MY WALKING WORLD

MY WALKING WORLD David Preston

Last updated 14/05/2008

Contents

Tour du Mont Blanc - part 1 - 2003

Tour du Mont Blanc - part 2 - 2004

Chamonix to Zermatt - part 1 - 2006

Chamonix to Zermatt - part 2 -2007

Lake Garda

	Zermatt - A winter wonderland
	My Walking Log
	About me
	Links Page
	Macclesfield my Home town
	My Camera

2000 ft Summits of Wales-All completed on 16/09/07

17/04/08 The view from Barrisdale looking up Loch Hourn

I'm David Preston and I live in Macclesfield, Cheshire. I love mountains and wild places where I can explore and experience the beauty of this wonderful world of ours. I recently had my 65th birthday, a pretty important stage in life. I am still carrying on working at the moment so it us very important to make each weekend count. Last year was pretty good with some great walks, especially my Backpack from Corrour to Fort William and in July my week in the Alps. In September I completed the 2000ft summits of Wales as described in the Nuttalls Guide book " The Mountains of England and Wales" Volume One Wales. My thoughts have now turned to completing all the Summits of England, there are 251 and I have probably done around 125. The only drawback is the one called Pillar Rock which is a separate summit from Pillar and I understand is definitely a rock climb of around 125ft. I have never used a rope but I am sure I could persuade someone to take me up. However at my stage in life I am sure I could do it but there are so many other places to go I think I will leave it on the back burner for a while. I have just had a week in Zermatt in January with my partner Christine. We have never been on a winter holiday before but it was very exciting just to get up close to the Matterhorn and do some winter walking in the snow. Later in the year I am looking forward to some backpacking in the Knoydart in Scotland probably in April or May and then hopefully another week in the Alps in July. Anything else I can fit in will be a bonus.

16/04/08 Just returned from a few days in the Knoydart and one of my pictures is above - a full report shortly

The most recent walk -

10/05/08Southport to Blundellsands Coastal walk with 40sWalkersNorth

Other recent walks

08/02/08

Lake District - 40sWalkersNorth Annual Meeting at Glaramara - Ascent of Barrow from Braithwaute - 8 miles - wet and windy

09/02/08

Lake District - Ascent of Eagle Crag, Sergeants Crag and High Raise from Seatoller with 40sWalkersNorth- 9 miles - Sunny

10/02/08

Lake District - Ascent of Bessyboot via Tarn at Leaves from Seatoller with 40sWalkersNorth - 7 miles - Glorious sunshine all day

17/02/08

Peak District - Chelmorton and Flagg circular 5 miles - sunny periods

02/03/08

Peak District - Mam Tor, Castleton and Cave Dale circular - 7 miles - Strong winds and sunny periods

09/03/08

Peak District - Millers Dale and Monsal Head circular - 5 miles

16/03/08

Lancsashire - Besom Hill, Castleshaw Roman Fort circular with 40sWalkersNorth - 9 miles -Windy and clear periods

16/03/08	Lancs	Besom Hill, Castleshaw Roman Fort circular with 40sWalkersNorth	Windy and clear periods	9 miles
06/04/08	Derbyshire	New Mills to Buxworth circular	Sunny periods	5 miles
13/04/08	Derbyshire	Marple Bridge to Compstall circular	Sunny periods	5 miles
16/04/08	Scotland	Knoydart Backpack - Inverie to Shiel Bridge	Sunny	25 miles
26/04/08	Lake District	Braithwaithe to Black Sail Youth Hostel via Catbells and Honister	Rain and wind	12 miles
27/04/08	Lake District	Black Sail to Braithwaite via Buttermere, Knott Rigg and Ard Crags	Sunny periods, changeable	12miles
10/05/08	Lancashire	Southport to Blundellsands Coastal walk with 40sWalkersNorth	Sunny periods	15 miles

My Walking wish list - Some I will manage, some are dreams and some I am determined to do

2008 - A backpacking trip around the Knoydart and Loch Hourn - Completed 16/04/08

A weeks Alpine walking in Switzerland in 2008

2008 - Ben Alder by bike and on foot

Climb the rest of the Nuttalls in England - except for Pillar Rock - I am not a rock climber and think this might be beyond my capabilities however, I am thinking this one through again and might decide to give it a go if I can find someone to assist me with this challenge. The first job is to get up to the Lakes and have a good look at what might be involved.

My Webcam choice of the month

Zermatt Webcams

A choice of webcams from around the area of Zermat

I look daily at these scenes and remember the magnificent views I sawin the summer of 2007 and Jan 2008

My website choice of the month

WalkEryri.org.uk

All about walking in Snowdonia

You are welcome to copy any of my photos but please credit the photographer David Preston or put a link to my site.

If anyone has any questions or comments please e-mail me at davidpreston@mywalkingworld.com and I will do my best to answer

David Preston