Author Archives: Paul Shorrock

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About Paul Shorrock

I've been mucking about in the mountains for longer than I care to mention. I started out by walking my local hills, then went on to rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing. Still doing it, and still getting a buzz. I'm now sharing the fun, through my guided walking business (Hillcraft Guided Walking) and by writing routes for other publishers, mainly Walking World and Discovery Walking Guides. Just to make sure I keep really busy, I am also currently a member of my local mountain rescue team.

#340 – Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau, North Wales

Posted on 24/03/2026 by Paul Shorrock

The impressive cwm of Cwm Idwal is barely 1 km from the busy A5, but within minutes of leaving the road, the traffic noise has vanished. Centre piece of the cwm is the lake Llyn Idwal, named after Idwal, son … Continue reading →

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#339 – The Walna Scar Road in the English Lake District

Posted on 07/03/2026 by Paul Shorrock

The Walna Scar Road is an ancient route between Coniston and the Duddon Valley in the English Lake District.  It has been used as a packhorse route and quarry road for at least 350 years, though it has probably been … Continue reading →

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#338 – lovely Langdale

Posted on 28/02/2026 by Paul Shorrock

When I started climbing, Langdale was the nearest Lake District valley to home. The M6 ended near Carnforth, but the roads were quieter, and on one occasion, one of my mates drove us from Garstang to Langdale in under an … Continue reading →

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#337 – What happened next?

Posted on 18/02/2026 by Paul Shorrock

I posted a view of the Cuillins a few days ago and received some great comments, so here are a couple more. The light was getting more interesting as the sun went down, so I started with five shots which … Continue reading →

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#336 – Back again!

Posted on 14/02/2026 by Paul Shorrock

For all sorts of reasons, the blog slipped off the plot …… So, I’m back and I’ll be publishing some of the thousands of photos that have been languishing on my hard drive. Hope you like them Skye is as … Continue reading →

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#335 – Ben Rinnes – Second time lucky!

Posted on 10/07/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! If the mountains are one of the main attractions … Continue reading →

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#334 – Creag Bhuidhe, Killin – first hill day for the boy!

Posted on 16/06/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! For years I’ve driven straight through the Southern Highlands … Continue reading →

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#333 – The Eglwyseg escarpment – a day amongst the limestone

Posted on 30/05/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Looking back over recent posts, you could be forgiven … Continue reading →

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#332 – Creag Bhalg ….on the trail of the lonesome pine

Posted on 01/05/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Our September 2022 trip to the Scottish Highlands was … Continue reading →

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#331 – The Moray Coast Trail and Bow Fiddle Rock

Posted on 20/03/2023 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Although September is usually a month of fine, settled … Continue reading →

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