The Three Peaks, In Three Weeks, In One Film (In Three Parts…)
So, here is the complete film of my August quest to climb the highest peaks of England, Wales and Scotland. 26 minutes of hiking adventure…
The Three Peaks In Three Weeks: Part Two, Mount Snowdon
The art of camping is in keeping as many things as possible of off the ground, which, if you are in a tent (for that is proper โcampingโ – donโt get me going on that one…) is usually grass or mud. Iโm not sure Iโve ever made that […]
August: The Month Of Hiking
One morning last August I made an impromptu decision to head off to the Dales and hike up the three major peaks of Yorkshire: Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. I did so over the two days of August 20th and 21st. I’m hoping to do something similar this August […]
The Future Of The National Cycle Network
Here’s an interesting and important statement from Sustrans regarding the future of the National Cycle Network here in the UK. It’s worth a read: “The National Cycle Network (NCN) will undergo a major review of its walking and cycling routes to ensure they meet the highest design standards […]
Crossing Europe On Trains, Ferriesโฆ And A Bike Called Reggie: Part Two
A heavy-duty bit of research has gone into this post. I hope someone finds it useful… Not so much about the ferries this time (if you want detailed information about taking your bicycle on a ferry there’s some useful advice here), it’s just the trains. If you read […]
General Election 2017: The Manifestos And Cycling
To save you looking, here are the results of a little piece of research that I’ve just completed. I searched for the word ‘cycling’ in each of the main manifestos: Conservative Party Manifesto 0 mentions… Labour Party Manifesto 1 mention… Liberal Democrat Manifesto 1 mention… UKIP 0 mentions… […]
Cadair Idris: A Great Escape
…and here’s part two. (You willย need to read the previous post if that makes no sense.) On Friday, at the invitation of a former teaching colleague and friend, I drove across to the west of Wales to climb a mountain. The plan was to climb during darkness, camp […]
YHA Celebrate Bike Week 2015 With A Big Investment
By Philip Gamble of the YHA Bike Week 2015 is now upon us and cycling events are taking place across the UK in order to encourage more people explore the outdoors on two wheels. From โBike Breakfastsโ to pedal powered juke boxes, there are a wide range of […]
