Category Archives: Social/Event

Yorkshire 3 Peaks

This classic walk – done with Cheshire Walkers – encapsulates Pen-y-ghent (691m), Whernside (728m), and Ingleborough (723m), and is roughly 25 miles in total. Weather was excellent for the occasion and so was the camping. The distance was challenging, but … Continue reading

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Arans, Dolgellau & Cader Idris

And so the merry men returned to the Welsh mountains for another weekend of adventure. The song rang out across the hills… Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; … Continue reading

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New Year, Grasmere

The New Year was spent with the Cheshire Walkers in Grasmere. There was an abundance of snow, and this made for some memorable winter walking. The highlight for me was a linear walk done with Andrew over Hellvellyn on New … Continue reading

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Rodrigo y Gabriela

Matt and I went to see Rodrigo y Gabriela in the Manchester Apollo. Totally awesome!

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Scotland Weekend (Ben Nevis)

Pics from weekend spent in Scotland with Cheshire Walkers, where Ben Nevis was conquered in considerably poor conditions.

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Tryfan North Ridge, August 2009

Pics from an outing on Tryfan’s North Ridge, with Rebecca, Anne and Fiona.

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Cropredy Festival 2009

Pics from the Cropredy Festival 2009. Phil Cool rules!

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Snowdonia Weekend

Pictures from last weekend spent in Snowdonia (click images below to see more). Accommodation was provided by the Pen-y-pass youth hostel. The Tyn-y-Coed is also most definitely the new Bryn Tyrch. Saturday: Snowdon Horseshoe Sunday: Carneddau Thanks to everyone for … Continue reading

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Trail Race Up The Beast 2009

Last Wednesday evening I took part in the “Trail Race Up The Beast” fell race, from Maeshafn, Mold. Having done this last year I’d hoped it would seem easier, but disappointingly it was just as bone crunching as last time … Continue reading

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Week in Keswick, Lake District

First real holiday of the year. I recently spent a week in the Lake District, Keswick to be exact. A huge thanks to Kate for organising the accommodation and to the wonderful chefs that provided delicious meals each evening! My … Continue reading

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