Trip Report

Reports from hiking and camping trips, from quick overnighters, to multi-day treks

Riverside promenade with green hills and walking paths overlooking a calm body of water, perfect for hiking and outdoor activities.

The start of spring! Well, not really…

1
With spring around the corner (on the calendar that is) and thoughts of longer days and more running and cycling on the optimistic to...
Epic marathon finisher medal and race bib from the 2019 Rome marathon, showcasing achievement in running events, with motivational theme and Italian flag.

90% of it is mental….the other 10% is in your head

3
I set off for a Holiday to Rome recently full of dread and anticipation. That naggling feeling in the pit of your stomach...
Snowy mountain landscape with a hiker standing on a snow-covered path, showing winter trekking and mountain exploration.

Snowy Sunday Stroll

3
Crunch crunch crunch, crunch crunch crunch, crunch crunch URRGGGHHH!!   I suddenly found my face inches from the snow, the arms that I had...
Snowy mountain hiking trail with a hiker and a dog in foggy weather, rugged landscape, outdoor adventure, trekking, exploration, nature, winter hike, scenic views, rugged terrain.

Attempt at the Mourne Wall – Lessons learned

15
Saint Patricks day saw me and a friend attempt to walk the length of the Mourne Wall, 22 miles over 15 mountains. We tried...
Silhouette of a hiker standing on a rocky mountain summit during sunrise with scenic mountain views and clouds beneath, perfect for outdoor adventure and hiking enthusiasts.

Binnian summit camp

0
 Last July I was joined by around 15 friends when we summit camped on Slieve Binnian in the Mourne mountains. We set off...
A hiker balancing on a fallen log in a dark forest during night time with a backpack and outdoor gear.

Overnighter for £5

3
So, last week saw me with an unexpected laptop fault, and this put a dent in my weekly budget. So much of a dent...

Blue skies on Binnian

3
On a recent (welcome) mid week day off work, I joined John on a hike up the mighty Slieve Binnian, (mountain of the little...
Tranquil sunset over the ocean with soft waves and a clear horizon, ideal for peaceful coastal hiking and outdoor adventures.

Lecale Way

2
The Lecale way is a quality section of the Ulster Way. Check out our two day walk of this classic route.