Notes from the Dark Walks/2: A journey into Langstrath Valley to spend sunset and sunrise with the Birch… Read More
Drizzle and Moon Shadows ~ the Dark Walks/2
All Weathers, All Seasons
The day started with rain, lots of it, clouds stubbornly low, with mist predicted for late afternoon. A perfect time to go out. Read More
Back from the Light Walk
Seven days in the fells, simply, walking. No roof but the sky, air always fresh, bodies engaged, minds on the simple task of putting one foot in front of the other and the gentle but necessary concentration that comes with that – walking on uneven paths with a heavy load requires a focused mind. When… Read More
the Light Walk
Seven Trees Seven Days, embracing the Summer Solstice More than eighty miles walking The Lake District’s highest fells Camping under the sky’s short nights That’s it. We’re committed. Our bags are packed and our route is planned. Tomorrow we begin to walk from the Little Asby Hawthorn, the easternmost of the seven trees, and steadily tread… Read More
Public Walk #1: the Under Helm Sycamore
The weather was in our favour. We set off in a light drizzle, which you might think is a bad thing, but it felt very welcome after the searing heat of the last two weeks. Clouds were teasing the tops of the fells all around us, concealing, revealing, and adding a drama to a landscape coming… Read More
Walking to the Hawthorn
Walking to the Little Asby Hawthorn from Great Asby Village last Friday … Read More
The Long View Tools
Choosing the right gear for a long walk, and a considerable amount of time standing or sitting still, is essential for our days out. Read More
THE LONG VIEW 