Monthly Archives: May 2013

Trip Report – Lobstone Band & Bleaberry Fell

Posted on May 29, 2013 by markswalkingblog

Route: Wednesday afternoon 15th May: Keswick – Cat Bells- Maiden Moor-High Spy – Lobstone Band ( 10.5 km or 6.5 miles) Thursday 16th May: Dale Head-Rosthwaite-Berkett’s Leap-Watendlath-High Trove-High Seat-Bleaberry Fell ( 12 km or 7.5 miles) Friday morning 17th May: … Continue reading →

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A review of the film ‘The Cairngorms in Winter’

Posted on May 21, 2013 by markswalkingblog

Abraham’s Café at George Fishers in Keswick is not quite the Odeon, Leicester Square, but it is a perfect venue as a leading outdoor shop, for last Saturday’s premiere of Terry Abraham’s film – The Cairngorms in Winter.  The film … Continue reading →

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Backpacking,Keswick Mountain Festival and Film Premiere!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by markswalkingblog

Just back from a fantastic 4 days in The Lakes.  A two and half day backpacking trip with Terry Abraham.  Chris Townsend joining us for the second night wild camp.  Friday and Saturday spent at the Keswick Mountain Festival with … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Last Englishman” by Keith Foskett

Posted on May 7, 2013 by markswalkingblog

I immediately liked Keith from the first few lines of the book. Not only did he live in West Sussex, where I spent a good deal of my early life but he is a Spurs fan as well. A good … Continue reading →

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