Tag Archives: Chris Townsend

Five days in Lakes, photo storyboard

Posted on February 7, 2015 by markswalkingblog

A five-day trip back in June 2014. Two days were solo and I then joined Terry Abraham and Chris Townsend while making their DVD – Backpacking in the Lake District. At the time I didn’t want to take too many … Continue reading →

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A review of Backpacking in the Lake District a film by Chris Townsend & Terry Abraham

Posted on January 1, 2015 by markswalkingblog

Let me start by saying that I review this video from a different position from anyone else.  I was lucky to be there for a good portion of this trip (although I am not in it) so I had both … Continue reading →

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Lakeland Backpack – Part 2

Posted on July 1, 2014 by markswalkingblog

Tuesday Dawn comes early near to the solstice and when I am in a tent, I wake pretty early, so a little after 5.30 I was already to get up. I decided to avoid making tea early as Terry and … Continue reading →

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A Lakeland backpack – Part 1

Posted on June 29, 2014 by markswalkingblog

It was a trip I couldn’t wait to start, five days in the Lakes, with 4 nights wild camping and meeting up with Terry Abraham and Chris Townsend for 3 nights. We were to meet up on Bleaberry Fell as … Continue reading →

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Back from the Lakes

Posted on June 20, 2014 by markswalkingblog

I am back from a truly excellent 5 day backpack trip in the Lake District. Great wild camps, excellent weather and the fine company of Terry Abraham and Chris Townsend.  We had Dan Richards – (Mark Richard’s son he of … Continue reading →

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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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The Cairngorms with Terry and Chris – nearly!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by markswalkingblog

As a backer of the Kickstarter project –  “The Cairgorms in Winter” my reward/prize call in what you wish was to spend an overnight with Chris Townsend and Terrybnd  in the Cairngorms.  Terry I know well, but Chris like many … Continue reading →

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Cairngorms in Winter

Posted on October 31, 2012 by markswalkingblog

Just a short post to tell you about the Kickstarter project which Chris Townsend and Terry Abraham (terrybnd) are seeking funding for.  The two guys need little introduction from me as they are well-known to the backpacking and outdoor blogging community.  Terry … Continue reading →

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