About

I’m a Mountain Leader and Rope Rescue Specialist based in the Lake District, with nearly two decades of experience working on ropes, in mountains, and in challenging environments.

I started Blackfell to share the fells in two ways:

🌄 Get Out There — Guided walks and classic scrambles that open up the hills to anyone with a sense of adventure. From mindful mountain days to sunrise summits, these experiences are about confidence, connection, and time well spent outdoors.

⛰ Big Days Out — Technical adventures and skills-focused challenges for those ready to go steeper, higher, or further. Whether it’s advanced scrambling, rope rescue fundamentals, or abseiling off a cliff, these are days built around movement, judgement, and pushing your edge.

Whether you’re aiming for your first summit or your next step into more serious terrain, I’ll guide you safely and simply — with clear instruction, good company, and a strong respect for the wild places we move through.