Toby Speight http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Ashdown-Davis wedding http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1753794.html Michael and Helen were married in Oxford. Saturday 25 July 2009: Michael and Helen were married in Oxford.

Helen and her new husband outside the church Bridesmade Kate Car Bus Alex & Dave Men without hats Kate and Helen Clare Best Man's Speech Ceilidh starts

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]]> Sat Jul 25 2009 Ivy Hole http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1729012.html Digging in Coire Gaireallach. Sunday 19 July 2009: Digging in Coire Gaireallach.

Chiselling out the squeeze Ritchie is almost through the Chiselwrecker David at work (note flood debris above) The Grotto

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]]> Sun Jul 19 2009 Round Rona http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1725780.html A circuit of Rona by kayak with Carmel and Richard, staying in Tigh Thormoid Dhuibh on Raasay. Friday 26 June 2009: A circuit of Rona by kayak with Carmel and Richard, staying in Tigh Thormoid Dhuibh on Raasay.

Setting off to Rona Richard investigates a cave Sea urchin Passing the lighthouse at the northern end of Rona Seal Paddling south around the Rona coast Sunset from the bothy Meeting a bigger boat Passing through a narrow strait

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]]> Fri Jun 26 2009 Cycling in the Western Isles http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1720512.html A week spent touring the Outer Hebrides by bike with Peter and Lottie, starting from Barra and working north to Lewis, via Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray and Harris. <P>Also includes a day walking on Harris and sightseeing around western Lewis. Friday 5 June 2009: A week spent touring the Outer Hebrides by bike with Peter and Lottie, starting from Barra and working north to Lewis, via Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray and Harris. <P>Also includes a day walking on Harris and sightseeing around western Lewis.

From the ferry: a sailing boat in the Sound of Mull Kismul Castle at moonrise Lottie on her bike Sandy beach Machair flowers Sea-loch, north Barra Arrival at Barra Airport Beach Boats at Eoligarry Pier Lottie & Peter on the Sound of Barra ferry Islands Eriskay ferry terminal Eriskay On the Eriskay causeway Peter and Lottie on the causeway Ludag harbour Evening light on the sand Ruined black-house Peter The western beaches of South Uist Dun Dulan broch Off the surfaced roads River mouth The hills of South Uist Facing west - a land of machair and lochans Sun on sea and lochan Evening stroll Mountain, machair and church Sunset Ready to leave Howmore hostel Mr Bell realises he's left his drink behind Shallow sea by the causeway On Benbecula Flatness Shallow sea Looking back Mountain and moorland On North Uist Looking ahead to the hills of Harris A long and winding road Ruin Port nan Long The old ferry pier for Berneray and South Harris The new causeway to Berneray and the South Harris ferry Seals on Berneray Berneray hostel from the ferry Islands in the Sound of Harris Approaching Leverburgh, South Harris The 'Peat Road' across to the east side of South Harris The rough eastern side of the island

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]]> Fri Jun 5 2009 Loch Maree http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1714959.html Freshwater kayaking with Ian Stirrups. Thursday 4 June 2009: Freshwater kayaking with Ian Stirrups.

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]]> Thu Jun 4 2009 Allt nan Carnan and Ardaneaskan http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1714743.html Scrambling in the gorge and kayaking round to Loch Kishorn with Becky, Pete and Helen. Tuesday 26 May 2009: Scrambling in the gorge and kayaking round to Loch Kishorn with Becky, Pete and Helen.

Toby at the first waterfall Looking down at Pete skirting the fall Pete again and again Becky Swimming More swimming Combined tactics Helen and Becky at the big waterfall Dolphin Starfish The beacon on Sgeir Bhuidhe Amongst the Kishorn Islands

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]]> Tue May 26 2009 Otter Hole http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1707855.html CUCC revenge match with this one that didn't let us in last time! Sunday 31 May 2009: CUCC revenge match with this one that didn't let us in last time!

Long straws in Long Straw Chamber An idea of the scale needs a more distant view Crystal pool Curtains Black and white Black column Grotto The Beehives Looking up from the bottom end of the chamber Mud! Frank in silhouette

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]]> Sun May 31 2009 Applecross to Toscaig http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1704506.html A walk in fine weather with good views. Tuesday 19 May 2009: A walk in fine weather with good views.

Dry valley Sandstone slab Skye view lochan Boulders Deer Crowlin Islands, Scalpay, and Skye Sandstone slab and the northern ends of Raasay and Skye Running deer Standing deer River Toscaig trees Skye, Raasay and the Inner Sound Bealach na Ba (eastern side)

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]]> Tue May 19 2009 Peak Cavern (Titan and White River) and P8 http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1699739.html CUCC visited the Peak District for a grudge match with two bits of Peak Cavern, and a pleasant Sunday trip. Saturday 11 April 2009: CUCC visited the Peak District for a grudge match with two bits of Peak Cavern, and a pleasant Sunday trip.

Steve begins the lid-removal process Olly eyes up the big pitch Considering the big abseil Into the void Titan Bar Miners' Toast Decorations Jess on the wet tension-traverse Bela in Block Hall Stals Tiny gour layers More formations The The gates Portcullis reflections Jess Bela crawling through the Jess Bela and Jess admire much prettiness Good dec'rations One of the actual White Rivers White River Bela on the first handline of P8 Jess Laurence negotiates a traverse line Bela Helictites Fred the frog Cleaning off

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]]> Sat Apr 11 2009 Strathaird http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1685799.html Kayak from Elgol to Camasunary, walk up Blaven and Clach Glas, then returning the same way. Friday 17 April 2009: Kayak from Elgol to Camasunary, walk up Blaven and Clach Glas, then returning the same way.

The Cuillin from Elgol Loch Scavaig and the Cuillin Hannah on the loch Camasunary and Bla Bheinn Bla Bheinn and Camasunary Bay Loch na Cuilce and evening sunbeams Evening sun, Sgurr Dubh Mor Loch Coruisk Sgurr na Stri Blaven, Richard and Hannah Richard and Camasunary Sgurr nan Gillean from the bealach Toby and Richard on the summit of Clach Glas Holly tree below Clach Glas Richard paddling Toby on the mirror-like loch Chased by a seal It really is the sea, I promise!

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 Crowlin Islands http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1685767.html Kayaking trip around and on the Crowlin Islands near Applecross. Wednesday 8 April 2009: Kayaking trip around and on the Crowlin Islands near Applecross.

A tiny skerry in Caolas Mor Rock pool - Dun Caan behind Crowlin Islands The fine natural harbour Two seals Seal The narrow low-tide connection between islands The southern end of Eilean Mor Sgeir Bheithe Mainland coastline Waterfall

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 Anniversary Dinner weekend http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1665809.html Ruth's final Wainwright and the CUHWC 20th anniversary dinner. Saturday 21 February 2009: Ruth's final Wainwright and the CUHWC 20th anniversary dinner.

Langdale and its Pikes Ruth A herd of hillwalkers thread through the notch of Side Pike Chief celebrant Sharing the summit juice Langdale Beck Dr Nellist entertains an appreciative audience Michael expounds some important point Dave speaks Singers

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Anniversary Dinner - formal groups http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1663385.html CUHWC 20th Anniversary Dinner. These are the 'official' group photos with (almost) everybody who attended. Missing are the Dufflets, Tim Shire (still travelling), Chris & Catherine Speakman (benighted), and Ruth Nellist (childminding). Saturday 21 February 2009: CUHWC 20th Anniversary Dinner. These are the 'official' group photos with (almost) everybody who attended. Missing are the Dufflets, Tim Shire (still travelling), Chris & Catherine Speakman (benighted), and Ruth Nellist (childminding).

Some Social Secretaries Sherry-fuelled Social Secretaries A (Partial) Pantheon of Presidents Meets Secretaries Treasurers Safety Officers Membership secretaries Wainwright compleaters Anniversary Dinner group photograph

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Moss Chamber, Peak Cavern http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1655801.html Trip in Peak Cavern with Laurence, Jess, Serena and Ann. Sunday 15 February 2009: Trip in Peak Cavern with Laurence, Jess, Serena and Ann.

Passage near the turn for Pickering's Passage Same passage again Serena enjoys a crawl Gour floor Formations in Moss Chamber Serena admires the formations Ann and Serena in Moss Chamber Serena enjoys a cooling dip on the way back

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]]> Sun Feb 15 2009 Snowdonia http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1655682.html CUHWC trip in snowy conditions. Saturday 7 February 2009: CUHWC trip in snowy conditions.

First view in Ogwen Tryfan over Llyn Cowlyd Trees Swallow Falls Robin Robin, again Walking through the woods Waterfall at Miner's Bridge Flowing water A different waterfall nearby Toby's legs... ...and the whole of him! Dorit swings

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Lochcarron with Julia http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1655648.html Quiet trip to Lochcarron. Friday 30 January 2009: Quiet trip to Lochcarron.

Tamworths View from Achintraid forest to the Applecross hills Spruce trees End of the track Kishorn Islands Cuillin sunset Loch Kishorn coastline Ben Damh and fish farm The Cuillin at sunset from Loch Kishorn Cuillin from Applecross bay Another Cuillin sunset

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]]> Fri Jan 30 2009 Wretched Rabbit to Pool Sink http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1637579.html A through-trip with Katie and Rosie from MUSC Friday 2 January 2009: A through-trip with Katie and Rosie from MUSC

Exterior formations! Katie near Four Ways Chamber Rosie in Pool Sink

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]]> Fri Jan 2 2009 Lochcarron at New Year http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1637578.html A mixed caving, kayaking and walking trip with Tony, Djuke and Sarah. Saturday 27 December 2008: A mixed caving, kayaking and walking trip with Tony, Djuke and Sarah.

Sunset over Loch Tulla Djuke by a frozen Sgeir Chreagach Djuke again Djuke with new friend Near Stromeferry, with a distant view of Skye Near the castle Approaching Strome Castle Sarah afloat Dolphins and Toby Dolphin and kayaker Crescent moon sunset at Applecross Morning dolphin Returning kayaker Arrival Camas Malaig bay Tony & Sarah Tuff strata Rock pool, with Strathaird behind Rock pool Djuke & Sarah Seabird silhouette Djuke searches for sea-caves Djuke Dyke-formed gorge Tony by the gorge Djuke straddles the cleft Sarah in the entrance section of High Pasture Cave Again, with a smile Sarah amongst the pretties

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]]> Sat Dec 27 2008 Kayaking with Becky http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1637560.html Becky and I went for a weekend's paddling; it was too windy to travel very far from home, but we had fun practicing in the sheltered waters of Slumbay. Sunday 12 October 2008: Becky and I went for a weekend's paddling; it was too windy to travel very far from home, but we had fun practicing in the sheltered waters of Slumbay.

Becky Becky

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2008 The Graveyard (Lancaster Hole) http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1637538.html My first time to this part of Ease Gill, with Richard and Bob. Sunday 21 December 2008: My first time to this part of Ease Gill, with Richard and Bob.

Formations Wider view Richard narrowly avoids being hit by the flash

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]]> Sun Dec 21 2008 Brecon Beacons http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1613613.html CUHWC trip to Ystradfellte, Not many shots from the wet first day on Fan Fawr, but some good ones of the Afon Mellte waterfalls on Sunday. Saturday 15 November 2008: CUHWC trip to Ystradfellte, Not many shots from the wet first day on Fan Fawr, but some good ones of the Afon Mellte waterfalls on Sunday.

Lewis Sujata Setting off In the bunkhouse Setting off, again, this time for Afon Mellte Sgŵd Clun-gwyn Alex and Dave on the path Jo Jo at Sgŵd Isaf Clun-Gwyn Dave photographs the falls More photography Pool Through the damp woods Above Sgŵd y Pannwr Sgŵd yr Eira Jo and Alex emerge from behind the falls Mellte gorge Simon is almost keeping up! Footbridge Alex and Dave lead the way back through the forestry

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]]> Sat Nov 15 2008 Ease Gill photo shoot http://TobySpeight.fotopic.net/c1605350.html Lancaster Hole to Wretched Rabbit with a very specific photo objective. Thanks to Hannah and Pete from DUSA for making it happen! Saturday 1 November 2008: Lancaster Hole to Wretched Rabbit with a very specific photo objective. Thanks to Hannah and Pete from DUSA for making it happen!

Red (1) Pete - in deep water? Red (2) Red (3) Pete at Stop Pot Triptych Ease Gill triptych in sepia and red

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