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Join me for a free online talk about long-distance walking this Thursday
At 8pm UK time on Thursday the 23rd of February, I'm delighted to be joining renowned outdoor writers Andrew Terrill and Chris Townsend for a chat hosted by Tim Frenneaux of the Adventurous Ink book club. Tickets are free – get yours here. Our conversation will be about the
A return to the Suffolk Sandlings, and some thoughts on photography and memory
You can never go back, they say. But next week I am doing exactly that.
Ten years ago: winter climbing in Glen Coe with the equipment of the pioneers
A decade ago was my final climb using the 19th-century mountaineering equipment I used during my Glen Coe years.
What I've been reading lately: the Dartmoor Debacle, putting the photo first, smartphone navigation, and the problem with AI
A mixture of topics this time, from recent controversies in the outdoors world to the impact of AI on the creative fields (oh, and the crappification of consumer goods).
Lincolnshire gothic: a walk through the Croftmarsh
I've long felt that there is a distinct eeriness to the landscape of Lincolnshire, but it took me a while to put my finger on it.
A bit of bother on Barf – or, when smartphone mountain navigation gets complicated
Concerns raised over crowdsourced maps used by popular hiking apps – my input into a TGO report on the issue.
2022 in review: looking back at a Big Year for my adventure, photography, writing, and a lot more
My traditional massive end-of-year blog post covering everything in 2022 I haven't had time to write about yet.
What I've been reading lately: 16th of December 2022
A collection of interesting reads from around the web.
Last months in Lincolnshire
I have learned more about my relationship with mountains by 11 years living in Lincolnshire than I ever did when I lived in the mountains.
Personal connections, a season for repairs, and my grandfather's watch
As an antidote to Black Friday, here's a look at a few items of personal and family significance that have stood the test of time – and which I'll continue to repair and maintain. We make true connections with very few items in our lives. Is this the most important aspect of sustainability?
