Some pictures from a social camp before I returned home to Scotland at the end of May 2021.Jon and I walked up from Brat Tor car park with Robin and Shelby arriving later in the eveing.
Category: Hikes
Hikes, reports from recent trips, planned trips and social hikes
Row Tor to Watern Tor – Social
The walk and camp was purely a social, something very much needed following on from lockdowns and being stuck to a routine of short local walks. May 2021.The initial plan was to meet people in Belstone and walk out from there. Belstone has a good-sized car park but on this occasion, it was packed due
Tramping
So its 2020, Covid 19 Lockdown has lifted and I managed to travel down to Devon to see my family for the first time in months. I wanted to catch up with friends as well and what better way to do that, than with a small hike and camp. This was only a short walk
Lakes – First Time
It had been a long time coming and finally dates aligned lockdown had lifted allowing outdoor meetings and activity. I have been talking to Peter Dixon for quite some time, he's is very experienced and knows the Lakes exceptionally well. We had tried to meet up a few times in the past but never managed.
Pendland Hills – Between Lockdown(s)
Not a wild camp but a thoroughly enjoyable day. Headed out with a mate to the Pentland Hills for a day hike. The scenery is stunning and the views are pretty amazing for the height. The was hardly any littler about, quite a few people but everyone being sensible as well as polite.I would recommend
A Foxy Fur Tor
A birthday camp on Fur Tor with a visit from Mr Fox.
Why my TGOC ended so soon
Well after all the prep and training, Jay and I set off from Devon in the early hours of Monday 6th May arriving at my house in Scotland at approx 1000 on the 7th. Exodus packed for the challange, Prophet with my spares and things I have not yet decided on. We had stopped on
Snow. :)
Wildcamping on Dartmoor in the Snow, January 2019.
Windy Dartmoor Camp…
People in the UK often moan when the Met Office get things wrong... This is not a moan, its more of a laugh as the weather was so unexpected It's gave our gear a great test and us confidence in it. It was a bit of a last minute plan but there was still enough
TGOC 2019
TGOC 2019..So.... I got a place, Massive 🙂 For anyone asking what TGOC stands for.. The Great Outdoors Challenge, 2019 being the 40th anniversary. The challenge is to walk across Scotland, coast to coast in 14 days or under. More Details can be found HERE - The Great Outdoors Challenge A good friend Jason and