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I watched a walk in the woods last night about bill Bryson and an old friend walking The Appalachian Trail which I believe is 2,180 plus miles (great film by the way)
The question is do you walk/hike/ramble and what is the longest trek you've done ?
Any suggestions for outstanding walks short or long in the uk or worldwide (when allowed) ? |
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over a year ago
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"Rambled quite a bit locally. And dog walking every day. Longest I've done is the 192 mile Coast to Coast. Very enjoyable and worth it.
Where is the start and finish of that one ?"
St Bees, Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. You go through Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
"Snowdon is good. Just don’t do it in the first week of April because there’ll be loads of bloody snow from halfway to the top  "
That’s the best time to do it (with crampons, mind).
Still saw people trying to get to the top without hat and gloves on/trainers etc   |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I’m not a formal hiker more of a gentile rambler as I monitor my walks by time rather than distance - I stick to local forestry park walks or nature reserve walks as my sense of direction is rubbish. A couple of hours is my limit as I usually have to get back for my kids. If I take them with me they’ve had enough after an hour.
When my children are older and I have more time to myself I fully intend joining a ramblers club.
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Really into walking and it doesn’t have to be in the countryside either. Urban walking can be just as interesting as in the great outdoors so I have enjoyed Edinburgh, Belfast, Brighton, London and even walking from town to town so Blackpool to Fleetwood is a lovely walk along the prom.
I was a member of the Ramblers when I was married and after COVID me and two others intend to do the three peaks individually with the hope to do the challenge later this year or next  |
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The question is do you walk/hike/ramble and what is the longest trek you've done ?
Any suggestions for outstanding walks short or long in the uk or worldwide (when allowed) ?"
We like walking (I know you'd never have guessed  ).
Walked Cleveland Way in Yorkshire a couple of years ago which is stunning. Mr H has done lots - Pennine Way, Coast to Coast, West Highland Way, North Norfolk Coastal path. We have also walked some of South West Coast path  |
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The question is do you walk/hike/ramble and what is the longest trek you've done ?
Any suggestions for outstanding walks short or long in the uk or worldwide (when allowed) ?
We like walking (I know you'd never have guessed ).
Walked Cleveland Way in Yorkshire a couple of years ago which is stunning. Mr H has done lots - Pennine Way, Coast to Coast, West Highland Way, North Norfolk Coastal path. We have also walked some of South West Coast path "
I'd never have guessed you've surprised me  lol
Which are your 1,2 and 3 favourites ? |
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"Snowdon is good. Just don’t do it in the first week of April because there’ll be loads of bloody snow from halfway to the top "
Ha ha, I can confirm that. took the Pyg Track in heavy snow. Eventually got to the top feeling all explorer, to find little French schoolkids running around in anoraks and wellies! |
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I hike and I also wild camp too.
Hiking gives me the solitude I crave when I’ve had a tough week or few weeks. There is nothing better than to go out and lose yourself in nature and get away from civilisation.
I’ve done the 3 peaks, which is around 26 miles and will take around 10 hours. Also done Ben Nevis which was 6 hours. Hellvellyn and the Lakes are great for walks too.
But if you don’t want hills that you can do the West Highland Walkway or a Yorkshire Dales walk.
Depending where you are there’s a walk just about anywhere.
And sometimes I’ll take my tent and pitch up up a mountain to truly experience the outdoors. Wild camping let’s you camp way off the beaten track and I’ve stayed in places where there’s been no light pollution and theres thousands more stars in the sky...it’s incredible.
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I did the Pennine way in 2019. With a 35lb backpack. I used hostels, rescue huts and camp sites. It took 3 weeks. Its scenic in places, in others a messy trudge.
Good thing to do for your own well being, and you meet great people along the way. |
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The question is do you walk/hike/ramble and what is the longest trek you've done ?
Any suggestions for outstanding walks short or long in the uk or worldwide (when allowed) ?
We like walking (I know you'd never have guessed ).
Walked Cleveland Way in Yorkshire a couple of years ago which is stunning. Mr H has done lots - Pennine Way, Coast to Coast, West Highland Way, North Norfolk Coastal path. We have also walked some of South West Coast path
I'd never have guessed you've surprised me lol
Which are your 1,2 and 3 favourites ?"
Number 1 has got to be the Laugevagur (probably completely mispelled!) track in Iceland which I had forgotten about as was concentrating on UK (mmm, wonder why?!). South west coast path has some stunning sections.
We have started thinking about Pembrokeshire Coast path after watching the murders programme (I know, weird!!).  |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
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We have started thinking about Pembrokeshire Coast path after watching the murders programme (I know, weird!!). "
I’m a frustrated tour guide (I actually was one for a while - happy to give you thoughts and insights on the area . |
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"I like walking, but unfortunately my other half only enjoys a walk if there's shops or a bar involved "
In the other extreme, my best mate is Mountain Rescue
He can walk for miles, in all conditions
Fuck. That.
3/4 miles in temperate conditions is fine by me  |
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I love getting out and hiking and wild camping too. I've done Offa's Dyke and the West Highland Way and a fair bit in the US and New Zealand too. Soooo desperate to be allowed out again!  |
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I love the outdoors wether walking, hiking, running biking and camping.....
What set up do you have for your wild camps?
How can you say the west Highland way is not hilly...... ok you don’t go up any mountains so to speak but you definitely gain a lot of height and the bit from the kings house over to Glen Nevis.... I’m sure you’d class those as having to climb hills lol
Santiago way Spain or parts of it are really nice.
Redwood trail in California is great too
Lots of multi day trails in Yosemite also.
Nearer home you’ve got to Love the lakes
And just started to find the love for the NYM before lockdown hit. |
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