Creating memories through travel and adventure
August 15, 2021
From Bourg Saint Maurice we don’t have to travel far to get to the start of some amazing walks in the high French Alps. Be prepared for small single track roads that zig zag up the mountain and yellow walking… Continue Reading…
August 14, 2021
Bourg Saint Maurice We’re staying in the centre of the small town, Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From our balcony we can see the ski area, Les Arcs in front of us and all around are the mountains of the French Alps. It’s August,… Continue Reading…
June 22, 2021
For a recent dog and house sit we were staying on a farm near Chippenham, just outside the Cotswolds. We were surrounded by beautiful countryside but more tempting than that was the idea of visiting some of the surrounding Cotswold… Continue Reading…
May 29, 2021
Helm Crag is one of those iconic fells, instantly recognisable looking north from Grasmere village. Â And it’s been a tempter as we’ve wondered the village or passed it by on our way to higher things. Â However, it was only on… Continue Reading…
May 15, 2021
I’m sure Arnison Crag is somewhat overlooked as a destination in its own right. Â It is surrounded by far larger and more iconic fells such as the Helvellyn range or the High Street range. Â However, it isn’t on route to… Continue Reading…
May 8, 2021
Sallows and Sour Howes are not the most iconic of Lakeland fells, in fact Mr. Wainwright says “There is little about Sour Howes to attract walkers and nothing to justify a detour”. Â It’s true, all around are far higher and… Continue Reading…
May 1, 2021
We had spotted Swirl How from several walks, including to Great Carrs, Grey Friar, Wetherlam and Greenburn valley….it was time to make a more personal acquaintance with the fell itself. Know before you go Per Mr. Wainwright’s words: “Swirl How,… Continue Reading…
April 22, 2021
We had been super eager to climb Bowfell since the beginning of December, but over the winter it was more often than not covered in snow and/or cloud. Â However, on an extremely sunny and clear April day we didn’t miss… Continue Reading…
April 13, 2021
Tarn Crag from Easedale Tarn A walk to Tarn Crag has the great advantage of starting out with the path along Sour Milk Gill to the beautiful Easedale Tarn. Â The walk to the tarn from Grasmere is a popular one,… Continue Reading…
