Author Archives: Paul Shorrock

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.

#299 – Dduallt and the source of the Afon Dyfrdwy (River Dee)

Posted on 19/07/2021 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then close that window to go back – go on, it really does work! Maesglase, which I featured in my previous blog post … Continue reading →

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#298 – Maesglase

Posted on 05/07/2021 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! “So, where’s Maesglase” I hear you say?  If you … Continue reading →

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#297 – Return to Foel Grach – with a difference

Posted on 21/06/2021 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! Just 2½ days after our Foel Fras outing (see … Continue reading →

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#296 – Foel Fras and Drum from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Posted on 07/06/2021 by Paul Shorrock

For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then close that window to go back – go on, it really does work! The Covid lockdown had prohibited all but local travel … Continue reading →

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#295 – Ben Lomond

Posted on 24/05/2021 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!) I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that I’m a creature … Continue reading →

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#294 – The Praying Hands of Glen Lyon

Posted on 29/04/2021 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!) The Scottish historical novelist, Sir Walter Scott, described Glen … Continue reading →

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#293 – Going wild in Scotland – Beasties, mythical and otherwise

Posted on 26/04/2021 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!) Regulars to this blog will know that I mostly … Continue reading →

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#292 – Meall nan Tarmachan 

Posted on 12/04/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) Our September 2020 trip to Scotland was destined to extend into … Continue reading →

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#291 – Scottish Sunsets

Posted on 29/03/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) You can’t beat the spectacle of a good sunset!   I once … Continue reading →

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#290 – Neist Point on the Duirinish Peninsula, Western Skye

Posted on 15/03/2021 by Paul Shorrock

(For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in, then use your browser return arrow to go back – go on, it really does work!) Neist Point is one of the most photographed locations on Skye, … Continue reading →

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