Monthly Archives: July 2011

#36 – “And now for something completely different” – Curved Ridge, Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe

Posted on 25/07/2011 by

The A82 road from Tyndrum to Glencoe must rank as one of the most scenic and dramatic drives in Britain.  Amongst all this drama, Buachaille Etive Mor stands head and shoulders above the surrounding hills, a mountain amongst mountains.  It … Continue reading →

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#35 – Not “The Coast to Coast Walk”

Posted on 18/07/2011 by

 When Alfred Wainwright wrote his guide to “A Coast to Coast Walk” in 1972 he could never have imagined that thirty years later the route would be described as the second best trail walk in the world.  At 190 miles … Continue reading →

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#34 – The Other Borrowdale revisited

Posted on 11/07/2011 by

I had finished blog #31 (The Other Borrowdale) with the words, “…This walk only followed the northern ridge, and as we returned to the car there was already talk about coming back for the southern ridge…”  3½ weeks later we … Continue reading →

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#33 – Ingleborough from Clapham

Posted on 03/07/2011 by

It’s not often that the weatherman predicts a two-day heat wave for the UK.  At 22° Celsius, it was shaping up to be our hottest day of the year so far, but not everywhere, though.  The Lake District was forecast … Continue reading →

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