The forecast was for hot and the crowds were on their way. We decided to head the other way. We drove down to Wilton Quarry and watched hundreds of cars queuing on the north bound M6...
Limestone (especially polished limestone) can make for tricky gymnastic climbing, but it can also be great fun... Twistleton Scar offers a wide range of grades, a short approach and a lovely outlook up and down Ribblesdale...
To celebrate Dave’s birthday he wanted to go down Gaping Ghyll’s main shaft – the longest daylight pot hole in the UK. But the previous week’s torrential rain had made that option a decidedly dangerous proposition. Rowten Pot was chosen as a good alternative, being a nice short walk and not threatened by high water …
The Saunders Mountain Marathon, was one of my favourite events last year.... so we tried it again. We did the Kirkfell course last year and so we stepped up a class this year to do the Bowfell...