Scotland – Cross the UK

The OMM 2019

04/11/201904/11/2019 Mick Fenwick 348 Views 0 Comments 2019, Largs, OMM, running, Scotland

In 2017 we were tempted by OMM Lite in the Yorkshire Dales. The weather and the running was good and

Adventure The great outdoors Trail Running

Cross the UK: Trail Running in the Cairngorms Part Two – Lairig Ghru

20/11/201722/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 194 Views 0 Comments cairngorms, Highlands, Inov 8, Lairig an Laoigh, Lairig Ghru, Linn of Dee, running, Scotland, Trail, trail running, Training, training run

After a good nights sleep at Glenmore Lodge we were ready for action on day two. Stoney taped up his

Adventure Trail Running

Cross the UK: Trail Running in the Cairngorms Part One – Lairig an Laoigh

13/11/201714/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 210 Views 1 Comment cairngorms, Inov 8, Lairig an Laoigh, Lairig Ghru, Scotland, Trail, trail running, Training

It took me absolutely ages to convince Stoney to run a distance over 10km. Being a lean speed machine in

Adventure Mountain Bothies The great outdoors

Cross the UK Guide to Callater Stable Bothy

24/10/201705/03/2018 Mick Fenwick 335 Views 0 Comments Bothy, cairngorms, Callater Bothy, Callater Stable, Callater Stable Bothy, Glen Shee, Loch Callater, Mountain bothy, Scotland

After our first bothy experience in November I required very little convincing about trying out our next one in Scotland.

Adventure The great outdoors

Cross the UK: What is Wild Camping?

27/09/201727/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 149 Views 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

Adventure Mountain Bothies

Cross the UK Guide to Mountain Bothies

30/08/201710/01/2019 Mick Fenwick 206 Views 0 Comments Bothy, Callater Stable, Dubs Hut, Guide, Lake District, Mountain bothy, Scotland

As a keen walker I can recall countless times that I’ve walked past superb stone built buildings that had fallen

by crosstheuk 5 months ago
Awesome presentations from our groups today on the Outdoor First Aid course. Dropping knowledge bombs like first aid pro’s!
by crosstheuk 5 months ago
An excellent day with D of E Leaders from Burton upon Trent. Great people to work with in achieving their outdoor first aid qualification.
by crosstheuk 1 year ago
Our outdoor first aid training returns next week with a course in Malton. Looking forward to working with our next cohort of outdoor leaders and life savers! #firstaidtraining #outdoorfirstaid
by crosstheuk 2 years 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
by crosstheuk 2 years 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
by crosstheuk 2 years 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?
by crosstheuk 2 years 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
by crosstheuk 2 years 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
by crosstheuk 2 years 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
by crosstheuk 3 years ago
Team Cross the UK representing At the OMM #originalmountainmarathon #omm #largs #scotland #fivehead #running #outdoors
by crosstheuk 3 years ago
Nice run on the moors today. We “adder” laugh! #snake #adder #northyorkmoors #nature
by crosstheuk 3 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
by crosstheuk 3 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
by crosstheuk 3 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