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.

#327 – Reprise – Two men and a dog, and the highest noodle bar in the UK (Having a fun time on ‘The Spine Race’!

Posted on 24/01/2023 by Paul Shorrock

A little bit late with the blog this week – I’ve been working away from home on the Spine Race, as safety cover in a remote Pennine bothy. The bothy and its Spine Race occupants have become part of the … Continue reading →

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#326 – The Preseli Hills in Sir Benfro (Pembrokeshire), South West Wales

Posted on 09/01/2023 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 you are reading this, wondering where on earth … Continue reading →

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#325 – Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in 2023

Posted on 26/12/2022 by Paul Shorrock

Well, this is going out on Boxing Day 2022, a day when UK hikers, hillwalkers, mountaineers and climbers traditionally head out for the hills and mountains to walk off that extra helping of turkey and Christmas pud, so I’ll save … Continue reading →

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#324 – One last dog walk – a wander in the mountains of the Southern Carneddau, July 2022

Posted on 12/12/2022 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 you are a regular reader, you would probably … Continue reading →

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#323 – Arisaig and Carlotta’s Eyrie (AKA Carlotta’s Bothy or The Clifftop Bothy)

Posted on 27/11/2022 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 you wait for good weather in the Scottish … Continue reading →

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#322 – An Old Man and a Big Hill for the Fairies (The Old Man of Stoer and Sithean Mor)

Posted on 14/11/2022 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 May 2022 was our second visit to Stoer in … Continue reading →

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#321 – Return to Coire Lagan in the Black Cuillins of Skye

Posted on 31/10/2022 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! First things first, apologies for the lack of posts … Continue reading →

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#320 – ‘Mist’ – a dog in a million!

Posted on 21/08/2022 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! After the previous blog post was published (see post … Continue reading →

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#319 – The Eildon Hills in the Scottish Borders

Posted on 25/07/2022 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! It’s rare that we visit the Scottish Borders area, … Continue reading →

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#318 – Housesteads Fort and Hadrian’s Wall

Posted on 11/07/2022 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! It was April 2022, and we were heading for … Continue reading →

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