Walks to do

The gritstone edges

debra — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:00:38 +0000

A 24 mile walk along the finest gritstone edges in the Peak District, from Derwent Edge to Baslow Edge.

Crinkle Crags & Bowfell

debra — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:11:46 +0000

A day's outing in Langale with an easy ridge climb that takes you into high mountain scenery and spectacular views over the Langdale Pikes. The last climb up Bowfell is an optional extra but it would be a shame to miss out on the wonderful vistas towards Scafell and, on a clear day, all the way to the sea.

The Kinder circuit

debra — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:48:05 +0000

A 19 mile circumnavigation of Kinder Scout, with some of the most stunning views in the Peak District.

Combs Moss

debra — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:36:22 +0000

A stunning 9 mile walk along Combs Edge above Chapel-en-le-Frith and the Peak District village of Combs.

Planning

debra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:37:37 +0000

The Tour of Mont Blanc is 10 - 12 day 180 km trek around the Mont Blanc range, taking you amongst some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe and crossing borders from France into Italy and Switzerland.

Accommodation

debra — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:55:50 +0000

There is plenty of accommodation on the route - if you want to keep costs down camp sites are plentiful, but you will have to carry extra weight and remember to buy some food for dinner. There are also dorms everywhere - keep an eye out for "dortoir" signs. We travelled light and opted for hotel rooms where we could find them - costs mount up but you can be assured of a better night's sleep.

Day One

debra — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:07:17 +0000

This first section of the Tour of Mont Blanc is an uninspiring uphill slog to the Col de Voza and you could be forgiven for wondering what on earth the fuss is all about, but you have to get away from the town somehow.

Day Two

debra — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:27:07 +0000

Even in less than perfect weather there is much to recommend the Col du Tricot route and if the sun shines you will be rewarded the extra effort by some tremendous views. It's best not attempted if there is a risk of thunderstorms as there is little shelter on the high stretches.

Day Three

debra — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:45:02 +0000

A satisfying stage - from the gentle amble by the stream at the start to the climb up to the Plan des Dames and the Col du Bonhomme. There are some steep climbs but you are rewarded with excellent views, and though the route was crowded at the start when the day trippers turned off for the Lacs Jovet, we had the mountainside more or less to ourselves until we reached the col du Bonhomme.

We'd recommend the refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme - good hearty food, friendly and helpful staff and small bedrooms.

Day Four

debra — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:55:18 +0000

The Col des Fours variant of the route is definitely worth the effort, especially if there is plenty of good snow around - enquire at the refuge as to the state of the route. The view of Mont Blanc from here is spectacular. If you do descend to Les Chapieux don't underestimate the distance - it can take longer than you think.