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Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Sam — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:34:44 +0000

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 not so enjoyable were the large sections of flat land walking joining up the peaks. Also in abundance were thousands of other walkers – lots of charities especially, possibly as we did this in June where the daylight is longest. Still, a good one to tick off the list, and my first conscious venture into the Yorkshire Dales. Perhaps next time I’ll run it and get the job done quicker!
Some pictures below…(click image for more)

Arans, Dolgellau & Cader Idris

Sam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:02 +0000

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;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.

See the photos by clicking the image below.

New Year, Grasmere

Sam — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:46:41 +0000

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 Years eve – a complete white-out!

Picture below of Andrew on the summit… Click below for more.

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Sam — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:23:17 +0000

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

Scotland Weekend (Ben Nevis)

Sam — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:12:13 +0000

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

Tryfan North Ridge, August 2009

Sam — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:08:35 +0000

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

Cropredy Festival 2009

Sam — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:03:09 +0000

Pics from the Cropredy Festival 2009. Phil Cool rules!

Snowdonia Weekend

Sam — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:18:23 +0000

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 a great weekend, and best wishes to Andrew, Alison and Gemma who all celebrated significant birthdays.

Trail Race Up The Beast 2009

Sam — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:43:49 +0000

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

The route is of mixed terrain – muddy forest, onto track, the ascent of the “Beast”, then a lovely soothing green pasture descent, a touch of road, then the steps of doom(!) past the quarry (No! Not the steps!!). All in all, a challenging run which continually tests, not giving a chance to get into a steady rhythm. This is the second year of the “Beast” race and I am already looking forward to another thrashing next year.

This time I finished 17th/45 in 32:30. The results are here.

Big thanks to Peter Douglas for his pics of the race. Keep up the good work Pete!

A grimace or a smile?…

Week in Keswick, Lake District

Sam — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:12:45 +0000

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 knowledge of the Lakes before this week had been somewhat lacking. I did a number of walks there some 10 years ago whilst in Uni, but apart from trips to Langdale during the last few years I really hadn’t a clue on geography, notable peaks or valleys. I’m pleased to say that I’ve been vastly educated somewhat over the week long stay.

Diary for the week…

Monday: Blencathra from Halls Fell, then on to Bowscale Fell (Fiona)

Tuesday: Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag, Haystacks from Buttermere (Fiona). Thanks to Rebecca for the lift back!

Wednesday: Run (Ade) from Keswick – Walla Crag (7 miles). Walking in Wythop Woods (Andrew), 6 miles.

Thursday: Sam’s big run (see next post).

Friday: Linear walk… Rowling End, Causey Pike, Sail, Crag Hill, Grasmoor, Wandope, Whiteless Pike (Fiona).

Saturday: Helvellyn via Striding Edge, from Glenridding, return via Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam, Brown Cove.

Sadly I began the week with two flat camera batteries, hence no pics. But Ade has kindly sent me these – click the image below for more.