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Hillwalking in the 1980’s – My First Mountain, Great Gable and Wasdale, no gear and no idea!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Everyone remembers their first mountain, mine was 32 years ago when my mate Alan suggested we drive up to a place called Wasdale in the Lake District. We were staying at my late Grandads bungalow near Blackpool, Alan’s parents were … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District, The Early Walks 1980 - 2000 | Tagged eighties, first hill, first mountain, Great Gable, Lake District, pint, Scafell Pike, Wasdale, Wasdale Head, Wasdale Head Inn | 20 Comments

Two Men Alone on a Mountain (only one does Twitter) – The Curious Tale of Sgurr Na Stri

Posted on October 18, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

Scotland Trip Day 4, Saturday night and one full day left in the Highlands. Driving back from the day’s fun on Waterstein & Neist we agreed it was crucial that once back at the guest house I immediately hooked up … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottish Highlands & Skye | Tagged Loch Coruisk, midge, pint, Route tracking, Sgurr na Stri, Sgurr na Stri from Sligachan, Sgurr na stri route, Skye, Sligachan, Social Hiking, Tweeting on mountains | 22 Comments

Classic Scafell Pike Circuit from Seathwaite via a pint at Wasdale Head

Posted on October 10, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

Thirty years ago after driving to Wasdale Head I clambered up a hill called Great Gable, it was my first ever mountain. Later it was Yewbarrow then Pillar & Steeple, all done from Wasdale. Eventually I discovered there were other … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Grains Gill, hiking, Lake District, Loweswater Gold, Mickledore, pint, Scafell Pike, Scafell Pike circuit, Scafell Pike route from Seathwaite, Scafell Pike routes, Scafell Pike via Seathwaite and Wasdale, Seathwaite, Social Hiking, Wasdale, Wasdale Head, Wasdale Head Inn | 13 Comments

Sheena’s Tea Hut and the Sandaig Islands – NW Highlands Trip Day 2

Posted on October 3, 2012 by MART IN THE HILLS

A fascinating afternoon visit to two remote locations near the original Skye Ferry. Day 2 (updated) – overnight the storm arrived with rain and wind loudly thumping on the guesthouse windows. Waking up tired from Thursdays Slioch walk I quickly checked a … Continue reading →