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.

#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 →

Posted in 1. Scotland, 2. Lake District, 3. Yorkshire Dales, 4. Northern England, 5. North Wales | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

#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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#317 – Gowbarrow and Aira Force in the English Lake District

Posted on 27/06/2022 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 mid-February 2022, and we were looking at … Continue reading →

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#316 – Helm Crag and Far Easedale

Posted on 13/06/2022 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! “The journey of a thousand miles, starts with a … Continue reading →

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#315 – The Precipice Walk near Dollgellau

Posted on 14/03/2022 by Paul Shorrock

Precipice – A cliff with a vertical, nearly vertical, or overhanging face. A situation of great peril. For the best viewing experience, left-click the images and maps to zoom in to a new window, then exit that window to go … Continue reading →

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#314 – Yr Elen and the Dragons Teeth

Posted on 14/02/2022 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! Readers of this blog might well think that I … Continue reading →

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#313 – Easan Dorcha and the Tea House Bothy

Posted on 31/01/2022 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 have been following recent blog posts, you … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 17/01/2022 by Paul Shorrock

At this time of the year (January), I’m usually sat in Greg’s Hut Bothy on Cross Fell, working on one of the safety teams for the Montane Spine Race. This year I’m not – along with human companion John Bamber, … Continue reading →

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#311 – Return to Stac Pollaidh

Posted on 03/01/2022 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! Assynt and neighbouring Coigach make up one of the … Continue reading →

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