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Stars to Sunrise!
A 3 AM start and wet, foggy conditions didn't dampen the enthusiasm of Eden Valley Hospice supporters as they enjoyed their "Stars to...
Ian Brotherton
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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Millimetres 2 Mountains
There are moments when working with a charity that leave me amazed by the inspiring stories and individuals I encounter. This wet and...
Ian Brotherton
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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"Smashing-it" in the Lakes!
In late May, working as part of the fabulous Lakeland Mountain Guides, I supported a group of 35 who came together to walk the Fairfield...
Ian Brotherton
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Embrace the Peaks: Gaining a mental well-being “boost” in the mountains.
My love of the outdoors started out as a child; camping in the garden, walking my dog, and mucking about in the local woods on bikes....
Ian Brotherton
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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Stunning day on the Coniston Fells
Let's be honest, late November can occasionally bring less than perfect weather to the Lake District! This day on the Coniston fells...
Ian Brotherton
Dec 3, 20231 min read
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A big day out with the Candlelighers
Autumn has come but that didn't stop the Candlelighters charity taking on the Yorkshire three-peaks challenge! Working with Mark Reid at...
Ian Brotherton
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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Evening fun on Sharp Edge!
Blencathra is one of my favourite mountains in the Lake District with so many different routes up and down. Having led a group up Hall's...
Ian Brotherton
Sep 17, 20231 min read
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A hat-trick of peaks for Tom!
In June 2023 I led a group up Ben Nevis to complete the challenge of climbing the highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland, in memory...
Ian Brotherton
Sep 17, 20231 min read
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“Smashing-it” round the Yorkshire 3 Peaks
I supported 70 plus colleagues who came together to walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, and to raise funds in memory of friend and colleague...
Ian Brotherton
May 15, 20231 min read
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Wet, windy and wonderful - Ullswater Way.
Ullswater Way is a 36km loop of Ullswater - widely accepted to be the most beautiful lake in England. Working with Mark Reid from Team...
Ian Brotherton
Apr 16, 20231 min read
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Helvelyn via Striding Edge
Striding Edge is probably the best known ridge walk and grade 1 scramble in the Lake District. On this chilly day in April, I tackled it...
Ian Brotherton
Feb 12, 20231 min read
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Climbing Scafell Pike in aid of the Tom Clarke Foundation
In September 2022, I joined a group of colleagues taking on the challenge of climbing the highest peak in England in memory of friend and...
Ian Brotherton
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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Grand day out in the Yorkshire Peaks
The Yorkshire 3 peaks is a classic circuit. On this occasion we decided to tackle just two - Wernside and my favourite Ingleborough .......
Ian Brotherton
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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Jack’s Rake scramble and swim in the Tarn!
Jack's Rake is a classic Lake District grade 1 scramble. It's also one of my favourite days out when put together with a dip in Stickle...
Ian Brotherton
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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