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Cross the UK: Ultramarathon Men Part Two

13/02/201815/02/2018 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments 55, Adventure, Hardmoors, marathon, run, running, Trail, ultra, Ultramarathon

Well here we are…. 10 weeks in to our 16 week training plan and we’ve clocked up around 450 miles

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Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 2

04/01/2018 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Ennerdale, Expedition, Guide, Lake District, Mountain, Mountain bothy, trail running, Training

Day 1 After doing a 6am airport run for my parents I headed directly to the Lakes. Day 1 was

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 1

01/12/201701/12/2017 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Bothy, Ennerdale, Lake District, Trail, trail running

I’m not known for my desire to make small talk, initiate conversation or be involved in big groups and some

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Cross the UK: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy Review

16/11/201716/11/2017 Stones 2 Comments Adventure, Bivy, Kit review, Outdoor Research, Review

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 The bivy/bivvy/bivi (however, you prefer) experience is pretty unique in camping terms. You are, as cheesy as

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Osprey Duro 6 Review

06/09/201727/11/2017 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Advice, duro 6, Kit review, Osprey, Review, trail running

Overall Rating: 5/5 I have used the Duro 6 extensively on runs over the past few months and I love

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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket Review

03/12/201527/11/2017 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Advice, Down Jacket, Ghost Whisperer, Mountain Hardwear, MountainLeader, Review

Overall Rating: 4/5 On a multi-day expedition early this year I found myself suffering slightly due to packing too few

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Cross the UK: Bluegrass Goldeneye Helmet review

11/11/201529/06/2016 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Bluegrass Goldeneye Helmet, Helmet review, Kit review, Mountain Bike, Review, Stones

Overall Rating: 4/5 I have been an avid mountain biker for many years now. I spent my three years in

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Adventure Mountain Leader Training 

Nina’s Blencathra Wild Camp

20/10/201529/06/2016 Stones 0 Comments #thisgirlcan, Adventure, Blencathra, Expedition, Lake District, ML, MountainLeader, Training, wild camp

I am a 20 year old girl and instead of entering what would have been my third year of university

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Mountain Leader Training Training 

ML Training Week Review

16/10/201516/10/2015 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Expedition, ML, MountainLeader, rope work, Training

Activities The range of activities undertaken was great to be involved in but also showed areas of strength and weakness

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Mountain Leader Training Training 

ML Training Week: Days 5 and 6 (Expedition)

08/10/2015 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Expedition, Lake District, ML, MountainLeader, Training, UK

Day 5 With the pack filled and ready for a little two day expedition with an overnight wild camp the

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  • A cheeky trail marathon from Whitby to Scarborough in preparation for Mick’s upcoming #hardmoors 60 from Guisborough to Filey along the beautiful North Yorkshire coast - - - #northyorkshire #northyorkmoorsnationalpark #whitby #scarborough #trails #trailrunning #running #ultrarunning #ultra #outdoorlife #nature #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 5 months ago
    A cheeky trail marathon from Whitby to Scarborough in preparation for Mick’s upcoming  #hardmoors  60 from Guisborough to Filey along the beautiful North Yorkshire coast - - -  #northyorkshire   #northyorkmoorsnationalpark   #whitby   #scarborough   #trails   #trailrunning   #running   #ultrarunning   #ultra   #outdoorlife   #nature   #thegreatoutdoors   #outdoors   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • Our first get together for months. An appropriately distanced ride (in every sense) in the glorious North York Moors! - - - - - #northyorkmoors #northyorkmoorsnationalpark #roadride #cycling #safetyfirst #sunshine #bluesky #scenery #landscape #training #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 8 months ago
    Our first get together for months. An appropriately distanced ride (in every sense) in the glorious North York Moors! - - - - -  #northyorkmoors   #northyorkmoorsnationalpark   #roadride   #cycling   #safetyfirst   #sunshine   #bluesky   #scenery   #landscape   #training   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • What time is it? Fact time. Did you know that each of a Dandelion’s petals are in fact separate little flowers called ray florets?
    by crosstheuk 8 months ago
    What time is it? Fact time. Did you know that each of a Dandelion’s petals are in fact separate little flowers called ray florets?
  • Cross the UK’s newest member is keeping us busy whilst we’re in lockdown. Wren the #labrador is only up to a couple of miles at the moment but I’m sure she’ll join us on adventures in the years to come! #labradorretriever #labsofinstagram #puppies #puppiesofinstagram
    by crosstheuk 9 months ago
    Cross the UK’s newest member is keeping us busy whilst we’re in lockdown. Wren the  #labrador  is only up to a couple of miles at the moment but I’m sure she’ll join us on adventures in the years to come!  #labradorretriever   #labsofinstagram   #puppies   #puppiesofinstagram 
  • A successful weekend for 24 newly qualified Outdoor First Aid participants. Some great work by a fantastic group of DofE leaders, we’ll done to all! - - - #outdoorfirstaid #dofe #dofeleaders #firstaid #outdoorlife #thegreatoutdoors #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 12 months ago
    A successful weekend for 24 newly qualified Outdoor First Aid participants. Some great work by a fantastic group of DofE leaders, we’ll done to all! - - -  #outdoorfirstaid   #dofe   #dofeleaders   #firstaid   #outdoorlife   #thegreatoutdoors   #outdoors   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #adventure   #crosstheuk 
  • Awesome condition up on’t moors this morning. Running as the sun came up to cross the moors. Not sure why my shadow is an angel? #running #trailrunning #england #yorkshire #northyorkmoors
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Awesome condition up on’t moors this morning. Running as the sun came up to cross the moors. Not sure why my shadow is an angel?  #running   #trailrunning   #england   #yorkshire   #northyorkmoors 
  • Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM #originalmountainmarathon #omm #largs #scotland #fivehead #running #outdoors
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM  #originalmountainmarathon   #omm   #largs   #scotland   #fivehead   #running   #outdoors 
  • Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh! #snake #adder #northyorkmoors #nature
    by crosstheuk 1 year ago
    Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh!  #snake   #adder   #northyorkmoors   #nature 
  • Had an awesome day in the @yorkshiredales national park. Reeth looked stunning from as Grinton Moor as the sun pierced the cloud. #reeth #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #landscape #sheep #photography #northyorkshire #england #countryside
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Had an awesome day in the  @yorkshiredales  national park. Reeth looked stunning from as Grinton Moor as the sun pierced the cloud.  #reeth   #yorkshire   #yorkshiredales   #landscape   #sheep   #photography   #northyorkshire   #england   #countryside 
  • Off to another bothy this weekend, not quite as glamorous and Royal as this one but it will be good fun nonetheless! - - - #gear #cairngorms #royalbothy #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #scotland #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #bothy #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Off to another bothy this weekend, not quite as glamorous and Royal as this one but it will be good fun nonetheless! - - -  #gear   #cairngorms   #royalbothy   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #scotland   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #bothy   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • First trip out as a fully qualified Mountain Leader! A great four days in the Cairngorms exploring the Lochnagar and Ben Avon areas (with a cheeky bit of flora ID for good measure!) - - - #scotland #crosstheuk #campinggear #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #wildcamping #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #cairngorms #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    First trip out as a fully qualified Mountain Leader! A great four days in the Cairngorms exploring the Lochnagar and Ben Avon areas (with a cheeky bit of flora ID for good measure!) - - -  #scotland   #crosstheuk   #campinggear   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #wildcamping   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #cairngorms   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • Looking forward to getting back into the mountains. Heading up to the Cairngorms this week and lots more planned! - - - #gear #lakedistrict #campinggear #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #wildcamping #camping #cumbria #outdoorlife #hilleberg #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #tent #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Looking forward to getting back into the mountains. Heading up to the Cairngorms this week and lots more planned! - - -  #gear   #lakedistrict   #campinggear   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #wildcamping   #camping   #cumbria   #outdoorlife   #hilleberg   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #tent   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • A classic wild camp spot on ML assessment. Pensive looks as everyone prepares for the night nav to follow! - - - #gear #wildcamping #campinggear #outdoorgear #backpacking #backpackerlife #trails #mountains #mountainleader #camping #backpackingaddicts #outdoorlife #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #greatoutdoorsadventure #hiking #trekking #outdoors #ourcamplife #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #tent #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    A classic wild camp spot on ML assessment. Pensive looks as everyone prepares for the night nav to follow! - - -  #gear   #wildcamping   #campinggear   #outdoorgear   #backpacking   #backpackerlife   #trails   #mountains   #mountainleader   #camping   #backpackingaddicts   #outdoorlife   #hikerchat   #thegreatoutdoors   #greatoutdoorsadventure   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #ourcamplife   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #tent   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike 
  • Proud to say that we now have two fully qualified Mountain Leaders in our team at Cross the UK! Looking forward to putting it into action - - - #trails #mountains #mountainleader #leadership #qualified #lakedistrict #cumbria #guiding #camping #outdoorlife #thegreatoutdoors #hiking #trekking #outdoors #scenery #landscape #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #liveoutdoors #simplyadventure #wildernessculture #trek #hike #adventure #crosstheuk
    by crosstheuk 2 years ago
    Proud to say that we now have two fully qualified Mountain Leaders in our team at Cross the UK! Looking forward to putting it into action - - -  #trails   #mountains   #mountainleader   #leadership   #qualified   #lakedistrict   #cumbria   #guiding   #camping   #outdoorlife   #thegreatoutdoors   #hiking   #trekking   #outdoors   #scenery   #landscape   #getoutside   #getoutdoors   #explore   #liveoutdoors   #simplyadventure   #wildernessculture   #trek   #hike   #adventure   #crosstheuk 

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