Month: January 2015

Hebden Bridge (yep, again) to Sowerby Bridge

I originally intended to get out to the Dales this weekend, but my friend and I were planning on cooking Burns Supper for a few folk and the timings would have not worked for people wanting to eat food before midnight. That's happened before... I thought about a few alternatives, but given the fact we … Continue reading Hebden Bridge (yep, again) to Sowerby Bridge

Wadi Rum, Jordan; May 2014

I thought I would add some older hikes onto the blog as well - the cold weather over the last few weeks has got me thinking of desert air and warmer climes. Last year I went to Jordan to hike and see Petra and to hike in Petra - I'll add that at some later … Continue reading Wadi Rum, Jordan; May 2014

Hebden Bridge to Haworth and back over the Tops

It was with some satisfaction that I spotted a band of wintry weather heading our way towards the end of the week and I planned a familiar walk in the snow to take advantage of what's not the most common of weather types in England. I would just say that you shouldn't blunder out into the snow … Continue reading Hebden Bridge to Haworth and back over the Tops

Guiseley to Ilkley over the Moor

I decided I had better start hiking more regularly after a period with not much walking whilst I was out of the country and making craft beer brewers noticeably richer. I adore hiking, but sometimes a part of me forgets this and I struggle to get out in the morning - particularly when Yorkshire Mire is the … Continue reading Guiseley to Ilkley over the Moor