The Kungsleden, August/September 2019 – Part One

Hemavan to Kvikkjokk, 9 days Final approach into Oslo - the first of three flights that would eventually have us arriving in Hemavan. The plane had just descended through a low bank of cloud and we were gazing out of the window, waiting to see us cross the runway threshold. In a second, everything changed. …

Cath And Rich Meet The Hanging Tree…

Actually, the last time I was there I made friends with The Tree, and this spot is now rapidly becoming one of our favourite Quick Sleepovers. Of course that doesn't mean that the spooky stuff never happened, I'm just seeing it in a different light. The history of this ruined farm, half way up Kinder …

Slackpacking The Quiet Fells

Friday The weekend was 'booked' a couple of months ago - the specific brief being a chillin', slackpacking trip - and dry, warm weather was ordered. James came up with the plan to mooch about the Shap Fells, whilst bagging a few summits at the same time. Beautifully quiet, with far-reaching views, we didn't see …

Summer Solstice Sleepover On Kinder

Friday For once, the weather forecast was actually giving lovely conditions for both days. Definitely worth making the most of! Thinking that Kinder might well be 'busy' this night, I chose a spot I've used a couple of times before, where I didn't expect to bump into anyone else. As expected, it was suitably quiet …

A Relaxed, Wiggly, Wander Through The White Peak, With Dale

Living in the shadow of Kinder as we do, out walking in the Dark Peak nearly every day, it's very easy to forget how lovely the White Peak can be. It may not be the perfect place for total solitude, or an easy place to wild camp, but there is walking galore, coupled with fantastic …

Even Furtherer On The Pennine Bridleway

The Pennine Bridleway currently stretches from MIddleton in south Derbyshre, to a random spot on a country road, just short of Kirkby Stephen. It is at present 205 miles long. Eventually it is hoped that it will actually go all the way to Byrness, but I imagine it will be several more years before the …

#ghostcamp no. 5

Location: Yorkshire Dales Type: Haunting Manifestation Date/Time: Mid twentieth century Further Comments: A potholer exploring a cave system, saw a glowing light behind him. As he went to investigate, the light faded away. Using his own lamp, he was able to see the ghostly form of a monk. As he watched, the ghostly figure simply …