Kilchurn Castle
On the banks of Loch Awe stands the ruins of Kilchurn Castle. A popular attraction for visitors to the area. In this blog Andy explains how to reach the best viewing point for the castle.
Category: On Location
Sharp Edge and Mungrisdale Common
This is walk of two extremes, the exciting ridge of Sharp Edge on Blencathra and the flat lands of Mungrisdale Common. On Location: 15th April 2012 Wainwright fells: Souther Fell, Blencathra (summit not visited), Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags, Bowscale Fell. Parking: There are various options for parking in Mungrisdale village.…
The Dark Hedges
The Dark Hedges. An evening visit to photograph the famous Dark Hedges in County Antrim. One of the many Game of Thrones locations in Northern Ireland.
A Wasdale Circular
It may have taken a few years to publish this blog but this was the walk that inspired Andy for the Wainwrights in Colour project. A Wasdale circular walk that was to change his life. The planned route was to take in the fells of Yewbarrow, Red Pike and Pillar.…
The Corpach Wreck
A short blog on the Corpach Shipwreck, also known as The Old Boat of Caol. Information for visitors and photographers.
Winter at Egglestone Abbey
Not far from the town of Barnard Castle is this ruined abbey. Anytime is a good time to pay a visit but winter at Egglestone Abbey adds a bit of bleakness to the location. On Location: 9th January 2025 Parking: There is a small, simple car park at the abbey. Which,…
Neist Point- Isle of Skye
Neist Point is one of the popular visitor locations on the Isle of Skye. Not only because it is the most western part of the island but also due to the impressive headland cliffs and the lighthouse. On Location: 18th April 2024 Parking: There are roadside parking spaces at the…
Castle Crag- Easy route
A simple “there and back” route to visit the summit of Castle Crag in Borrowdale. The area described by Alfred Wainwright in his sixth Pictorial Guide- The North Western Fells. On Location: 19th September 2010 Parking: Limited parking in Grange village or Pay and Display at the National Trust car…
A Circuit of Easedale
A long high level route around the Easedale valley near Grasmere. The area described by Alfred Wainwright in his third Pictorial Guide- The Central Fells. On Location: 14th September 2008 Wainwright Fells: Silver How, Blea Rigg, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag Parking: Pay and display parking at Grasmere village…
Duntulm Castle- Isle of Skye
Duntulm Castle ruins on the Trotternish Peninsula offer stunning photo opportunities, especially at sunset. It’s a short walk from the parking spot, care should be taken due to its condition. No facilities nearby.
