In October '25, working with Mark at Team Walking , we had the pleasure of guiding 25 people on various hikes around the Coniston fells and the surrounding valleys. I chose to stay at the local YHA, which I highly recommend, especially for the delicious fried breakfast in the morning. With the weather forecast predicting a mix of wind, frost, and rain, I opted for the comfort of the shared men's dorm instead of camping in a tent. On Saturday, I led a group on a 20km hike that

In May '25, the outstanding charity Millimetres2Mountains invited me to help with an adventure weekend in Borrowdale. My role was to serve as a sighted guide for one of the beneficiaries, who I had previously assisted in climbing Helvelyn. The weekend was filled with activities like climbing, hiking, and canoeing, along with plenty of chatting, socialising, and simply enjoying the beautiful setting and great company. The weather was amazing, with perfect blue skies, crystal-

In September, I assisted a group of 20 individuals who united to hike up Ben Nevis and raise money in memory of our friend and colleague, Marty Stephens. The event, "Marty's Smash-It challenge," was fittingly named to honor Marty's zest for life and positive spirit. This was the third challenge in the series, following previous adventures in the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales. The weather was quite difficult, to put it mildly! After reviewing the weather forecast two days prio

Back in August '25, it was a huge privilege to join  Millimetres 2 Mountains  on expedition to the Kyrgyzstan Tien Shan mountains as sighted guide for one of the charity beneficiaries.  Exploring this remote, vast, and beautiful mountainous area for 2 weeks was an amazing experience. The highlight was to share this with a wonderful group of people, fully intent on living life to the max and facing any challenge with such positivity. Thank you to everyone involved in the trip

A 3 AM start and wet, foggy conditions didn't dampen the enthusiasm of Eden Valley Hospice supporters as they enjoyed their "Stars to...

There are moments when working with a charity that leave me amazed by the inspiring stories and individuals I encounter. This wet and...

In late May, working as part of the fabulous Lakeland Mountain Guides, I supported a group of 35 who came together to walk the Fairfield...

My love of the outdoors started out as a child; camping in the garden, walking my dog, and mucking about in the local woods on bikes....

Let's be honest, late November can occasionally bring less than perfect weather to the Lake District! This day on the Coniston fells...

Autumn has come but that didn't stop the Candlelighters charity taking on the Yorkshire three-peaks challenge! Working with Mark Reid at...

Blencathra is one of my favourite mountains in the Lake District with so many different routes up and down. Having led a group up Hall's...

In June 2023 I led a group up Ben Nevis to complete the challenge of climbing the highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland, in memory...

I supported 70 plus colleagues who came together to walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, and to raise funds in memory of friend and colleague...

Ullswater Way is a 36km loop of Ullswater - widely accepted to be the most beautiful lake in England. Working with Mark Reid from Team...

Striding Edge is probably the best known ridge walk and grade 1 scramble in the Lake District. On this chilly day in April, I tackled it...

In September 2022, I joined a group of colleagues taking on the challenge of climbing the highest peak in England in memory of friend and...

The Yorkshire 3 peaks is a classic circuit. On this occasion we decided to tackle just two - Wernside and my favourite Ingleborough .......

Jack's Rake is a classic Lake District grade 1 scramble. It's also one of my favourite days out when put together with a dip in Stickle...