Introduction Are you ready to take on one of the most famous mountain ridges in the UK - a guided walk on Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the Lake District?…
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Introduction One of the best ways to appreciate the finest views in the Lake District is booking a guided walk in the Langdale Pikes. On a fine day the views…
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Tying a knot in the end of the rope while sports climbing It seems a bit lame offering a tip about tying a knot in the end of the rope…
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Introduction One of the best days to be had in the mountains of Snowdonia is to scramble the Cneifion Arete. When I first did it, it was a 'hidden gem'…
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Introduction There are so many guided mountain walks in Snowdonia to choose from, including the iconic peak of Tryfan. The problem is deciding which one to do! A guide can…
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Introduction A beginners' rock climbing course in the Lake District is the ideal way to get into climbing traditional, or 'trad', rock climbs safely. The Lake District is a fantastic part…
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Introduction An introduction to scrambling course in the Lake District is the perfect way to get into this exciting aspect of mountaineering and climbing. We offer a whole range of…
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Introduction There are so many guided mountain walks near Ambleside in the Lake District to choose from. The problem is deciding which one to do! A guide can pick the…
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Introduction A guided walk up Bowfell and over to Great End is one of the most popular walks in the Lake District. On a fine day the views are spectacular.…
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Introduction A guided walk up Scafell Pike (perhaps via the Corridor Route) will bring you to the summit of the highest mountain in the Lake District. This is also the highest…
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