MARK REID is the author of 17 walking guidebooks including ‘The Inn Way’ series, which have sold over 100,000 copies. He is a qualified Walking Group Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader and Mountain Leader, and has an unrivalled knowledge of the history and geography of the North of England. Mark has a BA (Hons) Geography degree from the University of Lancaster and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS). Mark has walked over 30,000 miles of footpaths since 1997, and has taken over 19,000 people out walking in the countryside as well as over 200 companies on team building and away days – he’s been an Outdoor Professional for 27 years! Mark has appeared on ITV YORKSHIRE on the TV walks series ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ along with ITV weatherman Jon Mitchell, as well as ITV1’s The Dales.

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• No previous experience required as full guidance will be given.
• A good level of fitness is required as this is a strenuous walk that includes steep, rocky and mountainous terrain. This is a physically demanding full day in the mountains covering 12.5 miles (20-km) with 1,290m of ascent (and descent).
• All walks will include uneven ground, rough, rocky and mountainous terrain, stream crossings, sustained ascents and descent, steep ground and mountain summits; we may experience adverse weather conditions on the summits which are exposed to the elements.
• This walk includes some sections of easy scrambling (hands on rock) up some rocky steps on the ascent of Swirl How, as well as prolonged stretches across broad mountain ridges and spurs, with several steep sections.
• We are fully insured (public, civil & professional indemnity insurance)
• All of our instructors are fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders
• So far, we have taken over 19,000 people out walking, and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.
• Part of the attraction of valley, hill and mountain walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimize potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill and mountain walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk. of accident and/or injury By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.
• Our walks are suitable for all ages. Under 18s (minimum age 14) may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The child must be accompanied at all times during the walk by their parent/legal guardian.
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