I first visited Merthyr Tydfil in January 2018, when Brew Dog and I did a fabulous walking route from the town. So, when I was invited back to experience more of what the town had to offer I jumped at the chance. What followed was a weekend packed with adventure, laughter and fun. Whether you’re a…
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Cuba Cycle Tour Part Five – Staying at Villa Paradiso, Baracoa
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. For three nights we stayed at a wonderful casa particular, called Villa Paradiso, in Baracoa. This is one section of a series of diary entries I made during our trip. I will also be publishing a section on this site with further information on our trip, including…
Throw Back Thursday – Bouldering
Bouldering – Burbage, Peak District – August 2010 Climbing and bouldering has been a hobby of mine for about eight years now. I love the fact that it gives you a full body and brain work out. Heading to the climbing wall is great for your social life too. I made many new friends at the wall…
Throwback Thursday – Ice Climbing
Kinlochlevin, October 2010 – Indoor Ice Climbing Back in 2010 a group of us went to Scotland to walk the West Highland Way. Starting in Milngavie, the route takes you 96 miles, across beautiful landscapes, to its finish at Fort William. We had a fantastic, if sometimes testing, week. Along the way, we spent a…
Throw Back Thursday – Chamonix Via Ferrata
Chamonix, September 2011 – Girls Adventure Holiday I’m not very good at sitting still; beach holidays just don’t suit me anymore. So a girls activity week with Alpine Elements , back in 2011, seemed like the perfect idea. It was my first time in Chamonix and I was blown away. Green meadows rose gently to cooler pine forests…