The Mountain Boardroom Blog
Is life not quite hitting the spot? 3 steps to deal with Underwhelm
We’ve all heard of overwhelm, but are you exhibiting the signs of underwhelm? in this video Ant talks about what to watch out for, and the 3 things you can do today if life isn’t quite hitting the spot.
Plover Hill
The lesser-known child peak of Pen-y-Ghent, visiting the often-bypassed Plover Hill can make for a quieter and more rewarding walk than the more standard routes.
St Sunday Crag
Towering above Patterdale, yet dwarfed by the peaks around it, the curiously-named St Sunday Crag provides an arduous, though never-overly challenging mountain walk with jaw-dropping views on a clear day.
Stoodley Pike
Recognisable from miles around due to the imposing monument that towers above it, Stoodley Pike provides commanding views over the Calder Valley.
Green Bell
One of only four trig points in the magnificently sculpted Howgill Fells, the remote and peaceful Green Bell is another fantastic vantage point to view the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District Fells and the Northern Pennines in a single spot.
Baildon Hill
Sitting proudly above the village from which it derives its name, Baildon Hill is a very reachable, yet still spectacular viewpoint.
Find your colours
With Blue Monday just around the corner, I've been thinking about colours - not only how they both symbolise and affect moods and emotions, but also about my own relationship with colours, and how they can represent me and the things that are important to me.
Levisham Moor (Hole of Horcum)
Watching over one of the most spectacular natural features of the North York Moors, this beautiful, yet unusual area is a fantastic day out, with plenty of hidden history
Wolf Stones
Sitting at the meeting point of three counties, highest point on a largely desolate moor, Little Wolf Stones, is a peaceful place with great views towards the Aire Gap and Pendle Hill in the distance.
New Close Knotts (near Gordale Scar)
A short distance from the popular Malham waterfall trail, New Close Knotts are well worth a visit to get outstanding views and a new perspective of the area above Malhamdale and Gordale Scar.
Buckden Pike
One of my very favourite places in the Yorkshire Dales, Buckden Pike overlooks the picturesque and verdant head of Upper Wharfedale. Within its beauty and against a backdrop of rich history, there is also a tale of tragedy atop the hill, caused by the incredibly fickle weather you may encounter.
Ilkley Moor (Rombalds Moor)
Well-known due to its accessibility from nearby Leeds and Bradford, legend in song, and a plethora of ancient sites, Rombalds Moor offers the first real taste of remoteness when approaching the Yorkshire Dales from Leeds to the east, despite this being historically one of the most intensely-utilised areas of moorland in the region.
Great Shunner Fell
The third highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales, Great Shunner Fell remains one of the lesser known fells, despite its prominence over the town of Hawes.
Cracoe Fell
Easily accessible, yet with so much to explore, the high moors to the north of Skipton, comprising Cracoe Fell, Thorpe Fell, Rylstone Fell and Barden Fell offer easily a full day of exciting exploration.
How to Establish Your Business Strategy in Crazy Times
The difference between a business strategy that genuinely motivates you to achieve your vision, and one that gathers dust on the shelf is all down to how you approach it. I have put together some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years for making sure that you create (and actually implement) something is aligned truly with where you want to go, and that will inspire others to buy into the journey.
Walks into journeys: 6 ways to use walking outdoors to improve mindset and mindfulness
What you need to do when out on the hill to help to unburden yourself, counter the overwhelm, and ensure your time out on the hill leads to positive breakthroughs, transformative journeys and real results.
Fountains Fell
Sandwiched between the gorgeous Dales honeypots of Malham and Pen-y-Ghent, Fountains Fell is a peaceful peak, with rich history to complement its stunning panoramic views.