Steve
@climbersteve.bsky.social
Rock climber, mountaineer, mountain biker. The outdoors is salvation. Explorer Scout leader, DofE expedition supervisor/assessor
Nice wander from home along the High Peak trail to Cromford
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Nice wander from home along the High Peak trail to Cromford
A wander down the Goyt Valley and up over Windgather. The reservoir is so low it’s inaccessible to sailing boats now
August 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A wander down the Goyt Valley and up over Windgather. The reservoir is so low it’s inaccessible to sailing boats now
It’s a pleasure leaving the van at the campsite when, as here in Saastal, the post buses and cable cars are included in your daily tourist tax. We got the bus up to Saas Almagell and walked up to a Swiss alpine village, Furggstalden, then up an exposed path around the hillside to Almagelleralp
July 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It’s a pleasure leaving the van at the campsite when, as here in Saastal, the post buses and cable cars are included in your daily tourist tax. We got the bus up to Saas Almagell and walked up to a Swiss alpine village, Furggstalden, then up an exposed path around the hillside to Almagelleralp
Vézeley, Parc natural régional du Morvan. The lovely Basilica of Sainte Marie-Madeleine, reputed to have once been on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, sits in a fine position on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside
July 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Vézeley, Parc natural régional du Morvan. The lovely Basilica of Sainte Marie-Madeleine, reputed to have once been on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, sits in a fine position on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside
A 19km pedal through the Morvan Forest and some surrounding French villages with some rocky and muddy trails and one hike a bike steep section thankfully in the shaded forest. We included a lunch stop at a brasserie on route for some charcuterie and a visit to the Cascade du Saut de Gouloux
July 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A 19km pedal through the Morvan Forest and some surrounding French villages with some rocky and muddy trails and one hike a bike steep section thankfully in the shaded forest. We included a lunch stop at a brasserie on route for some charcuterie and a visit to the Cascade du Saut de Gouloux
A lovely wander from the campsite at Chamboeuf through the woods down the Combe de Fixin and through the Brochon vineyards of Burgundy taking in the obligatory café stop in Gevrey-Chambertin, with a nice return over the limestone cliffs of Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland
July 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
A lovely wander from the campsite at Chamboeuf through the woods down the Combe de Fixin and through the Brochon vineyards of Burgundy taking in the obligatory café stop in Gevrey-Chambertin, with a nice return over the limestone cliffs of Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland
Rain stopped play so a visit to a French chateau with a twist. Chateau de Savigny-les Beaune also has a display of jet airplanes, classic motorcycles (including six Vincent motorcycles in mint condition) and an Abarth racing car museum.
July 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Rain stopped play so a visit to a French chateau with a twist. Chateau de Savigny-les Beaune also has a display of jet airplanes, classic motorcycles (including six Vincent motorcycles in mint condition) and an Abarth racing car museum.
The NW highlands have long captivated hill walkers and when it also gets you away from the madding crowd on the NC500 it really feels great. This is on Cul Mor (849m) with views of Canisp, Quinag, Suilven, Stac Pollaidh, Ben More Coigach, Ben More Assynt and across the Minch to the outer Hebrides
May 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The NW highlands have long captivated hill walkers and when it also gets you away from the madding crowd on the NC500 it really feels great. This is on Cul Mor (849m) with views of Canisp, Quinag, Suilven, Stac Pollaidh, Ben More Coigach, Ben More Assynt and across the Minch to the outer Hebrides
Onwards north on the west coast from Mull of Kintyre to Lochgilphead via Tarbet. Spectacular weather with which to enjoy the fine west coast views out towards Islay and Jura then around the small port of Tarbet. Only 25C today 😎
May 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Onwards north on the west coast from Mull of Kintyre to Lochgilphead via Tarbet. Spectacular weather with which to enjoy the fine west coast views out towards Islay and Jura then around the small port of Tarbet. Only 25C today 😎
A trip down to the Mull of Kintyre with a wee wonder on the headland taking in the views. County Antrim across the sea is easily visible at on just over 20 kilometres away
May 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A trip down to the Mull of Kintyre with a wee wonder on the headland taking in the views. County Antrim across the sea is easily visible at on just over 20 kilometres away
Carn Mor (685m), Caisteal Abhail (859m), Ceum na Caillich aka The Witches Step (759m), Suidhe Fearghas (655m). Around 10km and around 900 metres of ascent. A lovely horseshoe ridge walk with some scrambling in places, fabulous weather here on Arran.
May 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Carn Mor (685m), Caisteal Abhail (859m), Ceum na Caillich aka The Witches Step (759m), Suidhe Fearghas (655m). Around 10km and around 900 metres of ascent. A lovely horseshoe ridge walk with some scrambling in places, fabulous weather here on Arran.
On a wonder around Ayr yesterday went to the cenotaph and it was a privilege to stand among giants. Now we’re off to Arran able to enjoy the freedom they all sacrificed for us. We will never ever forget that
May 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On a wonder around Ayr yesterday went to the cenotaph and it was a privilege to stand among giants. Now we’re off to Arran able to enjoy the freedom they all sacrificed for us. We will never ever forget that
This isn’t Ogwen, where you couldn’t park this morning at 8am, but a small hill, Yr Eifl 564m, on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula. Redefine your aspirations and put quiet walks ahead of over crowded places. Seek out the alternative and you will be rewarded
April 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This isn’t Ogwen, where you couldn’t park this morning at 8am, but a small hill, Yr Eifl 564m, on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula. Redefine your aspirations and put quiet walks ahead of over crowded places. Seek out the alternative and you will be rewarded
Rhinog Fawr (720m) above Harlech. Sunny, dry, rough upland walking devoid of crowds - what’s not to like?
April 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Rhinog Fawr (720m) above Harlech. Sunny, dry, rough upland walking devoid of crowds - what’s not to like?
Another top day out on Peak District gritstone, today at Burbage North, Ash Tree Wall
April 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Another top day out on Peak District gritstone, today at Burbage North, Ash Tree Wall
Bamford & Stanage Edge circuit today from Dennis Knoll car park. Sunny with an easterly breeze making it cooler than it looks
April 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Bamford & Stanage Edge circuit today from Dennis Knoll car park. Sunny with an easterly breeze making it cooler than it looks
Cracking day out on Stanage, warm at the base but biting easterly on top while belaying
April 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Cracking day out on Stanage, warm at the base but biting easterly on top while belaying
Some photos of the AirBnB we used for our 10 day ice climbing trip along with the surrounding area, in the hamlet of Hasli above Oyer in Gudbrandsdalen
March 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Some photos of the AirBnB we used for our 10 day ice climbing trip along with the surrounding area, in the hamlet of Hasli above Oyer in Gudbrandsdalen
Above the village of Maelum south of Otta are several icefalls that face east at around 500m. A steep 400m walk up through woods over frozen terrain and brash is the 2 pitch WI4 climb "Maelumsaa". It catches the morning sun so can feel warm but things cool down once the sun goes behind the mountain
March 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Above the village of Maelum south of Otta are several icefalls that face east at around 500m. A steep 400m walk up through woods over frozen terrain and brash is the 2 pitch WI4 climb "Maelumsaa". It catches the morning sun so can feel warm but things cool down once the sun goes behind the mountain
Above the small ski jump centre near Segalstadbru are several short climbs about 25m high, this one is called Kremmerlia Nord2 at WI3
March 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Above the small ski jump centre near Segalstadbru are several short climbs about 25m high, this one is called Kremmerlia Nord2 at WI3
The only climb recorded above the ski village of Skei at 900m, a short 30m WI3 climb "Klevabergansoyla" we thought it was worth WI4. A relatively short walk but with deep snow on the approach slopes a little tougher than anticipated
March 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The only climb recorded above the ski village of Skei at 900m, a short 30m WI3 climb "Klevabergansoyla" we thought it was worth WI4. A relatively short walk but with deep snow on the approach slopes a little tougher than anticipated
Helvete Gorge a natural visitor attraction up at 700m that just happens to freeze to provide many short waterfall ice climbs between 10-20m. It's a quiet and lovely place to spend time and we opted to abseil in at the top of the gorge as the river running through wasn't completely frozen lower down
March 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Helvete Gorge a natural visitor attraction up at 700m that just happens to freeze to provide many short waterfall ice climbs between 10-20m. It's a quiet and lovely place to spend time and we opted to abseil in at the top of the gorge as the river running through wasn't completely frozen lower down
Day 1 of our ice climbing trip based out of Oyer north of Lillehammer in Norway, here on Bosaeterbergan WI3+ above the village of Bodalen in Espedalen. The ice fall is about a 30 minute walk from the road
March 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Day 1 of our ice climbing trip based out of Oyer north of Lillehammer in Norway, here on Bosaeterbergan WI3+ above the village of Bodalen in Espedalen. The ice fall is about a 30 minute walk from the road
Geal Charn (889m), A' Chailleach (930m) and Carn Sgulain (920m) in the Monadhliath Mountains above Newtonmore, Scottish Highlands 16th February 2025. Wild windy day with some micro navigation to negotiate the tops safely
February 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Geal Charn (889m), A' Chailleach (930m) and Carn Sgulain (920m) in the Monadhliath Mountains above Newtonmore, Scottish Highlands 16th February 2025. Wild windy day with some micro navigation to negotiate the tops safely