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Is a Bronze National Navigation Award Course for You?
Is a Bronze National Navigation Award Course for You?

Build practical map and compass skills on a Bronze National Navigation Award course, with supportive teaching for confident countryside adventures…

Corporate Team Building That Builds Confidence
Corporate Team Building That Builds Confidence

Corporate team building in the hills creates stronger communication, practical trust and lasting confidence through a shared challenge, guided safely.

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Guided Hike Photos
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Guided Hike Photos

Belter of a morning for clients Elena and Angela on our Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) sunrise walk. Shows that, sometimes, good……

Beginners Navigation Guide – Part 1
Beginners Navigation Guide – Part 1

Welcome to the Hills There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from standing on a mountain summit and……

Sunsets in the Peak District
Sunsets in the Peak District

Spring is definitely with us.  With an extended period of amazingly good weather in store (courtesy of high pressure and……

Guided Walks UK for Bigger, Better Days Out
Guided Walks UK for Bigger, Better Days Out

Plan a memorable day in the hills with guided walks UK-wide, led by qualified Mountain Leaders who build confidence, skills…

Summit Day – Jbel Toubkal
Summit Day – Jbel Toubkal

…..summit day finally arrived. What an experience to watch the sun rise over the Sahara from the highest peak in……

The Walk In – Jbel Toukal
The Walk In – Jbel Toukal

Day two saw us leave Marrakesh to a high Berber village (Armoud) at 2000m where we met our guide and……

Chaos & purpose in Marrakech
Chaos & purpose in Marrakech

Jebel Toubkal, High Atlas 2025 Our adventure starts in Marrakesh, a city which is all about the friendly people, architecture……

Letting the mountain guide you
Letting the mountain guide you

This weekend the autumnal colours in the Lake District were magnificent. We’d set off from Boot with the intention of……

Pen yr Ole Wen 978m via the East Ridge
Pen yr Ole Wen 978m via the East Ridge

It’s all in the attitude, Yr Wyddfa with a smile
It’s all in the attitude, Yr Wyddfa with a smile

Sadly this was not a day to enjoy the views and watch the sunrise. Instead there were moderate winds (considerably……

The art of navigation
The art of navigation

Out and about planning our NNAS Bronze Navigator award course today.  The area we’re using next month is chock full……

Well, that was worth the effort! Yr Wyddfa sunrise guided ascent.
Well, that was worth the effort! Yr Wyddfa sunrise guided ascent.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far greater than he seeks” – John Muir And so it was on……

The value of a recce
The value of a recce

With a free day I thought I’d recce a a route that I was to lead as a freelancer for……

Yorkshire 3 Peaks in under 12
Yorkshire 3 Peaks in under 12

What a cracking day guiding this group around the Yorkshire Three Peaks.  The summer “challenge” season is now well under……

The aircraft wrecks of Bleaklow: a poignant reminder.
The aircraft wrecks of Bleaklow: a poignant reminder.

Spring has definitely sprung in the Peak District, the sun was shining, the Hawthorn in full bloom and lambs were……

Hang on, has spring sprung in the Yorkshire Dales?!
Hang on, has spring sprung in the Yorkshire Dales?!

Another well organised and successful Yorkshire Three Peaks as a freelance mountain leader for a company called Three Peaks Challenge.……

Winters hasn’t quite released its grip
Winters hasn’t quite released its grip

What a great day, working as a freelance mountain leader for a company called Three Peaks Challenge and my first……

A tad windy on the Yorkshire Three Peaks
A tad windy on the Yorkshire Three Peaks

Today was all about taking advantage of the “mostly” dry conditions and trying not to get blown off our feet.……

You don’t waste days like these
You don’t waste days like these

When it’s winter in the Scottish Highlands and the sun is shining and the weather is calm you don’t waste……

The infinite possibilities of the day ahead
The infinite possibilities of the day ahead

Does it get any better than this?  I don’t think so! Not only have I got a week in Scotland……

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Guided Hike Photos
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Guided Hike Photos

Belter of a morning for clients Elena and Angela on our Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) sunrise walk. Shows that, sometimes, good……

Pen yr Ole Wen 978m via the East Ridge
Pen yr Ole Wen 978m via the East Ridge

It’s all in the attitude, Yr Wyddfa with a smile
It’s all in the attitude, Yr Wyddfa with a smile

Sadly this was not a day to enjoy the views and watch the sunrise. Instead there were moderate winds (considerably……

Well, that was worth the effort! Yr Wyddfa sunrise guided ascent.
Well, that was worth the effort! Yr Wyddfa sunrise guided ascent.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far greater than he seeks” – John Muir And so it was on……

Letting the mountain guide you
Letting the mountain guide you

This weekend the autumnal colours in the Lake District were magnificent. We’d set off from Boot with the intention of……

The value of a recce
The value of a recce

With a free day I thought I’d recce a a route that I was to lead as a freelancer for……

You don’t waste days like these
You don’t waste days like these

When it’s winter in the Scottish Highlands and the sun is shining and the weather is calm you don’t waste……

The infinite possibilities of the day ahead
The infinite possibilities of the day ahead

Does it get any better than this?  I don’t think so! Not only have I got a week in Scotland……

Sunsets in the Peak District
Sunsets in the Peak District

Spring is definitely with us.  With an extended period of amazingly good weather in store (courtesy of high pressure and……

The art of navigation
The art of navigation

Out and about planning our NNAS Bronze Navigator award course today.  The area we’re using next month is chock full……

The aircraft wrecks of Bleaklow: a poignant reminder.
The aircraft wrecks of Bleaklow: a poignant reminder.

Spring has definitely sprung in the Peak District, the sun was shining, the Hawthorn in full bloom and lambs were……

You don’t waste days like these
You don’t waste days like these

When it’s winter in the Scottish Highlands and the sun is shining and the weather is calm you don’t waste……

The infinite possibilities of the day ahead
The infinite possibilities of the day ahead

Does it get any better than this?  I don’t think so! Not only have I got a week in Scotland……

Letting the mountain guide you
Letting the mountain guide you

This weekend the autumnal colours in the Lake District were magnificent. We’d set off from Boot with the intention of……

Pen yr Ole Wen 978m via the East Ridge
Pen yr Ole Wen 978m via the East Ridge

Summit Day – Jbel Toubkal
Summit Day – Jbel Toubkal

…..summit day finally arrived. What an experience to watch the sun rise over the Sahara from the highest peak in……

The Walk In – Jbel Toukal
The Walk In – Jbel Toukal

Day two saw us leave Marrakesh to a high Berber village (Armoud) at 2000m where we met our guide and……

Chaos & purpose in Marrakech
Chaos & purpose in Marrakech

Jebel Toubkal, High Atlas 2025 Our adventure starts in Marrakesh, a city which is all about the friendly people, architecture……

The infinite possibilities of the day ahead
The infinite possibilities of the day ahead

Does it get any better than this?  I don’t think so! Not only have I got a week in Scotland……

Letting the mountain guide you
Letting the mountain guide you

This weekend the autumnal colours in the Lake District were magnificent. We’d set off from Boot with the intention of……

Yorkshire 3 Peaks in under 12
Yorkshire 3 Peaks in under 12

What a cracking day guiding this group around the Yorkshire Three Peaks.  The summer “challenge” season is now well under……

Hang on, has spring sprung in the Yorkshire Dales?!
Hang on, has spring sprung in the Yorkshire Dales?!

Another well organised and successful Yorkshire Three Peaks as a freelance mountain leader for a company called Three Peaks Challenge.……

Winters hasn’t quite released its grip
Winters hasn’t quite released its grip

What a great day, working as a freelance mountain leader for a company called Three Peaks Challenge and my first……

A tad windy on the Yorkshire Three Peaks
A tad windy on the Yorkshire Three Peaks

Today was all about taking advantage of the “mostly” dry conditions and trying not to get blown off our feet.……

Is a Bronze National Navigation Award Course for You?
Is a Bronze National Navigation Award Course for You?

Build practical map and compass skills on a Bronze National Navigation Award course, with supportive teaching for confident countryside adventures…

Beginners Navigation Guide – Part 1
Beginners Navigation Guide – Part 1

Welcome to the Hills There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from standing on a mountain summit and……

Corporate Team Building That Builds Confidence
Corporate Team Building That Builds Confidence

Corporate team building in the hills creates stronger communication, practical trust and lasting confidence through a shared challenge, guided safely.

Guided Walks UK for Bigger, Better Days Out
Guided Walks UK for Bigger, Better Days Out

Plan a memorable day in the hills with guided walks UK-wide, led by qualified Mountain Leaders who build confidence, skills…