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Climbing Trips: Isle of Skye

Posted on October 9, 2011 by bnewman
Amelia on the Cioch Nose

Back in August we took a weekend trip to the Isle of Skye to do some climbing and hillwalking with some friends. Our good friends Johannes and Jane organized food, drink and accommodations so all we had to do was … Continue reading →

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Hogmanay in the Lake District

Posted on January 9, 2011 by ahunt
Brant Fells traverse

Our cancelled christmas meant we were unexpectedly here for Hogmanay (that’s scottish for new year’s eve). It’s a very popular holiday here and things tend to book up quickly, so we weren’t sure what to do. We’d tentatively decided to … Continue reading →

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winterly walking

Posted on January 3, 2011 by ahunt
Burn O' Vat Waterfall

We’ve been here for two years and so far both winters have broken records for snowfall amounts and low temperatures. December was the coldest in the UK since 1910. Although the consequences have not all been positive (airports closing, pipes … Continue reading →

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