Summit Seekers

Staying up on the hill above the beach is lovely and there is an easy to manage walking path meaning you can leave rhe car behind and save a few pennies on parking.
The colourful village by the sea is an interesting viewpoint but aside from a couple of small…

The high village that overlooks Imlil with its rock ridge line and dramatic mountainous backdrop invites you to wander its narrow maze of steeply climbing steps through the old and traditional window into Moroccan life.
This route takes you past refreshments, lunch, view points and waterfalls.
One note - when…

Hopefully if you have got this far you will be counting this as Day 3! But if you are a little nuts like us, or simply short on time then this is the second part of a long day.
You are retracing your steps now so the route you know.…

An early start for breakfast in the busy hostel sees the majority of groups up and out on the path for 4am (winter, spring ascent).
Head torches on and begin the climb.
No sugar coating this ~ it is at least 2 hours of steep climbing ahead of you and…

A nice, steady ascent up close and personal with the high Atlas.
Passing through a small Moroccan mountain village with a couple of refreshment stops available this part of the trek winds up rocky path ways shared with Mules and descending groups.
A pretty easy climb with only the last…

An acclimatisation day, a popular route that takes you up to the pass and if you want to the small summit above.
Fresh pressed orange juice at the pass was a lovely treat. A good stretch the legs day 🙂

A plod across the sandy dunes from the busy desert camps back to the bus stop town of Mergouza.
A bustling tourist town on the edge of the Sahara. If you are looking for a blend of desert experience with authentic food, Berber music and hospitality while enjoying a few…

A small part of the Wales Coastal Path. Dramatic wanders down to a secluded old granite quarry community.
A grey beach and wild seas for us - so quiet here despite the fact there is one of the nicest cafes in the area overlooking this incredible spot.
They do the…

A consistently steep path with only occassional easier sections but well worth it for the awseome views. A detour to Llyn Cau on the way up to catch your breath is well worth it where the entire horseshoe is on show.
The descent from Mynydd Moel follows rhe fence line…

Part of the school run series! A short loop that includes one of Ogwens famous grade 1 scrambles and some of Eryri best viewscapes.
Worth noting this time is based on a run, fast walk. At an easier pace and the slightly easier route up Y Gribin allow 4 to…

47 miles of 47 complete 💪 a sunny finish

35.9 miles down and just 11.1 to go 💪
Big run tomorrow but easy to do now. Today was less about distance and more about hitting that HRT zones to burn the fat not the glucose

32.5 miles done 14.5 left to go!
A chest infection has set me right back but im wheezing through 🤣 managed to run all the ups today even if it wss slowly

Guiding Michael and Eunjung around the atmospheric Dinorwic Quarry, taking our time and lots of photos.
Meeting goats and chasing secret waterfalls.

30 miles of 47 ... just 17 left to go!