Tony Lowe Mountaineering

09/05/2026

Great day running the 40 mile for the 5th time.
A fantastic event with amazing support all the way around.

A personal best for me in 10hrs 39, my run went prefect even a blister on the inside of my foot did not stop me.

Changing socks and footwear At Coniston was a game changer.

Looking forward to next year

08/05/2026

What’s everyone upto this weekend ??

Me

I’m running 40 miles for fun and will be entering the Keswick to Barrow event for the 5th time
(When I say run I mean 1 mile run 39 miles jog/walk🤣)

If by any chance you are also mad enough to be doing this then keep an eye out for me and say hello.

Photo from a previous Keswick to barrow

03/05/2026

Great day today in Llangollen on my National lottery funded free walk for over 50’s.

We first headed up to Castell Dinas Bran or also known as Crow Castle,

these are the ruins from the the 1200’s built by Gruffydd Maelor II, a prince of Powys Fadog.

From there we headed across Offas D**e Path and then down to the Valle Crucis Abbey ruins which was also built in the 1200’s by Gruffydd Maelor.

A great walk of 6 miles with plenty of putting the world to right😁

02/05/2026

Great day on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for

Fantastic effort by all to finish under 12hrs

Photos from Gp 7

Especially Ria the young girl in grey jacket asked for help with blisters on the walk up to Whernside, we counted 7 around her toes on both feet😮😮 put plasters and tape on the ones we could. When I asked how long she had them she said since Ingleborough 🤮

Fantastic effort by her to finish 12hrs exactly

30/04/2026

Hi all, If anyone is looking for something to do this weekend (Sunday) then I am leading a free walk around Llangollen

https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/.../llangollen.../

Led by myself a fully qualified Mountain Leader. 5 people booked on so loads of spaces.

Join a free community guided Llangollen history trail walk. Explore local heritage, riverside paths and scenic town views with supportive guidance.

28/04/2026

In a few weeks I am off to do a recce for a summer event next year.

Who fancies Bavaria July 2027.

2 hikes over a weekend.

One easy hike of 900m elevation to the Tegernsee Hut, where we have cake and coffee at 1700m.

On the main day a fantastic circular hike along the Herzogstand taking in Herzogstand 1731m, Schlehdorfer Kreuz 1640m, Heingarten 1791m and Rotwandkopf 1519m

27/04/2026

This is the climb from Storey Arms on the Fan Dance route.
No warm up. Steep from the start. And that's before the exposed ridgeline between Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
But reach the summit at 886m on a clear day and you'll understand why this route has the reputation it does.
We run guided Fan Dance experiences in the Brecon Beacons, qualified Mountain Leaders, proper pacing, full safety cover.
Full route guide on the blog. Booking link in comments.

24/04/2026

A great day today for Joseph from Ohio USA in Scotland.
He contacted Tony Lowe Mountaineering before Christmas and asked about a guide to take him around Schiehallion to visit the fairy caves or the official name Uamh Tom a'Mhor-fhir.

As I was already booked today I asked a great friend and a regular Mountain Leader for Tony Lowe Mountaineering Bryony Catlow to show him the way

The story of the caves is a fantastic story of Scottish Folklore

"Two hump-backed men lived on either side of the mountain, one near Braes of Foss and the other near Tempar. One fine summer's eve, the man from Braes of Foss went to visit his friend, walking through Gleann Mor. As he approached the cave - Uamh Tom a'Mhor-fhir - he heard the singing and dancing of fairies. He was totally thrilled and joined in the song in a melodious voice, adding a new line. The fairies were delighted with the addition and gave him three gifts - that he would be tall and lose his hump, that he would be healthy and that he would have plenty until he died." [Land of the Fae]

"There is a famous cave at the foot of Schiehallion where, tradition has it, fairies loved to dwell. There, it is said mortals from time to time dwelt among them, and interesting stories are told of the strange ways in which they were rescued from their power. Behind Schiehallion, again, on Creag Chionneachan, is one of the spots where the old Fingalian warriors were supposed to lie on their elbows awaiting the third blast of the horn that is to raise them to life again." [Land of the Fae]

After a great walk and visit to the caves he was introduced to the taste of the amazing Glen Lyon Coffee in Aberfeldy.

A great day with perfect weather for Joseph in the Beautiful hills of Scotland.

22/04/2026

A few days off for and a visit to Cologne with the wife.

A great city well worth visiting for a few days and some great Bierhaus to visit.

We stayed at the Koln central which was in a perfect location, it would put some 4 star hotels to shame, great staff and fantastic rooms.

19/04/2026

A great weekend on South Downs the last few days helping out on a silver final, great bunch of leaders who are good friends as well. 

It’s really good to seeing the kids go from bronze to silver and really learning and enjoying being out in the countryside.

Great efforts by all the kids this weekend learning from their mistakes on Saturday and smashing it on Sunday.