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Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The wild purples of the North Lakes
An afternoon bimble turned into something more, as Amanda and I joined my Aunt and Uncle for a North Lakes stroll.
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20233 min read
COVID bulldozed through our travel plans… so we stepped out in faith and set up a business
Disappointed by the unexpected COVID-induced changes to our plans, our business was born! So we took a risk...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Tree climbing...not just for kids!
A quick stop on one of Derwent's many islands was a must at the weekend. A Canoeing and Paddleboarding adventure quickly turned into...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The Grassmoor Round
There are some days that you'll truly remember: and our day doing The Grassmoor Round will be one of them. The walks starts from Crummock...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
An after work jaunt up Silver How
Earlier this week, Amanda messaged me at work, suggesting the idea of a spontaneous trip to one of our most local and lowest Wainwrights,...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Snow and sunshine in one day
Now you can't have a birthday without homemade sushi (did I say homemade ginger?) and beers from Handsome Brewery on the beach. A canoe...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A local adventure
Sometimes all your want to do is walk from your backyard. Luckily, we live in a place where our backdoor is where many go on holiday. A...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A Sunday afternoon sunset paddle on Ullswater
It's been a long weekend and it's time to get some fresh air! Harri has been staying with us now for a couple of months and loves to get...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A bunch of Herdies in the Langdales
I'm sorry, but I cannot start this post without making a tribute to these Herdwick sheep, who all posed so beautifully for me! These...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The Fairfield Horseshoe, on a moody day
You'd be amazed to know that we left Ambleside, wishing we'd worn more summery clothes, hot and sweaty from a quick ascent past Rydal...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A canoe on Windermere
What a stunner of a day it's been. Still water, brisk air, snow on the hills, no-one out, but we've popped to our most local launch in...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A drive over to Ingleborough
With family plans, outdoors, we'd missed our chance to hike Ingleborough in the snow, but we knew it would mean some stunning...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A bacon buttie and sunrise to see in the New Year
With plans completely cancelled, we decided to mix up New Year: New Year's Eve was an early night, all prepared for an early start. With...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
The promise of good things to come
A windy walk on Scout Scar above Kendal, with low hanging clouds and jackets zipped up as far as they would go. I'd never seen a near...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Bikers at the top of Bow Fell and snowy Langdale circuit
The low pressure had brought in fresh snow and we jumped at getting out for a Wainwright circuit: starting with Crinkle Crags, up on to Bow
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Shifting light from Cat Bells
Somedays, the light keeps shifting and moving, and if you grab your camera quick enough, you can capture the spot where the light just...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
Mince pies & hot chocolate - and a yellow sunset to close Christmas Eve
Standing on top of the summit, with no-one else around, with mince pies from the local Staveley bakery and a flask of hot chocolate...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A family re-united
How good is it to be back with family, and just be outside, adventuring together? Portraiture is an interesting one: I love a beautifully...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A fisherman's (or woman's) paradise
Each and every summer, my wife's family have been heading to Sutherland, on the north east tip of Scotland, for fishing. Every August, it...
Nathan Savory
May 17, 20231 min read
A sunny (and moody) day at Achmelvich
How good is it going on holiday after so much time needing to stay local? Taking a trip with good friends, staying near Lochinver a visit...
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