MALHAMDALE IN WINTER (December 2008)

A covering of snow in the Yorkshire Dales transforms this normally gentle area in a wonderful wilderness.

With low temperatures, a sense of being alone, gives one an illusion of Arctic Alpine conditions.

It also creates a bond within a group, members having achieved something together.

Spectacular Sunrises and Superb Sunsets A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT

ARRAN IN AUTUMN (October 2008)

Isle of Arran, described by many as "Scotland in Miniature", withs it's long wide glens, steep mountains, it is an ideal walking area to experience varied terrain.

From the beauty of Glen Rosa (Red Glen) to the the scramble up Goat Fell, Arran's highest mountain and everything in between.

All of Arran's walks inland accend gradually with the last third of the walk steep, very steep.

In some cases you can put your hand out in front of you..and touch the ground.

You get some great early morning views over to Holy Island from Arran's coastal footpath.

Hard Walking, But Great Views

MOUNTAINS OF MONTENERGRO (2008)

Montenegro, is one of these new eastern European "compact" countries (it is smaller than Wales) and neatly trapped between Croatia, Serbia, Albania and Kosovo.

Budva in Montenegro is one of the earliest settlements on the Adriatic coast and dates back to the 4th Century.