From our Managing Director, Ben Dickenson Newcastle says no – a city united in kindness and against fascism Thousands came together to show the City’s true character: united, diverse, welcoming of refugees, rejecting hate @benjitoon.bsky.social @northeastbylines.co.uk

Beautiful light over Lake Geneva this morning as I waved goodbye to Switzerland. 🇨🇭

A typical no stress 5-minute train change onto adjacent platform at Renens Station, Switzerland. Next stop, Geneva. They make it look so easy.

Final day 9 of my Tour of Monte Rosa. Today, we completed this epic Alpine circuit walking from Grächen back to Saas Grund from where we set off.

Morning from the Alps! Final day (9) of my Tour of Monte Rosa from Grächen back to Saas Grund traversing the Höhenweg.

My Tour of Monte Rosa, day 8 of 9: Täsch to the beautiful village of Grächen.

Tour of Monte Rosa day 7: Zermatt to Tasch via Lake Stellisee.

Crossing the Theodule Glacier this morning with stunning mountain views! (Tour of Monte Rosa, Day 6)

Morning view 2 Tour of Monte Rosa

Morning view on day 6 of my Tour of Monte Rosa #Matterhorn

Day 5 of 9 of my Tour of Monte Rosa. Resy to the Matterhorn and our highest hut at 10,876 ft (Rifugio Teodulo). 11 miles, 5084 ft ascent.

Morning view in the Italian Alps

Day 4 of my Tour of Monte Rosa (Gabiet to Resy). An easier hike today of 10 miles and 3181ft ascent. So also enjoyed coffee and apple pie on route and a swim in an icy tarn.

A few pics from Day 3 of my Tour of Monte Rosa. Favourite day so far, Alangna to Gabiet (8.7 miles, massive 5904ft ascent). Saw Buzzard, Ibex and Marmots.

Stunning view from Rifugio Pastore this morning. #TourofMonteRosa

A few pics from Day 1 of my Tour of Monte Rosa trip from Saas Grund to Macugnaga (9.4 miles, 2460 ft ascent). Beautiful misty mountains and alpine flowers. Very wet in the afternoon!

Just rolled into Switzerland 🇨🇭! And the sun is shining after a very wet Paris.

I'm training to hike the Tour of Monte Rosa later in July. Rather than just run further, I'm trying hill repeats. My biggest local hill is only 120 feet, so I started with x4 reps, now up to x6. Doing some ground exercises at top of each rep. Any other ideas to build strength outside?

The butterflies are back :) 🦋

Took me wayyy too long to discover the existence of this unroller. Not so many longer "technical" threads here, which I miss, but it's great this tool exists.

It's a joy to see so many insects animating our garden this summer: hoverflies, butterflies, bees and ladybirds. Last year I hardly saw any.

Man indicted of war crimes nominates the man supplying the murder weapons for a Nobel Peace Prize #Irony

Has 'The Salt Path' gone 'Yellowface'? 😬

Glorious sunrise this morning in Coquetdale, #Northumberland. And lots of wildlife along the way - Hen Harrier, Buzzard, Flycatchers, Dragonflies, Orchids, and midges! Love this place.

I found something hiding inside my pepper!

Excellent by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social on the moral vacuum at the heart of Western governments. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Manchester skyline this evening...

Off to work in Manchester this week...

Why have I tabled a motion against the continued funding of Drax to burn US trees, to be heard on Monday in #HouseofLords? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Our first sweetpea flowered today in the sunshine; always a special day. Here's a pic and a few other flowers from our backyard.

Keeping cool this evening after a busy week...

We should have absolutely nothing to do with this fucking madness news.sky.com/story/uk-mil...

A joy to see so many butterflies, bees, and wild flowers at Silverlink Park in North Shields today after last years insect washout. This small urban nature reserve (a former rubbish tip) packs a punch with alien-looking bee orchids and dragonflies.

Cheeky midweek tea after a post-work run. The salad cancels out the pizza and wine!

Greta Thunberg was removed from Israel. Here is her statement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk1W...

Another 5 ⭐️ review of my book Skye Line on Goodreads. If you enjoyed The Salt Path, you'll love this 🤩

The Alnwick Garden today 🏵

There will be a few firsts for me later this summer backpacking the Tour of Monte Rosa in Switzerland: *My first long walk in the Alps *My first long walk over the age of 50! *My first long walk in a group Wish me luck!

For @weather2travel.bsky.social I wrote about my favourite subject: LONG WALKS. Here are seven fantastic hiking trails in France, ranging from a few hours to multi-day trips. I could have included so many more. www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-hi...

I've not shared this for a while - a Starter Pack of some great Outdoor Writers on BlueSky. Enjoy :-) go.bsky.app/6JQo2Ro

Whether the latest round of killings at Israeli food distribution centres in Gaza are the work of Israel or Hamas, one thing is for sure - Israel has created ideal conditions for hunger-related conflict as they bomb & starve 2 million of the worlds poorest people #Smotrich #Shame

One of the many reasons Newcastle United FC should not build over Leazes Park witnessed today... it's an irreplaceable, family-friendly green space in the heart of Newcastle.

Since the release of #TheSaltPath in cinemas, I've been inundated with enquiries for film rights for my hiking book #SkyeLine, set on the Isle of Skye! In the meantime, if you just want a great read, check it out on Amazon or Waterstones online :-)

Israel taking over Palestinian land, continuing its displacement of Palestinians since 1948: farms, houses, land, water, food, resources. A disgraceful policy echoing the worst of colonialism. The victim became the perpetrator long ago. Israel penned them in, stripped their hope.

Dear BBC, Stop calling it a war It's mass murder It's war crimes It's ethnic cleansing It's GENOCIDE via Petition For Peace - Send UN Peacekeepers To Palestine

Second game of #Patchwork tonight and beginning to get to grips with strategy (first game I got a negative score!). So simple yet effective and enjoyable — one of the best two-players games we've found. 5 Stars.

Normal weather service returned to the #LakeDistrict yesterday! Family sheltering from the rain under a tree at Buttermere.

Just signed a copy of my book for someone and read the first few chapters again — so proud I wrote it and makes me want to jump back on a train to #Skye! #SkyeLine

A perfect Lakeland day with my dad climbing Blencathra via Hall's Fell Ridge, followed by a swim in Scales Tarn. (23rd May 2025).

Me, and race partner, Rob, completing the Open5 Adventure Race at the Keswick Mountain Festival last weekend. A crazy mix of fell running, mountain biking, and orienteering.