Paul Myerscough’s backpacking trip tests wild camping gear and explores the south west corner the Lake District. With routes from the Duddon valley to Cam Spout and back and fine pictures.
The Lakes – An Autumn Pitch Read More »
Wildcamping and backpacking in Knoydart, West Scotland. Paul Myerscough made careful graded plans for the 60 year old who was returning for the first time in over 40 years.
Knoydart – a TGO Challenge Pre-amble, or a Post-lockdown Taster? Read More »
Paul Myerscough travels the Cape Wrath trail as far as Strathcarron. He illustrates his route with many pictures and graphic descriptions.
Cape Wrath Trail Part 1B – Kinloch Hourn to Strathcarron Read More »
Norwegians love the outdoors and Norway values the opportunity to share this love with refugees. Here’s a trip arranged by a local walking group.
Norwegian lifestyle – training for refugees Read More »
[click on any picture to get an enlarged view] Icy cold January winds on the slopes of the Brecons RMC is Reading Mountaineering Club. With a monthly program of trips for walkers, climbers, scramblers, and bikers there are members from far and wide. Last Friday a select group joined the queues on the M4 towards
The Beacons Beckon – RMC goes to Wales Read More »
In ancient times there were 4 native deer in the UK – elk and reindeer which disappeared around 10,000 years ago, and red deer and roe deer which remain. Because of over-hunting in earlier centuries (1300-1800) there have been several programs to reintroduce both red deer and roe deer. [In addition we now have 4
Reindeer on the Glomma Read More »
Someone calls Ballater their ‘secret weapon’ for the TGO. I’m not sure why, but it does seem counter-intuitive to head this way when wilder scenery of Lochnagar beckons to the south east. It is a pleasant town with a range of restaurants and other facilities and a campsite right by the centre. The route from Braemar is straight
TGOC 2014 #7: Braemar / Ballater to Ballochan Read More »
Paul Myerscough attends the annual pre-challenge get-together with some fellow challenges in the Peak District. Walking to see WW2 aircraft wrecks.
Wrecks challenge the TGO ers on Shelf Moor Bleaklow Read More »
Paul Myerscough is a fan of Harvey UK Walking maps. Here he gets a chance to use them on a TGO Challenge pre-event get together.
First peek at the Peak District – Kinder from Edale Read More »
One of the biggest hazards for the long-distant walker is damaged feet. Here Paul Myerscough shares his new blister management routinge.
Begone Bad Blisters! (or Compeed is Not Enough) Read More »