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.

#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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#330 – Behind Liathach

Posted on 06/03/2023 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! Most years we end up in Torridon in Wester … Continue reading →

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#329 – – Moel Hebog and Owain Glyndwr’s cave

Posted on 20/02/2023 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! The Snowdonia National Park, now more correctly referred to … Continue reading →

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#328 – Red Squirrels and Wild Boars

Posted on 06/02/2023 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! Over the space of forty years, I had nearly … Continue reading →

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#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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