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Mountain Bothies 

The Yorkshire Dales’ Bothy

10/01/201910/01/2019 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Bothy, Cross the UK, Dales, Houses, Hut, Leyburn, Mountain bothy, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales

It was that time of year again! The annual bothy trip was upon us and we were ready to head

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New Petzl Bindi Review Front
Advice Reviews Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Petzl Bindi Review

18/12/2017 Stones 0 Comments Bindi, Cross the UK, Head Torch, Kit review, Petzl, Review, trail running

Overall Rating: 5/5 I have always liked the range of Petzl head torches available and have a few for different

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK Ultra-Marathon Men

22/11/201727/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments 55, Cross the UK, Hardmoors, marathon, Michael Stones, Mick Fenwick, ultra, Ultra marathon

Every time I see the footage of great events like the Marathon De Sables and Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc

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First Aid Training 

Cross the UK: New Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Qualifications

03/10/201727/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Aid, Cross the UK, EFAW, Emergency, First, Qualsafe

We’re delighted to announce that we will be delivering the new and updated Qualsafe Award Level 3 in Emergency First

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Adventure The great outdoors 

Cross the UK: What is Wild Camping?

27/09/201727/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Camp, Camping, Cross the UK, Dartmoor, Highlands, Lake District, Scotland, Snowdonia, Wild, wild camp, Wild Camping

A real expedition requires a true wild camp.  It’s lovely to have a nice well tended campsite with showers and

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Duke of Edinburgh 

Celebrating our High Tunstall Bronze Award Students

22/03/201529/06/2016 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Bronze Award, Cross the UK, D of E, High Tunstall

We’re extremely proud to share our Bronze Award D of E video which we played on our presentation afternoon this

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Advice Duke of Edinburgh Training 

This Girl Can

18/03/201529/06/2016 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments #thisgirlcan, Borrowdale, Cross the UK, D of E, Lake District, Silver, Training

We know that schools often find it difficult to get staff to help out with the Duke of Edinburgh Award but

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Cross the UK: HTCS Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition 'Los Tankos'
Duke of Edinburgh 

Cross the UK: HTCS Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Practice Expedition in the North Yorkshire Dales

17/07/201330/07/2014 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Bronze, Cross, Cross the UK, D of E, Expedition, High Tunstall, HTCS, Silver

Below you’ll find some of the photos from the High Tunstall College of Science Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Practice Expedition

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales
Adventure Jeff and Mick's Coast to Coast 

Jeff and Mick’s Coast to Coast Day Four (Kirby Stephen to Reeth)

06/06/201321/08/2016 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross the UK, Keld, Kirby Stephen, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Wainwright

Day Four: Kirby Stephen to Reeth (24 Miles) The most amazing thing about this walk is people you meet and

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Cross the UK: Coast to Coast Walk with Mick Fenwick on a 10 minute lunch break
Adventure Coast to Coast Posts Jeff and Mick's Coast to Coast 

Jeff and Mick’s Coast to Coast Day Three (Shap to Kirby Stephen)

06/06/201321/08/2016 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments Charity, Coast to Coast, Cross the UK, Kirby Stephen, Michael Fenwick, Reeth, Richard Jefferson, Richmond, Shap, Wainwright

Day Three: Shap to Kirby Stephen (21 Miles or rest day as we called it!)  There is no way to

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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 6 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 1 year 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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