East Lancashire Railway

 East Lancashire Railway The East Lancashire Railway is a 12.5 mile Heritage railway based from Bury, Bolton Street station. The line runs from Heywood to Rawtenstall it has 7 stations, passenger services were withdrawn by British Railways in June 1972, coal services were withdrawn in 1980 followed by formal closure in 1982. In 1987 the East Lancashire Railway trust reopened … Read More

 Top Tips for Lighter Backpacking

Top Tips for Lighter Backpacking

Full article with thanks to: cicerone.co.uk/lighten-that-load Inveterate backpacker and guidebook writer Paddy Dillon warns of the dangers of carrying an over-heavy pack and shares his tips on packing light to make sure you get the most out of your long-distance walk or international trek. Keen long-distance walkers are happiest walking day after day along trails that take weeks to complete, … Read More

 5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather

5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather

Full article with thanks to: gearuphiking.com/hiking-in-bad-weather Hiking is not only a chance for you to get some physical activity, but it’s also an opportunity to relax and unwind. And you are probably in for one great ride – whether you decide to go hiking on your own or with a group of your closest friends. But what happens when you wake up on … Read More

Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker

Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker

Full article with thanks to: thebmc.co.uk/top-six-tips-for-beginner-backpackers What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days or more. Here are our top six essential tips for walkers looking to take their first steps into walking far and sleeping wild. Backpacking – not to be confused with what drunken twentysomethings do in India – is defined by the Backpacker’s … Read More

Calling out Mountain Rescue

If you ever have to call out mountain rescue here is what to do, Mountain rescue are available 24/7 all year round please remember that they are volunteers who give up there time you most go properly be paired for a day out in the mountains To Call Mountain Rescue Dial 999 ask for police then mountain rescue, they will … Read More

Fell Top Assessors

The Lake District Fell Top Assessors are back for the winter season, there are three fell top assessor’s who work alternate shifts walking up to the summit of Helvellyn everyday , they make a detailed report that include snow depth, temperature, wind speed/chill, underfoot conditions and assess potential avalanches, the report can be found on weather line and is combined … Read More

Price Lock

Book on one of our guided Trails walking holidays which are The Coast to Coast, The Herriot Way, The West Highland Way, The Cumbria Way, The Dales Way and The Dales High Way, prices are held until 1st March 2022 so book before then

Coast to coast brief route summary part one

The Coast to Coast is England’s premier long distance path Day 1 St Bees- Ennerdale Bridge 14 miles From the start the route heads north along the cliffs then turns inland heading east following undulating countryside  though quite charmful  villages the come the first climb up Dent Fell, from here you get fine views to the Lake District, Dent stands … Read More

Coast to Coast Walk

Fancy an  adventure and do a walk with a difference as part of a group then walk the World renowned Coast to Coast path as a walking holiday you will not be disappointed The Coast to Coast walk is the U.K most popular long distance footpath, the walk was devised be renowned fell walker Alfred Wainwright, the walk is 190 … Read More

What to pack in your rucksack

Ever wondered if you are carrying the right kit for a day out walking in the mountains, well here is a run down, everything you carry in your rucksack needs to go into a drybag so when it rains your kit stays dry the rucksack is not waterproof A forty litre rucksack should be big enough, ideally your rucksack should … Read More