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Guided walks and adventures with Colin. The countryside, hills and mountain regions of the UK can be enjoyed by anybody and everybody.

Wherever your inner sense of adventure is leading your gaze, it is my job to help you achieve that goal safely and responsibly. am passionate about helping others to get out, exercise and enjoy everything that the outdoors has to offer.

20/12/2024

WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER 2024 - Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal from Darcy Lever.

⛰️ No summits, high point 90m.

🥾 7.2km, or just over miles, with 90m ascent.

⏱️ 1 hours 50 minutes.

My last outing with the local walking group for this year. Thank you to everybody who made it along for a really enjoyable night once again! I always enjoy giving up a little free time to attend these outings every Wednesday.

Our trek was very easy and led around Moses Gate Country Park, the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal and the Darcy Lever Gravel Pits. There was also complimentary hot food at The Volunteer afterwards. It rained all night, but not heavily and nobody in attendance was bothered.

There will be other walks taking place over the coming weeks but I'm not able to attend them. Please visit Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society for further details.

19/12/2024

If you are interested in climbing or outdoor adventure, you might be interested in coming along to Lancashire Adventure Film Festival, taking place on Saturday 8th February at Rock Over Climbing in Lostock, Bolton.

There will be full access to the bouldering walls from 17:00 with films and talks beginning at 19:00. There will be pieces from climbing enthusiasts and it's a nice laid back vibe. I myself will be delivering a very short amateur project on the benefits that outdoor activities can provide, whether in a physical, psychological or social context.

A "Bouldering Bingo" competition will be taking place and there will also be food, drinks and plenty of banter.

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19/12/2024

Had a bit of a production line going last weekend as I was personally writing out and sending Xmas cards to clients who have joined me for M2M activities this year. You should by now have all received them and I just want to once again thank everybody for choosing to book me for a guided walking experience - hope to see you all again in 2025.

Also, cheers to Howfen Graphics for printing my card design and custom M2M envelopes.

18/12/2024

For over thirteen years now, I have been involved with Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society on a voluntary basis. I enjoy giving up some of my free time to have an input and try to make a positive difference to people's lives, whether that is physically, psychologically, socially or in any other small way. TONIGHT is going to be the last Wednesday walk of 2024 and I'd just like to thank everybody who has been coming along over the course of this year and being such an awesome bunch of people to spend a mid week evening out and about walking around my local area with.

This route is very easy but always very popular, taking in Moses Gate Country Park, a section of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal and then the Darcy Lever Gravel Pits. Gal and all the staff at the Volunteer in Darcy Lever always give us a hearty welcome, and I am told there is complimentary chilli, tatty ash and black peas to tuck into after the walk.

If you are in the Bolton or South Lancs area and would be interested in learning more, please check out www.facebook.com/boltonwalkingandoutdoors. There are free walks every Monday and Wednesday evenings, with some occasional weekend outings.

You can also head to www.moorstomountains.co.uk any time to see what professionally guided walks I have coming up from March onwards.

Cheers everybody!

The Volunteer Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society Darcy Lever Gravel Pits

17/12/2024

So in between other jobs this weekend, I managed to find time to pack up all the latest merchandise orders and get them along to the post office. If you have placed an order then your goods should be with you imminently, or we will have arranged local collection.

Since filming this video, some lines have now depleted but I still have the classic M2M beanies in most colours, army caps in all colours, baseball caps and trucker caps in some colours and a handful of snoods left... please have a look on www.moorstomountains.co.uk/merchandise to browse or place an order. Any items in stock are available for IMMEDIATE despatch or free local collection.

I am incredibly grateful to all your guys who have made a purchase, the level of support has been amazing. Not only is my logo and brand getting represented out on the hills but each sale helps me to deliver the best possible service through Moors to Mountains. Thank you all so very much.

17/12/2024

On Saturday 29th March, I have decided to advertise the Great Ridge of Edale. This is an exciting guided walk in the Dark Peak that is very achievable for anybody with a reasonable level of fitness while offering a fun hilltop traverse with beautiful scenery.

The Great Ridge is a stunning walk. Not only is there lots of natural beauty to take in, there is so much history and geological interest to discuss, including some particularly interesting examples that I will point out over the day.

If you'd like to read more about this activity, you can do so by clicking on to www.moorstomountains.co.uk/the-great-ridge where it also also possible to book your space/s.

16/12/2024

There are now almost 120 Moors to Mountains hats in circulation, and I have nearly sold out of the recently added neck gaiters.

M2M merchandise has been spotted all over the Lake District, Peak District and West Pennine Moors. People have been seen wearing them from Lands End in Cornwall to John o Groats in Scotland, and even as far afield as Cape Verdi, the Canary Islands and Lake Victoria in Canada!

Thanks to everybody who has so far helped to support Moors to Mountains by making a purchase.

Please head to www.moorstomountains.co.uk/merchandise to browse or order beanies, hats, snoods and gift tokens.

16/12/2024

SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 2024 - Anglezarke and Rivington circular.

⛰️ No summits, high point of Pike Stones is 275m.

🥾 14.5km, or 9 miles, with 300m ascent.

⏱️ 4 hours 20 minutes.

While the days are short and the weather isn't generally predictable, I've been lucky enough to have some time at the weekends to get out with my local walking group.

This Saturday, we were out in the West Pennine Moors on a fairly easy but very scenic walk around Rivington and Anglezarke from Village Green Tea Room,Rivington. There was a good attendance and what a lovely bunch of people to spend the day with.

The walk was also useful for me to do some filming for the amateur short film that I'm putting together for Lancashire Climbing Film Festival that is taking place at Rock Over Climbing Bolton branch in February.

15/12/2024

It's been a really nice weekend. On Saturday, I enjoyed a lovely early morning walk through the woods around Rivington to go and meet my local walking group around Village Green Tea Room,Rivington. It was really sunny with blue skies, but was absolutely freezing... so I was glad to have my M2M beanie hat and snood to keep the chill off.

Speaking of which - my latest shipment of merchandise has been delivered and so I've spent today packing up orders to be posted or handed over in person to those of you who have placed orders. If you have done, you can expect your hat or snood in the coming days, and thank you so much for supporting M2M by making a purchase.

You can head to www.moorstomountains.co.uk/merchandise to browse or order from my range of quality merch products.

13/12/2024

WEDNESDAY 11th DEC 2024 - Peel Tower from Ramsbottom.

⛰️ No actual summits, Peel Tower is at 340m.

🥾 6km, or just under 4 miles, with 220m ascent.

⏱️ 1 hour 30 minutes.

Had an absolutely wonderful evening out with my local walking group on Wednesday. This week, we met up in the picturesque town of Ramsbottom to climb up to Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill.

It was a very still, dry and clear night allowing for an extensive view of the lights below us from atop the moor. The atmosphere throughout the group was even more lively than normal with lots of laughs, jokes, friendly banter and interesting conversation.

I've been involved with the group in a voluntary capacity now for thirteen years and I absolutely love giving up my free time every Wednesday to get together with such lovely people and explore the outdoors together.

On this occasion, I was particularly humbled as most of the regulars rather sneakily got together and had a whip 'round to show their appreciation with some very kind and thoughtful gifts. If you were involved in this plot then I really am very, very grateful.

For more information about BWOAS, head over to Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society.

Irwell Works Brewery

12/12/2024

So on Saturday, Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society has a group outing taking place from Village Green Tea Room,Rivington. and leading around Rivington and Anglezarke in the West Pennine Moors. There's a top gang of people signed up and I'm really pleased to be going along!

The route will take in Yarrow, Anglezarke and Upper Rivington reservoirs, as well as Lead Mines Clough and Pikestones.

As it happens, a couple of spaces have just become available, you can find out more about joining this outing by clicking on to www.facebook.com/boltonwalkingandoutdoors and sending a message over. You can also find out more about the FREE regular walks taking place every Monday and Wednesday evening around the South Lancs area, new members are always very welcome.

I am also personally invested in this walk as I'll be using it as an opportunity to gather some footage towards an amateur short film I am putting together for the Lancashire Climbing Film Festival , taking place in February. Some members of the walking group have kindly agreed to be interviewed as well, where we will be discussing the various rewards that engaging in outdoor activities has to offer.

11/12/2024

It's Wednesday, there is another outing tonight from Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society and I can't wait to get out and see everybody for another cool night time stomp. This week, we are off up to Holcombe Hill in the West Pennine Moors, where Peel Tower dominates over Ramsbottom below.

This is a really great route with some steep sections and a chance to really get stuck in to get the heart pumping. The weather forecast is looking dry and clear so, even after dark, there should be a chance to take in views of South Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire lit up before us.

I've been involved with this group on a voluntary basis now for over thirteen years. There are free outings every Monday and Wednesday evening all over the West Pennine Moors. Its a really friendly and social bunch and new members are always welcome. Click onto Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society if you'd like to learn more.

10/12/2024

I have designed these Moors to Mountains Adventure Gift Tokens to be neatly presented as a thoughtful and useful gift for any friends or family you may have that would find a professionally guided walk to be a rewarding experience.

There are various options available, whether purchasing a set denomination to use as credit against one of my advertised walks for small groups or booking a uniquely tailored outdoor experience unique, personalised to the recipients abilities and aspirations.

If you have any enquiries at all, please feel free to get in touch via [email protected] and we can discuss your requirements further. Adventure Gift Tokens are available for immediate despatch or local collection (Bolton, Lancs) via www.moorstomountains.co.uk/merchandise.

PS - Please remember that I am a humble Mountain Leader and NOT a videographer haha.

09/12/2024

Another guided walk taking place in March 2025 will be the popular Three Reservoirs and Turton Tower route in the West Pennine Moors. This sold out both times I ran it in 2024 and I have had lots of interest from people asking for other dates, so here you go.

This is a really scenic and interesting route, and due to the reasonably accessible terrain is something that will suit those whoight find the more hilly and mountainous activities that I run to be a challenge.

All information is available on the website, please click onto www.moorstomountains.co.uk/three-reservoirs to read more or book your space before it becomes fully booked yet again.

06/12/2024

WEDNESDAY 4th DECEMBER 2024 - Jumbles Reservoir from Harwood.

⛰️ No summits - high point 170m.

🥾 8km, or 5 miles, with 130m ascent.

⏱️ 1 hour 50 minutes.

Out and about mooching with Bolton Walking and Outdoors Appreciation Society on Wednesday evening. Despite the weather and a really bad traffic jam being against us, we still managed to enjoy a pleasant evening walking around Jumbles Reservoir from the village of Harwood in Manchester.

If you are around the Bolton or South Lancs area and are interested in learning more, just head to www.facebook.com/boltonwalkingandoutdoors to see details of upcoming walks. FREE outings take pace every Monday and Wednesday evening, there's a really friendly bunch of regulars and new faces are always very welcome.

05/12/2024

Lancashire Climbing Film Festival is taking place on Saturday 8th February at Rock Over Climbing in Lostock, Bolton. A gang of us went along last year and it was a really chilled vibe with some cool climbing footage from all around the world presented by prolific members of the climbing community.

I am very humbled to be involved myself this year, my project is an amateur small film that is focussing on the physical, psychological and social benefits that come with engaging in outdoors activities. It is hoped that the finished piece will be informative and inspirational enough to help individuals improve their lifestyle by getting out and about.

The bouldering wall will be available from 5PM with films and presentations beginning around 7PM. There is a BOuldering Bingo competition taking place and there will also be food, drinks and plenty of friendly banter.

Hope to see you there to enjoy all the films and also premier my own modest contribution.

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05/12/2024

Here's something different that you guys have asked for and it'd be rude not to deliver on the request!

There will be a couple of Yoga in Nature workshops taking place in the West Pennine Moors and there have already been plenty of bookings for a Yoga and Walking Wellbeing Weekend based at Forest How guest house in Eskdale.

For more details, please visit the Happy Chakras - Yoga, Reiki, Therapies website at www.happychakras.co.uk.

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05/12/2024

Are you often wondering what gifts to give to the people in your life who love the outdoors but seem to have every bit of kit possible? Or perhaps you may have a friend or family member who would really benefit from taking part in a guided walking experience.

Well... look no further. You can purchase Moors to Mountains Adventure Gift Tokens and treat your friends or loved ones to a professionally guided activity with a qualified Mountain Leader.

The physical product is very neatly designed with the voucher itself mounted in a stylish presentation wallet. You can purchase tokens for various values or a FULL DAY via the online store.

Or, just contact me directly for ANY custom amount.

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So in between other jobs this weekend, I managed to find time to pack up all the latest merchandise orders and get them along to the post office. If you have placed an order then your goods should be with you imminently, or we will have arranged local collection. Since filming this video, some lines have now depleted but I still have the classic M2M beanies in most colours, army caps in all colours, baseball caps and trucker caps in some colours and a handful of snoods left... please have a look on www.moorstomountains.co.uk/merchandise to browse or place an order. Any items in stock are available for IMMEDIATE despatch or free local collection. I am incredibly grateful to all your guys who have made a purchase, the level of support has been amazing. Not only is my logo and brand getting represented out on the hills but each sale helps me to deliver the best possible service through Moors to Mountains. Thank you all so very much.

Moors to Mountains Adventure Gift Tokens

I have designed these Moors to Mountains Adventure Gift Tokens to be neatly presented as a thoughtful and useful gift for any friends or family you may have that would find a professionally guided walk to be a rewarding experience. There are various options available, whether purchasing a set denomination to use as credit against one of my advertised walks for small groups or booking a uniquely tailored outdoor experience unique, personalised to the recipients abilities and aspirations. If you have any enquiries at all, please feel free to get in touch via [email protected] and we can discuss your requirements further. Adventure Gift Tokens are available for immediate despatch or local collection (Bolton, Lancs) via www.moorstomountains.co.uk/merchandise. PS - Please remember that I am a humble Mountain Leader and NOT a videographer haha. #guidedwalks #walkguide #guidedhikes #guidedadventures #lakedistrict #peakdistrict #westpenninemoors #mountainleader #xmasgifts #giftideas #xmas2024 #outdooradventures #outdoorgifts #wainwrightbagging

Enjoyed the folk night at The Old Nags Head Edale while I was staying in the village the other weekend. After a day out walking in the hills, it's always nice to get down to a friendly and cosy pub, enjoy a hearty feeding and listen to some traditional folk music. This was the first occurrence of the folk night and it will be continuing every third Sunday of the month. Hope to get down to another one before the year is out. #Edale #nagshead #peakdistrict #darkpeak #folkmusic #FolkNight #accordion #Squeezebox

Scenes atop Ben Nevis this time last week.

Had a top stay in Glen Coe with Squeezebox Dave so far. We will be heading down to Clachaig Inn, Glencoe again later for a final night in the bar, Dave will have his accordion with him to provide some casual background music... it's not loud at all, I promise 🤣. If you're around in the area, why not call down for some fine Scottish fare and musical vibes.