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18/04/2024
Perfect for accessing the Helvellyn group and fells around Ullswater:
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The Ullswater Bus
Running Weekends & Bank Holidays from now until 3rd November 2024
Connecting Keswick to Ullswater and back!
With destinations of Pooley Bridge, Helvellyn, Glenridding, Penrith, Keswick, Lowther Castle, Ullswater Steamers and Aira Force.
It is a fantastic way to get around and see the area 🚍
31/03/2024
I'm appalled at the secretive way this was done, allowing no public consultation whatsoever! Shame on those responsible! The little bothy at Warnscale Head overlooking Buttermere in the Lake District, was sold to an American millionaire last year. But last month it was dismantled stone by stone and shipped over to the States where it was reassembled on Staten Island, New York. They've reproduced it exactly as it was at Buttermere but the view is nothing like as good! Absolutely gutted!
14/03/2024
Spring has sprung, Summer is approaching! Start planning!
13/03/2024
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Anna Wells has just finished her winter Munro round, becoming the fourth person - and the first woman - to complete a round of all 282 Scottish 3000-foot peaks in a single winter season.
08/03/2024
Cofa Pike, a high point on the ridge to Fairfield, seen from St Sunday Crag, on .... Sunday.
08/03/2024
MISSING DOG
24/02/2024
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The house has finally sold after years on the market
17/12/2023
Planning a company fund raising or team building challenge for 2024? Or just want to challenge yourself?
Give us a call or drop us a text or e-mail - we have a few suggestions!
17/11/2023
In good visibility, navigating up and back down Ben Nevis in winter can seem quite straightforward. It is a busy mountain and there is often a well trodden path to the summit, as well as cairns above...
16/11/2023
The Scafells in one day. An amazing adventure for those looking for something a little more challenging. This is the roughest terrain in the district and involves some minor scrambling on Scafell.
It's ideal for individuals and small groups.
Interested? Email, text or call any time for more information.
01/11/2023
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Morning all.
Due to drifting snow and very icy conditions, the ski road is currently closed at the snow gates at Glenmore. Plough and gritter currently operating. Updates to follow.
Cheers
Ops 1
27/10/2023
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⚠️ Closure of A82 Glencoe Three Sisters parking areas for improvement works from 30 Oct for eight weeks ⚒️
🅿️⛔ From 7am on Monday, the larger Three Sisters parking area, known as the Coire Gabhail / Hidden Valley car park, will be closed until around Friday 22 December, for redesign and resurfacing, including the introduction of marked parking bays to ensure a safer and more organised parking capacity 🚗🚐🛵🚲
🅿️⛔ From end of November, the smaller Three Sisters parking layby, known as the Coire nan Lochan layby, will also be closed for up to four weeks, in order to undertake improvement works and resurfacing. In the future, this layby will be dedicated to buses and coaches 🚌🚌
Most of this work will be taking place off-road, limiting disruption to road users, though there will be several occasions when traffic management on the A82 will be in place🚦
⚠️ While the parking areas are closed, drivers are asked to respect road signage, stop only in other designated car parks and laybys, and not park illegally on the roadside, which is a Clearway throughout the Glencoe area 🚧
Footpaths into the mountains around the Three Sisters will not be affected 🥾
This work has been programmed to avoid the height of the tourist season, as well as the traditional winter climbing season, to help minimise impact on visitors and walkers, however we understand it may cause inconvenience to some, and thank everyone for their patience 😊🙏
We hope it will bring much-needed improvements to road and parking safety, landscape presentation and the visitor experience at this popular location for sightseers and walkers in the heart of Glencoe National Nature Reserve NTS 🏔️💚
Plans have been developed in collaboration with Transport Scotland and .Scotland, in line with mandatory design standards for trunk roads.
We are grateful for funding support from the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund for this project, which is a partnership with The Highland Council and our local community.
If you have any questions, please message us here 👍👍
National Trust for Scotland ~ Discover Glencoe, Scotland ~ The Outdoor Capital of the UK ~ VisitScotland ~ Traffic Scotland ~ Walkhighlands ~ Mountaineering Scotland
24/10/2023
Next time you're doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks or walking in the Yorkshire Dales, pay attention to the huge limestone paving slabs under your feet. The texture and colours are amazing, particularly in the wet. They're like works of art. These ones are on Whernside.
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Lake District 10 peaks challenge. Approaching the summit of Red Pike, the first peak on our 10 peaks challenge. Perfect conditions, as always! :) It's not too late to book your own Lake's 10 peaks challenge.
From the hut last night. Julian Alps.
Blencathra this morning
Arctic conditions on Blencathra this morning. It's full on winter conditions in the hills of the UK just now, so be prepared.
The view from Mickledore .... the small ridge linking Scafell with Scafell Pike. An amazing place!
The view from Catstycam yesterday. Catstycam is the 10th highest 'Wainwright' in the Lake District and on our 'Top 10' challenge ... which sees you summit the top 10 highest peaks in the Lake's, within 24 hours. A real toughie! Fancy it?
Navigation training in the heart of the Lake District today. This is the amazing 360 degree view from little Arnison Crag above Ullswater and Patterdale. www.bigwalks.com
Scafell Pike on Thursday. Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and one of our Lake District 4 peaks challenge aka: Lakes 3,000ers .... there being 4 mountains in England over 3,000 ft and they're in the Lake District. Tempted? Contact us: Phone, email, message or text. www.bigwalks.com [email protected]
Conditions on Helvellyn last evening were superb, very warm and still. Very hazy though but that provides amazing photo opportunities. Tempted? Www.bigwalks.com
Conditions on Helvellyn on Saturday. Temperature hovering around the zero mark out of the sun with a cold breeze.
The view from Fairfield this morning. Another gorgeous day in the Lakes today but temperatures took a nose dive overnight, as predicted. I measured minus 16 degrees Celsius wind chill factor on the tops this morning!
Conditions on Striding Edge, Helvellyn this afternoon. Lots of people about and the weather was surprisingly warm!
Halls Fell ridge, Blencathra on Wednesday evening. Rather hazy. Halls Fell ridge is positively the finest route to the summit of Blencathra. When combined with a descent of Sharp Edge, it makes for a glorious mountain day. Weather conditions permitting! Have a great Easter.
The view from Hartsop Above How yesterday. Samsung Glaxy S20 Ultra phone vid.
