The rain rolled over me like a wave as the wind unleashed another whip. Elba, my labrador, peered down at me – ears flapping, tongue lolling – before loping out of view. Looking around for the first ...

Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the most iconic and exhilarating ridge hikes in the UK’s Lake District. This adventurous route combines breathtaking views with a thrilling scramble along a ...