda Devi and Milam…September 2017. A trek to the basecamp of Nanda Devi, the highest mountain in India. Fantastic river valley walking with dramatic gorges and snowy mountain…
    • canada
      2016. Canadian Rockies…August 2016. Two weeks walking and camping in Canadian national parks - Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho, Jasper and Waterton. Stunning scenery ... and a…
    • guatemala
      2015. Guatemalan Highlands &…November 2015. A fantastic two weeks spent climbing volcanoes in Central America. Beautiful and varied scenery with masses of plants and flowers to admire.…
    • morocco
      2014. Peaks and Valleys of the…September 2014. A 2-week Exodus trek in the High Altas Mountains, Morocco Heavy rainfall the week before the trip resulted in a changed itinerary, but still a…
    • ladakh
      2013. Grand Traverse of the…August 2013. A 3-week holiday with Exodus in the Ladakh and Spiti regions. Bleak, wide-open landscapes in the first few days, a huge azure blue lake then…
    • manaslu
      2012. Manaslu Circuit, Nepal.October 2012. Three week trip with Exodus. Trekking and camping around Manaslu, the eight'th-highest mountain in the world. Varied but always stunning scenery…
    • aitana
      2012. Sierra de Aitana, SpainFebruary 2012. A one week trip with Exodus walking in the Sierra de Aitana range in Alicante province, Spain. Not especially demanding, but beautiful - and a…
    • tienshan
      2010. Tien Shan, KyrgyzstanAugust 2010. A two week trip with Exodus treking in the remote Tien Shan mountains, including a helicopter flight up the Inilchek Glacier to Khan Tengri & Peak…
    • simiens
      2009. Simien Mountains Trek,…October 2009. A two week trip with Exodus walking in the Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. Stunning scenery, incredible encounters with local wildlife…
    • gr10
      2007. The GR10, French PyreneesSeptember 2007. A two week trip with Exodus walking the GR10 between Gourette and Luchon in the Haute Pyrenees. Tour ref. TWR
    • huayhuas
      2006. The Huayhuash Circuit,…September 2006. A three week trip with Exodus walking the Huayhuash Circuit in the Peruvian Andes, including a visit to the "Joe Simpson" Siula Grande basecamp.…
    • haute
      2005. The Alpine High RouteAugust/September 2005. A two week trip with Exodus walking the Haute Route between Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. Tour ref. TWH
    • tuscany
      2004. Tuscany, Alpi ApuaneSeptember 2004. A two week trip with Exodus walking in the Apuane Alps and Apennine mountains. Tour ref. TWG
    • amalfi
      2003. Hiking in Cilento &…September 2003. A two week trip with Exodus walking in the Cilento National Park and along the Amalfi coast. Tour ref. TEC
    • bulgaria
      2002. Bulgaria: Mountains and…September 2002. A two week trip with Exodus exploring the Pirin and Rila mountain ranges. Tour ref. TVB
    • andalucia
      2001. Sierra Nevada Foothills,…September 2001. A two week trip with Explore walking from village to village in the Alpujarras, Andalucia. Tour ref. SR
  • ldwalks
    Long Distance WalksPhotos from our walks along long distance paths in England.
    • hadrians_w
      Hadrians Wall PathAfter a covid-then-health-induced break from long distance paths, we are back on the trail with a visit to Hadrian's Wall. Walking East to West, and with a…
    • white_p_way
      White Peak WaySeptember 2019 . Surprise, surprise - we were planning to complete the Icknield Way this year, but finding suitable accommodation proved impossible. Having…
    • ick_way
      The Icknield WaySeptember 2018. A long time in the waiting, we had planned to walk the Icknield Way back in 2011, but had to cancel at short notice. Due to time constraints we…
    • viking_1
      The Viking Way (Part 1)June 2016. This year we decided to look closer to home for our long distance walk and finally settled on The Viking Way. We did not have sufficient free time to…
    • viking_2
      The Viking Way (Part 2)May 2017. Completing the Viking Way - this time starting at the Humber Bridge and walking down through the Lincolnshire Wolds to finish in Lincoln. In stark…
    • nar_v_way
      The Nar Valley WaySeptember 2015. Feeling in need of a bit of a break, we headed off to Norfolk (yet again) and the Nar Valley Way. Just two days walking, covering 40 miles or so…
    • inn_way_north
      The Inn Way to NorthumberlandJune 2015. Having enjoyed the Inn Way to the Peak District so much last time out, we thought we would try another of Mark Reid's walks. Officially 94 miles…
    • inn_way_pd
      The Inn Way to the Peak DistrictJune 2013. A magnificent circuit through the Peak District. The 'official' path is 84 miles long and is split into six stages. As usual we used the train from…
    • dales_high_way
      The Dales High WayJune 2010. 93 miles of stunning Yorkshire Dales scenery in 7 days. Starting in Saltaire and ending in Appleby. Varied walking each day combined with some…
    • dales_way
      The Dales WayJune 2009. We included the link route from Leeds before completing the official Dales Way walk from Ilkley to Bowness in the Lake District - a total length of…
      • dw_day_01
        Day 1 - Leeds to Chevin End Farm16 miles (plus 2 from home to Peterborough station). An early start to catch the train to Leeds. A couple of miles from Leeds station to the link route start…
      • dw_day_02
        Day 2 - Chevin End Farm to…17.5 miles. Boiling hot. A wander through Menston, then up onto the moors to Ilkley, start of the official Dales Way. Mainly riverside walking thereafter,…
      • dw_day_03
        Day 3 - Appletreewick to Buckden16 miles. Roasting hot again ... Lovely riverside ramble into Grassington (disaster area beyond Burnsall excepted), then up into an airy limestone upland…
      • dw_day_04
        Day 4 - Buckden to Ribblehead.14 miles. Once again, glorious weather as we continued to head upstream following the River Wharfe. Beautiful scenery along Langstrothdale, then a long…
      • dw_day_05
        Day 5 - Ribblehead to Sedburgh.16 miles. After re-joining the Dales Way, a brief climb up onto marshy upland followed by a long but pleasant road walk beside the infant River Dee.br>The…
      • dw_day_06
        Day 6 - Sedburgh to Bowston.18 miles. A long day, but vary varied and most enjoyable. The day comprised: more riverside walking (Rivers Dee, Lune and Kent); a couple of minor "diversions"…
      • dw_day_07
        Day 7 - Bowston to Bowness11 miles. A short, easy final day. Gorgeous path along the River Kent in morning sunshine. Clouding over by the time we passed over the A591 at Staveley, and…
    • sandstone
      The Sandstone TrailEaster 2009. A 34 mile, 2 day walk through Cheshire, starting at Frodsham and ending in Whitchurch. The whole trail was completed in glorious sunshine, and we…
      • st_day_01
        Day 1 - Frodsham to The Shady…16 miles. Setting out from THe Bear's Paw in Frodsham and following the escarpment through Delamere Forest to finish at The Shady Oak pub by the Shropshire…
      • st_day_02
        Day 2 - The Shady Oak to…18 miles. After being dropped off at the pub, we continued south, past Beeston Castle, to finish in Jubilee Park in Whitchurch.
    • c2c
      The Coast to Coast PathMay 2008. 187 miles of sublime walking in two weeks. Starting in St Bees on the Cumbrian coast, crossing the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and North…
      • c2c_day_01
        Day 1 - St Bees to Ennerdale…14.6 miles. Heading north for a couple of miles along the Cumbrian coastline before heading inland over rolling hills and into the Lake District proper.
      • c2c_day_02
        Day 2 - Low Cock How Farm to…16.1 miles. Following the southern shore of Ennerdale Water, then through Ennerdale Forest before climbing steeply beside Loft Beck. From the Brandreth Fence,…
      • c2c_day_03
        Day 3 - Rosthwaite to Grasmere8 miles. From Rosthwaite, a long ,sometimes steep, haul up to Greenup Edge, then descend via Calf Crag, to Grasmere.
      • c2c_day_04
        Day 4 - Grasmere to Patterdale7 miles. After a quick tour of Grasmere, head up Tongue Gill for lunch at Grisedale Tarn. Continue climbing up to the sumit of St Sunday Crag, at 2756 feet…
      • c2c_day_05
        Day 5 - Patterdale to Shap16.7 miles. Stunning views back to the Helvellyn range, Patterdale and Ullswater on the way up to Angle Tarn. Continue climbing up towards High Street before…
      • c2c_day_06
        Day 6 - Shap to Kirkby Stephen20.4 miles. Traversing open limestone moorland, interrupted only by a diversion to the chocolate factory at Orton !
      • c2c_day_07
        Day 7 - Kirkby Stephen to Keld11.5 miles. A quick look around town, then up and over the high moors of the Pennines via Nine Standards. Descend into Whitsundale, following the Beck into…
      • c2c_day_08
        Day 8 - Keld to Reeth10.9 miles. A reminder of industries long gone. Transfer back to Keld, then after admiring the waterfalls, head up to the "high route", passing the ruins of…
      • c2c_day_09
        Day 9 - Reeth to Richmond10.4 miles. Leaving Reeth, head for Marrick Priory, then a gentle climb up through bluebell woods and open fields to Marske and beyond. More lovely woods…
      • c2c_day_10
        Day 10 - Free day in RichmondA lazy Bank Holiday Sunday exploring Richmond and nearby Easby Abbey.
      • c2c_day_011
        Day 11 - Richmond to Ingleby…22 miles - our longest day. An early start and we are soon walking high above the River Swale heading for Catterick Bridge and the A1. Thereafter, open fields…
      • c2c_day_012
        Day 12 - Ingleby Arncliffe to…12 miles. Relatively easy in distance, but most of the day is spent walking through low cloud on the North Yorkshire Moors, so we miss out on spectacular views…
      • c2c_day_013
        Day 13 - Chopgate to Glaisdale18.3 miles trudging over the moors in very low visibility. Flagging spirits are raised somewhat by a stop for lunch at the Lion Inn at Blakey, then more…
      • c2c_day_014
        Day 14 - Glaisdale to High…14.1 miles. Varied scenery for our penultimate day, ancient woodlands, steam railways and open moorland. Spoiled only at the very end by the double-whammy of…
      • c2c_day_015
        Day 15 - High Hawsker to Robin…4.3 miles. An easy stroll along the North Yorkshire coastline to reach Robin Hood's Bay, the end point of the Coast to Coast. After photos, a celebratory…
      • c2c_day_016
        Day 16 - A day in WhitbyA short drive up the coast for lunch at Steve & Sonia's, then a leisurely look around Whitby in the afternoon.
    • hereward
      The Hereward Way2008 and 2009 110 miles from Oakham in Rutland to Harling Road Station in Norfolk. We used this path as training for the Coast to Coast walk in 2008 and for the…
      • hw_day_01
        Day 1 - Oakham to Stamford27th March 2008. 16 miles (plus 3 miles or so for the walk to and from Peterborough train station). Initially walking along the northern shore of Rutland Water,…
      • hw_day_02
        Day 2 - Stamford to Peterborough31st March 2008. 16 miles (plus 3 miles return trip, home to the train station). A saunter through the Burghley Estate, following the old roman road Ermine…
      • hw_day_03
        Day 3 - Peterborough to March21 miles - A walk from home. From Town Bridge in Peterborough, walking along the River Nene past Flag Fen sewage treament works to Whittlesey. More walking…
      • hw_day_04
        Day 4 - March to Ely24 miles (and add 3 miles or so for the walk to and from Peterborough train station, plus 1 from March station to the start of the walk).
      • hw_day_05
        Day 5 - Ely to Brandon21 miles. After an overnight stay in Ely, including an excellent evening meal at The Boathouse, we were ready to set off bright-and-early. Initially a very…
      • hw_day_06
        Day 6 - Brandon to Harling Road…15 miles. O.K., so glossing over the overnight stay in Brandon, this was a fine days' walking ... right up until the last couple of miles where the whole…
    • ridgeway
      The RidgewayMay 2007. The Ridgeway National Trail is 85 miles long, starting at Overton Hill near Avebury and ending at Ivinghoe Beacon. However, we started from Pewsey,the…
      • rw_0walk_in
        The Walk-in - Pewsey train…10.7 miles walk-in to our first B&B at East Kennett. After a wonderful pub lunch, a stroll along the canal path, then up-and-over the white horse hill to our…
      • rw_day_01
        Day 1 - East Kennett to Ogbourne…Our first taste of The Ridgeway National Trail. 12.2 miles of mostly open, exposed countryside, passing through Barbury Castle enroute.
      • rw_day_02
        Day 2 - Ogbourne St George to…A windy, exposed 14.3 miles. Wet and miserable in the morning, but sunny in the afternoon. Several ancient features today, and a pub for lunch! (Oh, yes -…
      • rw_day_03
        Day 3 - Kingston Lisle to…A long day today - 20.4 miles - mostly along the open ridge. The wet weather held off, but it was still tough going. We were especially grateful for a beer…
      • rw_day_04
        Day 4 - Streatley to Park CornerAfter yesterday, this was an opportunity to take it easy - only 12.3 miles today. The character of the path changed dramatically too - much more enclosed and…
      • rw_day_05
        Day 5 - Park Corner to Great…Another long day - 19.2 miles. A pleasant wander through Ewelme and Swyncomb estates brought us onto a long, straight stretch of wide track lined on either side…
      • rw_day_06
        Day 6 - Great Kimble to AldburyAh, back to an "easy" day! Only 14.2 miles - initially coninuing through the pleasant parkland, then passing Chequers, the PM's country pad. After the monument…
      • rw_day_07
        Day 7 - Aldbury to Ivinghoe…After waking to driving rain, we were convinced that the last four miles of our epic journey would be decidedly uncomfortable. Fortunately, a prolongued…
    • ang_way
      The Angles WayJune 2005. The Angles Way is 78 miles long, starting at Great Yarmouth and ending at Knettishall Heath Country Park. As there are no local transport links from…
      • aw_day_01
        Day 1 - Great Yarmouth to…13.7 miles walking along Breydon Water, past Burgh Castle and Caldecott Hall.
      • aw_day_02
        Day 2 - Somerleyton to Beccles14.9 miles including Oulton Broad and a painful 7 miles along the uncut banks of the River Waveney to reach Beccles.
      • aw_day_03
        Day 3 - Beccles to Harleston21.2 miles of varied walking through fields, woodland and quiet country roads.
      • aw_day_04
        Day 4 - Harleston to Hopton24.1 miles. Well, in our case Diss to Hopton (15 miles). Due to the excessive heat, we decided that 15 miles was plenty, so caught a bus to start the day at…
      • aw_day_05
        Day 5 - Hopton to Thetford9 miles walking. 4 to complete the official Angles Way at Knettishall Heath, then another 5 to reach Euston. Taxi from Euston to Thetford.
    • iceni_way
      The Iceni WayJune 2004. The Iceni Way Path is 83 miles long, starting at Knettishall Heath Country Park near Thetford and ending at Hunstanton on the North Norfolk Coast. As…
    • weav_way
      The Weavers WayJuly 2003. The Weavers Way Path is 57 mile long, starting in Cromer and ending in Great Yarmouth We were originally intending to walk The Dales Way this year,…
      • cromer
        CromerAfter being bowled over by our stay at Morden House when we completed the North Norfolk Coast Path, we couldn't resist an overnight stay before we started the…
      • ww_day_01
        Day 1 - Cromer to Aylsham15 miles heading almost due south from Cromer. We pass through Felbrigg and Alby, and through the grounds of Blickling Hall. Aylsham seems a bit like a race…
      • ww_day_02
        Day 2 - Aylsham to Stalham14 miles. We bridge the River Bure and soon find ourselves on a disused railway line which is now a nature reserve - butterflies galore in the sheltered…
      • ww_day_03
        Day 3 - Stalham to Acle16 miles - and what a slog it seemed! This morning we spent most of our time walking on tarmac. Not very nice for the feet, and as most of it was along the busy…
      • ww_day_04
        Day 4 - Acle to Great Yarmouth12 miles to finish off the walk. Everything started so pleasantly: a wander through a lovely riverside boardwalk in Acle, then over grassy flatlands of the…
    • n_coast
      North Norfolk Coast PathJune 2001 Hunstanton to Cromer - 54 miles. We had almost given up hope of doing a long distance path this year. Initially we had hoped to do the Dales Way but,…
      • nc_day_01
        Day 1 - Hunstanton to Brancaster9 miles between Hunstanton and Brancaster, passing through Old Hunstanton, Holme bird observatory and Thornham.
      • nc_day_02
        Day 2 - Brancaster to…After passing the roman fort of Branodunum, the walk continues through the small harbours of Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Overy Staithe, along miles of golden…
      • nc_day_03
        Day 3 - Wells to WeybourneA delightful walk along the sand and salmarshes at the edge of The Wash, passing through Stiffkey, Marston and Blakeney, before hitting the gruelling 5 mile…
      • nc_day_04
        Day 4 - Weybourne to CromerLeave dismal B&B as early as possible! Today is the final stage. Nice walking initially along the coast, past the golf course at Sheringham, then heading inland…
    • cleveland
      The Cleveland WaySeptember 2000 A nine-day hike around the boundary of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, starting in Helmsley and ending in Filey. 109 miles, National…
  • othwalks
    Other Walks at HomeSelected day walks from holidays in the UK.
    • lakes2005
      Lake District 2005A week in the Lake District, 2005. Arrived in Keswick on Saturday and bought some new boots at George Fischer. Spent the rest of the week breaking them in. Some…
      • bowfell
        Bowfell & Crinkle CragsBowfell & Crinkle Crags from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.Approximately 8 miles. From the hotel car park (National Trust = free parking for members !), head…
      • buttermere
        The High Stile Range, ButtermereA wonderful circuit starting and ending at the national Trust car park at Buttermere. Approximately 11 miles. The walk initially follows the lakeside path…
    • munro2005
      Munro Challenge 2005Sponsored Munro-bagging ! As we both work for the Environment Agency, in 2005 we took part in the annual Munro Challenge organised by our adopted charity, Water…
    • dales2020
      Yorkshire Dales 2020A week in the Yorkshire Dales, September 2020 Taking advantage of the break between Covid lockdowns, and our pre-booked accommodation (we had originally…
    • tideswell2023
      Tideswell Walks, April 2023A week of circular walks in the Peak District, all starting from the village of Tideswell.
      • day_01
        Tideswell, the Hucklows and…12.9 miles

        Taking in Little and Great Hucklow and Grindlow. Returning along Silly Dale to Wardlow Mires then Cressbrook Dale and Litton.

      • day_02
        Tideswell loop via Peak Forest,…11.7 miles North skirting Wheston to pick up the Limestone Way to Dam Dale Farm, then a loop up to Peak Forestand back. Returning via Dam Dale, Hay Dale, Peter…
      • day_03
        Tideswell and Cheedale circuit12.2 miles Down Tideswell Dale to Litton Mill, then along the Monsal Trail and Cheedale to pick up the Pennine Bridleway to Wormhill and Wheston. Return to…
      • day_04
        Tideswell, Monsal Head and…13 miles To Litton , Tansley Dale, and Cressbrook Dale to Cressbrook. Follow the riverside road to join the Monsal Trail near Upperdale Farm before heading up…
      • day_05
        Tideswell, Monsal Dale and Deep…14.2 miles

        Returning via Taddington, Priestcliffe and Millers Dale.

    • ndales2023
      Northern Dales Explorer,…A ramble through Wensleydale, Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, in the Yorkshire Dales. Five days point-to-point walking, and three circulr walks along the way in…
      • day_0
        MiddlehamA quick look around Middleham the evening before setting out on our trek.
      • day_01
        Day1 - Middleham to Aysgarth…12 miles From Middleham, a wander down Coverdale, then over Carlton Moor to the Walden valley. Returning to Wensleydale to our accommodation near Aysgarth…
      • day_02
        Day 2 - Bolton Castle circuit10.5 miles After exploring the three cascades of Aysgarth Falls, we head over to fascinating Bolton Castle, diverting en-route down to the stepping stones over…
      • day_03
        Day 3 - Aysgarth Falls to Hawes11.4 miles A day spent in mid-Wensleydale. Leaving Aysgarth and steadily climbing up the River Ure valley to reach our hotel at Sedbusk near Hawes. The route…
      • day_04
        Day 4 - Aysgill Falls circuit9.4 miles

        A figure-of-eight walk taking in two more spectacular waterfalls, or 'forces' - Aysgarth and Hardraw.

      • day_05
        Day 5 - Hawes to Keld11.0 miles

        Climbing steeply over the wide open expanse of Great Shunner Fell into Swaledale and our destination for the night, Keld.

      • day_06
        Day 6 - Keld to Low Row10.2 miles

        A stunning mix of waterfalls, open views along the valley, and quaint villages today as we follow the River Swale

      • day_07
        Day 7 - Maiden Castle circuit9.9 miles

        A steep climb up onto heather moorland today, offering yet more spectacular views of Swaledale.

      • day_08
        Day 7 - Low Row to…12 miles A day of two halves. Before lunch we continue to follow the Swale, reaching Reeth for lunch. In the afternoon a steep climb up to Fremington Edge, and…
    • dovedale2024
      Dovedale, February 2024A short stay at HF Holidays 'Peverill of the Peak' hotel just outside of *** in the Peak District. We chose a four night self-guided holiday. As might be…
    • giggle2024
      Giggleswick and Settle walks,…Walks from a cosy house in Giggleswick. Being early March, the weather was not perticularly great - mostly overcast and drizzly with a strong, cold, wind - but…
      • day_01
        Austwick, Stainforth Falls and…16.5 miles A wander up the valley to Stackhouse, then up-and-over the wind-swept hillside to Feizor and Austwick. Rejoining the River Ribble at Stainforth…
      • day_02
        Giggleswick to Cleatop Park5.7 miles Miserable weather in the morning meant we had a quick wander around Giggleswick and Settle and bought some magnificent rolls for lunch fron The Old…
      • day_03
        Settle to Malham Cove and Tarn16.9 miles A steep climb out of Settle , but the early rays of sunshine were most welcome. Walking alongside Attermire Scar we were afforded some spectacular…
      • day_04
        A short circuit to Stackhouse…4.2 miles Another wet day, so we drove to Skipton for a look around the castle and found a nice little cafe for lunch. The rain eased off in the afternoon, so…
      • day_05
        Cattrig Force and Victoria Cave13.2 miles Yesterday was a complete washout for walking. Low cloud and heavy rain forced us to visit the spectacular White Scar Cave. Today was our last chance…
    • woodhall2024
      Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire - May…A three-day break in Woodhall Spa. We stayed in a spacious Bed & Breakfast located very handily for the local amenities , and managed two walks, two evening…
      • day_01
        Day One - The Spa Trail (11.5…A there-and-back walk along the Spa Trail between Woodhall Spa and (almost) Horncastle. A lovely combination of amazing rhododendron displays through the golf…
      • day_02
        Day Two - Woodhall Spa,…Much of the time we followed the Viking Way and/or the Water Rail Way. A good mixture of hardstanding, field boundaries and woodland paths, although there were…
      • day_03
        Day Three - Woodhall Spa…Earlier rain cleared up long enough for us to saunter around the nature reserve before heading back home. What appears initially to be a flat, desolate site is…
    • brampton2024
      Brampton, Cumbria - July 2024Staying for a week in a convenient one-bedroom flat in Brampton town centre. We completed several local circular walks - a couple from the flat, a couple…
      • day_01
        Day 1 - Lanercost Priory and…12.7 miles Heading out from the town centre via the Moat, initially along the Brampton Ridge and through The Ridgewood before following a lovely wooded path…
      • day_02
        Day 2 - Gelt Woods and Talkin…14.6 miles Today we headed South from Brampton for Low Geltbridge. Here we picked up a gorgeous path through Gelt Woods, following the River Gelt all the way to…
      • day_03
        Day 3 - Cardunneth Fell from…8.7 miles Today we had a short drive to Castle Carrock to start our walk. We climbed steadily from the village to Castle Carrock Fell with fantastic views in…
      • day_04
        Day 4 - River Annan circuit6.8 miles A 45-minute drive found us in Annan in Dumfries & Galloway. After a quick look around town (not especially inspiring) and a cup of tea & slice…
      • day_05
        Day 5 - Walla Crag from Keswick5.5 miles Another drive, this time 40 minutes south to Keswick in the Lake District. After tolerating the crowds for a quick look around the outdoor shops, we…
      • day_06
        Day 6 - Geltsdale circuit from…9.3 miles A short drive to Jockey Shield before heading up-and-over Talkin Fell to Forest Head. Got 'lost' in the disused (but largely waterlogged and boggy)…
    • chstretton2024
      Church Stretton, Shropshire -…A four-night self-guided walking break with HF Holidays. Staying at Longmynd House in Church Stretton. Enroute we stopped off for a quick look around…