Tag Archives: hillwalking

#145 – More wanderings in the Glyderau – Seniors Ridge with the dog.

Posted on 02/12/2013 by Paul Shorrock

The great thing about living in or near a mountain area is that you get to know it well.  25 years living in Cumbria left me with loads of good memories and a good knowledge of the Lake District – … Continue reading →

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#144 – Journey to ‘World’s End’

Posted on 18/11/2013 by Paul Shorrock

We went in search of the World’s End!  At least that what the map called it, and the British Ordnance Survey maps are respected world-wide for their accuracy and information.  So, as we approached World’s End, why was our first … Continue reading →

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#143 – Dogged determination – Training a Search and Rescue dog in the mountains of North Wales

Posted on 04/11/2013 by Paul Shorrock

Although it doesn’t feel like it, ten months have passed since ‘Mist’ and I were accepted for training as a search team by SARDA Wales (Search And Rescue Dog Association).  “Time flies when you’re enjoying yourself”, as the expression goes, … Continue reading →

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#142 – Moel Eilio revisited

Posted on 21/10/2013 by Paul Shorrock

 Our first (and only) visit to Moel Eilio was in March this year (see post #121)  – the photos of the day show rolling green hills with the last remnants of winter snow, and no hint at all of the … Continue reading →

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#140 – The Berwyns – Gnarly little hills!

Posted on 23/09/2013 by Paul Shorrock

The mountains of North Wales attract hill-walkers and mountaineers from all over the UK and beyond, and no wonder.  The peaks of Snowdonia are the ones that people drive miles for, but there are hidden ranges of hills that no … Continue reading →

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#139 – Yr Wyddfa the quiet way (The South Ridge of Snowdon)

Posted on 09/09/2013 by Paul Shorrock

Yr Wyddfa (or Snowdon as we English call it) is one of the most visited mountain peaks in the UK.  Being the highest mountain in Wales (and higher than anything in England) is guaranteed to bring in the crowds, but … Continue reading →

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#138 – “To Hergest Ridge you should come ….”

Posted on 27/08/2013 by Paul Shorrock

“So if you feel a little glum, To Hergest Ridge you should come. In summer, winter, rain or sun, It’s good to be on horseback”.   From “On Horseback” by Mike Oldfield In 1973 an unknown musician released an album that … Continue reading →

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#137 – Three days in the Aran Hills of Wales (Part 3)

Posted on 12/08/2013 by Paul Shorrock

Our two previous days in the Aran Hills (see posts #135 and #136) had been in ‘typical’ UK summer conditions, with conditions varying from cool to wet.  However, out in the Atlantic the weather systems were shaping up for a … Continue reading →

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#136 – Three days in the Aran Hills of Wales (Part 2)

Posted on 29/07/2013 by Paul Shorrock

The first day in the Aran Hills (see post #135) had included Aran Fawddwy (905 metres), the highest peak in the range, but I had left Glasgwm (780 metres) for the next day.  Dull weather conditions gave no clue that … Continue reading →

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#135 – Three days in the Aran Hills of Wales (Part 1)

Posted on 15/07/2013 by Paul Shorrock

So, where are these Aran Hills then?  I Have to confess that for years I didn’t have a clue where they were, and I didn’t get round to tracking them down until a year or two ago.  It was only … Continue reading →

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