Author: IanH

Working on the National Citizen Service at Condover Hall

4-8.8.14 With; JJ, Tyrone, Lizzie, Emily, Sophie, Georgina, Beth, Delicia and Josh The National Citizens Scheme is an optional programme for teenagers that helps to prepare them for life in the adult world via a series of workshops and projects. Week one is a teambuilding week and I have just spent the week at Condover

Continue Reading

Ingleton waterfall trail

2.8.14 Walking with; Al, Kate, Jen, Paul and Ruthy     The area around the Three Peaks of Yorkshire holds fond memories for me. It was after a day on Ingleborough in the snow of Easter that I decided to propose to my wife in “The Game Cock Inn” in Austwick, the fact she said

Continue Reading

Extreme Rambling by Mark Thomas

The act of walking has over the years been not only a balm to the troubled soul but also an act of political defiance. The very fact that protestors the world over go on protest marches puts the act of pedestrianism in the realm of politics, not to mention events such as the Kinder Trespass

Continue Reading

Guided walking on Scafell Pike with Sincil College

17.7.14 Walking with; Kallum, Josh, Jordan, Brad, George, Michelle and Mr Z! As part of their challenge week five students and two members of staff from Sincil Sports College in Lincoln decided they would like to attempt an ascent of Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, and Come walk with me UK were more than happy

Continue Reading

Walking the Derbyshire dales from Tideswell

I’d not done much walking in the Derbyshire dales recently in spite of having a genuine affection for Tideswell. It’s a fantastic little town with pubs, chippies, cafes and an excellent bakery all sitting in the shadow of “The Cathedral of the Peak” , the parish church of St.John the Baptist, a magnificent 14th Century

Continue Reading

Testimonials

Categories