Northumberland is a fantastic county for walkers with coasts, castles, pubs and hills to be discovered. The hills have their own distinctive character.  Often with a remote feel, there are many hidden gems such as waterfalls, local wildlife, stunning views and impressive crags. I lead walks in a variety of locations in Northumberland in the hills such as: - Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill...

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West Highland Way Day One: Milngavie to Drymen Within minutes of starting the West Highland Way you are out of the town and into countryside.  But the crucial part of the first day for me is the first sight of the Campsie Fells. This catches you by surprise as you turn the corner around Scroggy Hill.  Craigallian Loch appears out of nowhere with...

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Basic Navigation Pete’s Basic Navigation course, run over one day, is ideal for beginners to mountain navigation or those looking to build confidence with the basics. We will spend a day practising following large features like paths, walls and rivers. The course is very practical as the best way to learn to read a map is by doing it. On the day we...

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Waking up surrounded by a mountain landscape is a revitalising experience. Wild camping takes you away from everyday life and makes you feel part of the outdoors. It’s also a fantastic way to extend your walking or cycling adventures into more remote wild areas. As well as being a great experience, the Wild Camping course will help build your skills and confidence. The...

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If you need to go, you need to go.  If you are in the hills and there's no toilet around what do you do? Well, first you need to prepare. You need a shit kit. Ingredients Bog roll - Take a roll of toilet paper and pull out the cardboard from the middle. Now the paper will pull neatly from the middle. Just...

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