Cross the UK: Guide to Mosedale Cottage Bothy
The annual winter bothy trip was upon us again and the decision of where to go was an easy
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Lake District
Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 2
Day 1 After doing a 6am airport run for my parents I headed directly to the Lakes. Day 1 was
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Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 1
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: What is 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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Cross the UK Guide to Dubs Hut Mountain Bothy
Picture the scene. It’s December and your best friend’s face is vibrating on your phone as an incoming call is
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Cross the UK Guide to Mountain Bothies
As a keen walker I can recall countless times that I’ve walked past superb stone built buildings that had fallen
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Lake District in Summer. A Mountain Leaders Guide to Cumbrian Flora
For lots of trainee mountain leaders there is a whole host of things you need to learn. I, for example,
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Nina’s Blencathra 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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ML Training Week: Days 5 and 6 (Expedition)
Day 5 With the pack filled and ready for a little two day expedition with an overnight wild camp the
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ML Training Week: Day 4
Day four in the Coppermine’s house (YHA) and the group were tasked with putting the steep ground management techniques into
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