![Blencathra Hike - G/LD-008 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld008-m1hax-2020-05-small.jpg)
A direct walk up to the summit of Blencathra (also known as Hallsfell Top) via Blease Fell from Threlkeld village.
![Skiddaw Hike - G/LD-004 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld004-m1hax-2020-10-small.jpg)
An out and back hike to the snowy summit of Skiddaw in the Lake District, starting from the car park near the Wainwright hill, Latrigg.
![High Street Hike - G/LD-011 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld011-m1hax-2020-05-small.jpg)
After summitting Stony Cove Pike earlier in the day I continued on to the storied High Street peak, an easy 8-point SOTA hill.
![Red Screes Hike - G/LD-017 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld017-m1hax-2020-05-small.jpg)
A quick and easy six point SOTA summit, this is my route to the top of Red Screes from the well placed car park at Kirkstone Pass.
![Stony Cove Pike Hike - G/LD-018 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld018-m1hax-2020-08-small.jpg)
This walk to the top of Stony Cove Pike in the Lake District would be the location of my first Summits on the Air Mountain Goat achievement.
![St Sunday Crag Hike - G/LD-010 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld010-m1hax-2020-02-small.jpg)
St Sunday Crag was the final summit I activated along my all day hiking circuit around Helvellyn and Grisedale Tarn before descending to Patterdale.
![Fairfield Hike - G/LD-007 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld007-m1hax-2020-02-small.jpg)
Fairfield was the third summit reached in my four summit loop around the Eastern Fells in the Lake District.
![Seat Sandal Hike - G/LD-022 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld022-m1hax-2020-04-small.jpg)
Seat Sandal was the second summit visited on long hike around the Eastern Fells on a loop from Patterdale village.
![Helvellyn Hike - G/LD-003 SOTA (2020)](/img/photos/gld003-m1hax-2020-11-small.jpg)
Helvellyn was the first summit in this excellent 20km circular walk around several fells starting in Patterdale.
![Top 10 Hill Walking Tips for Enjoyable Adventures](/img/photos/gwnw009-m1hax-2021-14.jpg)
My essential hill walking tips: plan, gear, nutrition, and safety to make your adventure safe and unforgettable.