Category Archives: Views Political?

Keep looking after those we love. Do not forget those alone. Good news K2 climbed in winter by Sherpa Team.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

This second Lockdown is hard going for us all most will have blip. Or lockdown blues. Try to remain upbeat as you can get your daily exercise and think good thoughts . As the lockdown continues its well worth remembering … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Health, Local area and events to see, Mountaineering, People, Views Political?, Weather, Well being | Leave a comment

Missing the hills ! It could be a lot worse never forget that.

Posted on January 9, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many of us are missing the mountains and wild places and I wonder if should continue posting old photos on the blog? I will as it brings back so many great memories of past days. As I am getting older … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Friends, Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, People, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Well being | 8 Comments

Time to think at this time.

Posted on December 10, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

There is lots happening just now with Covid and us all missing our family and friends. I am so privileged to live by the sea, have forests on my doorstep and easy access to the mountains. I can get out … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Family, Friends, Mountaineering, People, Views Political?, Well being | 1 Comment

Last day in Harris “The Golden Road”

Posted on September 26, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

We had an easy start after our hill day it was windy and pretty cold at times. We had lunch at Sam’s Seafood Shack at Rodal then we headed along the Golden road. We had a superb lunch of fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Bothies, Cycling, Enviroment, Islands, People, Views Political?, Weather, Well being | 1 Comment

Potholes, camping and Toilets.

Posted on August 15, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I travelled back early the other day from the West yesterday early to miss all the traffic. Most lay-byes were full of camper vans and tents they must be having fun as the midges were out. Yet it was sad … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Enviroment, Mountaineering, Views Political? | Leave a comment

Looking back on a great climb the Devils Slide on Lundy.

Posted on July 31, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

It seems years ago but I was looking back to some photos of a trip to Lundy Island to climb the Devils Slide Lundy with a great pal Dan Carrol. Where is Lundy Island? North Devon Lundy lies off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft incidents, Articles, Books, Mountaineering, Recomended books and Guides, Rock Climbing, Views Political?, Weather, Well being, Wildlife | Leave a comment

Can you help – #Takithame ?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

There is a lot in the media just now highlighting the Rubbish left all over the country. The hills and wild places are similar. We can all do our bit by picking up litter and taking it home. We can … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Enviroment, Friends, Mountaineering, People, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Well being, Wildlife | Leave a comment

It’s getting busy! A few thoughts ?

Posted on July 13, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been lucky to get out and enjoy a few days on the hills. I love to be out it all seems new. Yet I am trying going to a few areas away from the crowds as I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Cycling, Enviroment, Family, Flora, Friends, Health, Hill running and huge days!, Local area and events to see, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, People, Plants, Recomended books and Guides, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Weather, Well being, Wildlife | Leave a comment

Update from Mountaineering Scotland. 3 July 2020

Posted on July 3, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Update from Mountaineering Scotland has produced amended guidelines for walkers and climbers in Scotland for the further relaxations in Phase 2 of the Scottish Government route map for easing lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 3 July 2020. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Munros, Other hills Grahams & Donalds, People, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Weather | Leave a comment

Covid 19 Advice for walkers and climbers.Some personal thoughts.

Posted on June 3, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Please see below the latest advice for climbers and walkers. It is hard staying local I can see the big hills and I am lucky having a beach and forest to enjoy on my doorstep. Many are not so lucky. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycle to Syracuse Training, Cycling, Enviroment, Family, Friends, Health, medical, mountain safety, Mountaineering, People, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?, Weather, Well being | 1 Comment