The ‘Dales 30’ are the mountains in the Yorkshire Dales National Park over 2,000 feet with a 30 metre drop on all sides (100 foot when all said and done). The Full List of Mountains is Here. The New Dales 30 Website is Here Buy the Guide Book Here In 2026 everything about the Dales…

Most visitors to the main towns and villages of the Lake District gravitate to the most popular walks. It is natural and in most cases the walks are excellent…but busy. However at times you may want to explore a little without the distraction of other walkers. The peace and quiet pou will find brings it’s…

The North Coast (NC) 500 is a scenic coastal loop around the Scottish Highlands, starting and ending in Inverness. ‘Scotland’s route 66’ encompasses sandy beaches, rugged mountains, pretty villages and historic castles. Nick and I took a week and a half off in September and headed north with the aim of discovering what the area…

In 2026 the Coast to Coast will become an ‘official’ National Trail. This comes with undoubted benefits; increased funding, better path maintenance and protection against land management practices. However with the Coast to Coast in particular this can be a poisoned chalice. A National Trail, what is it? A National Trail is a long distance…

We have introduced a number of Walking/Hiking Mini Breaks for 2026. They are a combination of a small group (no more than 10) walks with a professional guide (usually myself). The walks are spread across the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Northumberland. We even have Navigation Training Weekends in the Yorkshire Dales. The Mini…

The increasing numbers of walkers heading in to the outdoors has combined unfavourably with the increase in technology leading to a reduction and, in many cases, loss of traditional Navigation Skills. I have written below my views on why it is happening and why it is such a shame. What is Navigation? “The art or…

There is nothing more rewarding than a snowy walk through our upland countryside. The contrast of colours, the light, the sense of adventure, physical challenges and breathtaking views are unique in the fells of Britain after a good snowfall. Choosing Place Fell for a Snowy Walk Last week I enjoyed a splendid walk up Place…

There is something immensely satisfying in walking a Long Distance footpath. A sense of achievement, the rhythm of walking attained after the first couple of days, the sense of a journey all satisfy the inner desires of many of us. Alternatively just enjoy the beautiful scenery. All over the world these long distance walks (or…

Where2walk have published a number of Guide Books on the walks and mountains of the British Isles. They are all written by local, walking enthusiasts with a unique knowledge of their local area and the best walks. Most of the 9 books are only available to buy via the Where2walk website or local bookshops. This…

It is estimated that nearly 100,000 walkers came to the Yorkshire Dales to climb the 3 Peaks (24 miles, 5,500 feet of climbing).  The difficulty and distance make a completion a cause for great satisfaction. Sadly most will never return. As a guide on the 3 Peaks I would estimate 65 to 75% of walkers…

The Lake District is renowned for its lakes, its in the name! Combined with the surrounding fells they characterize the landscape. However it is not always straightforward to find the best ones. This is particularly so when much of the shoreline is privately owned and not accessible (shame!) to the public. These are my 10…

The “Dales 30” are the mountains in the Yorkshire and Cumbrian Dales over 2,000 feet high. They are usually climbed on day trips. However to appreciate the mountains to the full why not combine 2 days in a series of weekend breaks. 2 days hiking, 2 nights in a country pub in a pretty Yorkshire…