Category Archives: Friends

Luib Weekend – The Stob

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

It’s March – time for a weekend away with the boys! Last weekend we were at the Luib Hotel between Killin and Crianlarich. The cloud was quite low on the Saturday morning and it was raining a little. Strong winds … Continue reading →

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Ninebanks Once Again: Greenleycleugh Crags

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

A third annual weekend at Ninebanks Youth Hostel and as before the Sunday was some what brighter than the Saturday, and as before some of us went for a wander across the valley and up to Greenleycleugh Crags.   Mohope … Continue reading →

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Ninebanks Once More: Hadrian’s Wall (Slight Return)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Time for our annual pre-Christmas get-together with friends, this year, for the third year running, at Ninebanks Youth Hostel in the northern Pennines, near Alston. It’s a lovely cosy spot, nestled in a pleasant valley, with great views from the … Continue reading →

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A Fairfield Horseshoe

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

For the second day of our Grasmere get-away we opted for a Fairfield Horseshoe. Fairfield throws off ridges in several directions, so there are several viable horseshoe walks which include Fairfield as their highest summit. One of those walks is … Continue reading →

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Easedale Round

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Directions: Leave the Traveller’s Rest, replete with a fine breakfast. Take care crossing the busy A591, especially if there are 12 in the party. Pass through the gate (signpost). Follow the edge of the field…. …to the stepping-stones across Tongue … Continue reading →

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Mallerstang Edge – A Winter Walk

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

The Friday at the end of half-term, barely into November. CJ and I had agreed to meet at Kirkby Stephen station, from where we caught a slightly late-running train for the next stop at Garsdale Head. The forecast hadn’t been … Continue reading →

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An Otter, Bearded Tits and a Sunny Weekend

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

We’ve had some pretty wet weather this autumn, but the weekends have often coincided with sunny spells. Back in early October we had just such a weekend. I didn’t head off for a long walk at any point, but instead … Continue reading →

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A Weekend at Ours II – Hidden Treasures

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

The afternoon of the Sunday of our ‘at home’ weekend involved a mammoth lunch session and a mass game of cricket. But in the morning we managed to sneak in a short walk.   S decided to ignore the autumnal … Continue reading →

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A Weekend at Ours I – Golden Time

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Our year revolves around a cycle of regular get-togethers with a group of old friends. A relatively recent addition to the programme is a family weekend in the autumn at our house. Last year, the weekend was a complete wash-out, … Continue reading →

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Roa Island Rock-Pooling

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Britain is rich in grain and timber; it has good pasturage for cattle and draught animals, and vines are cultivated in various localities. There are many land and sea birds of various species, and it is well known for its … Continue reading →

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