The best winter climbing trip I've ever been on, and there wasn't even any snow... or any climbing to be honest. Lots of great birds though, which more than makes up for it.
A Wonderful Disappointment: February in the Cairngorms
Blog
Saturnalia: Reviving Roman Traditions in Chester
The old Gods may be gone, but they're not forgotten... Come discover a centuries-old celebration, right on my doorstep. The ancient pagan festival of Saturnalia meets the historic Chester Winter Watch parade.
Realising a Gothic Dream: Discovering the History, Folklore and Culture of Whitby
A birthday trip 20 years in the making to a gothic treasure.
Welcome to the Big Leagues : A Dolomitian Trip Report
I love the rock in the UK. It’s varied, it’s often esoteric, and on the few days per year when it is completely dry, it hosts some pretty phenomenal climbing. But in the grand scheme of things, there’s not really a lot of it. Our cliffs may delight and intimidate, but they don’t often soar,... Continue Reading →
The Heart of the Sea Cliffs: Meditations at St Govans, Pembroke.
Take five minutes of your day to just enjoy the sea cliffs with me.
County Ethics: A Northumberland Bouldering Trip Report
Every cloud has a silver lining, and sometimes that lining is actually beautiful sandstone boulders in the North East.
Mixed Feelings: A Scottish Winter Trip Report
In which I do proper winter climbing for the first time and manage not to freeze solid on a belay ledge.
You Can Never Climb High Enough to Escape Your Feelings
Deal with your baggage guys, because it will definitely follow you up the cliff. This is something I've learnt the hard way, especially since my Nanna died.
Review: Slewfoot – Brom
A mix of a dark fairytale and a haunting folk horror, Slewfoot is the witch hunt revenge you've always wanted.
Review: Thin Air – Michelle Paver
Since I first borrowed my Dad's copy of Into Thin Air years ago and devoured it in less than 12 hours, I've been hooked on mountaineering books. They plumb the heights of triumph and the depths of tragedy, and more often than not, are uttlerly captivating. So, throw into mountaineering my favourite genre of fiction... Continue Reading →
