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.

#264 – It’s that time of year again!

Posted on 20/01/2020

Sorry to all my readers, but it’s that time of year when I go to work again as part of the safety crew on the Spine Race, so there’s no post this week. Most of you will probably have seen … Continue reading →

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#263 – Coniston Old Man (via Levers Water) and Dow Crag

Posted on 06/01/2020

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) Over the years, I’ve frequently returned to the Coniston Hills in the Lake District.   I’ve posted a few of the more recent trips in this blog (see … Continue reading →

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#262 – It’s that time of year again!

Posted on 23/12/2019

Well, it’s that time of year again! When I was a kid, one of the best bits of Christmas was taking out the old, familiar tree decorations – by the time I reached early teens they were like old friends, … Continue reading →

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#261 – Cwmorthin and the mountains of the Moelwynion (Moelwyns)

Posted on 09/12/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) It was a Team training night, and several of us drifted down to the pub afterwards.  The chat is always varied, but I overheard ‘Gaz’ talking about … Continue reading →

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#260 – Gleann Dubh Lighe bothy

Posted on 25/11/2019

  (Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) I blame Harry Potter!    The plan had been to walk out to Corryhully bothy, known as ‘The Electric Bothy’ due to its being connected to … Continue reading →

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#259 – Callater Stables Bothy and the Jock’s Road Tragedy of 1959

Posted on 04/11/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) One fixed point in every day, whether at home or on hols, is a walk for Border Collie ‘Mist’.   That’s every day, rain or shine (but always … Continue reading →

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#258 – Bob Scott’s Bothy

Posted on 21/10/2019

(Left click images to zoom in, use browser return arrow to go back) May 2019, and Chris and I (plus Border Collie ‘Mist’ of course) were steadily working through my ‘bothy walks’ wish-list. Shenavall in Wester Ross had been all … Continue reading →

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