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Title: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:39:22, 08/02/13
With not so good weather forecast for tomorrow it'll probably be a low level walk in the Lakes for me. Snow forecast on Sunday as well. And it is so sunny and lovely today. Typical!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: joester on 13:04:04, 08/02/13
Not walking exactly, I'm doing this tomorrow:
 
http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hell-in-the-middle/ (http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hell-in-the-middle/)
 
 >:D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pauldawes on 15:17:24, 08/02/13
Late night at folk club for me tonight. So it will be somewhere local, most likely Linacre Reservoirs just outside Chesterfield, or start a walk from Robin Hood car park (the one just outside Chatsworth Park.)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:41:45, 08/02/13
Not walking exactly, I'm doing this tomorrow:
 
http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hell-in-the-middle/ (http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hell-in-the-middle/)
 
 >:D

Hell indeed - rather you than me  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:43:13, 08/02/13
 :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\  used to think I was indecisive, now I'm not so sure........
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Boothy on 16:53:49, 08/02/13
to the pub and the chippy
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: guess who on 17:26:05, 08/02/13
Couldnt do Pen-Y-Gent today.

Hoping to it on Mon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 18:34:42, 08/02/13
Hopefully around Snowdon or the Glyders on Sunday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 18:42:04, 08/02/13
Joester ... are you REALLY doing that? WOW. Looks mad :D


Ask Abbie if she's got any fish for that fish bowl yet?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 18:49:47, 08/02/13
Not walking exactly, I'm doing this tomorrow:
 
http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hell-in-the-middle/ (http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hell-in-the-middle/)
 
 >:D


 Blimey, way to go Joe  O0   Hope Abs takes plenty of photos  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Yogi31 on 19:44:00, 08/02/13
Just a short walk locally on kinver edge.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bibby on 20:03:47, 08/02/13
Managed to get a good walk in today round ulverston but hoping for good weather over the weekend so I can get up the fairfields
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 20:16:28, 08/02/13
Working all weekend ,again, :-[ .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:07:11, 08/02/13
Walking buddy is picking me up tomorrow morning & I don't know where I'm walking!!!!!!!! :D
East is best for weather, so could be Skeggy sea front.


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 23:02:24, 08/02/13
Off to the Peaks to get educated  ;D

Good luck with that Hellrunning Joe  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Elvis Presley on 10:13:37, 09/02/13
mebbes Haystacks tomorrow
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy_cap on 10:34:06, 09/02/13
I was up Alwinton in the Cheviots yesterday. Perfect weather and snow still about. Happy days
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 11:17:30, 09/02/13
I want to get away but after two recent walks in mile after mile of thick gooey mud I am in a dilemma as to where I want to go next. I only have three days as I have to be in Ashford Kent on Wednesday. I want mountains but as I live on the South Coast it takes so much time to get to, for example The Lakes, and the return cost of it all is a bit on the high side. I normally hitchhike but time is against me. Still all is not lost, the South Downs Way is nearby, its a good walk, up highish (I think the rainwater is drained to lower levels by now) but I know it so well it can be a bit boring. I'm never good at repeats.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 13:40:47, 09/02/13
If anyone fancies company on a walk in the Dales tomorrow, I'm free!
I'm steady but get there...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 13:49:07, 09/02/13
No walking for me. Both my boys have been off school and they are still unwell today. They usually go to there mums to stay over tonight but she can't pick them up till 8.30 and I am not sure it's worth going so I will wait to see how they are and they might just stay here anyway. If they do go they are at there mums till six tomorrow so I may get out a walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: guess who on 14:32:08, 09/02/13
If anyone fancies company on a walk in the Dales tomorrow, I'm free!
I'm steady but get there...

Hi Peter.

If you look in the meets section there is a walk in the Dales on Sunday. Pen-Y-gent.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:36:33, 09/02/13
I have cancelled it and contacted Peter about Jim.  Going to organise it again for another time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jonesy on 21:01:29, 09/02/13
Went nowhere, dreaful weather, quite frustrating. Sunday looks to be more of the same  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Elvis Presley on 01:28:58, 10/02/13
Well, the weather was lovely..............down the shops  >:( where I live (in the North East).

If it stays the same on Sunday I hope to get my first decent walk of 2013 under my rhinestone-encrusted belt. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lasramblas on 02:00:05, 10/02/13
Falls of clyde in the rain O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Karl-33 on 12:06:37, 10/02/13
nothing this weekend. Doing pen y ghent for the first time with the mrs on the 16th  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: nudgebar on 13:03:21, 10/02/13
I went out on Friday and walked the Beacons horseshoe anti clockwise from the car park at Taf Fechan forest. The first ascent up to Craig Fan Ddu was a real slog,very boggy and slippery...it was such a relief to get to the top!. The rest of the walk was amazing...my first time up to Pen Y Fan etc. Thanks to the guy who gave me a lift from the filter house back to the car park for the last mile! Much needed. After a night in Talybont I did two walks on Saturday. One,a short three miler along the River Usk from Llangynidr and then on to Crickhowell and a circular walk up to Table Mountain. This walk took me through a lovely valley on the way down. Great little walk. looking forward to going back to do the Horseshoe with my Lady....absoloutely brilliant and was like being in another world looking down on reality!. All in all a very enjoyable couple of days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Elvis Presley on 15:12:46, 10/02/13
nowt doing today...............family resistance encountered  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MJH on 16:58:37, 10/02/13
Just got back from the ingleton waterfalls. First time I've been there, can't wait to go back when the sun is out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 22:35:03, 10/02/13
Off to the Peaks to get educated  ;D


Just been on a great navigation course this weekend with Flowerpot and feeling much more confident about being more adventerous in devising my own walks.  Looking at doing the next course to take it a step further already  :)

Thankyou Michael, Flowerpot and I had a great day out  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 22:55:14, 10/02/13
Just been on a great navigation course this weekend with Flowerpot and feeling much more confident about being more adventerous in devising my own walks.  Looking at doing the next course to take it a step further already  :)

Thankyou Michael, Flowerpot and I had a great day out  O0

Its good to see people from the forum passing on there skills and experience to others. It makes this forum a better place for inexperienced people to gain knowledge and experience off others. I am glad you enjoyed your course Glyders. It's a very good skill to have and you should practice navigation regularly.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Elvis Presley on 05:22:13, 11/02/13
This is quite interesting.  I've read lots of books, but there is probably nothing like going on a walk with someone with vast experience, provided they're willing to pass on some of that knowledge.  I've not considered a guided walk previously, but perhaps I will now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 11:45:25, 11/02/13
This is quite interesting.  I've read lots of books, but there is probably nothing like going on a walk with someone with vast experience, provided they're willing to pass on some of that knowledge.  I've not considered a guided walk previously, but perhaps I will now.


Sign up for the meets section. There are lots of experienced people on here. Go along to the meets and ask questions. Most people who have been on a few years started like that. Others took them on walks and showed them routes etc. People then gain new skills and confidence. Learn navigation and then go out on there own.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 19:49:56, 11/02/13
Since joining the forum I've been on many meets and learnt a lot from other peoples knowledge and experience (and I'm still learning) and though Flowerpot and I have been using maps for years and I use a GPS, neither of us felt we had quite to got to grips with a compass. 

I haven't been self disciplined enough to go out and practice with the compass so with a good Navigational course recommended to us, Flowerpot and I decided it was  a good time to book ourselves onto it.  It was a great course and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone else.  I'm looking at booking myself onto the next one now  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jellybelly on 21:06:51, 11/02/13
Great news Glyders


I am sure to get my commission ;D


so when are we going out map reading
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 22:08:09, 11/02/13
Who runs the course and where is it based ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 22:33:03, 11/02/13
Who runs the course and where is it based ?

http://peaknavigationcourses.co.uk/ (http://peaknavigationcourses.co.uk/)

Though he is a member of this forum for his own purpose and doesn't advertise on here, I hope it's ok include the link as Michael runs the courses.  As you can see they're based in the Peaks.  We did a one day course which included six of us.  We were made very welcome and we felt we were in very capable and knowledgable hands.


Great news Glyders


I am sure to get my commission ;D


so when are we going out map reading

Soon JB, we need to keep practicing  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 23:10:11, 11/02/13
Thank you Glyders
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 13:09:18, 12/02/13
Brilliant Sioban. Like you I know my maps back to front & upside down, should do I worked in cartography! But the compass, though I have some knowledge, its somewhat rusty. Shall be looking this one up if you recommend it.


Glad you all had a positive & welcoming day & thanks for the info. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 13:21:30, 12/02/13
Oh & as for walking this weekend ... should, all being well hit South Wales ... now there's a good choice of hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 19:33:06, 12/02/13
Brilliant Sioban. Like you I know my maps back to front & upside down, should do I worked in cartography! But the compass, though I have some knowledge, its somewhat rusty. Shall be looking this one up if you recommend it.


Glad you all had a positive & welcoming day & thanks for the info. O0

Thanks Gary and MMK O0

Being a bit of a geek, I really enjoyed it.  As a fellow map geek Kerry, I think you would too  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Elvis Presley on 21:18:34, 12/02/13
I have a rusty compass too.   :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ianclark1 on 21:35:57, 12/02/13
Chelmsford centenary circle on Sunday , then three peaks in the dales on Thursday .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: White Horse Walker on 09:57:59, 13/02/13
Nowhere. Which is good and bad. I've just had surgery on both eyes and have to be careful, so walking in wind and rain is best avoided at the moment. I've become a hermit and will continue to be one for another couple of weeks. But good because I've ditched my glasses and my sight is rapidly improving so when I do go out in the rain, I'll be able to do it without needing windscreen wipers on my specs.
 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:16:49, 13/02/13
I wish you a speedy recovery from your eye surgery Sue so you can get out and about again.  O0
 
April
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Si 86 on 22:09:41, 13/02/13
Depending on the weather and ground conditions I'm hoping to go up either Moel Hebog or Yr Aran this weekend, maybe both with a nights camping in between.

Fingers crossed I'll get up my first hill of the year, been itching to get up there for weeks but the weather has had other ideas!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: White Horse Walker on 10:34:52, 14/02/13
I wish you a speedy recovery from your eye surgery Sue so you can get out and about again.  O0
 
April


Thank you.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Annejacko on 08:46:11, 15/02/13
Quote
I wish you a speedy recovery from your eye surgery Sue so you can get out and about again.  (http://walkingforum.co.uk/Smileys/alive/afro.gif)
 
Second that!
This weekend orienteering event on Mendip on Saturday (it's a great sport for any of you map obsessed forumites!)
Then Sunday first long walk of the year from Chepstow to Tintern and back. Been years since I last walked this route so really looking forward to getting out. Got some new boots to try out too :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:56:18, 15/02/13
I'm popping across to the Lakes as usual on Saturday and I'm hoping to do Raise Whiteside and Helvelyn from Stannah if the cloud isn't too low. I get fed up of walking in low cloud - you just don't see anything (and my fringe gets damp, it just WON'T stay tucked into my hood). If the cloud is too low I'm going to do High Rigg instead. Sunday I'm off to Corbridge and I'm hoping for some sunshine!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 15:40:08, 15/02/13
Peebles area tomorrow, may be in Coledale on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 16:45:07, 15/02/13
Staying local.


Doing about 11 miles Sunday, taking in parts of the Wanderlust way in north east Lincs.


Mud notwithstanding, it's fairly level walking, with just one ascent, and thats not a huge one. Rest of it is a nice mix of field and woodland, and some farm tracks.


Nice walk though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Highs and Lows on 21:50:16, 15/02/13
I have the day off tomorrow, the forecast looks good - best in the east. I'm going for a walk in the Peak District, the Mam Tor ridge above Castleton - not done that one for years.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 23:14:06, 15/02/13
I have the day off tomorrow, the forecast looks good - best in the east. I'm going for a walk in the Peak District, the Mam Tor ridge above Castleton - not done that one for years.
Lovely... used to be my training walk! At least once a week...
Setting off up Cave Dale? Free parking up by Treak Cliff Cavern.
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Highs and Lows on 23:43:55, 15/02/13
This is the route I have in mind...

From Castleton, follow the river to Hope...up to Lose Hill, ridge to Mam Tor, Windy Knoll, Oxlow Ho to the Limestone way, descend to Castleton.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jo90 on 06:12:27, 16/02/13
 Dent upto Green Lane then along and up Whernside, back down passing Whernside tarns then joining the dales way along the river back to Dent.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:04:08, 16/02/13
Well I've just committed myself to another walk in the Lakes this summer so I'm on the hunt for steep "training" hills near me and came across the High Hunsley Circuit which links into the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
 
If the weather tomorrow is anything like it was today - I'm gonna give part of that a bash cos I've just found a nice 5 mile loop around Drewton Wold with what could be a potential tiny little scramble at St. Austin's Stone  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lasramblas on 01:42:42, 17/02/13
nowhere I'm loaded with flu  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: iiswoz on 06:12:44, 17/02/13
I'm heading off to Wasdale soon as i logout O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Highs and Lows on 19:57:42, 17/02/13
Well the forecast came up trumps and I enjoyed my walk in The Peaks, and the weekend's not not over for me - I have the day off tomorrow aswell.

I'll spend the evening deciding where to go for the day, thinking about the Shropshire Hills - not been there for quite a while too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 23:23:43, 17/02/13
Enjoyed my first hill walk since hospital discharge four months ago.  Had to be Moel Famau, up the easy way, down the steep way.  Perhaps not the best choice for a sunny Sunday - lucky to get a parking spot, the usual mass prilgrimage to the Tower.  Useful if I had had a problem though!   Good to find everything still works.  Just the muscles had got unused to the exercise.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 18:23:54, 18/02/13
Did Top Withens/Haworth Moor at the weekend (thanks to guess who for the recommendation) and it's going to be Pendle Hill this weekend.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Highs and Lows on 21:23:05, 18/02/13
Last day of my weekend off, and today I went to Stipperstones in the Shropshire Hills. It was an easy walk up from Snailbeach, visiblity wasn't too good because of the haze. I did see quite a nice sunnset though.


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:48:09, 19/02/13
Lovely shot Highs and Lows  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MJH on 11:42:47, 19/02/13
I have the day off tomorrow, the forecast looks good - best in the east. I'm going for a walk in the Peak District, the Mam Tor ridge above Castleton - not done that one for years.

That's the walk we did on Sunday. Our first time walking in that area, weather was fantastic, we had a great day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lba1109 on 21:55:50, 21/02/13
I'm up n over the haystacks with a wild camp near Fleetwith pike with 3 rookies! What is everyone else doing?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:31:53, 22/02/13
Have a good time on Haystacks and wild camping Lba1109  O0  I'm off to the Lakes tomorrow again and hoping (again) that the cloud is not too low to do Raise - Helvellyn. This will be the third attempt in 4 weeks! Sunday I'm off to Bardon Mill (Northumberland) and walking around Allen Banks. Let's hope for some good weather eh?  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lba1109 on 13:25:11, 22/02/13
It should be ok looking at the forecast fog is supposed to linger a little on the eastern fells in the morning but other than that a fine day
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:13:44, 23/02/13
Derwent Edge with a few lovely peeps tomorrow!  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 08:08:31, 23/02/13
Derwent Edge with a few lovely peeps tomorrow!  :D
I would have loved to do that Tracey.. have a really good one!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: piroflip on 15:45:00, 23/02/13
Topely Pike on Sunday.


It will be my first "proper" walk after cutting my teeth on local tracks for the first three months of my new hobby.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:37:52, 23/02/13
Topely Pike on Sunday.


It will be my first "proper" walk after cutting my teeth on local tracks for the first three months of my new hobby.  ;D
Take your time and enjoy it!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 17:30:29, 23/02/13
Topely Pike on Sunday.


It will be my first "proper" walk after cutting my teeth on local tracks for the first three months of my new hobby.  ;D


Enjoy!, you never forget your first big walk  O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneToRemember on 17:34:15, 23/02/13
We just spent 5 days walking in Cheshire - we need the weekend to warm up! I must say perhaps not a 'traditional' walking venue but I loved it. Good mixture of hills and dales, good gates and stiles, great pubs, easy driving, etc. Would recommend it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 18:23:53, 23/02/13
I am off to Carsington Water, Derbyshire. Never been there before, looking forward to it. I need to get out, boots on. Work is hell at the moment. A chance to let off some steam...  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneToRemember on 18:56:54, 23/02/13
Are you mad!  :D   It is cold there with the wind coming off the water in August let alone Feb.....





I am sure you will enjoy it hopefully it will be very clear.







Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:47:36, 23/02/13
I am off to Carsington Water, Derbyshire. Never been there before, looking forward to it. I need to get out, boots on. Work is hell at the moment. A chance to let off some steam...  :)


You have a PM  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 20:21:00, 23/02/13
Somewhere in Sussex tomorrow on a Search Training Day  ;) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:04:30, 23/02/13
Conistone and Hawkshead tomorrow with the old folks..
Did Whernside this morning. Snow was quite heavy but I felt it helped me. Slowly getting stronger..
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 22:14:39, 24/02/13
I have a delivery in Colchester this next Saturday, thought I would take my gear and stop off somewhere on the way back up, thought I would take a look around the Peak District (ish) trouble is, its not my area so don't really know where to go. Would really want well defined paths similar in lenght/terrain to the Yorks Three Peaks.
Any ideas where to go, or if anybody had any plans for the area would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: joester on 13:30:05, 25/02/13
Would really want well defined paths similar in lenght/terrain to the Yorks Three Peaks.
Any ideas where to go,

Edale skyline?
Have a look in this month's 'Trail' mag, or simply Google it.  Start in Edale or Hope.
 
You lose your 'well defined path' across Brown Knoll, but then again it would make it more similar to Y3P having a nice bog to cope with?!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 14:42:57, 25/02/13
Cheers matey, will have a look. I have a bit of a soft spot for Edale having attended the "Edale Bluegrass" fest for many years. It has a lot to answer for !
Ok, checked it out (on here by coincidence) thats the one for me, just need to try and find some idiot proof directions.
Thanks again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kevnmich on 10:50:11, 27/02/13
Weather permitting, we'll be doing the 'waterfalls' walk in Brecon on Saturday, from the looks of it there are so many 'waterfall' walks in Brecon but we'll be following the one in the crimson short walk guide. Got an os map and compass to get some practice on our map reading/navigation skills ready for when we start to tackle longer and more challenging walks in unfamiliar territory over the coming months as well, looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 11:56:30, 27/02/13
Did a longish walk yesterday, and now working till saturday evening, so just a short 8 miler Sunday morning for me this week. Nice and steady without the big, heavy pack I took yesterday :)  (just a flask of tea and the waterproof)


I'll stay local and do some nice woodland and field paths.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 12:00:36, 27/02/13
Cissbury ring, together with some friends visiting from France ... and some from UK, with a bit of geocaching thrown in, followed by a meal at our local Turkish restaurant  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 20:18:56, 27/02/13

Edale skyline?
Have a look in this month's 'Trail' mag, or simply Google it.  Start in Edale or Hope.
 
You lose your 'well defined path' across Brown Knoll, but then again it would make it more similar to Y3P having a nice bog to cope with?!
Thanks for this, now that I have made up my mind to attempt this one, I am struggling to find a route that I can print and use alongside my map. (not massivly experienced with map and compass but comfortable using one combined with a guide)
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 20:48:10, 27/02/13
Cissbury ring, together with some friends visiting from France ... and some from UK, with a bit of geocaching thrown in, followed by a meal at our local Turkish restaurant  ;)

I hope you'll put some pics up of that one sussamb.  I camped by Cissbury Ring a few years back and always fancied going back to do walk there.  Have a great walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: El Alano on 07:24:29, 28/02/13
Gonna get up El Albarracín (la sierra de Grazalema) in Cádiz province with the dogs. I try to get a couple of hours in every morning and the weekend's no different. Will get some photos up!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:12:46, 28/02/13
I look forward to your pics El Alano. It's the usual for me, Lake District Saturday and then part of the Pennine Way near Greenhead on Sunday. I hope the weather is like it is today in Cumbria. Sunny!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 20:10:34, 28/02/13
A Mam Tor circuit from Castleton. Looking forward to it already.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: walkman on 21:39:35, 28/02/13
This weekend there's public access to the MOD's Warcop Training Area so I'll be floundering around in the bogs around Mickle Fell.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:50:01, 01/03/13
Torridon!!!!!  :D
 
Going to be up there for a week - revisit all those lovely mountains- if the weather permits. First time back in that area for 15 years.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 09:57:30, 01/03/13
Might be a change in my plans.


Wife away for the weekend so thinking about heading over to Pendle to join Old Goat on his Sunday meet :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ditchd on 13:54:42, 01/03/13
to the pub and the chippy




One of my favourites  O0


However more likely this Sunday out on the moors by Ana Cross.


Can't wait.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: nudgebar on 17:32:28, 01/03/13
Off to Hope to take a walk up Mam Tor and The Great Ridge. First time up that way so looking forward to it. Have a good weekend all ! :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 21:49:35, 02/03/13
Did you enjoy it nudgebar?


We did Mam Tor today and walked the ridge to Back Tor and Lose Hill. We might have even seen you and said "hiya" on the way?

 

 ;D


We went from Castleton, first time I've ever been, what a beautiful little village that is. I just wish I'd have packed the camping stuff and stayed overnight and done Kinder Scout tomorrow.
 :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 06:35:44, 03/03/13
Lovely. We did the Great Ridge & Castleton last week and some of us camped. Great walk.


Off in a mo up to the Yorkshire Dales for another, hopefully dry, meander. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: justinwillerton on 08:59:58, 03/03/13
we stayed close to home, were very lucky to live on the door step of Chatsworth house but we always overlook walking around here. (my wife works there) and feel like we have to travel further away for a good walk and ignore what is on our doorstep. So we set off from Pilsley towards Baslow, then through Chatsworth park past the kissing gates up to the hunting tower. Then up to the swiss lake and across to Beeley hilltop farm down the lane to Beeley Lodge. Across to Calton lees, then Back across the Park to Edensor then up the lane that Joins onto Handley lane. Back down Handley lane towards Pilsley. 10 miles in total, and only felt like half that distance O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sabredragon on 09:36:35, 03/03/13
We went to Hickling in Nott's..
Myself & our 2yr old grandson had a stroll along the Grantham Canal...
Took plenty of bread to feed the ducks & swans along the way..
It was a nice stroll at that time of the day about half four in the evening..
Its somewhere Mrs Sabredragon & I go for a walk along just to get out of the house & do something its flat so its a nice easy few miles out & back....
I should really get our lad to drop me off there one morning & i'll walk the 13 or so miles to the Trent then catch the bus back home....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:52:58, 03/03/13
I did a Dales walk yesterday and the weather was fab  O0


I started from near Monsal Head and dropped down into Monsal Dale.  Then a steep climb up through the woods to Sheldon, via Great Shacklow steps ...  200+ and quite steep!


http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1711492


From Sheldon, an easy wander across a few fields before dropping again and walking through Deep Dale.  A little later, another climb through the woods towards Brushfield, before picking up a track that eventually brought me down again onto the Monsal Viaduct.
Then the final climb of the day back up to the Monsal Head, where I treated myself to a scone with jam & clotted cream in a little cafe that overlooks the Dale  :D


Around 9 miles and approx 1,700ft ascent.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 16:58:17, 03/03/13
Lovely. We did the Great Ridge & Castleton last week and some of us camped. Great walk.


Off in a mo up to the Yorkshire Dales for another, hopefully dry, meander. O0

Cramming all those walks in while you can Kerry?, great take lots of piccies to keep you going when you have your feet up recovering.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: nudgebar on 16:28:58, 04/03/13
Hi DalesWalesLakesandPeaks..... Must have seen you along the way and said hello!
I strated off in Hope and took the river path to Castleton,up Cave Dale and across to Mam Tor for around 12 noon.Then along the ridge Back Tor and Lose Hill the same as you. Glorious day and a lovely walk. Castleton is a lovely village and really fancied a pint but had a two hour drive back home so waited. Hope to return sometime soon though. Glad you had a good day too !!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Debsyd on 18:08:30, 04/03/13
Great walk out of Hutton Le Hole yesterday, over the moors, past Ana Cross, through Lastingham and cross country from there. About 13 miles in all and very enjoyable. I think we will pick one other in North Yorks this coming weekend, or maybe head towards Pickering.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 19:41:22, 04/03/13
Hi DalesWalesLakesandPeaks..... Must have seen you along the way and said hello!
I strated off in Hope and took the river path to Castleton,up Cave Dale and across to Mam Tor for around 12 noon.Then along the ridge Back Tor and Lose Hill the same as you. Glorious day and a lovely walk. Castleton is a lovely village and really fancied a pint but had a two hour drive back home so waited. Hope to return sometime soon though. Glad you had a good day too !!  :)


Hiya! We did the same route but from Castleton, so yours would have been a bit longer than ours.


Here's me, on Mam Tor, do you recognise me?  :D


(http://i50.tinypic.com/e6q079.jpg)


We had no plans of stopping off for a pint as I was driving and my Mrs doesn't drink, but when walking past Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn feeling hungry we couldn't help but drop in for a hearty meal and a pint of ale for me. Good to hear you had a good day, it was a cracker!


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: nudgebar on 13:10:21, 05/03/13
Hi DalesWales.....well I am sure we passed each other or were on Mam Tor at the same time but cant remember seeing you... ;D
Lovely walk though and look forward to getting out there again sometime. Snowdonia the week after Easter is next though, and a few days this time to have a nice relax with my lovely lady!
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 13:16:08, 05/03/13
I'm working all weekend, but going to be out tomorrow, then Mon, Tue and Thurs next week.


All local stuff but some decent milage as it's our final preparation for Tabular Hill the week after.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kevnmich on 13:27:36, 05/03/13
We're both working this weekend but I got Thursday and Friday off so the caveman in me is thinking of knocking up one of those woodgas stoves and just going up the mountain on my doorstep to make a brew and have a look at the valley. Must be 30 years since i've been up there.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ditchd on 20:27:18, 05/03/13
Weve just decided, Kilburn/Bylands Abbey/Sutton bank for us .  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 21:29:45, 05/03/13
Helvellyn is the plan, may have to forego Striding Edge though...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: JeanG on 21:52:45, 05/03/13
It's been horrible stuck in work all day today, looking out at the lovely blue sky.
Where could I have been????
Work mates think i'm crazy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: JeanG on 21:56:05, 05/03/13
Oh yes - am hoping to walk from Grassington this weekend
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dwarfdata on 22:36:01, 05/03/13
Walking from Hathersage to Hope via Stannage Edge, Lady Bower Reservoir & Win Hill with a few guys from work. Weathers looking a little wild at the moment :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 18:32:40, 06/03/13
Ingleborough on Sunday if the weather will let us.


 :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 20:37:16, 07/03/13
Change of plan due to the weather not looking too clever. Going to stay more local, and lower, and do Standedge.


 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 11:29:02, 09/03/13

Not a chance of getting my boots on this weekend so I hope you are all out having fun and taking photos to share.

It's been horrible stuck in work all day today, looking out at the lovely blue sky.
Where could I have been? ???
Work mates think i'm crazy.
I've an assistant at the moment who knows the Lakes well and it is the first time I've had a colleague who has understood my love of walking. We don't talk about it all the time but it is great when it crops up.
She still thinks I'm crazy though just about other things.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:24:36, 09/03/13
Just waiting to see how much snowfall we get later before I decide on tomorrows walk! We've just got dreary old rain atm.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: redeye on 13:23:14, 09/03/13
Just walking to the pub tonite if I get out of my recliner  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Nearly there on 15:32:06, 09/03/13
We sure have had a lot of rain in these parts !!  >:(
 
I'm not sure of exact route we're taking but it'll be near Noahs Ark .......... honestly  !!!!!   ;D    :)
 
 
 
Derek
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 18:23:34, 09/03/13
Getting desperate now for somewhere to go walking tomorrow. The ground's going to be saturated and there's snow to contemplate too.


If anybody knows of any walks on decent tracks in the Yorkshire area I'll be grateful for any help. Don't fancy falling in an icy bog tomorrow!


 :D


My earlier ideas of Ingleborough and Standedge are out of the window now, they'll be treacherous!


Is anybody out tomorrow?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:38:48, 15/03/13
Amazingly it could be half decent up here saturday, so hopefully Otley chevin.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lasramblas on 17:33:12, 15/03/13
On Sunday I shall be walking from the West end of Glasgow to Hampden Park and if all goes well by 5.00 walking back on the Clouds O0 support St Mirren on Sunday you know it makes sense
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:57:02, 15/03/13
Don't know where I'm walking this weekend.  All I do know is that I WILL be walking, and it's going to be longer and more interesting than to and from work or to and from shops.
 
(currently sending a little Nice Weather Prayer to the Weather God for Sunday :) )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: biscuit on 06:04:45, 16/03/13
Walking back an forth to the skip. Housing renovation due to start Monday. 😊
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Debsyd on 20:32:31, 16/03/13
Nowhere following a bit of a fall on last week's walk resulting in an injured back.  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: justinwillerton on 11:11:29, 17/03/13
Nowhere today, Got a dodgy throat, and my legs feel like jelly :( . Thanks to my wife bringing it home last week. Bless her, she seems to work in a place where someone always has something.
I suppose its better now than next week, its Scafell next Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Laurajane on 19:33:24, 17/03/13
Just a local hill for me this weekend - Ben Hiant, Ardnamurchan. This is my lovely 'after work' mountain that I can trot up and down in a couple of hours and get great views out to the Small Isles from the top on a clear day
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 20:16:24, 17/03/13
Worked all weekend, so mine starts Tuesday morning.


Heading for Scarborough for a gentle amble over the moors to Helmsley :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: moonchip on 20:35:49, 17/03/13
Been really good weather this weekend in the Peak District, and am envious of anyone who got some walking in.


Would have loved to myself, but had a tooth out on Thursday. Took two dental nurses to hold my head/jaw & two dentists taking it in turns 40 mins to pull it out of my jaw, so I'm feeling rather sore


Thank god for codein & neurofen  O0 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lasramblas on 01:25:22, 18/03/13
On Sunday I shall be walking from the West end of Glasgow to Hampden Park and if all goes well by 5.00 walking back on the Clouds O0 support St Mirren on Sunday you know it makes sense
Yep I am walking on Air nothing to do with walking but I am a happy (drunk) man tonight
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 14:43:17, 19/03/13
Saturday will be on the Southwest Coast Path - Freathy to Looe. Sunday will be on Dartmoor - around two bridges. The weather is going to be gorgeous ( ::) )
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: norfolkboy on 15:32:52, 19/03/13
Walking on the North Norfolk coast  Hunstanton-Ringstead downs area about 12 miles this friday, then local sunday walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 16:53:25, 19/03/13
...Took two dental nurses to hold my head/jaw & two dentists taking it in turns 40 mins to pull it out of my jaw, so I'm feeling rather sore


Thank god for codein & neurofen  O0 O0

... my fears of dentists are renewed, thanks Moonchip  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: justinwillerton on 22:44:19, 20/03/13
Getting Nervous about Sundays climb up Scafell pike now. Will the weather clear in time, and how much snow will there be up there. Its going to be cold whatever happens :-\ . Don't mind the cold, Just don't want to be knee deep in snow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 09:10:00, 21/03/13
Snowdonia. Dog and I are back into the training for the JOGLE again after my various ops and treatments. In two minds about whether to take Dog cos I fancy a bit of Ice climbing but I really should be sensible and let the shoulder heal - it is not 2 weeks yet and The Missus has given me one of her cross looks.    >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 14:59:20, 21/03/13
I'm doing the Cleveland way from Whitby-Scarborough (again) never tire of it.Doing the hilly version no matter what the tide is at Robin Hoods Bay, always get a blister or three when I wus out and take the flat route. That said I spoil it all by staying overnight in Scarborough and getting mortalled !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 15:42:15, 21/03/13
Looks like the weather is going to spoil a lot of people's plans. Probably mine too. Will have to see what the snow is like tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 15:57:47, 21/03/13
a few of us from here are going to a wet dartmoor and i still cant wait
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 16:11:57, 21/03/13
Still better to get out than not though.  Although rather you lot camping in this weather than me  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:51:33, 21/03/13
Nowhere i guess with t'weather forecast................................maybe see the exciting new shopping centre in Leeds 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 17:30:37, 21/03/13
..maybe see the exciting new shopping centre in Leeds 8)

Where's that? Got a grid ref?  ???
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ditchd on 18:35:57, 21/03/13
First weekend in the caravan this year. Hopefully we will still manage a wander around Strensall common.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Michael on 21:08:24, 21/03/13
Well I'm supposed to be running a navigation course on Kinder Scout......
It seems that winter is back vengeance! Will have to modify the plans a bit given the snow forecast.


I'm so looking forward to some warm weather walking topping up the tan. Back to Spain on 8th April. Not that the walking is better over there but the weather and a chance to enjoy walking in shorts and a t shirt is so appealing.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:15:06, 21/03/13
Kinder Scout was pretty grim last weekend with alot of snow up top let alone this weekend with several days of heavy snow!


we're off round bleaklow from glossop/hadfield
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:55:49, 21/03/13
Judging by the forecast, I'll be walking from home tomorrow and maybe Saturday too, as my car will be snowed in by the morning! lol


I quite fancy a walk in the Derbyshire Dales (White Peak), as they'll look fab with over a foot of snow everywhere! 8)


Once the roads are cleared again, I'll be heading straight for the hills in the Dark Peak!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dwarfdata on 23:08:35, 21/03/13
I'm heading up to Newcastle tomorrow to start walking along Hadrian's Way - The weather looking a little wild :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 23:11:35, 21/03/13
Judging by the forecast, I'll be walking from home tomorrow and maybe Saturday too, as my car will be snowed in by the morning! lol


I quite fancy a walk in the Derbyshire Dales (White Peak), as they'll look fab with over a foot of snow everywhere! 8)


Once the roads are cleared again, I'll be heading straight for the hills in the Dark Peak!


we're in the dark peak, it was supposed to be snowing from 6pm this evening...nothing yet sigh..hardly anything on the tops of the hills, maybe it will change by morning!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 23:36:33, 21/03/13
Well I'm supposed to be running a navigation course on Kinder Scout......
It seems that winter is back vengeance! Will have to modify the plans a bit given the snow forecast.


Glad I booked onto the next one then  :D .  Can you arrange for the snow go by then Michael  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: moonchip on 04:34:52, 22/03/13
Just woken up and the white stuff is everywhere - so if I am out it'll be locally in the Dark Peak.


Want to give my walking trailer a trial, but not if there's too much snow
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:57:22, 22/03/13
I'm heading up to Newcastle tomorrow to start walking along Hadrian's Way - The weather looking a little wild :(

At least you are walking in the right direction from east to west with the wind forecast as very strong south easterly. Good luck!
 
I'll be doing a low level walk in the Lakes somewhere Saturday - don't fancy any high up summits in the strong winds! It'll be west Northumberland or East Cumbria on Sunday.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Annejacko on 16:21:40, 22/03/13
South Wales Three Peaks Trial Challenge walk for me tomorrow. Had an email today to say the platinum route that we were doing has been cancelled so looks like the Gold Route instead which has also been ammended to bad weather checkpoints at lower altitudes. Think it could turn into quite a tough day especially as I've had sinustis for a couple of weeks and have been pretty inactive.
Any other forumites going for this one?
http://www.threepeakstrial.co.uk/ (http://www.threepeakstrial.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cathy on 16:29:58, 22/03/13
I'm following along on a group walk, 12 miler starting @ Wendover going via Cockshoots Wood and Great Missenden where we can pay our respects to Roald Dahl  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:25:41, 22/03/13

we're in the dark peak, it was supposed to be snowing from 6pm this evening...nothing yet sigh..hardly anything on the tops of the hills, maybe it will change by morning!


Surely you have snow now!  I can't see my car, let alone drive it anywhere  :D  The A6 is pretty bad now, as there's little traffic around to help keep it clear. Roads are closed all over the shop!


Don'tcha ya just love Spring! 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: maximurph on 21:25:14, 22/03/13
should be going on a group walk ladybower, derwent, alport castles but the snake pass is closed and the forecast doesnt look good so wont be able to get there from manchester
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dora the explorer on 09:00:26, 23/03/13
possibly to the corner shop.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 10:13:01, 23/03/13
Shop for me too, in the trying-its-hardest-to-lay snow, to test how snow/waterproof the built in cover of my new rucksack is. 
 
Then to/from work twice for lunchtime and evening shifts  :-\
 
That should manage to clock up a massive 3 miles in total  :D
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: leznorm on 16:03:33, 23/03/13
As part of my NYM National Park Volunteer Training I'm joining another ranger on duty at Hutton-Le-Hole tomorrow. Been promised 6 or 7 miles plus a guided tour round the museum. I have to do all the navigating.
Thankfully we've had no snow here in Filey. Not sure what it'll be like over on the moors though. The wind is cold enough to cut a person in half so I'm planning to wear about a million layers lol.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Debsyd on 18:16:22, 23/03/13
As part of my NYM National Park Volunteer Training I'm joining another ranger on duty at Hutton-Le-Hole tomorrow. Been promised 6 or 7 miles plus a guided tour round the museum. I have to do all the navigating.
Thankfully we've had no snow here in Filey. Not sure what it'll be like over on the moors though. The wind is cold enough to cut a person in half so I'm planning to wear about a million layers lol.  :)


Great walking there, hope you got up by Ana Cross and Lastingham.


We are away in our caravan so have settled for a 5 mile stroll by Strensall common, flat ground, so suits my back injury!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 18:30:54, 23/03/13
Snow!    All those little snowflakes falling down, forming a blanket on the ground.    Oh well; get the boots on, dress accordingly (warm clothing) with hat and gloves.     Walked from home to town, I needed to post a letter.   Met the better half; and did some shopping with her;  then she suggests - that as I'm all dressed up,  and ready for a good walk,   then perhaps, I should just head out from town, instead of just trundling back home.     Good idea!    But I was feeling a bit peckish, so, bought myself a bag of chips at the Bussy-Bee Cafe in Merthyr Tydfil.   With warm sustenance to keep me going, I headed out of town in a northerly direction :  Up the British Tip, on through Pont-Morlais; past the old general hospital; and just about finishing off the bag of chips, (they were delicious) I truged on through the snow and slush; on up through Gwaun-farren and Galon-uchaf, over the Brynea to Pant Cemetary,  there I made a left towards the Beacons Mountain Railway centre and Pontsticill; although, when I got to the Fynnon Dwyn,  (a small natural brook) I turned on to the Taff trail heading south towards Pontsarn, and Cefn Coed, from here it's just a short mile or so to home; and I'd covered about 10, miles or so!    Snow makes the countryside look so beautiful; but it can make walking difficult at times; and especially while ascending the hills.      Must say, I thoroughly enjoyed today; and the chips were an added bonus.   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:03:25, 23/03/13
  Up the British Tip,
Good trip report! But what is the 'British Tip'? ???
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: botty on 20:42:41, 23/03/13
We went on a short walk in our local area...and yes the bottom two have been 'fiddled' with ;D


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YIw7HImcGvA/UU3WEhTpRpI/AAAAAAAA1WE/K7TvHteO9t8/s1344/230313+079.JPG)


(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Cw5seyNwsAs/UU3WLCo_KWI/AAAAAAAA1XU/Blzxi9o7sRk/s1541/230313+092.JPG)


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-n3o9FdcQ5M8/UU3V9CPvrKI/AAAAAAAA1e0/qAXQ9-lsDsQ/s1231/230313+063.JPG)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 22:40:40, 23/03/13
Good trip report! But what is the 'British Tip'? ???

A local incline from the town outskirts to a traffic free promenade, that overlooks the Abermorlais brook.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 22:41:39, 23/03/13
Love your photos Botty...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sabredragon on 10:27:52, 24/03/13
The only walking i'll be doing today is the back &  forth to the hot plates at the local all you can eat chinese buffet....
 
Distance covered!!! all depends on how far we are placed from the buffet as theres 6 of us we'll be on one of the bigger tables  ::)
So thats about 10 metres  from table to buffet...
Another 15 to 25 metres walking round all the hot plates & theres four serving stations with hot plates..
Then 10 metres back..
So thats 35  to 45 metres times by how many times I go up to refill my plate  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: botty on 12:45:45, 24/03/13
The only walking i'll be doing today is the back &  forth to the hot plates at the local all you can eat chinese buffet....
 
Distance covered!!! all depends on how far we are placed from the buffet as theres 6 of us we'll be on one of the bigger tables  ::)
So thats about 10 metres  from table to buffet...
Another 15 to 25 metres walking round all the hot plates & theres four serving stations with hot plates..
Then 10 metres back..
So thats 35  to 45 metres times by how many times I go up to refill my plate  :-\


So about 450m? ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 12:54:57, 24/03/13

Surely you have snow now!  I can't see my car, let alone drive it anywhere  :D  The A6 is pretty bad now, as there's little traffic around to help keep it clear. Roads are closed all over the shop!


Don'tcha ya just love Spring! 8)


well morning was a different story!! we were covered. Headed out from Hollingworth village, North towards the Swineshaw reservoirs with the aim of hitting Chew Reservoir near Dovestones, due to very poor/awesome weather with 8ft drifts and zero visibility we didn't quite make it plus I was walking with inexperienced walkers, we still completed a decent but tough 9 miles before hitting the pub!


(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/northern_peaks/Hollingworth_8_zps5ceeecf7.jpg)


(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/northern_peaks/Hollingworth_16_zpsde2c19d7.jpg)


(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/northern_peaks/Hollingworth_21_zpsf5e4b9d0.jpg)


(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/northern_peaks/Hollingworth_26_zpse7739af5.jpg)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 17:41:36, 24/03/13
Well done!  Must have been hard-going in that deep snow.   The third photo? is that a person on the far right of the picture? or a blue sign?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 19:10:10, 24/03/13
Well done!  Must have been hard-going in that deep snow.   The third photo? is that a person on the far right of the picture? or a blue sign?


was harder today, went back up there with the dogs and there's now alot of ice, it's a bloke on the far right, one of the few people we saw all walk!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:22:39, 24/03/13
Well done!  Must have been hard-going in that deep snow.   The third photo? is that a person on the far right of the picture? or a blue sign?

A face watching in the trees?? (Theme from twilight zone)  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 07:18:12, 25/03/13
Not entirely sure yrt. My 'weekend' starts Tuesday night, and got dentists wednesday morning, but hoping to be out wednesday afternoon or Thursday, or both.


Nice looking 12 miler on the Lincs Wolds about 7 miles south of Louth, with a good pub about 9 miles in. Quite like the look of that for Thursday.


Be more than happy to have company on this. I know it's out of the way for most people, and being midweek, a working day for most as well, but the offer is there :)


Maybe something local Wednesday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:30:52, 25/03/13
Could not get to Snowdonia. Went for a local "easy" walks. Waist high drifts - some were even higher than me. Mostly the snow was mid calf to knee deep - after two days of walking up to 10 miles in this both me and dog were knackered. Poor lad was swimming through the drifts and I had to haul him out  a few times. I have to keep reminding myself this is Leicestershire. In Leicester now - hardly any snow.
 
Getting here was fun - abandoned car blocked my route so 7 mile detour
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lostme1 on 09:02:22, 25/03/13
Sabroc

That looks like very hard work.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 09:11:48, 25/03/13

A face watching in the trees?? (Theme from twilight zone)  :D

Ha ha, very good!   The Magic Roundabout.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 09:13:28, 25/03/13
Plannnnnning to take my first foray to Lakes - depending upon what the weatherman says midweek. Fingers crossed everyone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 11:38:52, 25/03/13
Sabroc...... Excellent photos!  Glad you got the snow  O0   Looks rather like the conditions I walked in on Saturday!  Yesterday's walk was a little easier, thank god.


Heading for the higher hills tomorrow  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 12:37:45, 25/03/13
Plannnnnning to take my first foray to Lakes - depending upon what the weatherman says midweek. Fingers crossed everyone.
I hope you make it, much crossing of fingers.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 16:19:07, 25/03/13
I hope you make it, much crossing of fingers.


Thank you. I am so hoping that the weather just remains steady.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 17:48:22, 25/03/13
Hope the walk and scenery is all you wished it to be.  Fingers crossed for some nice mild weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: iiswoz on 17:59:21, 25/03/13
Booked into swallow falls snowdonia for a. Couple of nights over easter :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 21:37:42, 25/03/13
Sabroc...... Excellent photos!  Glad you got the snow  O0   Looks rather like the conditions I walked in on Saturday!  Yesterday's walk was a little easier, thank god.


Heading for the higher hills tomorrow  8)


where do you class as higher hills? Kinder?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:31:02, 25/03/13

where do you class as higher hills? Kinder?


Possibly - it will depend on the roads and if they've been cleared yet.  Planning to drive over that way first thing, then play it by ear.  There are plenty of options along the way, if things don't go quite to plan.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:35:01, 25/03/13

Possibly - it will depend on the roads and if they've been cleared yet.  Planning to drive over that way first thing, then play it by ear.  There are plenty of options along the way, if things don't go quite to plan.  ;)


the road between Chinley and Hayfield is closed but the rest appear open so good luck.


I can't believe the Woodhead and Snake passes are still closed....been closed since Thursday night!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 00:32:47, 26/03/13
Monday again,  It's cold; and that icy wind makes it feel a lot colder than the temperature readings suggest.

Anyhow, swmbo decided to visit the city (Cardiff) for some retail R&R and lunch out with friends.   I got the walking boots ready; and dressed like an Eskimo,  I headed for the hills.    Lovely clear sky, just a few small clouds; but, boy oh boy, was it cold!   

Ended up doing a nice  12, mile circle of the hills above the Taff-Fawr (westerly direction) to Cwm Cadlan.  Here are some photos of the area.   Please excuse the poor photography.

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ekso on 09:09:43, 26/03/13
well, we are based at Ravenstor YHA (Miller's Dale, Peak District) for Easter. As a family I have 4 adults and children aged 12, 10, 7.
 
We're wondering if we should cancel, as we are still at a stage, where we want the kids to enjoy walking as an activity compared to theme rides, etc. If the fun factor is replaced by the cold drudgerry, it's going to be tough.
 
Initially we were hoping to do the Tideswell/Limestone way, Cheedate/Stepping Stones and the Cressbrook/Litton paths. Now we are looking for shorter walks to pubs and cafes.
 
One thing I am thinking of, is to pack our sledges and to go bob-sleighing. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good hill to do so around Millers Dale ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 08:24:09, 09/04/13
First trip out with the caravan this year at the weekend (fri - mon).


Just a short run down to Rutland. Some nice short (8 miles) walks down there, taking in sections of the Viking Way en route. So will get out a couple of times over the weekend. Nothing too challenging, just a gentle wander for a couple or three hours.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 08:35:25, 09/04/13
Planned North Dartmoor route for either Friday or Sunday. Route all defined tracks as weather looks wet: Sticklepath to Hangingstone Hill via Cosdon Hill, returning via Steeperton Gorge then down R Taw. Several fords on return leg so planned in some detours in case impassable (going solo so not wishing to take any chances). Can't wait. Got to get some pork pies in!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 08:39:48, 09/04/13
Planned North Dartmoor route for either Friday or Sunday. Route all defined tracks as weather looks wet: Sticklepath to Hangingstone Hill via Cosdon Hill, returning via Steeperton Gorge then down R Taw. Several fords on return leg so planned in some detours in case impassable (going solo so not wishing to take any chances). Can't wait. Got to get some pork pies in!


Wave as you pass me  ;D ;D I'm the one in the purple jacket.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 09:38:56, 09/04/13
First trip out with the caravan this year at the weekend (fri - mon).


Just a short run down to Rutland. Some nice short (8 miles) walks down there, taking in sections of the Viking Way en route. So will get out a couple of times over the weekend. Nothing too challenging, just a gentle wander for a couple or three hours.
Oh good grief! You're not one of THEM are you? ;D  Jeremy Clarksons faves? Still if you [censored] him off at least you are doing a public service..... :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 09:50:39, 09/04/13
Oh good grief! You're not one of THEM are you? ;D  Jeremy Clarksons faves? Still if you [censored] him off at least you are doing a public service..... :-\


Bear in mind that if I wasn't one of THEM, YOU wouldn't have an Awning to lounge about in ;)


Anyway, back on topic...:)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 09:57:48, 09/04/13
Sorry I thought it was a metaphysical awning. Not a real one! :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 12:50:03, 09/04/13

Wave as you pass me  ;D ;D I'm the one in the purple jacket.  O0

Will do, and thanks for the welcome here! At the moment, Friday looks the clearer day. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: norfolkboy on 12:56:38, 09/04/13
Starting the "Weavers Way" this weekend and rain is expected again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 13:42:57, 09/04/13

Will do, and thanks for the welcome here! At the moment, Friday looks the clearer day. Can't wait!


Yeah - I've plumped for Friday too. I was supposed to be out doing some photography on Sunday, but it's not looking good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kevnmich on 13:49:34, 09/04/13
Hoping to get some of the Brecon Beacons in but Mich has other plans involving taking her dog along the dunes near Kenfig hill (bridgend way). Will try to grab some pictures wherever we go. Still got some to upload from Builth wells last week as well but cant fnid usb lead for camera, lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 18:13:23, 09/04/13
Simon's Seat this weekend.


Wish it was the weekend now.


 :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Oldstephen on 18:38:08, 09/04/13
Probably Y Garn and beyond tomorrow, with crampons & ice axe at the ready.  I think there's still quite a bit of icy snow up there.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 20:28:58, 09/04/13
Ridgeway, north of Goring.  Sunday is forecast 18C and sunny!  :)   Well, they've got to get the forecast right once in a while, and I going with that one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 08:33:13, 10/04/13
Ridgeway, north of Goring.  Sunday is forecast 18C and sunny!  :)   Well, they've got to get the forecast right once in a while, and I going with that one.

Weather forecasts via BBC website these days seem to be an exercise in hedging bets. With the outlook details changed every 3 or 4 hours for any location the Met people take the opportunity to forecast, at some point in the week, weather that will be much worse, a bit worse, a bit better and much better than what it actually turns out to be. I understand it's not precisely predictable 5 days ahead, but it seems to me the forecasts are a deliberate scatter around a given trend line.
 
Or maybe I'm getting cynical?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 09:05:23, 10/04/13

Weather forecasts via BBC website these days seem to be an exercise in hedging bets. With the outlook details changed every 3 or 4 hours for any location the Met people take the opportunity to forecast, at some point in the week, weather that will be much worse, a bit worse, a bit better and much better than what it actually turns out to be. I understand it's not precisely predictable 5 days ahead, but it seems to me the forecasts are a deliberate scatter around a given trend line.
 
Or maybe I'm getting cynical?


If you're getting cynical, then I have been for years.  Ever since the 'there isn't going to be a hurricane' announcement by Michael Fish, the Met Office have hedged massively. 


These guys seem pretty accurate http://metcheck.com/UK/#.UWUch6Jg80U (http://metcheck.com/UK/#.UWUch6Jg80U)  although as you say, forecasting for the UK is difficult and not an exact science.


One passing comment: years ago, I emailed the Met Office and said "do you actually look out of the window to check your forecast against what's actually happening?"  To their credit, they replied and said 'no', and that they relied on computer modelling.  Honesty is a virtue, at least...   :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kevnmich on 13:36:08, 11/04/13
Is that viaduct near Merthyr Tydfil, looks familiar ?
 
Monday again,  It's cold; and that icy wind makes it feel a lot colder than the temperature readings suggest.

Anyhow, swmbo decided to visit the city (Cardiff) for some retail R&R and lunch out with friends.   I got the walking boots ready; and dressed like an Eskimo,  I headed for the hills.    Lovely clear sky, just a few small clouds; but, boy oh boy, was it cold!   

Ended up doing a nice  12, mile circle of the hills above the Taff-Fawr (westerly direction) to Cwm Cadlan.  Here are some photos of the area.   Please excuse the poor photography.

(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac78/Mostyn_01/P3251164_zps74b5228c.jpg)


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 17:52:56, 11/04/13

If you're getting cynical, then I have been for years.  Ever since the 'there isn't going to be a hurricane' announcement by Michael Fish, the Met Office have hedged massively. 


These guys seem pretty accurate http://metcheck.com/UK/#.UWUch6Jg80U (http://metcheck.com/UK/#.UWUch6Jg80U)  although as you say, forecasting for the UK is difficult and not an exact science.


One passing comment: years ago, I emailed the Met Office and said "do you actually look out of the window to check your forecast against what's actually happening?"  To their credit, they replied and said 'no', and that they relied on computer modelling.  Honesty is a virtue, at least...   :-\


I take it back.  Over the last few days - today especially - the Met Office app was far more accurate than Metcheck.  It's a bit of a raffle, British weather - part of the charm of walking here!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 12:46:06, 13/04/13
Is that viaduct near Merthyr Tydfil, looks familiar ?

Yes, it's the Cefn Coed Viaduct.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DrNytol on 13:27:44, 14/04/13
I heading to The Lakes tomorrow to Blea Rigg and Silver Howe  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 13:54:14, 14/04/13
I heading to The Lakes tomorrow to Blea Rigg and Silver Howe  :)
My secret for a good nights sleep!  O0 
No, not the Lakes.. Nytol!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 18:27:05, 14/04/13
We went to Goring to try the Thames Path northwards, but it looked a bit like the Somme...  So, over the bridge to the Ridgeway, northwards through some very posh streets/side roads.  We eventually reached scraggy fields which were very boggy due to recent rain.  The weather was warm and windy, but dry, and the scenery pretty bland.  However - a walk is a walk in our book!   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 18:36:39, 14/04/13
We went to Goring to try the Thames Path northwards, but it looked a bit like the Somme...  So, over the bridge to the Ridgeway, northwards through some very posh streets/side roads.  We eventually reached scraggy fields which were very boggy due to recent rain.  The weather was warm and windy, but dry, and the scenery pretty bland.  However - a walk is a walk in our book!   O0
Is this 'darn sarf'? My deepest commiserations...  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 18:44:23, 14/04/13
Is this 'darn sarf'? My deepest commiserations...  ::)


Oh kay - Yah.  One isn't used to uncivilised conditions along the Thames, doesn't one know...?   ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 17:54:48, 26/04/13
Two in Cumbria, a low level along the Eden then a 'proper' lakes walk.   Looks like we'll be playing in the snow!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 18:07:11, 26/04/13
After a fab few days in the Yorkie Dales last weekend, I'm not right sure what I'm doing this weekend yet.  So long as it involves wearing my boots, I don't rightly care! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: russell61 on 18:23:38, 26/04/13
Tomorrow, if God spares me - Cat Law and Corwharn, two Grahams in Glen Isla, Angus. Forecast looks promising.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:01:43, 26/04/13
The western part of the Brecon Beacons, to Carreg Goch
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 19:27:45, 26/04/13
Start back to work tomorrow. Sat, Sun ,Mon and Tues :( then a whole six days off :).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: maggiepie on 19:56:59, 26/04/13
Lucky old me is off to visit my Mother in Cornwall, and really hoping to factor in some of the coastal paths nearby, oh how excited am I? VERY!!!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:35:47, 26/04/13
West highland Way!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:57:47, 26/04/13
North York Moors - a 6 mile guided walk courtesy of the NYM National Park Authority  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dwarfdata on 23:25:00, 26/04/13
Heading to Hope in the morning and walking the Edale Skyline.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 04:28:31, 27/04/13
Lucky old me is off to visit my Mother in Cornwall, and really hoping to factor in some of the coastal paths nearby, oh how excited am I? VERY!!!  :)


 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 04:29:05, 27/04/13
West highland Way!


And I'm hogging all the good walks, tsk ..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 07:58:27, 27/04/13
Brecon Beacons, from east to west and back in a loop
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 19:33:49, 27/04/13
Hangingstone Hill, Dartmoor, from Belstone, tomorrow. Should be steady - weather forecast not a challenge and trackway almost whole route apart from scramble down lovely Steeperton Gorge on return leg.m Can't wait.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MuddyBoots on 11:00:00, 28/04/13
Does Monday count as the weekend?  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 11:07:24, 28/04/13
Does Monday count as the weekend?  :)
Clause 271 of the Weekend Act 1862... "Monday shall form part of the weekend according to local needs.." O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 12:36:36, 28/04/13
Well, Saturday I left the walking boots at home; and took the MTB Bike out for a ride in the Beacons (up over the Gap) on the old Roman Road, covered about 30, miles or so.     I've not witnessed so many walkers on the mountain in one day; as there were yesterday!    A windy day with an icy chill, some hailstones ...  But mostly a fine dry day.  Spoke to some of the many, many walkers!    They had come from many out of town areas, just to spend time in the Brecon Beacons.   I did take a few photos; >>

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Don't know the walkers in the next photo; someone may recognise them?
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My trusty old MTB>>
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MuddyBoots on 12:48:11, 28/04/13
Clause 271 of the Weekend Act 1862... "Monday shall form part of the weekend according to local needs.." O0

 ;D   Thanks for that.  I can now go walking tomorrow safe in the knowledge that it is still the weekend!  Presumably the same Act applies to Fridays too?   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 13:49:54, 28/04/13

 ;D   Thanks for that.  I can now go walking tomorrow safe in the knowledge that it is still the weekend!  Presumably the same Act applies to Fridays too?   O0

No, no.. Fridays are covered by a separate law altogether! That's the 'End of week Act 1861'..  ???
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 16:23:06, 28/04/13
Isn't the chap in sunglasses Martin Clunes?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Achiles74 on 16:38:54, 28/04/13
What make is that mtb by the way?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moss on 17:00:22, 28/04/13
What make is that mtb by the way?

It's a custom build from the 1980's the frame is an Alan Italian Alloy OS.   Mainly XT Spech,  Wheels are top end rims with Paralax Hubs.    A real comfy bike from 1989/1990.   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MuddyBoots on 17:07:50, 28/04/13

No, no.. Fridays are covered by a separate law altogether! That's the 'End of week Act 1861'..  ???

Oh of course!  Silly me!   :D
 
And what about Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday? I suppose they come under the I'm (Very) Early Retired and Can [censored] Off Out to Walk Whenever I Like Act 2011 - as passed by me specially for me  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: landrover598 on 22:12:12, 28/04/13
To busy working to go walking unfortunately, no rest for the wicked  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 18:05:44, 29/04/13
Last weekend: Hartslock reserve via the Thames Path.  'Showers' turned out to be hail and a downpour for over an hour, then fantastic sunshine.  Two seasons in one afternoon.  Then a walk along the Ridgeway from Bury Lane to the Wantage monument and back.  Strong winds and very cold.  Season number 3.


Lessons of the weekend:
1. Never unpack the woollen hat until August.  Not worth the risk, given it weighs minus two pounds...
2. Don't wait any longer.  Buy Nikwax or similar.  Now.  Soft plastic map cover works a treat, and has aerodynamic properties!
3. Figure out how to access the SLR, compass (practicing how to use it) and map in high winds, water bottle etc, without taking the pack on and off.
4. Never  unpack the woollen hat until August.


Wouldn't have it any other way.  We love this walking lark.  O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 18:07:46, 29/04/13

Wouldn't have it any other way.  We love this walking lark.  O0


 O0 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 18:20:36, 29/04/13
5 of us have just come back from a 2 day hike over the beacons with a wild camp thrown in, it was awesome had a fab time, will put up a trip report soon
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 20:24:33, 29/04/13
5 of us have just come back from a 2 day hike over the beacons with a wild camp thrown in, it was awesome had a fab time, will put up a trip report soon

Shame we missed it but glad you all had such a great time  O0 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bradders on 21:46:48, 29/04/13
I'm thinking of going to the Brecons this weekend or actually from Thursday onwards if anyone else is availble feel free to join me?!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tassimo on 08:16:41, 30/04/13
Off to do Glyder Fach and Fawr this weekend  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robb on 13:29:32, 30/04/13
No quite 'this weekend'  :D but tomorrow morning before sunrise i'll be heading up Eccles Pike for the annual May Day dance, performed by the local Chapel Morris Men group. It'll be something different at least.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 09:29:41, 01/05/13
No quite 'this weekend'  :D but tomorrow morning before sunrise i'll be heading up Eccles Pike for the annual May Day dance, performed by the local Chapel Morris Men group. It'll be something different at least.

Must be quite hard to dance wearing walking boots?  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 19:39:04, 01/05/13
The highest point in the county I live... Black Hill, hopefully.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:25:40, 01/05/13
2 day navigation course for me this weekend  O0   All I know is day 1 is in the Yorkshire Wolds and day 2 is in the Yorkshire Dales  :)
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: iiswoz on 23:39:07, 01/05/13
Glen nevis and Glen coe ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 08:37:01, 02/05/13
2 day navigation course for me this weekend  O0   All I know is day 1 is in the Yorkshire Wolds and day 2 is in the Yorkshire Dales  :)

Don't get lost...  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 09:10:02, 02/05/13

Don't get lost...  ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 10:12:24, 02/05/13
Stuck at work all weekend, but, all being well, heading to the Peaks on Tuesday for Jacobs Ladder and Kinder Scout.


Then, depending on weather, overtime, and (crucially) petrol money, thinking about the Dales next Thursday to do Whernside and Ingleborough. Problem is, I can't do the walking without doing the overtime to pay for it, but doing the overtime means I can't do the walks. If I can solve that one then I'm home free  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 13:37:13, 02/05/13
did the Jane Tomlinson 25mile (was actually 27mile) Dambuster walk in the Peak District on sunday last weekend, was really happy with my time and fitness
 
This weekend a short 10-12 mile stroll around Black Hill from Crowdon in the Peaks
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:31:52, 02/05/13
did the Jane Tomlinson 25mile (was actually 27mile) Dambuster walk in the Peak District on sunday last weekend, was really happy with my time and fitness
 
This weekend a short 10-12 mile stroll around Black Hill from Crowdon in the Peaks
Respect O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 16:54:55, 02/05/13
Respect O0


Very much so. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 17:56:14, 02/05/13
Dumyat climb tomorrow then I have my kids all weekend. Ex is away. She watched them last weekend to let me go to Ruth's so fair is fair.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 18:20:26, 02/05/13
Wife's 50th birthday party ... so the only walking I'll be doing will be slightly staggering  :D
 
Did get out for 10 miles today though and looking forward to next weekend ... only been to Snowdonia once and that was a while back, so will be great to be there again and meet many of you from the forum  :) :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: landrover598 on 20:30:46, 02/05/13
Weather looks like it could be ok this weekend, so i think wonder up Pen Y Fan could be on the cards  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:57:23, 03/05/13
Tomorrow I'm going to go up beside Angletarn Beck (thanks for the route description Karl  O0 ) to Angle Tarn and do The Knott, Kidsty Pike and High Raise from Hartsop. I've chickened out of a wild camp (again!) because it is going to be a bit too windy. I'm fed up with the wind! It'll be a Lakes walk again Sunday then Northumberland on Monday  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:53:47, 03/05/13
Stuck at work all weekend, but, all being well, heading to the Peaks on Tuesday for Jacobs Ladder and Kinder Scout.


Is this a private party or can anyone join in?  ;) :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 07:46:41, 04/05/13
Just a couple of local rambles again, including the Thames Path south of Goring.  Monday's forecast looks favourite.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MuddyBoots on 17:33:49, 04/05/13
Somewhere in Kent as usual tomorrow.  Have yet to decide exactly where  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 23:18:18, 04/05/13
Just a local ramble on the bank holiday Belmont > Rivington > White Coppice and back to Belmont, third time of trying this route, 1st time the countryside caught fire, 2nd time one boot decided to detach itself from the the sole so here's hoping for nothing going awry this time :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 23:47:56, 04/05/13
Blackhill from Crowdon completed, was 8.9 miles and I came away feeling like I hadn't walked long enough  :o 


another 10 miles tomorrow, from Hollingworth Village to Crowdon and then 15 miles around Kinder on Monday  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 17:28:10, 05/05/13
Blackhill from Crowdon completed, was 8.9 miles and I came away feeling like I hadn't walked long enough  :o 



I'm doing this walk tomorrow.


Did you come back over Tooleyshaw Moss?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robb on 17:46:22, 05/05/13
Going to complete the W2D trail from Litton to Hope tomorrow afternoon, pick up from Ravensdale and if all goes well get to Hope for late evening.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 17:58:41, 05/05/13

I'm doing this walk tomorrow.


Did you come back over Tooleyshaw Moss?


yeah we came back over Tooleyshaw Moss, the path was a little difficult to pick up from the Trig Point at Black Hill but it wasn't as wet or as boggy as I was expecting :)


Weather is looking good tomorrow!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 19:13:24, 05/05/13
Kinder scout as a circular from Edale, if all goes to plan, Monday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:14:18, 05/05/13

yeah we came back over Tooleyshaw Moss, the path was a little difficult to pick up from the Trig Point at Black Hill
Last time I did that I wasn't sure I could get out! It was horrible! Totally and utterly kn... tired..
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 19:51:18, 05/05/13

yeah we came back over Tooleyshaw Moss, the path was a little difficult to pick up from the Trig Point at Black Hill but it wasn't as wet or as boggy as I was expecting :)


Weather is looking good tomorrow!!


Good to hear it's not as boggy as expected, I was in two minds about coming back the way I came, along the Pennine Way. Might do the circular route now.


Thanks.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 20:07:35, 05/05/13
the main boggy bit was just after the Trig point for a 100 yds or so until we picked up the path...and then just the odd bit along the way that was easy to walk around, the weather has been dry today too which will help


enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 22:14:30, 05/05/13
Belstone to Hangingstones Hill (Dartmoor) tomorrow - again. Repeating this walk as had such a good day the first time. Not really challenging physically or navigationally: the scramble down Steeperton Gorge is a bit tough. Should be a great day.
 
Good walking, all.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 20:49:34, 06/05/13
Ended up with a very strange walk today.


We'd planned to walk near Tring but when we got up on Sunday morning there was a huge crack across the car windscreen so we didn't want to drive. So today instead of going on one of our regular local walks we went in to London and walked from Wormwood Scrubs down the canal to Little Venice and the through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St Jame's Park to Westminster and on up to Trafalgar Square.


We did look a bit strange with all the trainer and flip-flop crowd while we had our walking gear on but both of the children had new boots so I wanted them to wear them with me there on their first outing in case of any problems.


Lovely weather, no shortage of coffee and ice cream, probably 8 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 21:17:48, 06/05/13
Kinder scout today, 1st time. Absolute blinder! I was not dissappointed! And got sunburn.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 21:57:02, 06/05/13
Following in your footsteps tomorrow Wakey Boy :) Hope you left of that bottle of Black Sheep at the top ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 21:59:10, 06/05/13
Following in your footsteps tomorrow Wakey Boy :) Hope you left of that bottle of Black Sheep at the top ;)
Didn't go in a pub........I won't mention getting temporarily out of map alignment........ :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 22:05:21, 06/05/13
Didn't go in a pub........I won't mention getting temporarily out of map alignment........ :-[

Geographically challenged eh? It happens
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 10:07:43, 10/05/13
I'm walking tonight with the local Scouts.
 
They are being dropped off in small groups with a map and compass at 7.30pm and have to make their way back to HQ. I'll be with a group to make sure they don't go in completely the wrong direction. Their leader thinks they will be walking for about 4 hours and it is thowing it down just now, it could be a long cold wet evening.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 10:16:13, 10/05/13
Don't get too wet Ridge  :(   It looks like it will be a wet weekend up north.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 10:32:20, 10/05/13
It's not the weather that will get me down it will be the Scouts moaning about how tired they are.
 
The first time I went out with them I was really shocked as I compared them to my son who has never complained when walking. Even my daughter, who doesn't like walking much, looks like the next AW when out with this shower.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:41:33, 10/05/13
Good luck  ;D   I remember being dumped in a field aged 12 with a map and compass with my equally silly friend on a school trip. We got lost, fell in a bog and had to be searched for. I loved it but my friend didn't.  ;D  Have you tried bribing them with chocolate?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 16:27:35, 10/05/13
I could bribe them with chocolate I suppose but I think I'll just console myself with it instead.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:44:32, 10/05/13
That sounds like a good idea  :)  I might be eating some tomorrow whilst getting another soaking  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Catbells on 19:41:19, 10/05/13
I'm off to sussex this weekend, if it's not raining saturday will be camping and going to the pub sat nite and nice long walk sunday with very good friends :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 20:09:53, 10/05/13
have a BBQ tomorrow afternoon and a Stag do in the evening so off first thing to so  a 10 mile Kinder Scout circular...in the rain  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 21:31:57, 10/05/13
My birthday on Sunday.  167th.  Saturday in Berkshire looks wet, so sadly, we'll avoid Thames walks.  Looking for chalk/high ground inspiration at the moment.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 07:17:50, 11/05/13
have a BBQ tomorrow afternoon and a Stag do in the evening so off first thing to so  a 10 mile Kinder Scout circular...in the rain  :o

Is there another way to this?? I thought the rain was compulsory??  :P
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 07:46:20, 11/05/13
Nah.....it sometimes snows ha
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:50:06, 11/05/13
It's not the weather that will get me down it will be the Scouts moaning about how tired they are.


Well I have to take it all back, they walked really well. A couple of them are good map readers too which is not always easy in the dark. We probably only did 4.5 miles and it did take 3 hours so not fast but they plodded on
Even the weather was quite kind with only one shower  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 17:57:57, 11/05/13
Can I have your chocolate then?  ;D  It wasn't that bad in the lakes today either. It rained till about 1pm then the sun came out  :)  Even when it was raining it was good visibility and the cloud was high so still got some good views  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 19:58:27, 11/05/13
Derwent Edge, tomorrow.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 20:31:02, 11/05/13
the main boggy bit was just after the Trig point for a 100 yds or so until we picked up the path...and then just the odd bit along the way that was easy to walk around, the weather has been dry today too which will help


enjoy  :)


Exactly as you said, didn't enjoy the first 100 yards or so after the trig and thought about turning back. It was OK after that.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Michael on 20:41:18, 11/05/13
Having been out in the Peak every day for the past 2 weeks including Kinder yesterday and today, I'm off to Spain tomorrow (Sunday) for 11 days.  Yesterday on Kinder was dire, one of those days when all my waterproofs did was funnel water into my boots. Sooo looking forward to some proper sunshine.
The game plan:

Monday = Trevenque the "matterhorn" of the Sierra Nevada
Tuesday = up to the Poqueira Refuge
Wednesday = Mulhacen 3482, the highest mountain in mainland Spain
Thursday = the best path in the world! see the blog.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 21:21:46, 11/05/13
Michael, your holiday sounds fab. Might need a link to the blog tho...

Cumbria for me - hoping to head to Watendlath and walk Great Crag and Grange Fell. Kind of depends on the weather tho...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 22:27:56, 11/05/13
You're a difficult man to keep up with Michael?   ;D

Have a brill time in Spain and hope to see you again soon  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lejogplodder on 23:03:36, 12/05/13
So far this year is low on mileage achieved, anyway i spent a  couple of days this week walking the St Swithun's way, Farnham to Winchester joining the ends of North/south downs ways. A splendid route indeed, now i need to do more.


Cheers J.P.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robb on 11:09:54, 13/05/13
This weekend i'll be trekking the Arran coastal route, i'm planning to be completing it in no-more than 5 days give or take how it goes to and from Brodick with a few diversions to some of the lesser-known monolith spots such as Druids Stone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:33:41, 13/05/13
Where am I walking this weekend?  Everywhere.  Whether I like it or not, seeing as my car is going on a little vacation to the garage  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: justinwillerton on 23:37:32, 21/05/13
This weekend I will be mainly walking half the Limestone way along with thousands of other Bank holiday walkers :tickedoff: . Best thing about the Limestone way,, I live on it.. So the car can stay off the road 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 21:13:34, 22/05/13
Spoilt for choice - it's a bank holiday weekend, so with good weather forecast for the south, we'll get at least two walks in.  We'll probably venture into the circular route thing for the first time - 'turn left at the hoary chestnut, avoiding the manic bull in the adjacent field' - but are tempted to explore another section of the Ridgeway at Sparsholt Firs.  Who cares, provided we're walking?!   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jellybelly on 21:21:33, 22/05/13
off up Helvellyn and blencathra on Friday and saturday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: redeye on 21:33:09, 22/05/13
off up Helvellyn and blencathra on Friday and saturday
Striding & Sharp edges?? No stopping you now, it'll be the Crib next stop  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jellybelly on 21:36:40, 22/05/13
Striding & Sharp edges?? No stopping you now, it'll be the Crib next stop  O0


only doing striding mate


but you pick that date for crib goch mate and me and beefski will be there  i will send him first with his 1 eye and if he falls off   ;D  i can go second
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 19:28:37, 23/05/13
Buckden Pike.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 22:08:43, 23/05/13
Buckden Pike.


 :)
What day?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 07:26:30, 24/05/13
Was going to do it tomorrow but I'm expecting it to be a bogfest despite decent weather tomorrow, might do Pen-y-ghent instead.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robstubbs on 07:45:56, 24/05/13
Nothing planned for this w/e as wife and daughter away 'til Sunday and then I'll be picking them up from the airport.  That said we'll probably get out on Mon, even if it is just for a stroll around the local fields and common.
 
Rob.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:54:50, 24/05/13
Nothing planned though, like Rob, probably a local wander on Monday.


What I will be doing this weekend is spreading maps all over the floor as me and my son are off for our 'boys week in the Lakes' next week  :) :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 09:01:10, 24/05/13
Have a great time Ridge and Ridge son  O0  I hope the weather is kind to you. I'm doing Blencathra tomorrow and probably St Sunday Crag and Fairfield on Sunday  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:03:57, 24/05/13
Got the paperwork, got the permits from the range - it's Mickle Fell for me
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 16:00:26, 24/05/13
still thinking of going up the rhyd ddu path sunday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 18:39:56, 24/05/13
We're doing the circular walk from Torpantau, Fan Y Big, Neuadd reservoirs and back to the forest car park, about 8.5 miles and it's forecast fine for the beacons area :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: justinwillerton on 20:59:00, 24/05/13
Well Monday Im going to walk the Limestone way in 2 sections. First section from Rocester south of Ashbourne to Monyash, my home. A total of 31miles. :crazy2:  Must be bonkers
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 17:32:39, 26/05/13
Fur Tor from Belstone (north moor, Dartmoor), tomorrow. Long way hope I make it. Looks like being a very wet afternoon up there so I'm starting early as possible. Taking a cold pizza on this one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 17:59:37, 26/05/13
no hiking for me yet as I've been an done the Great Manchester Run today, will go out and do 12 miles or so tomorrow along the Longdendale Trail/Pennine way.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 19:25:29, 26/05/13
Just back from a week in Wales (Anglesey) where, to my shame, I managed two four milers all week....


So back home now and need to walk as much as possible this week. On nights though so just local stuff early in the week, which is fine because some lovely countryside round here. managed 8 miles this morning and I'll do that again tomorrow morning before I go to bed.


Planning a long walk on Thursday, maybe the 20 mile Wanderlust Way. Got Y3P in a couple of weeks though so that to look forward to.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 20:01:04, 28/05/13
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Trying to upload a pic from last weekend as a test. This was taken on the diving board on Fan Y Big with Cribyn, Pen Y fan and Corn Du in the distance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 20:07:20, 28/05/13
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It worked so here's a couple more. Thanks to Yorksgal for suggesting this by the way  O0
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And hello from us  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 19:58:12, 30/05/13
Ridgeway - Sparsholt Firs to Wayland's Smithy, exploring Uffington Castle.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: A_lost_brummie on 19:18:07, 31/05/13
Tomorrow train from Wolverhampton to Bangor, one night's camp Beddgelert, Sunday Watkins path and down Llanberis camping there. Monday doing glyder fach and fawr then add y garn and elidir. First walk In 4 years, looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 19:22:05, 31/05/13
someones going to be sore next week hope you enjoy the weekend O0 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 19:30:17, 31/05/13
easy weekend for me going down the gower for a change probably walk to worms head and down to fall bay
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:04:56, 31/05/13
Saturday - a long drive then Castle Crag  :)
 
Sunday - Catbells and beyond  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 05:59:02, 01/06/13
You will have nice weather Mel  O0  I'm off to do Blencathra (again!) via Hall's Fell today and still haven't made me mind up about Sunday  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 20:51:02, 08/06/13
The Thames Path again, from Pangbourne to Goring and back (10 miles).  Less than 3 months in, and our stamina is much better, as we could only have managed the one-way trip a few months ago.  It was fantastic, sunny weather and amazingly, next to no-one on the path.  All at the beach, packed in like sardines?  To see the changes in the flora and fauna in only a few weeks is amazing.  Who needs to travel the globe when you can see the wonderful nature on our doorstep?!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Golfchick on 22:19:23, 08/06/13
We're gonna go Ellan Valley for the first time tomorrow, gonna take the bikes though and do it the easy way of rolling around!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dwarfdata on 16:58:58, 09/06/13
I've just got back from a couple of days walking around Glenridding, Cumbria.
I've not been walking in the lakes since i was a kid, but have finally managed to tick of a few Wainwrights.
Striding Edge & Helvellyn were amazing. And glorious weather to cap it all off  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 20:05:55, 11/06/13
Just planning a route this coming weekend starting at Llanddeusant, then Llyn Y Fan Fach, Bannau Sir Gaer, Fan Foel, Fan Brycheiniog and down to Llyn Y Fan Fawr. After that it's around the bottom of the cliff face, rounding Fan Foel and back to the car. It's about 8 miles or so and apparently a lovely walk with cracking views.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 09:12:10, 12/06/13
Just planning a route this coming weekend starting at Llanddeusant, then Llyn Y Fan Fach, Bannau Sir Gaer, Fan Foel, Fan Brycheiniog and down to Llyn Y Fan Fawr. After that it's around the bottom of the cliff face, rounding Fan Foel and back to the car. It's about 8 miles or so and apparently a lovely walk with cracking views.


That's a nice walk, the path around bottom of the cliff is non exsistant in places and it can be boggy though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:00:40, 12/06/13
Is it passable Wayne, or is there a better way at that point?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:14:43, 12/06/13
The Yorkshire 3 Peak region.. anyone fancy a steady day on any of the fells? I don't mind which, low or high. Saturday or Sunday.
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Nigel l on 17:54:23, 12/06/13
Climbing Foel Fras for the first time this coming weekend, then spending god knows how long on the summit, ticking runners numbers off as marshal for the V3K. Really hoping for good weather......pigs might fly :D
 
I'm also still looking for sponsors for my Snowdon 6 way Challenge on the 27th July http://www.justgiving.com/Nigel-Laughton
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 21:26:39, 12/06/13
Is it passable Wayne, or is there a better way at that point?


It's easily passable, you just have to find your own path sometimes. There are a couple of paths that lead back up. One goes up Fan Foel and the other further west at Pant y Bwlch, but following the cliffs back to Llyn y Fan Fach is straight forward.
It's a great walk.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 00:46:10, 13/06/13
Don't know where I'm walking this weekend  :-\
 
Want to go walkies but the weather forecast is pretty grim  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 00:53:56, 13/06/13

Want to go walkies but the weather forecast is pretty grim  :(
We've had 3 days of heavy rain... according to the forecast, though its actually consisted of an hour of light rain.
Still its always 'grim' up north..
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:39:43, 13/06/13
It's easily passable, you just have to find your own path sometimes. There are a couple of paths that lead back up. One goes up Fan Foel and the other further west at Pant y Bwlch, but following the cliffs back to Llyn y Fan Fach is straight forward.           Thanks Wayne I'm looking forward to it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 13:15:38, 21/06/13
I'm 'out' at Ribblehead tomorrow night... ghost hunting!  :D
Seems I will be listening for ghostly footsteps, things that go 'bah' in the night, doors slamming shut, and apparitions...
Sounds like any night where I live...  ???
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 13:35:18, 21/06/13
Working Sat, and busy with church Sun, but away in Peaks Tue and Wed, doing the Light to Dark walk. (Bakewell to Hope). Weather looking good (atm anyway)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 14:11:58, 21/06/13
Looks like we'll all be walking in the rain  :( 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Karl-33 on 12:47:25, 28/06/13
Doing the kinder downfall walk tomorrow via edale , grindsbrook , with my girlfriend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:53:38, 28/06/13
I'm going to try again and do The Band up Great End (weather permitting) on either Sat or Sun. Hoping for high enough cloud  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 16:42:46, 28/06/13
^ Just plotted that out on Memory map, looks like a good 'un.   Would you go back via Angle Tarn & Rossett Pike or do it as a linear?

For myself, a visit to Cairnharrow and Cairnholy and their collection of neolithic tombs, mounds and stone circles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:47:35, 28/06/13
Hi Strider
 
I'm not sure exactly - the plan was a wild camp overnight but it looks like it might pour down over night so it might be a circular walk back to Seatoller.
 
Enjoy the neolithic tombs and stone circles  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:50:00, 28/06/13
I'm going to try again and do The Band up Great End (weather permitting) on either Sat or Sun. Hoping for high enough cloud  :)
Doing the band up your great end? See a doctor perhaps? :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:51:53, 28/06/13
Doing the band up your great end? See a doctor perhaps? :-\

I only have a small end  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:53:39, 28/06/13

I only have a small end  ;D
Likewise..... :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 16:54:12, 28/06/13
Oooops! See what you mean ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 12:20:21, 01/07/13
Dartmoor again this weekend. From Belstone southwards towards Fur Tor again, with another wild camp down that way, maybe on the Amicombe. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 23:26:08, 01/07/13
Think I'll have another crack at the 18 miles Coastal Road in Southport again this Sunday - last time I had to bail out at 14.5 miles owing to blisters :( but I'm ready for it now :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 06:11:23, 02/07/13
Mid week walk for me again as working all weekend.


Got a full day planned for Thursday. Three separate walks over the course of the day and evening. Just short of 17 miles in total.


Got it as a meet if anyone interested :)


http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24308.0 (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24308.0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 17:54:36, 02/07/13
Not sure what I am doing yet  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 18:33:58, 02/07/13
Not sure what I am doing yet  :-\

Do the 3 peaks again and write a trip report  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 19:06:23, 02/07/13
Might have a ride and do some walk or something - fancy a coastal walk actually seeing as its give nice weather  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 20:52:28, 02/07/13
Might have a ride and do some walk or something - fancy a coastal walk actually seeing as its give nice weather  O0

That sounds good Yorksgal.

I hadn't done many coastal walks until I visited Cornwall this May. The views were Amazing - clear blue sea and sky. Cliff top views. Walks weren't too hard - even took the mother and father in law along on some walks. Got the great views without the effort of mountain climbs. Highly recommended.

If you fancy some kayaking then give me a nod - there's room in my Kayak for two :-)


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 21:09:14, 02/07/13
Kayaking eh, never done that before.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:12:17, 02/07/13
Kayaking eh, never done that before.

you would rather be canoedling  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 21:27:21, 02/07/13
Kayaking eh, never done that before.

You'll need a puncture repair kit - it's a canvas inflated Kayak. I put it in the boot of the car and carry it with me just in case I fancy something a little different to walking.

It's sort of like canoeing - except in a Kayak. There's some good sea Kayaking videos on youtube doing various coasts in UK. Try a Youtube search for cave kayaking. It's fantastic on a calm sea.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 21:29:41, 02/07/13
You'll need a puncture repair kit - it's a canvas inflated Kayak. I put it in the boot of the car and carry it with me just in case I fancy something a little different to walking.

It's sort of like canoeing - except in a Kayak. There's some good sea Kayaking videos on youtube doing various coasts in UK. Try a Youtube search for cave kayaking. It's fantastic on a calm sea.


I'm looking  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DrNytol on 21:05:20, 05/07/13
I'm off to The Lakes in the morning to check out AW's least favourite fell Mungrisdale Common along with Bowscale Fell, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 21:24:41, 05/07/13

I'm looking  :-\

You had a man look - I should have posted a link. :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 09:04:04, 06/07/13
You had a man look - I should have posted a link. :-)


You did post a link and I looked  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 10:16:24, 07/07/13
I decided to have a drive to Derwent Valley near Bamford.

I parked up at the Visitor centre near the Dam and went for a walk up to Derwent Edge and along the tops. I've never done any walking there before and there are some very unusual rock formations on top. Fantastic day, very clear and very warm.

I recommended doing Derwent Edge if you haven't done it before - it was quite a nice surprise.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 11:14:17, 08/07/13
I ended up having a walk with a few off here on just a nice local walk although hot.  Could have done with a nice swim in the River Derwent to cool down, but settle for a drinbk in the pub  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 11:43:57, 08/07/13
I ended up having a walk with a few off here on just a nice local walk although hot.  Could have done with a nice swim in the River Derwent to cool down, but settle for a drinbk in the pub  O0
Hot drinbk or cold drinbk?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 11:52:45, 08/07/13
Hot drinbk or cold drinbk?
Just a cold drink  :P ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 14:01:56, 08/07/13
Just a cold drink  :P ;D

Ruth, do you sometimes feel picked on ??  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:03:49, 08/07/13

Ruth, do you sometimes feel picked on ??  ::)

I have been brought up being picked on Peter - good job I have shoulders to match my aress to take it all ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 14:06:28, 08/07/13
Having just completed JOGLE I have challenged some local friends to a  JOGLE in a day. This is John O'Gaunt to the Land's End factory in Oakham taking in as many pubs en route and finishing at a beer festival - anyone can come along. Oops sorry that is next weekend - lost count of the days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 14:15:06, 08/07/13

I have been brought up being picked on Peter - good job I have shoulders to match my aress to take it all ::) ;D ;D

Help is at hand...  O0
http://nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/ (http://nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/)
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:22:42, 08/07/13
Being the youngest of 6 wasn't easy and never wanted me to go anywhere with them and picked on me and teased me  :(   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 19:16:03, 08/07/13
Being the youngest of 6 wasn't easy and never wanted me to go anywhere with them and picked on me and teased me  :(
Making up for it now though...... ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:26:32, 08/07/13
Being the youngest of 6 wasn't easy and never wanted me to go anywhere with them and picked on me and teased me  :(

Aww! Come on.... group hug for ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Ruth)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 20:57:34, 08/07/13
Making up for it now though...... ;D


Now just what are you trying to say Treehugger eh  :o



Aww! Come on.... group hug for ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Ruth)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
 


Thanks Peter  O0  all least someone  is the caring kind  O0 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 17:07:36, 09/07/13
I ended up having a walk with a few off here on just a nice local walk although hot.  Could have done with a nice swim in the River Derwent to cool down, but settle for a drinbk in the pub  O0

I fancied a dip myself - it was scorchio. Only prob was that a very amorous couple were going a bit too far on the shore line. Decided to give it a miss. Luckily the visitor centre was still open at 7.00pm. I woefully under estimated how much water to take with us.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 17:16:34, 09/07/13
Only prob was that a very amorous couple were going a bit too far on the shore line.

We will look forward to the TR and photos.....  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 20:59:58, 09/07/13
Yes, hurry up!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:51:55, 09/07/13
Yes, hurry up!


 :o  lol

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 09:25:42, 10/07/13
Not sure what I'm doing this weekend but I have a little suprise apparently  :-\ :) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 14:35:02, 10/07/13
your Anne Summers parcel arrived then??
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 14:37:57, 10/07/13
your Anne Summers parcel arrived then??

... spits tea out!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 17:28:41, 10/07/13
your Anne Summers parcel arrived then??

lol - so funny ;-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 20:25:27, 11/07/13
Not sure what I'm doing this weekend but I have a little suprise apparently  :-\ :) O0
One of Mels' firemen?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Big Geordie on 21:11:08, 11/07/13
Walking from Wetheral Railway station down the beautiful river Eden to Armthaite Railway station, approx. 9 miles.  hope to get back home early evening in time for a few cans of anti-depressant and a home made curry, what a perfect day. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:20:21, 11/07/13
An early start for us on Saturday. Fan Frynach and Fan Fawr skirting the top of the Craig Cerrig Gleisiad nature reserve. Hoping to avoid the crowds by going the other side from Pen y Fan, approx 7.5 miles, just enough with the high temperatures expected.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:38:25, 11/07/13
One of Mels' firemen?

Or it could be that Shaun's gonna say he's finally done the Y3P TR  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:40:37, 11/07/13
No walkies for me this weekend - too busy with other stuff but I do have a 4 hour window of opportunity tomorrow after work so I'm off for a roam around the Yorkshire Wolds  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:55:02, 11/07/13
I know what Ruths little surprise was  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 22:00:15, 11/07/13

Or it could be that Shaun's gonna say he's finally done the Y3P TR  :-\
Don't be silly! :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:03:45, 11/07/13
I know what Ruths little surprise was  O0

C'mon then.  Spill the beans  :D O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 23:01:32, 11/07/13

C'mon then.  Spill the beans  :D O0

would that be magic strawberry beans? I can't tell you, or I'd have to kill you  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 23:03:14, 11/07/13
Somewhere in Cumbria. I haven't made the final decision yet - or even given it that much consideration tbh. But it will be some of my 37 fells still to do. Might head up via Easdale... Open to suggestions...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:39:32, 12/07/13

C'mon then.  Spill the beans  :D O0
Twas as I suspected...
"I nipped down for the walk to surprise Ruth"  AC drove down..
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 14:35:03, 12/07/13
Well as I still have 213 Wainwrights to do, tomorrow could be the landmark day when I cross another one, two or maybe even three off :) Defo doing Skiddaw 'though, the Keswick giant has eluded me for long enough :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 16:53:52, 12/07/13
Nowhere special next 2 weekends - too hot!
 
Maybe some short local strolls though, got to break me new boots in some time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 21:17:42, 12/07/13
But it will be some of my 37 fells still to do. Might head up via Easdale... Open to suggestions...


which ones have you yet to do around Easedale?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:53:55, 12/07/13
Well I was going to the Yorkshire Dales.....but now I'm off to Wales in the morning instead! O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 22:25:39, 12/07/13
I'm off to Wales as well - providing I get up in time. I do like my lie-ins at the weekend
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 22:27:25, 12/07/13
Not sure what to do this weekend  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 22:44:02, 12/07/13
Not sure what to do this weekend  :-\

Put in for some over-time at work - it'll do you good !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 23:24:45, 12/07/13
Glyno, I've got a few of those central fells remaining from Ullscarf to Thunacar Knott, plus others in between, and a couple closer to Grasmere - Blea Rigg, Tarn Crag.

Anyhow, it looks like Great Langdale will be the jump off point tomorrow - final yet to be decided.

You got any plans?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lostme1 on 14:42:15, 13/07/13
Sadly nowhere  :( . It is too hot  :( . 29 degrees in the shade.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AndrewLeary on 15:37:33, 13/07/13
Sat in the back garden with a Pimms, and waiting to fire up the BBQ - to hot to walk up any peaks at the moment. I hope the ones that do, are prepared with lots of fluids, and bail out when sensible.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 20:46:11, 13/07/13
Dunno. Not sure if I can be bothered in this heat.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:56:21, 13/07/13
Oh go on, treehugger - it's cooler on the tops!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lyd 1 on 21:06:24, 13/07/13
Ive just done a 10 minute walk with dog and ball in the field at the back of me , its cooling down now  and a slight breeze blowing through the window .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 21:07:20, 13/07/13
Oh go on, treehugger - it's cooler on the tops!
Cooler in the woods too.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 21:17:28, 13/07/13
Yes - it's really been cooking today.

Fortunately I put up some lovely ceiling fans in the bedrooms a few years ago. I've got them spinning at top speed :)   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:20:55, 13/07/13
Yes - it's really been cooking today.

Fortunately I put up some lovely ceiling fans in the bedrooms a few years ago. I've got them spinning at top speed :)

Do they interfere with the mirrors? ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 21:29:02, 13/07/13
Mirror, signal, manouvre! No changing lanes without indicating, in the bedroom!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 21:33:16, 13/07/13
Swimming pool reserved in Argos, BBQ at the ready and party in the garden with a vodka or 2 I think seeing as my weekend has totally changed for the better  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 22:11:34, 13/07/13

Do they interfere with the mirrors? ::)

It's like being at a Rave Pete. It has a strobe effect and everything appears in slow motion !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:07:29, 17/07/13
Think I'm gonna have a second attempt at walking to Danes Dyke Nature Reserve from Sewerby this weekend  :)
 
However, I'm NOT gonna have a second attempt at parking in Brid and walking from there this time round  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 21:15:07, 17/07/13
Think I'm gonna have a second attempt at walking to Danes Dyke Nature Reserve from Sewerby this weekend  :)
 
However, I'm NOT gonna have a second attempt at parking in Brid and walking from there this time round  >:(
Public transport?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:34:37, 17/07/13
Public transport?

Nah, too expensive.  I'm only  >:( ing because I wasted the best part of an hour driving round Brid trying to get parked last time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:19:43, 17/07/13
I'm off to Scotland for a few days so I'm thinking about doing Ben Nevis, about 30 years since I last did it, lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Boothy on 22:50:53, 17/07/13
After last week the Lake District bug has bitten again - wild camp planned, setting off from Grasmere on Friday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alfalimaindia on 23:19:28, 17/07/13
Going out to skye on Saturday for the week.  So need to see about the weather but so far it looks good till Monday hopefully it'll stay like that all week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cogstar on 23:36:33, 17/07/13
Chamonix  O0     and I only went for a ramble up Great gable 5 years ago  ??? . Be careful out there
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: iiswoz on 23:43:07, 17/07/13
I'm off to do sharp edge,  then a chippy dinner on way home, CAN'T DO THAT IN CHAMONIX ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cogstar on 00:03:22, 18/07/13
erm   le frite c'est chic  :P
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jonnydotcom on 04:06:56, 18/07/13
Yorkshire 3 peaks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: maggiepie on 10:06:22, 18/07/13
Pembrokeshire for a few days, and yes I'll be taking lots of sun block! can't wait!!  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:25:27, 18/07/13
Somewhere in the Dales...
Anyone up for it? Any route you like... ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 10:30:36, 18/07/13
I would be mate, just so long as I don't get any last minute hitches. Just say where n when.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 12:49:40, 18/07/13
I would be mate, just so long as I don't get any last minute hitches. Just say where n when.
Excellent  :)
Do you prefer Saturday or Sunday?
Are there any fells you would like to do? I really don't mind. How hard/easy, distance?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 15:04:01, 18/07/13
Aonach Eagach is calling tomorrow for me and Graeme  O0 so excited O0
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 15:13:06, 18/07/13
Aonach Eagach is calling tomorrow for me and Graeme  O0 so excited O0

Looking forward to the walk as well?  ::)
Enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 16:12:22, 18/07/13
Nothing for me - although my last trip's midge bites are almost better, it's way too hot again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 16:16:05, 18/07/13
No walking for me either. I'll be driving from London to Newcastle, going to a friends wedding and then driving back.
The wedding I'm looking forward to but not the drive particularly in this weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:39:53, 18/07/13
Have a nice time in Newcastle Ridge  O0  Watch out for them Geordies, though  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 16:55:18, 18/07/13
Excellent  :)
Do you prefer Saturday or Sunday?
Are there any fells you would like to do? I really don't mind. How hard/easy, distance?
Sunday would be great (up to now, there is still time for the phone to ring !) I prefer the hills but having only ever done them on my own, dont know how fit I am comparativly. Think I should be ok. I would drive over and stay Sat night so I can do anywhere within reason. Usually like to stay out all day so the distance varies depending upon the difficulty (up to Y3P I guess)
Look forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 17:37:29, 18/07/13
No walking for me either. I'll be driving from London to Newcastle, going to a friends wedding and then driving back.
The wedding I'm looking forward to but not the drive particularly in this weather.

Ridge my friend - you've just got to get a car with air con.
 
Make sure it's an automatic.
 
And with cruise control you will see what used to be long arduous trips in a new light.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 17:41:31, 18/07/13
Aonach Eagach - short rope useful, not least for the unexpected downclimb at the start of the more difficult section. Warning usually given not to descend too early at the west end of the ridge down the unstable boulder field. As to a suitable walk for the heat, I would suggest a short version of the Mawddach Estuary routes - breeze off the sea and half of the circuit flat! 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 17:47:02, 18/07/13
Chamonix weather looks to be improving according to La Chaine Meteo.  Two mustdo walks are Lac Blanc via the Grand Balcon and the Albert 1er refuge via the gondola lift from Le Tour.  And yes, plenty of frites.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 18:26:44, 18/07/13
We are both experienced on ridges and Graeme has done the walk before in not so good conditions and made me well aware of the down climbs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 18:32:00, 18/07/13
Aonach Eagach - short rope useful, not least for the unexpected downclimb at the start of the more difficult section. Warning usually given not to descend too early at the west end of the ridge down the unstable boulder field. As to a suitable walk for the heat, I would suggest a short version of the Mawddach Estuary routes - breeze off the sea and half of the circuit flat!

Cheers for the advice. I have lead groups on the A&E before and am happy that Ruth is experienced enough to cope with the down climbs probably better than I can. The conditions tomorrow are ideal. Its been dry for weeks and will remain so tomorrow. Loads of water and small light rucksacks are order of the day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:39:27, 18/07/13
Cheers for the advice. I have lead groups on the A&E before and am happy that Ruth is experienced enough to cope with the down climbs probably better than I can. The conditions tomorrow are ideal. Its been dry for weeks and will remain so tomorrow. Loads of water and small light rucksacks are order of the day.

Have a good time AC and YG  O0 
 
Your presence when we did Striding Edge was very welcome AC. I guessed you must have been a qualified mountain leader - you instilled confidence and calmness in us all with your guidance along it. Your humour on the other hand ......  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 18:44:28, 18/07/13

Ridge my friend - you've just got to get a car with air con.
 
Make sure it's an automatic.
 
And with cruise control you will see what used to be long arduous trips in a new light.

+1  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 20:34:36, 18/07/13
A local-ish 10 mile walk taking in two trigs at Standing Stone Hill and Hoof Stones Height (Black Hameldon) which marks part of the Yorkshire-Lancashire border.


 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 21:30:54, 18/07/13
Hi AC  -   mention of the Aonach Eagach reminded me of the time a couple of years ago when the MRT received a call-out. Apparently there were three guys 'stuck' on the ridge. Members of the team ascended from the west end of the ridge and found the guys uninjured near the last top.
They said they were knackered and needed a help down. After some rest two of them decided they were able to make it down unaided. The third guy, who was quite large in girth, said he would prefer if a helicopter could be summoned to take him down as he was really tired. Failing that, perhaps the team would carry him down! You can imagine the answer he received. They did secure him with a rope and assisted him. It did take all night mind you.    



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:44:20, 18/07/13
Where are folks walking this weekend?............

Somewhere in Kent. Probably on the coast! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 23:11:49, 18/07/13
I would not call Aonach Eagach a walk.  More of a horizontal climb.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 06:54:48, 19/07/13
Well we are off for a bit of sunbathing on the A&E.


April thanks for that but my humour does eventually get the better of you.


Sparnel I would have gave the guy a hard kick up the [censored] and told him to get a move on lol


I am looking forward to this today. No doubt Ruth will be laden with pictures when we get back.


Graeme  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 08:09:24, 19/07/13
Not in Kent.  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:59:00, 19/07/13

Ridge my friend - you've just got to get a car with air con.
 
Make sure it's an automatic.
 
And with cruise control you will see what used to be long arduous trips in a new light.

+1  O0
I'll PM you guys my address so you can send appropriate funds  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:21:46, 19/07/13
Well we are off for a bit of sunbathing on the A&E.


April thanks for that but my humour does eventually get the better of you.


Sparnel I would have gave the guy a hard kick up the [censored] and told him to get a move on lol


I am looking forward to this today. No doubt Ruth will be laden with pictures when we get back.


Graeme  O0

Just for the record... who's in charge of the TR?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: johhnyp on 10:38:15, 19/07/13
Well, wherever you go take plenty to drink. Did the Kentmere Round yesterday (good walk btw) and it was damn hot. Hard work
johnny
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 14:33:19, 19/07/13
Aonach Eagach is calling tomorrow for me and Graeme  O0 so excited O0

WOW - that sounds good - wish I could do that one.
Get him to go in a Kilt and take a camcorder :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 14:43:13, 19/07/13
Well we are off for a bit of sunbathing on the A&E.


Just for the record... who's in charge of the TR?

They're off to A&E and you want a TRIP report  :o ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 14:44:16, 19/07/13
Get him to go in a Kilt and take a camcorder :)
Got a thing about men in skirts then have you Mikeyboy  ;) :P ;D
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 17:53:37, 19/07/13
Skirts could be a good idea...   8)
Anyway. This Sunday posted in meets 'Limestone country'.
There is now a plan.. or a route anyway..
Settle, Constitution Hill, Pennine Bridleway, High Hill, Attermire Scar, over to Catrigg Force, down to Stainforth Force, over Smearsett Scar, Feizor (Tea Shop) . Return via Giggleswick Scar, Settle.
Superb limestone country, with relatively easy paths. Outstanding landscape.
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 10:21:54, 20/07/13
The Aonach Eagach was as spectacular and as hard work as expected. In near perfect conditions for the actual ridges of the Chancelor and the Aonach Eagach itself it was simply exhausting climbing up the 3094ft climb to Am Bodach then onto the 3127ft Munro of Meall Dreag. The climb from the end of the ridges onto the 3000ft Stob corie leith and finally onto the last Munro the 3172ft of Sgorr nam fiannaidh. It really hurt and for some reason the national trust or who ever owns the path down to the foot of the Pap of Glencoe has decided to turn the slightly worn and peaty path into a dance across moving pebbles similar to walking on Chesil Beach. This is exhausting after such a long day and I hate stepping on ground that will move away from me.


All in it was a brilliant day but we are both too exhausted for our trip to the Arochar Alps today. The Cobbler can wait for another day.


I will do a trip report later with some really special views. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jonnydotcom on 16:42:24, 20/07/13
Just failed Yorkshire 3 peaks on a massive scale.
:( got a visit to the doctor on monday to see how much damage I have done this time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 17:59:44, 20/07/13
Just failed Yorkshire 3 peaks on a massive scale.
 :( got a visit to the doctor on monday to see how much damage I have done this time.


What have you done  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 18:28:40, 20/07/13
just did a short 9 miles today, took some friends up to Bleaklow from Glossop, upto the Overexposed aircrash site and Higher Shelf Stones..was nice a cloudy at the top but very warm lower down!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jonnydotcom on 20:28:31, 20/07/13

What have you done  :-\

Had a nasty bike accident years ago and cracked my hip and while on way up pen-y-ghent it decided to go again massive musle spasms and then swelled up making it extremely hard to walk.
No other choice but to come back down and admit defeat.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:51:15, 20/07/13
Ben Nevis up the "easy path" today, along with half of Scotland, it would seem. Never seen so many women wearing bikini tops outside of my dreams  O0

Also saw many people suffering, which wasn't a surprise seeing them with a small bottle of water with them and hardly any left before the half way Tarn. I drunk 2 litres on the walk, plus many litres after it.

Hadn't done the walk since school about 30 years ago so was a bit suprised to learn that they had made it steper and longer since I last did it  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 11:16:23, 21/07/13
We drunk our 2 litres and then 3 pints in the pub afterwards which hardly touched he sides.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 16:14:05, 21/07/13
I did a Forest Walk at Delamere Forest in Cheshire. Bit of a dissapointment to be honest.

We were walking round in circles with no proper map and I came home full of insect bites. I woke up this morning with a golf ball sized lump on my left Calf. Should have done a hill ! Put that one down to experience :)

It'll be a few days before we are talking again ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 16:40:38, 21/07/13
Walked in Borrowdale yesterday. Fell down a hole and have got a spectacular purple bruise on my thigh!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 17:09:15, 21/07/13
Walked in Borrowdale yesterday. Fell down a hole and have got a spectacular purple bruise on my thigh!!
Trip report???? Gedditt? ;D ;D  Sorry
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:20:06, 21/07/13
Good 'un!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:25:35, 21/07/13
Walked in Borrowdale yesterday. Fell down a hole and have got a spectacular purple bruise on my thigh!!

Photos please!  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 15:54:48, 23/07/13
Did Clydach Gorge last weekend, different and a few very overgrown paths as the nettle stings bare testament. Hay Bluff and Twmpa this weekend, but I can't say the other name without laughing  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 16:02:36, 23/07/13
Hmmm not sure what to do this weekend
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 07:06:09, 24/07/13
Being Wednesday, this is hardly 'weekend' but just about to go bag Skiddaw.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 08:13:46, 24/07/13
have a good'n  Andy O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 08:18:44, 24/07/13
Being Wednesday, this is hardly 'weekend' but just about to go bag Skiddaw.
A long grey day for you then!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: iiswoz on 10:41:55, 24/07/13
Myself, joe and Nigel are off to scale mount Snowden using all six of the main paths.
this is by no means an easy task and £740 has been raised so far to support the llanberis mountain rescue  team that got Nigel off the mountain in his hour of need.
A few £'s would be great..........http://www.justgiving.com/Nigel-Laughton (http://www.justgiving.com/Nigel-Laughton)  
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 16:38:01, 24/07/13
A long grey day for you then!
.

Could see for yards in all directions from the top  :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 18:27:43, 24/07/13
Parlick and Fair Snape Fell in the Forest of Bowland.


This is them in the distance from Black Hameldon.


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--MXt0dhBuRw/UerT86za7-I/AAAAAAAAAcM/DrSwahK9yRg/s640/P1020580.JPG)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 14:33:53, 03/08/13
We just did another walk along the Thames Path.  It's not as spectacular as more rugged areas, but it's lovely to see the changes of the seasons along the same walks.  We also met two French women who were walking the path on holiday - an unexpected opportunity to practice my French!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 14:44:02, 03/08/13
Off to explore Warrendale Knotts... can't see any paths on the map..  :-\
But its a lovely sunny afternoon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 18:14:01, 03/08/13
Kinder Scout to bag my Mrs her first Hewitt tomorrow.


 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 18:20:15, 03/08/13
Just did Sugarloaf and Llangenny, 7.5 miles. I had always dismissed Sugarloaf, not sure why, but the views from the top are stunning. South of Llangenny we came across the biggest oak tree I have ever seen, absolutely huge! Along uphill section via lanes, woodland and farms tried the legs on the return but a cracking walk and the rain kept away, it's a few vodka's and a dip in the hot tub now to end a perfect day  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lyd 1 on 21:46:30, 03/08/13
We  did a short  walk along the Grantham Canal  today ,  took our dog with us , we heard a big splash and turned round to find she had jumped in !! Its the first time Swimming for her , we think she must have jumped in after her ball cause we couldnt see it anywhere ..
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 13:21:39, 08/08/13
Church Stretton on Sunday with Halton Ramblers. Looking forward to it...  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 14:47:21, 08/08/13
the Wembley Stadium steps to the top tier, lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 15:29:51, 08/08/13
After 25 miles across the South Downs on Tuesday nowhere as I'm still recovering  :D , plus I'll be at the Brighton 999 show on Sunday with Sussex Search and Rescue, come and join us if you're in the area  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 19:16:09, 08/08/13
On Saturday I will no doubt be stationary on the M5 heading to Cornwall for hols.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:20:51, 08/08/13
We have an early one doing Fan Hir Ridge, Llyn Y Fan Fawr, then following Nant Y Llyn and the waterfalls.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:33:16, 08/08/13
On Saturday I will no doubt be stationary on the M5 heading to Cornwall for hols.

But that's the best part of it! Took me 24 hours the first time... none of your motorways..! Me, a Cortina GT and 4 18 year old girls...  :coolsmiley:
Those were the days.. ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 08:39:34, 09/08/13
The weather forecast isn't great for the weekend. I'll look out of the curtains in the morning - if it's [censored] down I'll go back to bed. If it looks promising then I'll head off and do St Sunday Crag.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 08:50:26, 16/08/13
North Dartmoor, wild camping trip - towards Fur Tor again from Belstone via Dinger. Haven't been walking for a month - I should make it to the foot of the Tor to camp as planned but it's a hard route.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 11:28:18, 16/08/13
Sunday is Dales Walking Festival from Settle.
I'm planning on doing the 14 mile Malham and back with squirly bits route since its for charity.
 
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: smokie on 12:14:05, 16/08/13
either a stroll up Helm crag or go over to stay on Piel island for the weekend, we've got a hidden caravan so we dont have to bother putting tents up, it's been christened as dale farm
 
 (http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2642/006gcp.jpg) (http://)
 
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piel_Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piel_Island)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:49:43, 16/08/13
A little wander in the Wolds for me with someone who isn't a forum member .... but knows one  ???  (that isn't me  ;D )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dalesman on 21:59:12, 16/08/13
I might have a wonder around the back garden, although not sure what kinda footwear i'll need as its littered with cat turds!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 09:41:47, 17/08/13
Wish I was decisive.....I think.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: smokie on 11:59:37, 18/08/13
well I did piel island Friday/Saturday, now im off up helm crag with my cousin and his bin lids, hopefully shake off this stinking hangover  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: llandudnoboy on 18:57:46, 18/08/13
Snowdon off the beaten track, eventually joining up with the Snowdon Rangers path, but not before climbing Moel Cynhorion from Llanberis first.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 07:16:23, 24/08/13
The Ridgeway and also the Goring Gap area.  Different scenery and vistas, and both favourites of ours.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 09:51:22, 24/08/13
As usual, working the 'proper' weekend.


Tuesday will be my w/e and doing Hathersage to Hope via Stanage Edge, Ladybower Revervoir, and Win Hill
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 00:12:46, 25/08/13
Great End has been decided upon for tomorrow. Quite looking forward to it...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 00:17:04, 25/08/13
An extended bank holiday weekend see's me out Monday or Tuesday on the Fairfield Horseshoe, weather will decide :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 17:50:36, 01/09/13
The Ridgeway, Bury Lane to the Wantage memorial and back, with a cloudless sky on Saturday.  Fantastic.  There was no sense of summer drawing to a close other than the crops having been harvested.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:10:17, 01/09/13
A sunny Saturday saw me on Whernside.  A bitter wind on top was a reminder of what is to come.
Streams of 3 Peakers, so many without any knowledge of where they were. (Not knocking that) One young lady was an absolute delight in her supertight lycra running kit. Especially as the wind had its affects on her. I got some evil looks from her male companions when I loaned her a windproof and said she could leave it under a rock at the bottom.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mrtmember on 21:27:18, 01/09/13
This weekend I decided to hike the pennine way from Marsden to Stoody Pike then back again, 25 miles in total. Paying for it now since I can't bend my knees and my thighs are still aching like a b!@#h.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:46:53, 01/09/13
This weekend I decided to hike the pennine way from Marsden to Stoody Pike then back again, 25 miles in total. Paying for it now since I can't bend my knees and my thighs are still aching like a b!@#h.

Know that feeling!  :)
BTW Its 'Stoodley Pike'.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 22:59:32, 01/09/13
Just got back from walking Sharp Edge.  With Chris Bonington.

Which was nice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 23:57:00, 01/09/13
Just got back from walking Sharp Edge.  With Chris Bonington.

Which was nice.
Is that all you are going to say??  :-\
Come on Colin..! More..,  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 18:39:23, 03/09/13
Well, I avoided asking all the daft questions he's no doubt been asked 1000 times before so I never found out his views on map vs GPS or his favourite sandwich filling.

He likes Eccles cakes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:52:27, 03/09/13
Expect he knew the best route up Foule Crag. Did he hesitate at the usual place...?

Ok, so did you walk with him by accident or design?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 19:54:28, 03/09/13
gonna do Nevis for the first time  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 19:08:35, 04/09/13
Expect he knew the best route up Foule Crag. Did he hesitate at the usual place...?

Ok, so did you walk with him by accident or design?

You mean the 'usual gulley' ? Not that I noticed, he was up ahead taking pictures of us, I think he took more of us than we took of him! 

It was a meet-up.  You never know who might turn up :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:50:00, 06/09/13
Yes, I probably meant usual gulley - the one that's always mentioned in trip reports or MRT reports. My questions /were/ tongue in cheek strider - except the by chance/arrangement one!   A Meet-up - assume you mean via the request permission for access thread? I always forget it is there. Maybe one day...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: smokie on 12:25:30, 06/09/13
i intended to attempt striding edge for the first time but in this weather i doubt the views would be worth it, im now considering walking from pub to pub round my area  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 12:29:11, 06/09/13
No walking planned for tomorrow ... got a days SAR training instead. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 15:33:38, 06/09/13
Black mountains on Sunday, bad weather Saturday so having the little people over instead

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 17:34:04, 06/09/13
ssume you mean via the request permission for access thread? I always forget it is there. Maybe one day...

It was, but not through this forum.  But yes, you should join up - we don't bite!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:35:42, 06/09/13
But I might... 😆
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 20:14:54, 06/09/13
Working all weekend again but have Tuesday and Wednesday off so I may have a little wander then.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mikeyboy on 20:36:45, 06/09/13
Well feet up for me I'm afraid.

Had a very active Summer so better get on with all the jobs that need doing around the house otherwise I'm in for it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 13:20:51, 07/09/13
On Sunday I'm doing a "last walk before I'm back at work" walk.  Yorkshire Wolds, Thixendale me thinks  :)  Though my OS map doesn't go that far up the country so it should be interesting  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 14:10:13, 07/09/13
On Sunday I'm doing a "last walk before I'm back at work" walk.  Yorkshire Wolds, Thixendale me thinks  :)  Though my OS map doesn't go that far up the country so it should be interesting  ;D


That'll be a nice hill for you :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: guess who on 16:56:31, 07/09/13
Parking the car in Oakworth. Then setting out onto Keighley moor.
Vague idea where we are aiming to walk. May well take a detour now and again as we try to find our way back to the car ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 17:17:47, 07/09/13
Bleaklow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 06:53:46, 09/09/13
Off to Dales Thursday for a coule of days walkng. The three Y3P hills over 2 days (much more civilised way of doing things IMHO) :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jackie1981 on 11:32:37, 09/09/13
Think we will be heading out to Hardcastle Crags with the little ones for a walk through the woods  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 12:06:02, 09/09/13
Off to Dales Thursday for a coule of days walkng. The three Y3P hills over 2 days (much more civilised way of doing things IMHO) :)


Posted this as a meet btw if anyone is available and fancies it :) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: C2C10 on 12:55:20, 09/09/13
Heading to coast between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Runswick Bay, this Thursday for a training walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 21:15:36, 09/09/13
Was all set to do the Snowdon Horseshoe on Wednesday but the weather forecast now looks poo so that looks like the end of that >:(



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 22:06:45, 09/09/13
I will be doing the same walk - looking forward to it!
the Wembley Stadium steps to the top tier, lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 22:09:05, 09/09/13
Nothing planned yet for this coming weekend but enjoyed a good walk with dog in the Surrey hills finishing at Leith Hill last Sunday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: healingstones on 22:13:58, 09/09/13
Fingers crossed I will look to enjoy some late summer photography in the peak district. If anyone wishes for some company this coming Sunday then please get in touch.

Ian
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 10:26:57, 11/09/13
Planning to go from home to Ulverston overnight on Sunday and walk the Cumbria Way starting Monday morning. Just got to decide how to get there and then how to get back from Carlisle? Car, Train, Coach or hitchhike? Decisions, Decisions!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 18:26:37, 11/09/13
We are going camping with the kids Scout group in Essex.
Weather forcast rain, torrential rain and showers  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: joester on 19:08:13, 11/09/13
Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire.  Doing the 'Ponton Plod' 27 miler as a walk/run.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:29:00, 11/09/13
llandudno to abergele for a childrens cancer charity do it every year any little bit helps in making one little kids dream come true  O0 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 21:04:27, 11/09/13
No walk this weekend ... Going to the Findon Sheep Fayre.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: smokie on 10:07:07, 12/09/13
Planning to go from home to Ulverston overnight on Sunday and walk the Cumbria Way starting Monday morning. Just got to decide how to get there and then how to get back from Carlisle? Car, Train, Coach or hitchhike? Decisions, Decisions!

 
I live right next to Ulverston (walney, barrow) you can get a train easy enough.
 
if there is anything you think i may be able to help you with just give me shout  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: joester on 13:28:33, 12/09/13
No walk this weekend ... Going to the Findon Sheep Fayre.

Speed dating?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Miss Flite on 13:39:46, 12/09/13
Nothing as exciting as everyone else :-(  But I've just discovered Alton Waters on google earth, which makes a nice 18 mile circular walk from my house.

If I can convince my 18 year old that cooking a Sunday roast really isn't difficult!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kevilsonlad on 19:48:59, 12/09/13
goin to hayfield for a few days . sun and mon night , but seen the forecast for sun ! looks bad , but will still do a walk , got me waterproofs. still looking forward to it , love it around there ( kinder etc)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 21:26:23, 12/09/13
goin to hayfield for a few days . sun and mon night , but seen the forecast for sun ! looks bad , but will still do a walk , got me waterproofs. still looking forward to it , love it around there ( kinder etc)


might not be too bad as it's only showers forecast but you're in for a bit of wind!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 21:28:39, 12/09/13
Enjoyed Ben Nevis last weekend, this weekend I've leading a Ramblers walk from Glossop up and across Bleaklow and down to the woodhead/Longdendale reservoirs, looking forward to it although will be a much slower pace than I'm used to
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:51:07, 13/09/13
Off to Kent tomorrow for a few days, so will probably end up on the coast at some point O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 09:59:13, 13/09/13
Weather in the Peaks looks ok tomorrow (as opposed to Sunday :o ) so probably take myself out for a walk around the Ladybower/Derwent area. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 11:18:56, 13/09/13
We are going camping with the kids Scout group in Essex.
Weather forcast rain, torrential rain and showers  :(
This weekend I will be trying to work out where we are going to clean and dry the family tent and the 2 small tents when we get home.
The kids have both decided they want to camp separately from us.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 16:55:16, 13/09/13
Saturday's weather is not looking too bad at present. Some Cumbrian fells will be on the agenda. Southern ones.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:00:01, 13/09/13
Now I've printed my map off I'm gonna give Thixendale and Wharram Percy a go on Sunday ... in the rain probably.  Can't believe how restless I've felt at not being able to get out for a bimble all week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 18:32:19, 13/09/13
Sunday's weather is looking pretty rough just about everywhere! :o   Best make the most of tomorrow folks  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kevilsonlad on 19:24:44, 13/09/13
sun , thinking of doing William clough , bunrt hill then over to hey wood near little hayfield and finish at hayfield ......
mon . might catch the bus to new mills , then the train to bamford . walk up tp winn hill then along kinder via crookstone hill then along kinder . down kinderlow end then onto hayfield .......A BIG WALK , but it depends what the weather is like on the day . if not will get the train to edale , up grindsbrook clough then along kinder and finish the same way .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ~Sparky~ on 19:36:05, 13/09/13
I'm Having to make do with walking the Humber banks, just want to start getting ready for the lakes.

but on the plus side I've always liked to look at the bridge  :)

Hope you all have a good n safe weekend!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 20:11:19, 13/09/13
cannot decide................. :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:39:43, 13/09/13
cannot decide................. :-\ :-\ :-\

Really  ??? ::) ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:39:34, 13/09/13
Now I've printed my map off I'm gonna give Thixendale and Wharram Percy a go on Sunday ... in the rain probably.  Can't believe how restless I've felt at not being able to get out for a bimble all week.

I've stuck this walk in the Meet Ups Board if anyone's interested  :)  (shameless plug  :D )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 18:05:22, 15/09/13
Night hike south into Dartmoor to Dinger Tor and back. Moon will be just after full, and up from early evening, so hoping for clear skies (light cloud only forecast so far). Not planning to be out overnight, this is just a taster really. Need to get a back-up head-lamp and spare batteries. Following the military roads so should not be difficult navigation but quite an adventure all the same, never walked the moor at night before.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:23:42, 15/09/13
I don't think I've ever camped in quite as torrential rain as there was on Friday night. It started at about 7.30pm and got heavier and heavier all the way through the night until 7.30am on Saturday.
Fortunately we got our big tent up before it was very bad, merely pouring. By the time my son was putting up his tent it was dreadful so our daughter decided to stay in the family tent rather than put up her own.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 12:44:50, 17/09/13
Keswick bound on Sunday 22nd (with Halton Ramblers). The forecast is 'light rain' at the moment, but this is The Lakes  :)


Washed and re-proofed my waterproof jacket on Saturday - good timing, I think.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 12:47:49, 17/09/13
Knoydart then Skye followed by a couple of more weeks walking in Lewis/Harris and Torridon/Gairloch. Looks like I will need winter gear!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 13:30:36, 17/09/13
Knoydart then Skye followed by a couple of more weeks walking in Lewis/Harris and Torridon/Gairloch. Looks like I will need winter gear!

You know Paul, you need to get out into the fresh air more!  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 15:35:41, 17/09/13

You know Paul, you need to get out into the fresh air more!  ;D

You are right. After this trip I will have only had around 200 days walking this year. Still, there is time yet before the end of 2013.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 18:11:35, 17/09/13
Cleveland Way minus 62 hours and counting
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:47:03, 20/09/13
No walking for me just now, we are busy at work, 8.00am - 11.00pm 6 days for 3 weeks. Though I am still finding time to type this!
 
But my son is off to the Peak district in the morning so I get to drag my knackered corpse out of bed in the morning to drop him at his mates at 5.45am.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: footix2 on 22:03:40, 20/09/13
Off to the Mungrisdale Round tomorrow after a rather long gap in my fellwalking (enforced by hols and an injury to a friend).

Shorter walk to set us in, then I might try and do the Eastern Martindale Fells before the days get too short. That's about 4 miles and 1.000ft over my usual walks mind you :eek:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:33:59, 20/09/13
Including Mungrisdale Common...?! Good luck!

Walking on Sunday if the weather is ok. Somewhere Wainwrighty...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: footix2 on 00:14:12, 21/09/13
No. Just Bowscale, Bannerdale Crags and Souter. Though I should probably tick it off due to its absolute pointlessness!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 08:27:22, 21/09/13
Clwdian Hills (Moel Famau etc...), details here: http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24951.new#new (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24951.new#new)


All welcome!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 13:02:20, 21/09/13
Yeah, I thought of parking above Cilcain and going up over the hill forts, Penycloddiau, and back along the bridle way on the west side.  Couldn't see your route - I tend to avoid Moel Famau on Sundays, nowhere left on the wall to sit for lunch, so many people up there.  There's a new buttress and steps added to the tower base.  A favourite route up to the tower starts from the Loggerheads carpark, and circuits back through the edge of Cilcain and along the old dry leat path.  A very under estimated area by people who always rush over to Snowdonia!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: footix2 on 11:33:33, 22/09/13
Had to postpone my walk as my friends wife was in hospital.

Off to climb to Dufton Pike with the Wainwright Society next week though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: evo on 12:09:56, 22/09/13
Hopefully bagging another Y3P on Tuesday with 5 other Yorkshire nutters
 ;D
     
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 20:05:20, 22/09/13
Did Black Hill today with the Mrs, her first visit, my second.


She's already asleep and I'm absolutely knackered.


Loved it though.


 ;)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 20:12:13, 22/09/13
Did Black Hill today with the Mrs, her first visit, my second.


She's already asleep and I'm absolutely knackered.


Loved it though.


A great way to finish the day!

 ;)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:19:48, 27/09/13
Different walk for me this weekend.  I've flown over it, driven and biked across it, walked and sailed under it....It's time I walked across it.
 
The Humber Bridge beckons  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 17:29:37, 27/09/13
Cat's Back and Pen y Fan with Wayne S, Snakehips and Phil1960  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 17:31:14, 27/09/13
brecon beacons meet and the weather is looking good  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 19:18:33, 27/09/13
outside! somewhere :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 23:07:03, 27/09/13
been nursing a stomach muscle injury for the last few month and its been giving me a bit of trouble (although climbing nevis during that time didn't help!) finally got the all clear from the docs yesterday morning to hike again then boom...someone hits my car on the M6 motorway yesterday evening  :(  that's me out of action for a bit  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: johhnyp on 17:23:35, 28/09/13
Grizedale Horseshoe..weather looks good !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 19:04:36, 29/09/13
Thames Path from Pangbourne to Goring and back. An idyllic early autumn day with lots of sun, and lovely light at 4:00 onwards. Autumn light with summer warmth. There wasn't as much fallen leaf as we were expecting. We rounded it off with a pint and meal at a riverside pub. Good stuff.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:23:42, 29/09/13
Thames Path from Pangbourne to Goring and back. An idyllic early autumn day with lots of sun, and lovely light at 4:00 onwards. Autumn light with summer warmth. There wasn't as much fallen leaf as we were expecting. We rounded it off with a pint and meal at a riverside pub. Good stuff.  O0

You had light at 4?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 19:26:49, 29/09/13

You had light at 4?


Home Counties, old chap,  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 12:47:12, 05/10/13
North Dartmoor again tomorrow. Never been over top of Ockment Hill and want to keep off open moorland - it's been horrendously wet down here so it must be a quagmire on the tops.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: johhnyp on 14:33:36, 05/10/13
Coledale Round tomorrow. Reckon it should be dry but windy and cold if last weekend was anything to go by!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 17:38:03, 05/10/13
Coledale Round tomorrow. Reckon it should be dry but windy and cold if last weekend was anything to go by!
Well I'm looking at the sky over the southern lakes now, and the sun is dazzling me..  :)
I think you just might be in for a good day  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 13:02:32, 06/10/13
Thames Path between Wallingford and Dorchester yesterday, although today's weather is much sunnier.

They should call it the 'Not So Thames Path' to be honest, given how little you see of it, at least between Pangbourne and Dorchester. Having said that, the scenery is otherwise wonderful.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 16:02:07, 06/10/13
Thames Path between Wallingford and Dorchester yesterday, although today's weather is much sunnier.

They should call it the 'Not So Thames Path' to be honest, given how little you see of it, at least between Pangbourne and Dorchester. Having said that, the scenery is otherwise wonderful.

I think I have walked some of the walk there from Wallingford. I seem to recall parking over a bridge in town and walking along to a riverside cafe with an outdoor clothing shop next door, then into a little village over the main road or maybe I'm mistaken.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 20:31:02, 06/10/13
I think I have walked some of the walk there from Wallingford. I seem to recall parking over a bridge in town and walking along to a riverside cafe with an outdoor clothing shop next door, then into a little village over the main road or maybe I'm mistaken.


Spot on - we had a drink there on the way back. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: johhnyp on 21:09:56, 06/10/13
didn't quite manage the 5.30am start to do the Coledale; a rather heavy night in the Cross Keys detained me until 1.00am.
Nevertheless did manage to rise from the pit about ten (ish) and managed 13 very sunny miles around the Yorkshire Wolds then back for a quick hair of the dog then home for tea.
Bath time now and fighting fit for the new week ( well sort of)......
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MarkA on 01:16:58, 11/10/13
Just a tiddler this Saturday - grey crag, hartsop dodd and cauldale moor. Staying over at Sykeside in Brothers Water so apologies in advance if you're drinking in the Barn End on Saturday night.
Title: so wheres everybody going hiking this weekend then?
Post by: titan on 15:53:20, 11/10/13
well the weekends here at last and its time to get the boots on again.


im doing another day on cannock chase on saturday, then heading off to the roaches in the peak district on sunday, never been before but hear good things about it.


come on then guys n gals where you all off to this weekend?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 16:02:17, 11/10/13
Heading to Inverness on Sunday then starting the Great Glen Way on Monday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:25:19, 11/10/13
Heading to Inverness on Sunday then starting the Great Glen Way on Monday.

Not doing much then? At a bit of a loose end?  :P
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: russwalk.co.uk on 16:36:02, 11/10/13
Glyndwr Way Leg 4 walking to Abbeycwmhir and back
Title: Re: so wheres everybody going hiking this weekend then?
Post by: treehugger on 16:46:59, 11/10/13
Probly somewhere local. :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 17:20:16, 11/10/13

Not doing much then? At a bit of a loose end?  :P

Yup, I shall probably spend most of the time thinking about other walks  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Asgard on 20:47:39, 11/10/13
The Berwyns, hope it's not too busy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 21:17:04, 11/10/13
The forecast looks rubbish. Will pick our terrain according to the reality rather than the forecast.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 11:55:06, 12/10/13
Waiting for the kids to get home and then we're off for a regular local wander in the sunshine which will include lunch at a farm shop.


Tomorrow we are supposed to be going to Whipsnade Zoo which will probably be harder on the legs than a walk and, looking at the weather forecast, will require full waterproofs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: C2C10 on 13:32:34, 12/10/13
Just been up the Castle Eden Walkway for a 10 mile train-up, this morning with the 65 litre rucksack loaded up to 10 kg. Need to do more next week before the big walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneToRemember on 16:18:11, 12/10/13
Off to Shrewsbury tomorrow. We will be doing four walks in the area.... all about 5 or six miles long
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 21:04:02, 12/10/13
been a horrible day in staffs, not stopped raining all day and its forcast the same tomorrow. only managed a quick walk to the local shop today to get a paper.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 22:44:00, 13/10/13
Second night hike, north Dartmoor, heading south for Okement. Sunset is around 6 but nearly full moon should be a help, barring full cloud cover. Haven't got window for walking next weekend daytimes but a moonlight hike is a whole different experience, well worth it. The roadways on the north moor make this a low risk pastime but I wouldn't hazard the open moor up there at night.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: walker cheshire60 on 16:47:39, 14/10/13
Sandstone trail
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MarkA on 19:56:57, 14/10/13
Just a tiddler this Saturday - grey crag, hartsop dodd and cauldale moor. Staying over at Sykeside in Brothers Water so apologies in advance if you're drinking in the Barn End on Saturday night.
(Also tagged on Thornthwaite Crag and High Street.)


And because our hangovers weren't too bad, we did Gowbarrow on Sunday too (with a possible sighting of April, hand in hand with her beau?).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 12:43:29, 15/10/13
Claife Heights on Saturday with our company Social Club Walking Group.


Ferry across from Bowness, then 7 or 8 miles...


Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 07:34:29, 16/10/13
Working the weekend but got Lyke Wake on for next Tue/Wed (yes, 2 days. Far more sensible)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 09:14:49, 16/10/13
been overcoming a muscle injury followed by a whiplash injury so going to attempt a brief stroll around Kinder to see how I go  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 12:56:53, 25/10/13
Up in Sheffield this weekend so will be looking to head out to the Peaks, assuming tomorrows forecast is accurate ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 14:37:44, 25/10/13
Up in Sheffield this weekend so will be looking to head out to the Peaks, assuming tomorrows forecast is accurate ;D

Be sure to take a coat... just might need it!  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: russwalk.co.uk on 18:44:16, 25/10/13
Another section of Glyndwr Way from Abbeycwmhir
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 19:04:11, 25/10/13
cant see me walking anywhere this weekend, ive just come down with man flu and its a terrible forecast for my neck of the woods this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 19:54:13, 25/10/13
cant see me walking anywhere this weekend, ive just come down with man flu and its a terrible forecast for my neck of the woods this weekend.
Ouch!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:58:27, 25/10/13
Ingleborough was being lashed with rain at 6pm today. Penyghent was clear, by 6.15 Peny was covered.
There's a lot of water on these hills.  :(  On the plus side the Dales 'water features' are in full torrent.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 20:27:03, 25/10/13
Another section of Glyndwr Way from Abbeycwmhir
A very under-recognized area, look for the opportunities to go back there and explore some more, hope you enjoy as much as I.


Got buzzed there by Hercules aircraft doing low flying exercises, at the same time as watching a kingfisher guarding his bit of brook.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:24:59, 25/10/13
Looking to do some Dales walking on Sunday around Grassington or Kettlewell area and looking forward to it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 10:32:56, 26/10/13
no walking for me this weekend, was being chased by zombies last night..such fun! family party and another charity run tomorrow. Cleaning my boots ready for next weekend. O0 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 11:22:08, 26/10/13
Nothing this weekend but Dovedale on Wednesday ...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 11:34:01, 26/10/13
Scenic route to the shops just now for me - ends up as a good workout with a rucksack full of taties and milk  :D   Nowt set in stone for tomorrow though given the weather forecast and clocks going back  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 12:09:57, 26/10/13
Just down the west pennine way, and only as 'dog walk' , 3 mile stretch Warrington and lymn. Take my glasses & camera , see if there's out about.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 12:10:57, 26/10/13
no walking for me this weekend, was being chased by zombies last night..such fun! family party and another charity run tomorrow. Cleaning my boots ready for next weekend. O0

You too!! Nobody would believe me!!  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 15:40:13, 26/10/13
Nowhere, for the first weekend in many months.  Got some bug and determined to shake it off.  Have fun, those of you out there!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 16:05:48, 27/10/13
We are in Rome so round the ancient baths and along the Via Appia today.
I'm more knackered than if I'd done 15 miles through the hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 20:04:15, 27/10/13
ive just got home from a cracking walk on the long mynd in shropshire, lovely part of the country but way to many mountain bikers for my liking. is the word hello in there volcabulary?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:09:17, 27/10/13
ive just got home from a cracking walk on the long mynd in shropshire, lovely part of the country but way to many mountain bikers for my liking. is the word hello in there volcabulary?

You need to understand Einstein's Doppler theory... they say hello but it goes straight into an alternate reality..
 
Actually I cant recall the last mountain biker I saw? Plenty on the roads, none on the hills. (That I've seen)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 20:18:23, 27/10/13
iv'e lost count of the times iv'e said hello to a passing mountain biker only to be totally ignored.
i used to do a fair bit of biking myself and allways smiled and said hello to passing walkers.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 12:51:03, 29/10/13
Tittesworth Reservoir this Sunday (3rd)...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 16:33:12, 29/10/13
if i can shake this flu off by the weekend im hoping to get over to the peak district and climb kinder scout as not yet been before and its only about a 45 mins drive for me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: baggypants on 16:41:32, 29/10/13
Im doing a 5 hour walk from my village to the pic de nore to next village castans and back via the forest where i shall be collecting cepes and sweet chestnuts , highest point 1128m in the evening we are having a village meal where we try to bring food from the locality , its always a great evening as we have 3 herbalist in the village and some great cooks , one guy always makes potatoe and stinging nettle soup which i love, the hunters will bring the wild boar and im making cepe's in a cream sauce , plus stewed pumkin and carrot , also boiling chestnuts in honey to have with chestnut flour biscuits, plus many other delicous goodies from others not forgetting local wine   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dora the explorer on 19:10:31, 29/10/13
wow baggypants that sounds lovely...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: baggypants on 20:04:19, 29/10/13
It is dora ...I have found my true home here , just wish i could find a job.Even through my french is rubbish we find a way of comunicating through work and food, When we have hard work to do we all club in and it becomes fun...


Funny thing about your name ... I decided to get a goat when i came here as i have a field full of weeds , first night here it escaped poor thing was totally wild and hated me ... for weeks it roamed the village attacking my neighbours gardens ... i was horrified thinking everyone would hate me for the damage it was doing ... but instead one evening the whole village came together to catch it . it turned into a fun evening and a good reason to get the wine out and sit in the field watching the goat back in its real home ...  that was the evening i made so many new friends and we called the goat dora the explorer as its a child programme here as well.....since them I have tamed the goat and now it sits on my knee eating slices of apple from my hand and kisses me on the lips so gently....plus loves the dogs and cat ...its amazing the turn around i
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 20:55:05, 01/11/13
Derbyshire sunday? Just maybe. Not sure about weather etc. yet................................ :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Michael on 21:25:16, 01/11/13
Peak District both Saturday and Sunday (not surprising as I live there). Saturday evening I'll be on Big Moor running a night navigation course.  Sunday I'm leading am 11 mile walk on Bleaklow.  Hope the weather is kind!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: angry climber on 22:16:32, 01/11/13
I am out for a few munro's on Sunday. Not sure where but I feel like an early start for a good bit of mileage before dark.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 22:23:19, 01/11/13
Peak District both Saturday and Sunday (not surprising as I live there). Saturday evening I'll be on Big Moor running a night navigation course.  Sunday I'm leading am 11 mile walk on Bleaklow.  Hope the weather is kind!
im on the peaks this weekend, might catch you there, im doing kinder scout tomorrow. meant to be tricky so ive been told. cant wait :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:40:12, 01/11/13
Probably a local walk for me on Sunday.  Saving my petrol pennies for the Penyghent meet  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 23:48:10, 01/11/13
Probably a local walk for me on Sunday.  Saving my petrol pennies for the Penyghent meet  O0


Give us a shout if you want company Mel  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 08:48:29, 02/11/13

Give us a shout if you want company Mel  O0

Might well just do that Ruth. The weather forecast's looking alright for Sunday  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:36:12, 02/11/13

Might well just do that Ruth. The weather forecast's looking alright for Sunday  O0

Bah! This has all the makings of a clique!!   >:(
 
 :2funny:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 09:37:26, 02/11/13

Bah! This has all the makings of a clique!!   >:(
 
 :2funny:


Sounds like you fancy being the meat in the sandwich there Peter :)


(I can do you a good line in earplugs if so)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 09:44:37, 02/11/13
I'm hoping to knock off another Wainwright tomorrow. According to the weather line the morning rain should cease (for a while anyway) so if I can get to one that isn't too long a walk, I'll be happy.

Failing that I might just walk into the Hawkshead Beer hall at Staveley!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 09:48:32, 02/11/13
Be careful Sarah. Rain forecast to ease but also predicting extremely strong winds.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:52:53, 02/11/13

Sounds like you fancy being the meat in the sandwich there Peter :)


(I can do you a good line in earplugs if so)

Sadly, no can do...  ::)
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 10:01:01, 02/11/13
Thanks Andy. It's reckoning storm force today- will see what it updates with for tomorrow later.
I try not to take too many risks. So you won't have me up Sharp Edge in wet or wind. And I will turn back if I'm not happy with my ability to cope with conditions.

If we feel it's too challenging tomorrow can always do a low level walk. I quite fancy exploring Langstrath.

You got any plans?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 10:07:43, 02/11/13

Sounds like you fancy being the meat in the sandwich there Peter :)


(I can do you a good line in earplugs if so)
  ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o  and you being a Christian too..............then again, "Love thy neighbour"...............didn't think it meant it like that though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 10:30:37, 02/11/13
Thanks Andy. It's reckoning storm force today- will see what it updates with for tomorrow later.
I try not to take too many risks. So you won't have me up Sharp Edge in wet or wind. And I will turn back if I'm not happy with my ability to cope with conditions.

If we feel it's too challenging tomorrow can always do a low level walk. I quite fancy exploring Langstrath.

You got any plans?


Bleah....working. Started my run of four today so here till Tuesday now. Busy Wednesday and Fri, and working overtime Thurs and sat, then back on shift again next sunday...such is life
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 10:31:19, 02/11/13
  ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o  and you being a Christian too..............then again, "Love thy neighbour"...............didn't think it meant it like that though.


I thought the offer of earplugs if out with those two extremely quiet and reserved ladies was an extremely Christian act.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 10:36:32, 02/11/13
Bah! This has all the makings of a clique!!   >:(
 
 :2funny:
:P
 
You're more than welcome to hot-foot it here on Sunday morning Peter - it would be a nice lazy Sunday start so it wouldn't mean too much of a crack of dawn set off for you  :)
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 10:37:17, 02/11/13

Sadly, no can do...  ::)

Oh  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 10:39:02, 02/11/13

I thought the offer of earplugs if out with those two extremely quiet and reserved ladies was an extremely Christian act.

That's not what he was referring to and you know it  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 10:43:37, 02/11/13
I'll take your word for that on the grounds that your mind obviously understands the depths of Wakey Boys depravity better than mine does  :angel:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 10:45:43, 02/11/13
.... yeah..... right  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: treehugger on 13:00:56, 02/11/13
I'll take your word for that on the grounds that your mind obviously understands the depths of Wakey Boys depravity better than mine does  :angel:
Who said owt about depravity? :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 13:21:37, 02/11/13
Just seen your post Andy. Shame abut the lack of walking. You know the saying: all work and no play....  However needs must, I expect. Hope you can escape soon. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 13:47:59, 02/11/13
Just seen your post Andy. Shame abut the lack of walking. You know the saying: all work and no play....  However needs must, I expect. Hope you can escape soon.


Had a really good year walking so can't complain. Just need to get my head down and put the big hours in for a week or two. Got a night walk coming up on 15th, and I'll be up in North Yorkshire for a few days at the end of the month...so chances there as well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 18:57:43, 02/11/13
We ignored the forecast and walked the Ridgeway this afternoon.  At first, it was as forecast - wet and blustery, then unexpectedly we enjoyed bright skies and fantastic late afternoon autumn light.  We even saw a caterpillar being blown about on the trail and two bumblebees.  We didn't expect to see either any more than we did the sunshine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 19:43:10, 02/11/13

Might well just do that Ruth. The weather forecast's looking alright for Sunday  O0


Going to have to cancel tomorrow if you go walking Mel  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:09:59, 02/11/13
Aw, that's a shame Ruth  :(   Hope everything's okay?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:09:55, 02/11/13
Might go and do a bit of compass/navigation practice on Beverley Westwood just for something a bit different  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 15:15:27, 27/11/13
This Saturday in the northern lakes near Caldbeck.
Mosedale to Carrock Fell and onto to High Pike via Round Knott and Miton Hill then onto Coomb Height via Great Lingy Hill, Miller Moss and Knott then back to Mosedale about 10 miles and ascent of 2400ft.
Hope the weather holds out so i can get some nice pics  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 15:33:11, 27/11/13
Last weekend Snowdonia
 
This weekend Peak District.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 18:24:32, 27/11/13
Friday I have a day off so going for 10 miles in the peaks


Saturday I'm leading a Ramblers walk up in Marsden in the Northern Peaks - just a quick 10 miles, shortest of done for them so hopefully will have some people turn up!


Sunday - apparently that's the day of rest  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Queenofcakes on 19:51:41, 27/11/13
South Devon coastal path and Exmoor - Dulverton. Stopping at the Bridge Inn for lunch :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 20:39:30, 27/11/13
last weekend i climbed waun fach in the black mountain range, this weekend i'm attempting its neighbour pen y gader fawr. hopefully i wont fall down this one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:02:53, 27/11/13
last weekend i climbed waun fach in the black mountain range, this weekend i'm attempting its neighbour pen y gader fawr. hopefully i wont fall down this one.


never been there but just googled some images.....looks awesome there!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 22:11:02, 27/11/13
it is awesome and luckily for me its on my doorstep. love the black mountains and the beacons :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:13:07, 27/11/13
it is awesome and luckily for me its on my doorstep. love the black mountains and the beacons :D


they're on my list now!  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 23:08:06, 27/11/13
im heading into the south peak district this weekend to tackle the roaches. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 13:40:47, 28/11/13

they're on my list now!  O0
Much better walks in the Black Mountains than Waun Fach IMHO. It's very boggy on Waun Fach, some good views though but the summit itself is really not much to look at. Y Grib leading to or from it is a good walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 13:45:10, 28/11/13
This weekend I'm doing Craig Y Cilau on Mynydd Llangatwg and the Eglwys Faen cave  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 14:39:32, 28/11/13
This weekend I'm doing Craig Y Cilau on Mynydd Llangatwg and the Eglwys Faen cave  8)

looks like you just pressed aload of random keys on your keyboard  :D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 14:47:29, 28/11/13

looks like you just pressed aload of random keys on your keyboard  :D :D
  Lol it's a Welsh thing  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 17:46:35, 28/11/13

looks like you just pressed aload of random keys on your keyboard  :D :D

 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 20:50:58, 28/11/13
Much better walks in the Black Mountains than Waun Fach IMHO. It's very boggy on Waun Fach, some good views though but the summit itself is really not much to look at. Y Grib leading to or from it is a good walk  O0
i agree with you there are better walks in the black mountains than waun fach. if i was travelling down from manchester for the first time i would rather visit the neighbouring brecon beacons and maybe hike up pen y fan. i do regard the black mountains as one of the most beautifull parts of the uk though. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:21:38, 28/11/13
i agree with you there are better walks in the black mountains than waun fach. if i was travelling down from manchester for the first time i would rather visit the neighbouring brecon beacons and maybe hike up pen y fan. i do regard the black mountains as one of the most beautifull parts of the uk though. :)
I've spent a lot of time in the Black Mountains and really enjoy the walks there, just dislike Waun Fach lol. The Black Mountain in the Fans is also a fantastic walking area Rebecca  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 21:22:21, 28/11/13
This weekend I'm doing Craig Y Cilau on Mynydd Llangatwg and the Eglwys Faen cave  8)


That's a very large and impressive cave, a great area for exploring. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:24:40, 28/11/13

That's a very large and impressive cave, a great area for exploring. O0
Looking forward to it Wayne, worked out a route of about 8 miles and taking the headtorch  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 09:05:36, 30/11/13
Living down sarf here I am definitely feeling a twinge of envy for everyone on here who lives closer to more challenging and interesting walking country.
Off to the North Downs on Sunday, probably taking in Leith Hill, the highest point in Surrey,  (ok, I know thats not that high!). Hopefully the weather will stay dry
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 16:25:35, 30/11/13
Living down sarf here I am definitely feeling a twinge of envy for everyone on here who lives closer to more challenging and interesting walking country.


Agreed.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 18:54:40, 30/11/13
I live with a three thousand foot mountain across from my front door and one the same at my back door.
Strange as it may seem, I like walking through green fields and meadows.
Going to to do a bit of the West Highland Way tomorrow (Sunday).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carlpalmer on 18:56:56, 30/11/13
Cotswolds for me :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:35:47, 30/11/13
I live with a three thousand foot mountain across from my front door and one the same at my back door.
Strange as it may seem, I like walking through green fields and meadows.
Going to to do a bit of the West Highland Way tomorrow (Sunday).

Ha ha.  And all I can do on local "out of the door" walks is rolling green fields and meadows...... so I get a craving for climbing up big hills  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 20:39:18, 30/11/13
Right then, you come for a weekend walking here in the mountains and I'll go to your place for the green fields and meadows! Not sure where you are though............
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:03:02, 30/11/13
I'm in East Yorkshire.  Mostly arable and grazing land with the occasional woodland thrown in.  Definitely at it's best in Spring/Summer though  ;D
 
Hey, there's an idea.  We could start a walking weekend house-swap topic in the Meet Ups Board  O0
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 21:39:59, 30/11/13
I've often thought of suggesting a weekend meet here. We have plenty of hostel type accommodation and some great hotels - large or small. Plenty of walks of all grades and marvellous scenery.
The local campsite is one of the few which allows open fires.
Some forum folk did make it here a couple of years ago but I failed to meet up with them in the pub.
If anyone fancies a mountain walk like Buachaille Etive Mor or across Rannoch Moor perhaps in the spring, I would be pleased to accompany them.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:48:14, 30/11/13
Why not pick a weekend in Spring and suggest it as a meet?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: titan on 23:29:47, 30/11/13
ive had a cracking day in the peaks today :D


im up early in the morning to visit the wreakin in shropshire :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 23:33:16, 30/11/13
Why not pick a weekend in Spring and suggest it as a meet?


Yep, great idea! 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 23:40:14, 30/11/13
yeha great idea  O0


i'm having a rest tomorrow, can't believe how nice and warm it was today!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 23:42:29, 30/11/13

....... can't believe how nice and warm it was today!




Me neither!  Did another 10 miler today and was just too hot at times! 
What a difference a day makes :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 23:44:21, 30/11/13



Me neither!  Did another 10 miler today and was just too hot at times! 
What a difference a day makes :D


haha tell me about it!! I didn't take off once today  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 23:52:06, 30/11/13
Weather not meant to be as good tomorrow, but at least should be dry, which at this time of year is a bonus. Whether you are walking flat fields or mountains, enjoy your day
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 20:52:29, 03/12/13
This weekend coming Christine and I are finishing off the Hatterrall ridge by going from Llanthony Priory up to the ridge, then south to Hatterrall Hill, down to Cwmyoy, then crossing over to follow the path through Llanthony Wood back to the priory. It's just under 9 miles and means we will have completed the ridge entirely via 3 different walks  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Matto on 20:58:30, 03/12/13
This Saturday, weather depending I will be taking a couple of mate to visit Kinder via Crowden Clough as I enjoyed that route up a few weeks back. Will do the Woolpacks, Kinder Low and back by Jacobs Ladder or Brown Knoll abit further on. Hoping the weather holds out. Don't mind it cold, just no rain please.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 20:58:51, 03/12/13
hi phil, i know you often go hiking in the black mountains. i was planning on going to sugar loaf this weekend as iv'e never been before. have you been and if so what do you think of it?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:20:00, 03/12/13
We did sugarloaf back in the summer Rebecca, it's really good and some nice choices of routes. We went from the most popular car park above the farm straight up to the top then over the end ridge down to Llangenny where there is the biggest oak tree you have ever seen. From there it was a long haul back up but Sugarloaf is definitely worth it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:26:45, 03/12/13
thats great phil many thanks, i'll be going to sugar loaf this saturday. just hope its not as boggy as waun fach. got absolutely soaked and plastered in mud last weekend :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:27:21, 03/12/13
hi phil, i know you often go hiking in the black mountains. i was planning on going to sugar loaf this weekend as iv'e never been before. have you been and if so what do you think of it?
http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=25301.15 this should take you to pics of the oak
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:30:19, 03/12/13
thats great phil many thanks, i'll be going to sugar loaf this saturday. just hope its not as boggy as waun fach. got absolutely soaked and plastered in mud last weekend :-\
You will enjoy it trust me, paths are all good and not too boggy at all, unlike Waun Fach  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:35:47, 03/12/13
really looking forward to it, im in the area most weekends, probably seen you and said hello about 100 times lol :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:37:20, 03/12/13
Well you can't miss us, I'm normally in front and Christine is 5ft 1"  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:37:38, 03/12/13
hiking around Manchester Xmas markets this weekend...does that count?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:00:36, 04/12/13
hiking around Manchester Xmas markets this weekend...does that count?

True endurance and enormous sacrifice  O0

Are they any good? I like a good busy market, haven't been to any since I moved...  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: iiswoz on 20:29:28, 04/12/13
long weekend in glen coe for me :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 21:07:08, 04/12/13
Great Manshead Hill - a local walk in The Pennines.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 21:50:20, 04/12/13
Lapland O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 12:41:03, 05/12/13
Not quite as far as Lapland. Tittesworth Reservoir followed by a beer and some grub in The Lazy Trout afterwards.


Can't wait. Just hope the wind dies down...


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:33:09, 05/12/13
........ Tittesworth Reservoir followed by a beer and some grub in The Lazy Trout afterwards.



You going along the Roaches Al?  Well worth it while you're in that area. O0


Tracey :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 20:43:41, 06/12/13
Looking forward to it Tracy. Did The Reaches a few weeks ago with Halton Ramblers. Tomorrow I am with my walking group from work. I think we are going around the reservoir. We have a meal booked at The Lazy Trout.

Cheers. Al
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 17:38:41, 08/12/13
Just back from a 9 mile walk in the Surrey Hills with my son and the dog. The pub we stopped in had an open fire which was about 6 foot wide at the base. Very inviting, made it difficult to leave!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: llandudnoboy on 18:11:43, 08/12/13
Nowhere,the weather is far too rough,the high winds have not stopped here in Llandudno.
Anywhere in Snowdonia I am sure is windy and unsettled.
Cannot even open the garage door, so even if a walk was on the cards, cannot get there.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 19:59:04, 08/12/13
ive had a fantastic day out in the black mountains, climbed sugar loaf. really enjoyed myself :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: D75 on 05:51:45, 09/12/13
I think I wil stay in this weekend.
The weather is not very nice at all, and I don't really want to catch a cold just before Christmas.
Hopefully, we will have better days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:08:12, 09/12/13
I think I wil stay in this weekend.
The weather is not very nice at all, and I don't really want to catch a cold just before Christmas.
Hopefully, we will have better days.

Hi! Welcome! Your twin brother is on this forum!  ;D
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:26:40, 09/12/13
Yes, it is remarkable how much you look like Mikeyboy  :)  Welcome  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 11:12:11, 18/12/13
Does anyone fancy a saunter in the Dales in the next few days?
I know some interesting non excessive walks..?
I've not been feeling well lately and its about a month since I last walked.. I would appreciate/feel safer with some company?



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 12:34:28, 18/12/13
Aww Peter.  I'm always up for a wander in the Dales but sadly I'm booked up until the New Year (and none of it is walking-related  :(  )
 
 
We'll have to try and arrange a little post-festive-season wander in January if you're feeling up to it  O0
 
 
In the meantime, I hope you feel on top form soon and you get some takers for a pre-Christmas walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 12:56:05, 18/12/13
Does anyone fancy a saunter in the Dales in the next few days?
I know some interesting non excessive walks..?
I've not been feeling well lately and its about a month since I last walked.. I would appreciate/feel safer with some company?
its the peaks (again) for me Peter, I can't get up to Yorkshire at min, hope u manage to get out. See you in the new year  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 08:33:02, 31/12/13
Persistent heavy rain recently, but we managed 8 miles along the Ridgeway last Sunday, taking in Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy. Unusually, the wind wasn't strong, and it stayed bright. Not much prospect for another decent walk this week, with more rain being forecast.


Oh well, we'll just have to sneak in walks around the neighbourhood and seek out some pubs...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:47:57, 31/12/13
Weather in my part of the Dales is not at all nice. Very black clouds and rain.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ChrisWM on 12:37:30, 31/12/13

I've not been feeling well lately and its about a month since I last walked.. I would appreciate/feel safer with some company?


Hope you're feeling better, Peter.  Being unwell is bad enough, but not walking to boot (no pun intended!) is a double whammy.  Our previous proper walk was in early November, what with Christmas preparation and the weather.  We realised how much we missed it when we did the Ridgeway on Sunday.


We walk over 6 miles a day to/from work, but suburban streets aren't the same as the countryside.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 13:13:25, 31/12/13
Thanks!
I joined Route2rock (Nathan) on Sunday. We went from Grassington over to Conistone and back, nothing strenuous but I was fine  :)
Though I think Nathan was taking baby steps ;)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: chris.3107 on 17:03:24, 31/12/13
Peter I am up for a walk in the Dales, my wife has banned me from lone walking and my niece is wotorking, cannot do tomorrow but free Friday, Saturday and Sunday, just message me

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:21:21, 31/12/13
its an early start for me tomorrow. meeting up with the local rambling club for a morning stroll into hay on wye :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: LOSEHILL NICK on 21:28:45, 31/12/13
I have to wait till Saturday then along curbar edge to Eyam looks like another soggy weekend in the peaks
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyders on 21:58:45, 31/12/13
A nice little Essex walk for me  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 23:23:18, 03/01/14
On Sunday doing the Malham circular of Janets Foss, Gordale Scar, Mastiles Lane, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove. hope the rain holds off  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sightseer on 23:27:00, 03/01/14
all being well im hoping to get out into the Malvern hills tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 20:25:05, 04/01/14
Iv been to ilkley moor today, no wind or rain  :) out running tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Queenofcakes on 21:11:42, 04/01/14
Will stick to the hills. Lots of lowland under water here. It's going to rain heavily tomorrow again. Will see if I've rewaxed my jacket successfully !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 17:45:01, 09/01/14
A decent day on Saturday according to the met office, so doing Fan Gyhirych, Fan Fraith, Fan Nedd and Fan Bwlch Chwyth, almost completed all the South Wales nuttalls then  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 19:09:55, 09/01/14
Iv been to ilkley moor today, no wind or rain  :) out running tomorrow.


Did you have a hat?  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 19:23:16, 09/01/14
I may have a blast around Snowdonia in search of snow on Sunday if the forecast holds
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 19:44:46, 09/01/14
A decent day on Saturday according to the met office, so doing Fan Gyhirych, Fan Fraith, Fan Nedd and Fan Bwlch Chwyth, almost completed all the South Wales nuttalls then  O0
fan nedd for me as well Saturday, i'll keep an eye out for you :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: walking pole on 19:47:23, 09/01/14
Be having a stroll over moor's above marsden, first outing this year so if you see a fat bloke with a bit of a pant on so hi, i'l welcome a breather
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:48:36, 09/01/14
fan nedd for me as well Saturday, i'll keep an eye out for you :)
I'll be in a cheeky little blue number  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: hursty on 19:55:02, 09/01/14
Gonna do the walk from blakey ridge into rosedale abbey,the old mines and back to the lion for a pint.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 19:58:26, 09/01/14
Working this weekend but I might sneak out to North Wales in the week if the weather improves.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sightseer on 20:28:22, 09/01/14
canal walking for me sunday along the staffs and Worcester canal from stourport to kinver edge.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 20:44:29, 09/01/14

Did you have a hat?  ::)
hat and ear muffs Peter, hat and ear muffs  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:11:36, 09/01/14
My weekend starts tomorrow with a walk in the Mill Dale/Dove Dale area. O0
Then it's Chrome/Parkhouse Hills on Saturday.


I haven't decided where I'm going on Sunday yet! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Oldstephen on 22:47:48, 09/01/14
Not the weekend but I took in the Glyders from Pen-y-Pass and down to Pen-y-gwryd yesterday. Thought I might get a window in the weather but it clouded over too soon and rained on me :( .  No snow, except the remains of a cornice by Glyder Fawr.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 10:34:32, 10/01/14
Not one but two lovely hills for me this weekend, with abit of exposure too....yikes!  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 11:05:57, 10/01/14
Not one but two lovely hills for me this weekend, with abit of exposure too....yikes!  :D
come on Carolina no exposure please  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 11:37:56, 10/01/14
Not one but two lovely hills for me this weekend, with abit of exposure too....yikes!  :D


:) but where?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: peapod21 on 13:43:20, 10/01/14
Hopefully I'll be walking the hills around Monmouth tomorrow and then visiting Sugarloaf on Sunday  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 18:45:53, 10/01/14
come on Carolina no exposure please  ;D
spoil sport  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 18:46:53, 10/01/14

:) but where?
2 little beauties in Derbyshire peter, wait for the pics, youll have to click on em to see em... ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RichardS on 13:07:26, 17/01/14
A low level walk for us this Saturday, starting from Grassington following the River Wharfe up through Strid Wood and back again. Beautiful part of the world with good paths after all the wet weather recently.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 13:20:45, 17/01/14
A low level walk for us this Saturday, starting from Grassington following the River Wharfe up through Strid Wood and back again. Beautiful part of the world with good paths after all the wet weather recently.

Ive done this walk along the Dales way to Bolton Abbey and back and it is very scenic, enjoy yourself  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:26:27, 17/01/14
Ive done this walk along the Dales way to Bolton Abbey and back and it is very scenic, enjoy yourself  :)


Yes indeed a lovely walk! A real favourite of mine too.. though nicer in the summer when you can paddle at Barden Bridge!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RichardS on 17:20:43, 17/01/14
It is nicer in summer Peter, mind this time of the year we always schedule in a pub stop on the way back at Burnsall for a drop of something to warm us up. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 17:25:09, 17/01/14
Mynydd Bach Trecastle on Sunday. Roman camp, moorland, forest tracks and largely devoid of humans, tidy as we say in Wales  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: stang on 18:01:18, 17/01/14
Heading up to the Dark Peak tomorrow. New tent to test.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 21:54:17, 17/01/14
Mynydd Bach Trecastle on Sunday. Roman camp, moorland, forest tracks and largely devoid of humans, tidy as we say in Wales  O0

Post some photo's please Phil. I have not been for a walk since before Christmas and am getting serious withdrawal symptoms. I should not complain, but, bloody work is getting in the way.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 22:42:23, 17/01/14
Not problem Wayne will do
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 11:37:24, 18/01/14
Pretty much last message before night hike tonight - North Dartmoor from Belstone village car park at N entrance to village, jumping off at 1800, headed for Dinger, then Okement.
 
I think legs-o-lead has put this in the meet-ups section which I can't see - he's clearly not so cantankerous anti-scocial as me.
 
Looking forward to this one, we may not get the moon but at least there's a gap in the rain forecast.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 17:54:52, 18/01/14
Doing my local, '4 Reservoirs Walk' as I call it.


Blackstone Edge Reservoir, White Holme Reservoir, Warland Reservoir, Light Hazzles Reservoir.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 18:55:37, 18/01/14
Nowhere this weekend, but making up for it with a big weekend of walking in the Lakes next weekend.  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 09:41:27, 31/01/14
Local walk tomorrow about 10 miles with the dog and doing a stretch of the Calderdale Way from Todmorden to Heptonstall on Sunday with the wife and friends and dog.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 10:38:33, 31/01/14
Nowhere this weekend, but the local climbing wall has it's birthday bash on Sunday and have said it's free climbing for members so that's where I'll be!  :D
If the weather isn't too rubbish I might take Small out for a local walk in the afternoon...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Calam on 11:55:54, 31/01/14
Hopefully about 8 miles around castle howard tomorrow which is fairly near to me, I'm trying to get both me and my dog fit for the 3 peaks walk !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: galaxysue on 19:45:39, 31/01/14
Hoping to get our fist walk this year in on Sunday http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks/walk_b/2603/
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 20:39:45, 31/01/14
It will be a few laps up and down Gwaenysgor hill tomorrow as there is a lot of rain forecast but Sunday looks promising "touch wood" so will be walking the northern end of the vale of clwyd Prestatyn to Rhuallt then back via Cwm
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:45:58, 31/01/14
My brother lives in gwaenesgor lovelly area hope you enjoy it not sure were I'm going yet depends on the weather
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 21:22:42, 31/01/14
Not entirely sure yet but want to make a start on the Wirral coast.


Have a great weekend
Rob
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 22:30:18, 31/01/14
im having a break from the beacons this weekend and heading into shropshire to the long mynd. never been before but been told its really nice. looking forward to it :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: skyetbc1997 on 22:58:02, 31/01/14
Sadly, this weekend we will only be walking from the car to my Mum's house (about 7 yards).  We have to go over there for hubby to fit some taps while I paint a picture on the wall at my Niece's house.  But we can dream of the open air while we are there   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 19:40:47, 01/02/14
In the Peaks.  Either somewhere around Stanage Edge or Ladybower.

Probably be a mud bath on low ground again (raining all night again but forecast not bad tomorrow morning) so will head up high.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:25:19, 01/02/14
Got Mrs snakehips and daughter snakehips wslking with me so going from Joe browns in capel curig up to llyn grafnant and back past llyn bychan nice 7.5 miles weather looking a bit better tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 21:11:32, 01/02/14
Should be doing a 16+ walk tomorrow with the Long Distance Walkers Association - from Mile End, London to Waltham Abbey (if we can get that far due to the recent flooding!). Should be an adventure. Early start, leaving 8am, but at least it will be a sunny day...makes a nice change  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 23:10:41, 01/02/14
Do you mean Llyn Crafnant Snakehips thats one of my favorite places i have a nice walk i do with Mrs Meerkat starts in Betws Y Coed following a forestry road above the river then onto Llyn Gerionydd up the side of Mynedd Deulyn over to Crafnant with a circuit round the lake have a brew outside the cafe and the nice walk out of the Crafnant valley to Trefrew then a bus to Conwy to have a chippy tea at the fishermans the best chippy in town and i have tried them all have a good day tomorrow Snakehips
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 14:03:11, 02/02/14
Ilkley Moor starting at the Cow and Calf wlking acros to Addingham
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 14:54:26, 02/02/14
Building up knee strength with lots of local walking, so did Mam Tor walking along the ridge yesterday.
Aiming to tackle Tryfan or Moel Siabod at the end of the month to try and tackle my exposure phobia.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 15:47:44, 02/02/14
Just back from Box Hill taking in the flooded R. Mole. Very wet and muddy but great views from the top - perfect walking weather :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 15:53:49, 02/02/14
I led a local Ramblers group yesterday for a not so quick 11 miles lol around the ridges near the Woodhead Reservoirs


think I may have put them through their paces a little and was very very very boggy!


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:10:47, 02/02/14
I'm just back from a walk along 'Water Lane' Settle..
What was the title of that first film that Redford did with Brad Pitt? "A river runs through it"?
Well that sums up Water Lane..  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 16:55:26, 02/02/14
Just did the stretch of the Calderdale Way from Todmorden to Heptonstall, TR and pics to follow. Its been a nice day, boggy but nice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ukjeeper on 15:07:52, 03/02/14
Unfortunately most of my regular walks around here (Essex) are currently underwater. But i spent most of yesterday on exercise with the local emergency response volunteers, based in the woods around Danbury and i found some great previously unexplored areas which i went back (with the doggies) and explored later in the afternoon/evening.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:03:44, 03/02/14
Yes crafnant I love that area walk there a lot
Mmk let me know if you would like some  company to tackle siabod if weather is good I wouldn't mind joining you regards mark
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 22:14:42, 03/02/14
Was very lucky this weekend got my laps in while weather was ok and had a fantastic walk with my wife and a friend in the clwydian range 18miles in beautiful weather,great surroundings in good company lifes good
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 11:41:05, 10/02/14
Me and the small one went for a lovely bimble from Malham to Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar. Very full river and many many puddles but the rain stayed away and the sun even pushed it's way through the clouds on a few occasions :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 11:30:40, 15/02/14
Myself and Wayne s are taking the chance of a break in the weather to do Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn from the upper Neuadd reservoir. Up to Graig Fan Ddu from the reservoir then the 3 peaks and down the gap road back to the car  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 13:23:53, 15/02/14
Me and a friend doing a moonlight hike from Belstone to Dinger on north Dartmoor. Forecast steadily improving so should get some good moon, its military roadways all the way so guaranteed goog going.
 
I put a thread on the SW board but if you're free, tag along - setting off Belstone village car park 1800.
 
tom
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 15:45:46, 15/02/14
High Phil hope you and Wayne have a good day think I,m going up conwy mountain with family nice walk but nothing like what your doing  all the best mark
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 15:57:22, 15/02/14
High Phil hope you and Wayne have a good day think I,m going up conwy mountain with family nice walk but nothing like what your doing  all the best mark
.  Thanks Mark, was hoping for some snow and a chance to get the spikes on, plenty at height earlier in the week when I passed by Storey Arms but plenty of rain since then so not sure now, have a good one with the family  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:26:28, 15/02/14
Cheers
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 21:04:17, 15/02/14
Have fun guys. I started my Ridgeway walk today ... finish on Thursday :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:09:34, 15/02/14
Look forward to hearing about it Jon  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 21:33:55, 15/02/14
Good luck Jon, stay safe and enjoy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:37:36, 15/02/14
no walking for me this weekend just paddling as everywhere around here is flooded at the mo :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: C2C09 Shaun on 22:18:11, 15/02/14
Travelling to Alsop in the morning, doing the Tissington,  Dovedale, Thorpe Cloud route.  :) About 11 miles, should have done it today but got rained off  :(

Hope it starts to clear up for you soon Rebecca,  we're so lucky to get away so lightly up here. My heart goes out to all affected, it must be devastating  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: C2C09 Shaun on 22:20:02, 15/02/14
Have fun guys. I started my Ridgeway walk today ... finish on Thursday :-)

Good luck Jon, hope it all goes well. Looking forward to seeing you again at the Hostel meet  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 22:23:34, 15/02/14
Cheers Shaun ... Yes, will be good to meet up again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 22:24:26, 15/02/14
Look forward to hearing about it Jon  O0

You will :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 22:25:19, 15/02/14
Good luck Jon, stay safe and enjoy.

Cheers Wayne ... You too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 14:31:04, 16/02/14
Have fun guys. I started my Ridgeway walk today ... finish on Thursday :-)
all the best with it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:39:52, 22/02/14
Penyghent Thursday and Friday, Whernside today.. might have Sunday off  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:44:07, 22/02/14
had a lovely day today walking the cat back at hay bluff. heading into the clee hills in the morning to walk brown clee and titterstone hill.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 12:09:36, 28/02/14
May just get into the Dales to walk Small up a peak on Sunday.... here's hoping :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 12:23:11, 28/02/14
Well, if it's raining I shall be walking up and down a ladder decorating my living room and if its sunshining I might try my Thixendale walk again in the hope that there's no aggressive teenage bullocks in the field this time that caused me to tresspass and make a massive detour.  Either that or it's the North Yorks. Moors... ohhhh decisions, decisions  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 12:28:39, 28/02/14
I'm off to the Peaks to do this one:


http://www.walkingenglishman.com/peakdistrict06.htm (http://www.walkingenglishman.com/peakdistrict06.htm)


I want to do it the other way round - get the hilly bit done first leaving a nice amble by the river to finish - so am going to park at Hartington (just off the top of the map) adding a couple of extra miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 12:44:34, 28/02/14
Grisedale Pike on Sunday  :o 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 17:03:26, 28/02/14
Grisedale Pike on Sunday  :o


Very nice!


Kinder tomorrow for us, Grindslow Knoll, Crowden Tower, Woolpacks, Jacob's Ladder and all that.


 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bohemian Brummie on 18:32:01, 28/02/14
I have a couple of walks lined up to complete my West Midlands circular. Both of them are 20 miles or so in length and there are 8 walks in total.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 19:19:27, 28/02/14
ive got a free weekend this week, heading into the clun forest, shropshire on saturday and sunday im visiting the malvern hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DrNytol on 19:31:06, 28/02/14
Pendle Hill for me tomorrow, I only live a 30 minute drive away and i've not been up it yet !!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 16:41:24, 02/03/14
Just got back from a lovely walk with all the family, it's great when I can convince them all to come along. My 12year old daughter did a brilliant job at all the route finding. It was cold in the wind but stayed dry, some very muddy and standing water section so my next job will be to clean all the boots as soon as I've finished my coffee.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 08:45:26, 04/03/14
Thinking of north Dartmooor Saturday - Belstone SE via bridge over Taw under Birchy Lake, White Hill,  Little Hound Tor, Wild Tor, Hangingstone Hill, Okement Hill, New Bridge, Henry's Ford, Watchet Hill, back to Belstone.
 
Got to get some flapjack before then though!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 11:21:09, 04/03/14
I plan to smash the 30 mile barrier this weekend, lm walking a section of the grand union canal near my home. I will be getting public transport home.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tardyrover on 18:28:51, 04/03/14
I'll be off to the Howgills I think..nice and quiet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 07:54:22, 07/03/14
I'm off work today so I'm going to do something I've never done before....walk in the rain  ::)


I'm working my way down the Wirral coast so it'll be along there somewhere, will try a 4 hour stint and see how I get on  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 19:30:46, 07/03/14
Update - I walked from New Brighton to West Kirkby (9.5 miles according to GPS) with the wind in my face all the way, it actually felt like 20 miles the wind was impossible  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:33:22, 07/03/14
Nuttall bagging tomorrow, Allt Lwyd which we haven't done yet, then onto the ridge leading to Waun Rydd, Carn Pica and back down to the car  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 19:42:29, 07/03/14
Update - I walked from New Brighton to West Kirkby (9.5 miles according to GPS) with the wind in my face all the way, it actually felt like 20 miles the wind was impossible  ::)

A great route on the bike
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 19:50:50, 07/03/14
A great route on the bike


Yes there were plenty out today  O0 it's basically a long flat path and not too crowded during the week.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gary on 19:52:45, 07/03/14

Yes there were plenty out today  O0 it's basically a long flat path and not too crowded during the week.

I only live 10 minutes away so a local place for me  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 08:04:24, 08/03/14
well im just about to set off on my record breaking walk of 30 miles along the grand union canal. im hoping to complete the walk in just over 10 hours.
ive never covered this sort of distance before so wish me luck. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 08:07:27, 08/03/14
Dales tomorrow :)


Whernside, Ingleborough, Simon Fell and Park Fell :)


First decent bit of hill work this year, so should be half dead by Monday morning ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Horizontal Kipper on 08:56:43, 08/03/14
Castleton tomorrow, first walk over 10 miles for my partner.


@cannondale, which part of the canal are / did you walk?
Been thinking of doing the whole length for some time. did quite a lot of it in the 90's when my son did it with the scouts.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 10:34:13, 08/03/14
well im just about to set off on my record breaking walk of 30 miles along the grand union canal. im hoping to complete the walk in just over 10 hours.
ive never covered this sort of distance before so wish me luck. O0


Good luck. I'm also canal walking today - the Bridgewater from south Manchester to Lymm and back via Dunham Massey park. There are a few decent pubs I'll be passing ...  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 10:44:51, 08/03/14

Good luck. I'm also canal walking today - the Bridgewater from south Manchester to Lymm and back via Dunham Massey park. There are a few decent pubs I'll be passing ...  O0


See you about Wednesday then ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 12:31:34, 08/03/14
Dales tomorrow :)


Whernside, Ingleborough, Simon Fell and Park Fell :)


First decent bit of hill work this year, so should be half dead by Monday morning ;D


Might see you in the area then??  ;D
Think I'll take the dog to look at Ingleborough again this afternoon. (Just to look mind you!)  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 12:39:02, 09/03/14
Just a 14 mile walk round the river and back. It's lovely out here, first t-shirt day :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 21:11:37, 09/03/14
Well i achieved my aim yesterday and smashed the 30 mile barrier. Walked 31.2 mile in total. Took me 10 hours, a little sore now but glad i did it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 21:18:13, 09/03/14
Today
Started off from Kettlewell, over to Arncliffe along the river and back over to Kettlewell.
A bit overcast  and misty but a great walk.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bohemian Brummie on 21:24:58, 09/03/14
Well i achieved my aim yesterday and smashed the 30 mile barrier. Walked 31.2 mile in total. Took me 10 hours, a little sore now but glad i did it.

Congratulations on breaking the 30 mile barrier!  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 21:30:02, 09/03/14
Cheers brummie, got a few more miles to beat your best though. My aim for this year is to do a 40.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:43:41, 09/03/14
fantastic work cannondale O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 22:06:48, 09/03/14
Well i achieved my aim yesterday and smashed the 30 mile barrier. Walked 31.2 mile in total. Took me 10 hours, a little sore now but glad i did it.




Well done!  O0  Not just for walking that distance, but for having a goal and achieving it!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:34:43, 09/03/14
Had me a nice walk in and near Dalby Forest today.  It's got potential future Meet material for anyone who fancies a change from summit bagging and craggy peaks  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 06:16:10, 10/03/14
Some great walking in Dalby :) Yes, make a lovely Meet :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:55:24, 10/03/14
Its a cracking place and so much to see and do including the hole of Horcum nearby as well, ive done all the walks in the forest a few times and still get lost  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:01:56, 10/03/14
I've been to Dalby forrest once. I seem to remember it costing about £7 for a car to park in it  :o

Some nice walks in there though  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:29:50, 10/03/14
I've been to Dalby forrest once. I seem to remember it costing about £7 for a car to park in it  :o

Some nice walks in there though  O0
Park in North York moors car park at Saltersgate (hole of Horcum) and walk in for top section Dixons hollow etc or on roadside outside Pexton moor and walk in for the visitors centre or fox and rabbit roadside and walk in or from Thornton le dale
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:09:01, 10/03/14
I parked (for free) on the Lockton road off the A169, opposite the Cemetery - space for about 6 cars there, and a handy bench.  I'm too Yorkshire to pay the £7 on the toll road into Dalby Forest  ;D
 
Did Hole of Horcum last year with Andy Broadley - boy were we glad of the ice cream van at Saltersgate after we'd clambered up out of the H of H  ;D  - think I tried to climb in the freezers  :o
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ryan_w2014 on 01:50:07, 11/03/14
Maybe Ribchester if the weather stays between 11-13 celcius.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 23:28:03, 14/03/14
Peak district for me tomorrow, visiting dovedale. Hoping to get a good 15 miles in.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 08:26:35, 15/03/14
Did West Kirby to Neston yesterday along the Wirral Way with a little detour through Parkgate (9 miles)


My son is riding to Southport and back for Sports Relief today so I'll be on the Sefton Coastal Path somewhere and tomorrow I'll take the dogs on their Sunday stroll for about 5 miles and put some miles into my new approach shoes.


Have fun wherever you are  O0


Rob
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 10:37:41, 15/03/14

Did West Kirby to Neston yesterday along the Wirral Way with a little detour through Parkgate (9 miles)





Ice cream?  ;)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 12:28:50, 15/03/14



Ice cream?  ;)


Ha you got me but when I got there I didn't fancy one  ???
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 16:19:33, 15/03/14
Somewhere east and south (the maps are teasing me) ... that's where the best weather is forecast, but a later start than normal.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 16:23:09, 15/03/14
Make the most of tomorrow folks the weather is on the change. Cooler & cloudier...but still far better than a few weeks ago  O0

Off to Thaxted, Essex tomorrow with the Brentwood Ramblers  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: IanBW on 16:47:51, 15/03/14
Went for a local walk along Brean and WSM beach earlier. Nice sunny day, but that wind coming in was freezing!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:40:15, 15/03/14
14 miles in the black mountains today, followed a clearly marked path (1:25 OS) which definitely didn't translate to that on the ground, good fun though  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 23:04:20, 15/03/14
Off to the Surrey Hills, about 9 miles taking in Leith Hill :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 00:05:50, 16/03/14
ive had a cracking walk in dovedale today, the weather was very nice and got talking to some really nice folk on my travels. walked 15 miles as well. great day O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DrNytol on 18:09:34, 22/03/14
Wetherlam, Swirl how, Great Carrs and Grey Friar for me tomorrow and the weather is 'forecast' nice too  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: northern star on 20:21:56, 22/03/14
Buckden pike for me tomorrow, hopefully minus the heavy hail showers we have had today :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 07:53:24, 23/03/14
Grounded  >:(  too many family commitments this weekend!


Hope to finish off Wirral walk next week then move on to Wales Coast Path  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 15:01:58, 24/03/14
Me and the Small climbed Helm Crag in Grasmere yesterday, cracking day in the lakes!! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 15:06:07, 24/03/14
Me and the Small climbed Helm Crag in Grasmere yesterday, cracking day in the lakes!! :D
Lucky you. Did the pair of you go all the way to the top of the howitzer?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 23:26:56, 25/03/14
Lucky you. Did the pair of you go all the way to the top of the howitzer?
No unfortunately not, we sat a top the Lion's head but we only got to glance at the Howitzer before we had to head back to the car park - knew I should have put another quid in... :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 11:53:16, 27/03/14
I'm off to do the Kentmere horseshoe on Saturday, the weather forecast looks cracking.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 14:37:25, 27/03/14
I may very well try the full Coastal Stretch (http://www.fatgoatwalks.co.uk/uncategorized/the-coastal-stretch/) from just outside Woodvale to Marshside- Southport, again as the last time I only did 14 of the 18 miles owing to my feet feeling like they were on fire. Of course the Coastal Road itself is only eleven miles, the other seven are getting to and from it so here's hoping that the weather is good :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 15:02:17, 27/03/14
This Sunday's bimble is likely to be a local one. Stoodley Pike is a contender. There's a nice 6 mile hike from Hebden Bridge station. Or maybe the Dales. I've had my eye on Grimwith Reservoir for a while and you can get to Trollers Gill easily from there too.... hmmm!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 15:37:00, 27/03/14
This Sunday's bimble is likely to be a local one. Stoodley Pike is a contender. There's a nice 6 mile hike from Hebden Bridge station. Or maybe the Dales. I've had my eye on Grimwith Reservoir for a while and you can get to Trollers Gill easily from there too.... hmmm!!


It is a nice walk, but I would suggest going UP Troller's Gill. I think your boy would find that 'magical'.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 15:38:25, 27/03/14
I've got a man cold.. not sure I will survive to the weekend..  :( :o :-\ :'(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 15:49:35, 27/03/14

It is a nice walk, but I would suggest going UP Troller's Gill. I think your boy would find that 'magical'.

Ta - been looking at pics online - looks fun!!  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 21:14:10, 27/03/14
This Sunday's bimble is likely to be a local one. Stoodley Pike is a contender. There's a nice 6 mile hike from Hebden Bridge station. Or maybe the Dales. I've had my eye on Grimwith Reservoir for a while and you can get to Trollers Gill easily from there too.... hmmm!!
Theres nowt gentle about stoodley pike! Esp. for a rugrat!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:55:28, 28/03/14
The Lakes  ;D  think it might be Blencathra and the weather is looking dry at least  ;)  have a nice weekend everyone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 13:41:24, 28/03/14
the long mynd shropshire saturday and hay bluff sunday. going to make the most of the lovely weather :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 16:47:09, 28/03/14
Local walk Saturday morning then conwy mountain on Sunday with wife and daughter views should be good
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 19:01:58, 28/03/14
good old dovedale in the peaks for me this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DrNytol on 19:26:37, 28/03/14
Think i'm going to take a wander up Pen Y Ghent tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tardyrover on 19:39:04, 28/03/14
I'll be off to the peaks again O0  Weathers meant to be alright!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: love the veiws on 19:59:39, 28/03/14
week end in the lake for me, bring it on,
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BazandDeb on 21:18:06, 28/03/14
Angle Tarn Pikes, then Beda Fell on to Howtown and if I'm a good lad a ride on the Steamer to Glenridding.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:43:54, 28/03/14
no walking for me this weekend, 2nd weekend in a row  :(  as i'm off down south to see my old local team at Wembley!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 22:54:05, 28/03/14
Mynydd Mawr on Sunday, Snowdon on Monday.

 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:05:37, 29/03/14
Blencathra via sharp edge TR to follow absolutely buzzing
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: IanBW on 21:12:35, 29/03/14
Had a lovely little stroll today, just 10 minutes down the road at cheddar, doing the gorge walk. Followed by a pint of cider in the sun :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:27:01, 29/03/14
Today I walked from Eastbourne on to the cliffs to Beachy Head, then to Birling Gap  -  scene of recent erosion - and over the downland to the village of East Dean.  Fine and sunny - but extremely windy on the cliffs!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cannondale on 21:31:58, 29/03/14
i had a cracking walk around dovedale today and climbed thorpe. enjoyed myself :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rambler80 on 09:40:25, 30/03/14
Walked round Derwent Water yesterday with a bimble up Catbells. It was t-shirt weather, a bit hazy but lovely for the end of March!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 11:46:38, 30/03/14
Raven crag by Thirlmere. Hazy sun at the moment. We
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 11:48:50, 30/03/14
(Whoops) plan to head for the top directly, take in the views then return via the forestry tracks and Shoulthwaite. Nothing major but enough to remind the legs what they are for 😃
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 11:53:27, 30/03/14
My plan to do the Kentmere horseshoe came to nothing - there was some function on at the church so I couldn't find anywhere to park.


I drove over to Rydal and had a quick jaunt up Loughrigg Fell - thinking I'd have decided what to do with the afternoon by the time I got down.


In the end I drove over to Kirkby Stephen and then to Reeth along Swaledale - a bit of reconnaissance for my forthcoming Coast To Coast.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ukjeeper on 12:03:03, 30/03/14
Took a two escape and went up to the Peak District.


Friday was Derwent Valley/Water/Edge:


http://www.shareyouradventure.com/map/47455/UKJeeper/28th-March-2014


Saturday was Castleton:


http://www.shareyouradventure.com/map/47485/UKJeeper/29th-March-2014
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: EarlyPurple on 18:41:47, 30/03/14
Can't do anything strenuous at the moment - taking a while to get over a sprained ankle earlier in the year.  But we did a slow-paced half-round of Ardingly* Reservoir this morning: it's not possible to do a full circuit because the west side has no RoW.
Plenty of great crested grebes, coots, tufties, mallard, the odd heron and cormorant, on the water or flying overhead.  Several of the hibernating butterflies were out: we saw peacock, brimstone, small tortoiseshell and comma.  But the big sight of the day was a red kite, soaring in all its splendour over the fields nearby.  First one we have seen in Sussex.  I know they're common as muck flying over the M25 and M40, but we seem to be the last to have spotted one in Sussex.  Of course, they'll be competing with the abundant buzzards round here (we saw a few of those too).
*Note for non-locals: it's pronounced "Arding-LIE".
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 19:42:20, 30/03/14
Had a lovely walk n scramble around Dove Stones reservoir Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 11:10:15, 31/03/14
At the second time of asking I have now completed my epic walk along Southport's Coastal Road http://www.fatgoatwalks.co.uk/walking/the-coastal-stretch-done/  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 11:54:38, 31/03/14
Me and Small did a lovely walk from Hebden Bridge up Stoodley Pike yesterday. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 19:08:50, 31/03/14
Me and Small did a lovely walk from Hebden Bridge up Stoodley Pike yesterday. :)
flipin nora, thats hard enough as an adult!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 20:16:52, 31/03/14
well after no walking for 2 weeks I'm doing a double header this weekend, leading a 17 mile group walk from hadfield to glossop on Saturday and then another 17 miles on Sunday in the Yorks Dales...inc 2 of the 3 peaks, have a feeling I will sleep well in Sunday!!   :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bradders on 02:39:21, 01/04/14
Backpack is packed - decisions, decisions?!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rephlex on 16:32:52, 01/04/14
Well, after seven hours of hiking over boggy ground last weekend whilst in the north pennines, with unfortunately about 50ft of visibility at best in thick mist forcing navigation from a bearing throughout, I'm hoping for a little more agreeable weather this weekend.  Possibly heading up and bagging Rogan's Seat, a hike I keep putting off due to it being a bit of a car journey to a decent start point and supposedly not a very interesting hill whatsoever.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:12:41, 01/04/14
Lakes again, I cant wait  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BazandDeb on 22:22:43, 01/04/14
Nowt for me I'm on shift all weekend......gggrrrrrrrr.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:22:59, 02/04/14
Not sure where or what to walk on Sunday  :-\   Anyone got any ideas or want someone to walk with  8) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 14:32:30, 02/04/14
Not sure where or what to walk on Sunday  :-\   Anyone got any ideas or want someone to walk with  8) O0

you ever walked the mosaic trail over dallowgill Moore? That's your neck of the woods I think ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 14:32:33, 02/04/14
Hi Ruth I will be walking around Snowdonia on Sunday you are more than welcome to join me but it is a long way for you to travel
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:59:10, 02/04/14
Hi Ruth I will be walking around Snowdonia on Sunday you are more than welcome to join me but it is a long way for you to travel
Yeah its a bit too far just for a day and I'm at work on the Saturday morning otherwise I'd have done a wekend there.  Another time though  Mark  O0
 
 
you ever walked the mosaic trail over dallowgill Moore? That's your neck of the woods I think ?
Never heard of it  :-\   Might have to google it  :)
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 15:01:53, 02/04/14
you ever walked the mosaic trail over dallowgill Moore? That's your neck of the woods I think ?

Eh that looks really nice.  You walking that this weekend?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 15:51:21, 02/04/14

Eh that looks really nice.  You walking that this weekend?

I`am not unfortunately ::). But I know it pretty well as that's an area that ive covered quite a bit. If you do it you will love some of the scenery. Theres a stunning forestry section. Very tall pine trees evenly spaced. When the sun shines through the shafts of light making for some stunning pics O0 The walk cuts through a mates land and I`ll be up there the last Saturday of the month.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 17:06:06, 02/04/14
Not sure where or what to walk on Sunday  :-\   Anyone got any ideas or want someone to walk with  8) O0


I was supposed to be doing either Gragareth or the 'Right Pig' with Fat Goat, but he's unable to do any now.
Its a long way, but if you want I'd be happy to do something.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 17:28:13, 02/04/14
I quite fancy the Mosaic Trail if you fancy it Pete.  I will have my 9yr old daughter in tow however she doesn't know it yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 18:12:48, 02/04/14
Off down to the Cotswolds walking and taking my 12 yr old (Birthday tomorrow) ...... so its gotta include ice cream!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 22:16:44, 02/04/14
heading into the black mountains to walk the dragons back and waun fach. hoping for good weather saturday as will be camping over night and heading up to hay bluff and the cats back ridge sunday morning :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Al plus boots on 13:22:41, 03/04/14
Slaidburn, Lancs. on Sunday.... Can't wait!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Gilly62 on 10:09:13, 04/04/14
Just a local one for me - early start to do the Selby Horseshoe, and then back in time to watch the Grand National.  O0 Sunday might be a bike ride with the OH - or gardening, wind and weather permitting  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Martin on 20:24:15, 09/04/14
Where is everyone walking this weekend then? I'm thinking of another scramble up Tryfan either early Saturday maybe or venture up Y Garn and walk over and down Eilder Fawr.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:05:02, 09/04/14
I'm not doing owt as exciting as that  :o
 
If it's a nice evening on Friday I might go for a local plod straight after work.  Might even take my headtorch just in case it turns out to be a longer walk than I've got in mind  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: moses22 on 05:26:33, 10/04/14
Just within my community,,, not a bad place...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 05:52:40, 10/04/14
Days 2 and 3 of the C2C for me. Only going from Borrowdale to Patterdale but am adding quite a bit to the traditional route.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 12:38:36, 10/04/14
Going to do the Mosaic Trail walk either tomorrow or Saturday if anyone else fancies it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 13:35:11, 10/04/14
Going to do the Mosaic Trail walk either tomorrow or Saturday if anyone else fancies it  O0

Oh bugga  :(  I'm working tomorrow and have family visiting on Saturday otherwise I'd have been up for that (spotted GD's post about it before and it's in my ever-growing "to do" pile)  :(   Hope you get some takers and have a good walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: love the veiws on 15:44:40, 10/04/14
saltburn to Whitby for me......the down to scarbough the next day......
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 17:06:06, 10/04/14

Oh bugga  :(  I'm working tomorrow and have family visiting on Saturday otherwise I'd have been up for that (spotted GD's post about it before and it's in my ever-growing "to do" pile)  :(   Hope you get some takers and have a good walk  O0

see Mel , I do go out now and again  ;;)) lol.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 17:13:49, 10/04/14
No walking this weekdbd but travel up on Sunday to start the Dales Way on Mon, hoping the weather is kind to us!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 18:40:20, 10/04/14
No walking this weekdbd but travel up on Sunday to start the Dales Way on Mon, hoping the weather is kind to us!


The sun is out today, burning me right now (6.30pm)    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:51:24, 10/04/14
The remote Garreg Las for me, one of my three remaining South Wales Nuttall's
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 19:58:08, 10/04/14

The sun is out today, burning me right now (6.30pm)    :)
I was watching an aeticle on the news this morning about the Settle/Carlisle line which was coming from Dent and it did look good weatherwise.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jungle cat on 20:12:44, 10/04/14
looking forward to my first mountain climb at pen y fan as part of my training for my 3 peaks challenge in september.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:13:51, 10/04/14
looking forward to my first mountain climb at pen y fan as part of my training for my 3 peaks challenge in september.
Enjoy it  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jungle cat on 20:33:19, 10/04/14
thank you so much, i meet with people from this forum to guide me through it. very much looking forward to it

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 20:37:10, 10/04/14
You can't go wrong on the path you are taking although Pont Ar Daf is easier. Have a great day  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 20:54:39, 10/04/14
You can't go wrong on the path you are taking although Pont Ar Daf is easier. Have a great day  O0
still time to change my mind and take them up on the north route ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Achiles74 on 20:57:43, 10/04/14
You could do the circular route from the reservoir and include corn du, pen y fan and fan y big.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:03:53, 10/04/14
You could do the circular route from the reservoir and include corn du, pen y fan and fan y big.
normally i would but want to keep it simple for pen y fan as taking them to hay bluff in the afternoon. don't want to wear em out do i ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:08:32, 10/04/14
still time to change my mind and take them up on the north route ;D
Cwmgwdi is my favourite way to Pen Y Fan, now you're talking  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Achiles74 on 21:18:14, 10/04/14
Never done Hay Bluff before, will have to look it up on Trailzilla, very rarely go to South Wales when the bigger mountains are calling in North Wales (Hill snob am I)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:19:55, 10/04/14
Never done Hay Bluff before, will have to look it up on Trailzilla, very rarely go to South Wales when the bigger mountains are calling in North Wales (Hill snob am I)
It's not all about the size (no pun intended)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:20:39, 10/04/14
hay bluff is one of my faves O0  love the cats back walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Wayne s on 22:34:24, 10/04/14
Cwmgwdi is my favourite way to Pen Y Fan, now you're talking  O0


Best way up Phil O0 .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 22:36:04, 10/04/14

Best way up Phil O0 .
  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 09:14:44, 11/04/14
Two days in the Lakes for me and Small. Some more Wainwrights to add to our ever expanding list...! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:21:32, 11/04/14
Two days in the Lakes for me and Small. Some more Wainwrights to add to our ever expanding list...! :D
Oh lucky you, where are you planning to go?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 09:27:17, 11/04/14
hay bluff is one of my faves O0  love the cats back walk.


that one's easy  ;)   :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 09:28:31, 11/04/14
Oh lucky you, where are you planning to go?

We are staying near Ullswater. So maybe some steamer fun and a few of the surrounding fells - possibly Place Fell, or a handful of the smaller ones  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: IanBW on 13:12:34, 11/04/14
Local walk again for me  ::)  Will probably try out my 5 month old sons new carrier and if its not too sunny, talk him for a little walk up cheddar and onto the mendips  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 13:30:14, 11/04/14
Local walk again for me  ::)  Will probably try out my 5 month old sons new carrier and if its not too sunny, talk him for a little walk up cheddar and onto the mendips  :)
Happy days.
 
When my son was small he liked the carrier but if he was awake he used to spend his time hitting me on the head and then he'd go to sleep and slump down so we had to tie him in with spare boot laces.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 17:11:12, 11/04/14
 :(  sadly nowhere this weekend so I will write some trip reports up instead! I'm sort of grounded at the moment as wife going into hospital for wrist fusion so she takes priority (I will sneak some Wales coast path in this month - shhh  ;) )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Oldstephen on 17:22:41, 11/04/14
Not the weekend but had a great walk with some friends over The Rivals down the Lleyn Peninsula from Trefor and wandered round the amazing Iron Age Fort.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: IanBW on 17:49:16, 11/04/14
Happy days.
 
When my son was small he liked the carrier but if he was awake he used to spend his time hitting me on the head and then he'd go to sleep and slump down so we had to tie him in with spare boot laces.


Yeah should be fun, hes loves getting out and about. Crys the house down mostly, but the motion from being out and going for a walk keeps him content and chilled thankfully.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 20:00:09, 11/04/14
Peaks for me  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 20:16:06, 11/04/14
Beach for me down in Kent - travelling tomorrow but hope to have a good long walk on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tardyrover on 20:47:28, 11/04/14
The peaks again tomorrow :D  Love the area O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:23:55, 11/04/14

Yeah should be fun, hes loves getting out and about. Crys the house down mostly, but the motion from being out and going for a walk keeps him content and chilled thankfully.


Isn't it amazing how you put them into a car or a carrier and they go to sleep?  :angel:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: IanBW on 21:45:24, 11/04/14

Isn't it amazing how you put them into a car or a carrier and they go to sleep?  :angel:


It is a godsend peter  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BazandDeb on 22:20:40, 11/04/14
Done the Dodds from Dockwray, you can tell I'm a novice, boggy start, lovely walking from Birketts Fell to Great Dodd, then I descented to Randerside and found myself knee deep in a bog, the pooch somehow escaped unscathed....gggrrrrrr need to learn to read maps more betterer.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 09:27:34, 12/04/14
Portugal :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:34:59, 12/04/14
Portugal :-)


Can we car share? Do I need my own tent??  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 13:04:59, 12/04/14
just a local riverside walk today, only 14 miles. A few longer and more scenic options tomorrow  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 19:05:29, 12/04/14

Can we car share? Do I need my own tent??  8)

Love to ... But here already :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ukjeeper on 20:32:01, 12/04/14
To the train station, then to the London office. And back.








Repeat tomorrow...  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 23:20:35, 12/04/14
Decided to park at Ravenscar then walk along the Cleveland way to Whitby via Robin Hoods Bay then back after fish n chips in Whitby  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 23:47:43, 12/04/14
Decided to park at Ravenscar then walk along the Cleveland way to Whitby via Robin Hoods Bay then back after fish n chips in Whitby  O0




Eh where was my invite like  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 06:54:26, 13/04/14
Deepest darkest Dales for me today  :D
 
First hilly walk since I was poorly so really looking forward to it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jungle cat on 12:36:34, 13/04/14
well yesterday we climbed pen y fan and hay bluff in the brecon beacons, we all had a great day and im sure i can compleat my 3 peaks challenge now.
would like to say a massive thank you to rebecca for leading us on the walk and giving us much needed advice. we could not have done it without you. thank you so much.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: IanBW on 12:59:08, 13/04/14
Glad you had a good time Zena, please remember the 3 peaks will be 10x harder, but you have a taste of what to expect now  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 19:39:55, 13/04/14
well yesterday we climbed pen y fan and hay bluff in the brecon beacons, we all had a great day and im sure i can compleat my 3 peaks challenge now.
would like to say a massive thank you to rebecca for leading us on the walk and giving us much needed advice. we could not have done it without you. thank you so much.
it was a pleasure to meet you and the girls zena, hope your legs are not too sore today, we actually walk 16 miles so well done to you all, im sure you will have no problems fitness wise on completing the 3 peaks O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:47:48, 13/04/14
Sounds like a good day of training Zena and a meet up to boot!

I went for a stroll around Clent - little bumps but with fab views for little effort.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OutdoorsApe on 22:16:39, 14/04/14
Not really a weekend, but since my weekday are more or less my weekends at the moment, I'll be up Kinder via Crowden tomorrow. Probably doing a circular around the ridge and then down via Ringing Roger.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:58:36, 14/04/14
Not really a weekend, but since my weekday are more or less my weekends at the moment, I'll be up Kinder via Crowden tomorrow. Probably doing a circular around the ridge and then down via Ringing Roger.


now that's a decent walk..weather forecast for here is pretty damn awesome for the next couple of days too, shame I'm stuck in the office  :(


only 2 more days to go though then I have a 6 day weekend  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OutdoorsApe on 23:10:22, 14/04/14
Hopefully it won't be too boggy! Setting off at 08:00 and would like to be in The Old Nags Head at 13:00, cashing in my Black Sheep tokens! It's about 17 miles by my reckoning.


Was up there a few weeks ago and it was pretty boggy, but we're sticking to the edges this time, so should be ok.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 23:14:43, 14/04/14
Are you going up Clough Edge and sticking to the PW? I was up there the weekend before last, it wasn't too bad on the PW but when I took the group of 27 off the path to find the Superfortress crash site...well that was fun  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jungle cat on 12:09:56, 15/04/14
Me and work friends have decided to go to malvern hills on saturday and we can get a train direct from birmingham. We have not visited before so advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:47:01, 15/04/14

Good Friday sees me doing the second part of my Southport - Coast to Crops route taking in the lovely coastal path across from Marshside to the town centre then hot-footing (if the weather forecasts are to be relied upon) over to the strange, featureless, yet addictive environs of The Churchtown Moss. All told just short of twelve miles with about ten feet of ascent  :D


Easter Monday is when I shall be traversing the mud of the eastern stretch of Turton Moor as I take in the minor summits of Cheetham Close and Turton Heights then a perimeter walk of three reservoirs ---- you can join me on this, for details see post http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=26906.0  (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=26906.0) ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 13:37:28, 15/04/14
Local-ish walk for me on Thursday - I've just plotted a nice little but very uppy-downy 5 mile walk round Brantingham and Elloughton  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 13:46:34, 15/04/14
Local walk for the whole family but not until Monday. I'm just hoping the weather holds.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 15:16:19, 15/04/14
walking between Horton in Ribblesdale and Malham along the Pennine Way, stay the night at the Hostel then walk back to Horton, possibly a different route.

Working on Saturday morning so might go somewhere after work and have Sun and Mon off O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BazandDeb on 15:53:08, 15/04/14
The wife and I and Pooch are going to drive over to Keswick on Friday, the walk I haven't decided on, and Saturday I'm thinking about Reeth and Fremmington Edge.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 16:24:19, 15/04/14
The wife and I and Pooch are going to drive over to Keswick on Friday, the walk I haven't decided on, and Saturday I'm thinking about Reeth and Fremmington Edge.


nice  O0  it's gonna be heaving though?  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PAG1952 on 17:39:44, 15/04/14
Me and work friends have decided to go to malvern hills on saturday and we can get a train direct from birmingham. We have not visited before so advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.


Hi Jungle cat


The whole place is covered in footpaths with the occasional route marker and there's loads of routes you can take. I usually play by ear and make it up as I go along. It's almost impossible to get properly lost - at worst you may just end up somewhere you didn't expect. You don't really need a map even but its worth taking one to keep a check on how far you've got and to practice your map reading skills. Starting  From the Gt Malvern railway station make your way up to the top of the town then turn right at the top of the main street, then up St Anns Rd (opposite the Nationwide building soc. on Bellview Rd, the main rd. along the top of the town) and follow this uphill until the road takes a U-turn to the left. Carry straight on up the hill through the trees until you reach open ground and a well made path, known as Lady de Waldens Drive. (OS ref 7674 46160). Follow this path round to the right for about 1Km (it runs almost right round North Hill) until you  come to a path leading off to the left between North Hill and Table Hill. Follow this path South and very soon you will see the Worcester Beacon Straight ahead. Just keep heading south over the summits - Sugar Loaf, Worcester Beacon and Summer Hill, until you get to the road at the Wyche Cutting. ( If needed toilets and cafe).
You can either make your way back from here, or, to extend the walk to British Camp cross the road and follow the steps up past the left of the toilet block. Just keep going south over the summits avoiding paths going off to the right, until you get to the main road by British Camp. More toilets cafe and pub :) .   
The route up to British Camp is quite obvious if you want to take it, it will add about another mile or so to the walk.  
Hope this helps. If you want any more details let me know and I'll PM you.  
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 22:10:23, 15/04/14
Me and work friends have decided to go to malvern hills on saturday and we can get a train direct from birmingham. We have not visited before so advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
good choice zena O0  iv'e been a couple of times and theres some lovely walks and fantastic views. you may even make out hay bluff we climbed if visibility is clear. i would have joined you on this one but i already have a walked planned for saturday. shame because i have an OS 190 map for the area that would have been ideal for you to practise your navigation skills with.
hope you and the girls have a lovely day and say hello to everybody from me. :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 22:23:06, 15/04/14
I'm off to the Lakes for the weekend. There is a few of us, hopefully with my brother too, not sure where we are going, might be the Buttermere area or Wasdale or Patterdale or Glenridding. Can't wait, the weather looks great  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 23:53:30, 15/04/14
Hiya Junglecat
Here's a photo of the Malverns from British Camp that I did last Summer. As Rebecca said, you'll enjoy, lots of paths and lots of great views far and wide.
(http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t533/Bobbygirl5/Malverns%20Panorama/IMG_8908_zpsc2e04ccc.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 06:41:25, 16/04/14
Lakes for us. Only trouble is, I appear to have pulled a muscle in my back and even going up the stairs is agony. Fingers crossed it clears up.

Jungle Cat enjoy the Malverns.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 06:52:15, 16/04/14
I hope it is better for your Lakes trip Sarah  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jungle cat on 09:11:25, 16/04/14
Map mad kedge the photograph is really stunning, thank you. So looking forward to my visit.
Thank you everyone for advice, it is appreciated.
Rebecca really wish you could come was hoping. I bought some walking poles like yours, looking forward to trying them out at weekend.
I will try and post some photos of the trip. Thank you.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 17:28:54, 16/04/14
Thanks April. I have discovered today that it gets worse if I sit for too long. I was hobbling at work and our admin bod diagnosed sciatica!! Who knows? Anyway, shame I've got a 3 hour train journey coming up. I'll need to allow plenty of time to get to the door at my destination!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:59:56, 16/04/14
Life has a way of kicking you in the teeth at times doesn't it Sarah  :(  I really do hope your back gets better so you can enjoy your holiday but from what you've said it sounds as if it may take longer than a few days to improve. I've got herniated discs in my neck and sometimes have lower back problems too so I know how awful the pain can be. All the very best to you Sarah O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:07:42, 16/04/14
Sarah
 
I don't think it is sciatica as that is almost always pain in the leg caused by problems in your lower back, or so I was told. Still giving it a name is neither here or there is it if it hurts. Hope it calms down enough for you to enjoy your break.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:27:34, 16/04/14
Hi Ridge (not route!!). The pain starts lower back and is traveling down the back of my leg and after a bit of googling it does seem as if it might be sciatica. Never had anything like it before -don't usually have any trouble.

April those herniated discs don't sound pleasant. Do they get in the way of walking?

Almost in Penrith hope I can hobble off the train! Maybe I'll be cured! And really hope I get some walking in....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:42:10, 16/04/14
Hi Ridge (not route!!). The pain starts lower back and is traveling down the back of my leg and after a bit of googling it does seem as if it might be sciatica. Never had anything like it before -don't usually have any trouble.

April those herniated discs don't sound pleasant. Do they get in the way of walking?

Almost in Penrith hope I can hobble off the train! Maybe I'll be cured! And really hope I get some walking in....


Hi Sarah, you're a nurse or midwife aren't you? Or am I completely wrong?
Sciatica manifests as a searing pain in the leg, but is caused by pressure n the lower back.
When mine struck 2 years ago I couldn't walk anywhere for 2 weeks, it took 5 weeks to clear. Ice on the lower back to reduce the inflammation.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 21:24:35, 16/04/14
Peter not quite right, but I do work for the NHS. Your experience sound horrendous and I hope I don't get anything like that .. Especially as we have a few days booked in Eskdale next month and I want to make the most of it.

Anyway I can now reveal that however I sat on the train seems to have eased things. Still tender in the lower back and down the leg, but the earlier pain has remitted. Fingers crossed I have been spared compared to you Peter.

Phew! Perhaps I can get planning again!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:32:46, 16/04/14
busy easter weekend of walking for me.


friday-visiting a friend in shropshire and will spend the day on the long mynd and stripperstones.


saturday-got a mini meet on the beacons, fan fawr and fan nedd.


sunday- walking with my parents and the local ramblers club on a memorial walk from hereford to ross on wye.


monday- co leading a walk with the local girl guides on the black mountains.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:41:34, 16/04/14
In Pembrokeshire for a long weekend of walking and relaxation, then the rest of the week off finishing the final two Nuttall's in South Wales, then if I get bored a nice walk in the Black Mountains, it's a tough old life  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 22:19:27, 16/04/14
April those herniated discs don't sound pleasant. Do they get in the way of walking?

Hi Sarah
 
No, thank goodness.  I had the disc causing the most problems removed and the vertebrae fused together. I called it the alphabet operation  ;D , I had an ACD+F which is an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. There are two other herniated discs which they left and they cause a bit of pain and I get tingling and numbness in my left arm, especially if I've lifted anything heavy and have irritated the discs. The neck pain has never stopped me walking but I have had to rest when my lower back has played up.
 
Anyway I can now reveal that however I sat on the train seems to have eased things. Still tender in the lower back and down the leg, but the earlier pain has remitted. Fingers crossed I have been spared compared to you Peter.

Phew! Perhaps I can get planning again!

That is good news indeed  O0 
 
April
 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 06:58:52, 17/04/14
Goodness, your discs have been troublesome, April... Surgery et al.

Woke up in the middle of the night in pain and it continues. I realise my 'recovery' was most likely due to having taken ibuprofen for a headache around half five. Certainly shows how effective it is as the effect lasted into the early hours.

Anyway, I'm diverting the thread - hope you have good walking in the Lakes April, and fingers crossed I make it up a few fells as well...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:13:23, 17/04/14
Local walks this weekend  - I have too many jobs to do and I dislike bank holiday crowds so off to North Wales AFTER the schools have gone back.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 08:23:38, 17/04/14
Same as you M&D. Too many folk. Tho I'm off to the Lakes on Monday so will probably end up finding a parking space in Stoke on Trent!  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 16:11:52, 18/04/14
SKIDDAW tomorrow to complete the Northern Fells and the weather is looking fantastic, i cant wait  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 16:22:48, 24/04/14
Nothing this weekend but Sunday/Monday before last me and Small bagged us another two Wainwrights - Hallin Fell on Sun and Gowbarrow Fell on Monday! :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 16:37:50, 24/04/14
Yorkshire 3 Peaks again for me, but leading a group this time so it's probably not going to be as quick as I would like  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 16:49:46, 24/04/14
Week before payday for me so only a local wolds plod ... and only if it's not raining  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:23:39, 24/04/14
In the Dales from tomorrow and doing the 3 peaks on Sunday so just a couple of gentle 12/14 mile walks Fri and Sat to warm up  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 20:13:47, 24/04/14
Wherever it's raining  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 20:44:17, 24/04/14
black mountains for me this weekend. waun fach, pen y gadier fawr and pen allt mawr :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 12:18:22, 25/04/14
Wherever it's raining  ;D

sounds like where I'll be heading then  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:31:08, 25/04/14
One of the following for me I think: Winter Hill & Rivington Pike, Pendle Hill or a repeat of my great Coastal walk along Southport's Coastal Road / Marine Drive :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jungle cat on 19:08:58, 25/04/14
i have decided on the clent hills this weekend as not to far from my home. i can also put my new walking poles to the test.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Martin on 19:26:48, 25/04/14
Been up Y Garn and down devils kitchen this afternoon, was a foggy start but then clouds just moved high up and then after about 20 mins of clear weather it started to rain! Lovely walk though!

Fingers crossed another walk on Sunday!

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:37:40, 25/04/14
Well the tide times are right on Sunday for a local walk along Spurn Point/Head to see the damage and how it's changed since the tidal surge.
 
This will be one walk where I fully expect the GPS track of my walk to bear no resemblance to the "land" on the OS map  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: walking pole on 08:55:44, 26/04/14
Setting of from john O'groats and just see where my feet take me, enjoy your walking everyone, wherever it may be
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BazandDeb on 06:50:07, 01/05/14
Debs, Oscar and myself are having a long weekend in the Langdale Valley, enjoying some easy walking.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Coastal Path on 06:58:51, 01/05/14
Somewhere near Skegness, it will be a few quick 5 milers in between family stuff... ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DalesWalesLakesandPeaks on 12:31:53, 01/05/14
Got a couple of nights camping 'up North' this weekend so have pencilled in High Cup Nick and The Calf in the Howgills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 16:50:35, 01/05/14
possibly doing a 26 miler /1600m ascent on Saturday from Marsden to Hope and then a more gentle 11 miles on Sunday from Entwistle with the idea of having a few beverages afterwards  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 09:19:46, 02/05/14
A bank holiday weekend looking nice, well I never! Might bimble up a peak on Monday, probably something local, Simons Seat or Pen-y-Ghent maybe. Would love to sneak off to the Lakes but no can do :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: hikeview on 10:38:25, 02/05/14
Nice weather tomorrow and Sunday.


Looking to get dropped to Djouce woods and walk around to meet the Wicklow Way just below Djouce.  From here I'll follow the wicklow way to the shoulder of Fairy Castle where I'll leave it to head up Fairy Castle, down to Three Rock and then back paths to my house. 19 miles and 1000m cumulative climb. I'm interested to see how the dog (Manchester Terrier) handles it. Interested to see how I handle it for that matter.


Fairly civilised terrain so I am going with a minimalist running backpack for water and essentials and a pair of trail running shoes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: C2C09 Shaun on 10:53:42, 02/05/14
Just doing a 8.5 mile canal walk on Sunday from Louth, its not a challenging walk but the route has loads of history so will be quite interesting and I'll hopefully be able to have a play with my new camera as there will be no time constraints.  :)


Enjoy your weekend walking folks  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 10:55:57, 02/05/14
I'm hoping tomorrow to do another part of the London Loop - Cockfosters to Chigwell (I live in Chigwell so no long journey to get home!) - 17 miles, should be fun.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 11:14:05, 02/05/14
Doing my final South Wales Nuttall at last, not the prettiest being Fan Fraith but a loop around Fan Bwlch Chwyth should make up for that.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 08:42:07, 03/05/14
Going South to Box Hill on a forum meet and really looking forward to it. In the last 12 days I've packed in quite a few areas, the Lakes, Derbyshire, Staffordshire,
Cheshire so will be lovely to explore new views.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:29:20, 03/05/14
Hoping to do a Wainwright tomorrow or Monday - Mellbreak with a bit of luck.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: peachy on 20:59:19, 03/05/14
looking forward to a day on the berwyn mountains tomorrow, its been a good 3 years since my last visit.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 08:39:47, 05/05/14
17miles Saturday, Roaches and Luds Church...boy can I feel it today  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 21:21:38, 05/05/14
Bardon reservoirs Today 7 mls
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:18:22, 06/05/14
The Lakes and thinking of Fairfield or a Kentmere round not sure with the weather which is looking like rain  :-[ , might do something more lower  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 12:34:35, 06/05/14
17miles Saturday, Roaches and Luds Church...boy can I feel it today  ;D
I've done that, albeit shorter route, perhaps 11miles. Its a belter, isnt it?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 15:26:12, 06/05/14
Just back from walking a couple of the Northern Fells so that hubby could complete that book.

The rest of the week should be Eskdale - I'm hoping the forecast rain does not materialise.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 20:51:01, 06/05/14
I've done that, albeit shorter route, perhaps 11miles. Its a belter, isnt it?
Was a good one  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 22:14:07, 06/05/14
clocked up nearly 50 miles over the bank holiday so this weekend just one gentle 11 mile walk from Greenfield to Hadfield, actually planning on spending longer in the pub than in the hills!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:29:01, 08/05/14
Week day walks for me at the moment but my daughter will be camping with Scouts and they are doing their cooking over open fires.
She may be very hungry, very damp and very muddy when she gets back as it is supposed to be pouring down all weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:57:21, 08/05/14
Around home until Sunday then I will be off to Snowdonia for a few days. Unfortunately I have to be back to do some work on Wednesday or I would have stayed longer.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 10:20:18, 08/05/14
Week day walks for me at the moment but my daughter will be camping with Scouts and they are doing their cooking over open fires.
She may be very hungry, very damp and very muddy when she gets back as it is supposed to be pouring down all weekend.

That's the way it should be, it's character building...  ;D
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 11:42:45, 08/05/14
Journeying back to Doncaster for another funeral  :( 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 13:13:43, 08/05/14
Well if the rain backs off for a bit it might be a first Saturday morning outing of this year over to the West Pennines for Rivington Pike and Winter Hill (mast not trig) returning via Smithills Moor, Burnt Edge, Adam Hill (if I can make it out!)  and Crooked Edge Hill (Two Lads is not an hill!!!). If it's bucketing it down then the gym will be the drier alternative :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 17:09:07, 08/05/14
With the forecast looking terrible, plus I'm moving house Friday I'm just planning to chill this weekend  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 18:59:28, 08/05/14

That's the way it should be, it's character building...  ;D
Both my kids have got there camping genes from me not their Mum so she is looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 19:16:45, 08/05/14
Probly nowhere judging by the forecast! :(  Maybe a carboot sale!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Steve 79 on 20:17:08, 08/05/14
it's only a bit of rain, this is why we all have waterproofs  :)



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rebecca on 21:07:04, 08/05/14
Clee hills for me sunday, brown clee and titterstone hill. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Martin on 21:17:09, 08/05/14
I'm itching to get up The Carneddau this weekend, the forecast isn't looking to good though. We'll see though, maybe just a low walk instead! Rained all day til 4 then turned to clear skies! Frustrating or what?!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 22:34:25, 09/05/14
The Clee hills used to be a favourite route of mine, cycling out from Brum.  Often to Ludlow.  Is Angel Bank still as steep?  Wenlock Edge should be good in Spring.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Castaway on 23:33:35, 09/05/14
Back to the Surrey Hills on Sun walking from thr bottom of Box Hill and going up the other side of the Mole valley to Ranmore Common and Polesden Lacy
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 08:15:42, 10/05/14
Know what you mean about the carneddau but pointless in this weather
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MoelPysgod on 09:45:54, 10/05/14
Off to the Ogwen valley tomorrow with a view to a walk involving Tryfan and Glyderau Fach/Fawr on Monday. Forecast for Monday has looked okay up to now, can't wait for my first time on Tryfan. Anyone in the area would be welcome to join.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 11:57:43, 10/05/14
Just referring back to Rebecca, her post got me reminiscing.  Interesting how areas explored in one's young years still feel like home.  Anyone new to that border area might like to look at the little hills south west of Ludlow - High Vinnals, Bringewood Chase, Croft hill fort.  I started from the parking area denoted by a viewpoint sign on the map overlooking marvellous Ludlow castle.  There might be a named trail. I remember lots of bluebells - good to explore lower slopes this time of the year - enjoying the burgeoning summer rather than flogging repeatedly over the tops which is effectively like going back into winter.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 13:26:55, 10/05/14
Miserable day here, heavy showers, some bursts of sun but cloud at 1000ft.


If I walk it will be to the pub!   ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 14:40:47, 10/05/14
Given the forecast for tomorrow, I'm having a weekend off  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 14:43:55, 10/05/14
car boot sale sunday.....................hopefully! my shoes vibrate with anticipation! ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Martin on 17:01:26, 10/05/14
Know what you mean about the carneddau but pointless in this weather

Woke up early drove to Ogwen weather looked ok thought I'd start but prepared myself to turn around got to the summit Pen y ole wen and the weather tuned (wind, rain and hail)  I walked back down. Nice bit of fresh air I guess!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Martin on 17:03:24, 10/05/14
Off to the Ogwen valley tomorrow with a view to a walk involving Tryfan and Glyderau Fach/Fawr on Monday. Forecast for Monday has looked okay up to now, can't wait for my first time on Tryfan. Anyone in the area would be welcome to join.

PM details of timings etc may come down if its looking promising.
First time up the Glyders?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 18:16:36, 10/05/14
Wasn't going to walk today but woke up and the sun was shining so did a local walk around Southwell, Halam and Edingley in Notts.
Only got caught in one shower and we went into a church for cover but then the alarms went off and we didn't know whether to stay or go,
would the police turn up or some key holder and would our ruck sacks and us be stripped searched for religious artifacts?  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 20:40:29, 10/05/14
Wasn't going to walk today but woke up and the sun was shining so did a local walk around Southwell, Halam and Edingley in Notts.
Only got caught in one shower and we went into a church for cover but then the alarms went off and we didn't know whether to stay or go,
would the police turn up or some key holder and would our ruck sacks and us be stripped searched for religious artifacts?  :-\
Quick....................leg it! ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BazandDeb on 20:43:46, 10/05/14
Hoping to pop up to Alwinton on Monday morning and just let my feet lead me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 21:18:08, 10/05/14
Tomorrow, a 20+ mile walk with the Essex & Herts LDWA around the Stanstead area, hoping for sun & no/(hardly any) rain!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 16:13:16, 11/05/14
Week day walks for me at the moment but my daughter will be camping with Scouts and they are doing their cooking over open fires.
She may be very hungry, very damp and very muddy when she gets back as it is supposed to be pouring down all weekend.
Almost as predicted my daughter has returned slightly damp, very muddy and very happy. That's my girl!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:10:02, 12/05/14
Well in the end I had overtime to do on Saturday and then there was nothing but rain on Sunday in Southport :(  Hopefully this weekend should see me sprinting up Scafell...okay more like ambling, hell I'll settle for getting up there by any means :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 13:27:11, 13/05/14
I'm off on my annual walking weekend. Booked in at Blacksail YH on Friday night and Borrowdale on Saturday night.
My route takes in Great Gable, Green Gable, Brandreth, Grey Knotts and Haystacks over 3 days.
Hopefully I'll be able to enjoy the sunny weather!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 16:19:23, 13/05/14
Went to Wales - it rained, got wet, had a good time  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:07:15, 13/05/14
Saving my petrol pennies for the Shutlingsloe meet so another local-ish Wolds Wander for me this weekend.  I might post it as a last-minute meet  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:00:17, 13/05/14
Cwmgwdi - Cefn Cwm Llwch - Pen Y Fan, then descend to the pool at the base of Cribyn. From there the seldom walked exposed path around Cribyn's north face and ascend the very steep and exposed north ridge from Bryn Teg to the summit. After that it's a descent to Bwlch Ar Y Fan and take the gap road north via Bailea and Plas Y Gaer back to the car, weather looking promising  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ukjeeper on 13:57:09, 15/05/14
Monsal Dale, Bakewell area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 19:55:22, 15/05/14
Sweden - somewhere near Eskiltuna - but working there all next week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Catbells on 20:06:56, 15/05/14
I'm walking The Broomway in Essex on Sunday :) I hope I survive to tell you alll what it was like  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dellwalker on 22:30:40, 15/05/14
I'm walking The Broomway in Essex on Sunday :) I hope I survive to tell you alll what it was like  :-\

It would appear to me that low water is about 10am and they are spring tides. Are you starting the walk around 5.30/6am?

Info
http://www.broomway.org.uk/

Tides (add 1hr as we are on summer time)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/1/110#tide-details

Always wanted to walk the Broomway, will do one day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Catbells on 07:23:27, 16/05/14
It would appear to me that low water is about 10am and they are spring tides. Are you starting the walk around 5.30/6am?

Info
http://www.broomway.org.uk/ (http://www.broomway.org.uk/)

Tides (add 1hr as we are on summer time)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/1/110#tide-details (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/1/110#tide-details)

Always wanted to walk the Broomway, will do one day.


Hi Dellwalker how are you?


The walk is organised by Wildlife Trips Brian Dawson.
Just in case you ever do decide to go on it. 


We are picking up the coach at 8.30am and meeting at Wakering Stairs then it's a 3mile walk in welling tons to Asplins Head, then walk across the Island to Churchend approx 2miles.  it's MOD land so you can only go there with their permission.   





Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 07:34:59, 16/05/14
Donna, will you be packing an miniture foldaway inflatable raft? just in case the tide is early or late  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 08:43:01, 16/05/14

Hi Dellwalker how are you?


The walk is organised by Wildlife Trips Brian Dawson. Email
Just in case you ever do decide to go on it. 


We are picking up the coach at 8.30am and meeting at Wakering Stairs then it's a 3mile walk in welling tons to Asplins Head, then walk across the Island to Churchend approx 2miles.  it's MOD land so you can only go there with their permission.


I'm not an expert, but you may want to edit Brian's email out? Or the web crawlers may pick it up.  :-X
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Catbells on 09:26:53, 16/05/14
Donna, will you be packing an miniture foldaway inflatable raft? just in case the tide is early or late  ;)

Now there's an idea   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Catbells on 09:27:50, 16/05/14
Now there's an idea   O0

I think its already been done, thank you  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 07:56:58, 21/05/14
It's a bank holiday weekend so I think I might well be up to my two local favourites: Pendle Hill and Stang Top Moor combined on Saturday and Rivington Pike with Winter Hill on Monday :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 08:37:30, 21/05/14
We're going on a barge on the Leeds-Liverpool canal this weekend so the only walking I think I'll be doing is from the towpath to the pub.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alib on 09:38:40, 27/05/14
For anyone in/around Dorset, there's a guided 'round Portland' Jurassic Coast walk this Saturday (1st June).  It's being led by Bob Ford's who knows the area well, including the wildlife, so it should be interesting.  There's a meet-up page with more info where you can RSVP - it's being hosted under 'Active Portland.'






Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alib on 09:40:57, 27/05/14
Saturday is of course the 31st!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:26:20, 27/05/14
Saturday is of course the 31st!


Which of course means its the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for some of us..  ??? 
One for the less capable.. (me) any more takers?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:51:43, 12/06/14
The Dales i think with the very nice weather forecast for the weekend  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 13:07:36, 12/06/14
Shorts on and off to the Dales also on a 17 miler  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 15:33:52, 12/06/14
Shorts on and off to the Dales also on a 17 miler  O0




I was going to say 'tell me where so I can follow you...'  >:D
But then I realised its the same place as me?  :-[

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 16:29:19, 12/06/14
Probably not walking probably going for a bike ride Sunday either Harrogate way or Wetherby... them disused railway paths are great. :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 18:25:30, 12/06/14
See you there Peter. Will you be in your shorts?
Last time you were behind me, there was a lot of puffing and panting, mind you it was a ruddy steep hill! ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 19:08:24, 12/06/14
See you there Peter. Will you be in your shorts?
Last time you were behind me, there was a lot of puffing and panting, mind you it was a ruddy steep hill! ;D
stop perving! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 20:51:55, 12/06/14
Not quite the weekend, but heading down to Ilkley to start the Dales Way on Wednesday.
Any comments/recommendations, B&Bs, pubs, etc welcome. Might meet some forum members........
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: northern star on 21:12:06, 12/06/14
Just a local one for me this weekend, probably up boulsworth hill and back round wycoller 😀
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bohemian Brummie on 21:59:07, 12/06/14
I have booked train tickets to walk from Stockport in Cheshire to Runcorn this weekend.

(http://bohemianbrummie.co.uk/walk.forum/PNG/STOCKPORT.PNG) (http://bohemianbrummie.co.uk/walk.forum/PNG/STOCKPORT.PNG.html)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 22:07:12, 12/06/14
Sparnel
You might meet me.
I'm also starting the Dalesway Wednesday.
Good luck and enjoy.
Hope the weather stays good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MoelPysgod on 03:34:57, 13/06/14
Today (it was meant to be Thursday, but the pub and later some Jura whiskey got in the way) I'm exploring the Berwyns and walking down to the Pistyll Rhaedr falls, before walking back to Cadair Berwyn to camp either on it or beneath it. Don't tell anyone, but it'll be my first properly wild camp (i.e. not in an out-of-the-way field). I'll let you know how I get on, if wolves don't eat me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robstubbs on 08:25:42, 13/06/14
Off to Aviemore tomorrow for a couple of weeks, so hopefully walking around the Cairngorms.  Although it will have to be pushchair friendly walks.

Rob.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: hobgoblin on 08:32:00, 13/06/14
 Im walking the Yorkshire 3 peaks (for macmillan), second time I will have taken part. train up there change at leeds,, all packed and ready lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 08:33:43, 13/06/14
Somewhere in the Peak District tomorrow, haven't quite decided yet.


I'll spend some time on Sunday planning a 3 day trip to the Lakes for later in the month. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mikuro on 09:21:05, 13/06/14
Not quite the weekend, but heading down to Ilkley to start the Dales Way on Wednesday.
Any comments/recommendations, B&Bs, pubs, etc welcome. Might meet some forum members........

Don't forget your hat!  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 14:17:59, 13/06/14
Local Wolds walkies tonight after work then up in't Dales at weekend  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 16:58:31, 13/06/14
Probably up the carneddau from aber looking forward to it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 18:03:07, 13/06/14
Silver Fox  -  I will be travelling down from Scotland on Wednesday.............don't think I'll
be able to get under way with the walking until Thursday now. Might meet up with you somewhere along the route. I have a green Lowe rucksack and will be wearing a light coloured baseball cap.
Sparnel
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 18:25:39, 13/06/14
SPARNEL
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ROUTE.
I'M CAMPING WHERE EVER I CAN.
I HAVE GREEN RUCKSACK FULLY LOADED.
HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY DOWN.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 18:46:53, 13/06/14
Heading to the lakes  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lindowman on 19:52:39, 13/06/14
Off to the peak district on Sunday, heading somewhere around the Castleton area  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 13:07:33, 16/06/14
A wonderful week.
Walking Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Yorkshire Dales, Wales, Peak District and Cheshire  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 17:28:27, 16/06/14
Peak District wild camp and walk Wed / Thurs  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BontdduPete on 22:55:36, 16/06/14
Wild camping on Rhinog Fawr this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 22:57:43, 16/06/14
I shall be down in Kent at the weekend and looking forward to some lovely beach walking with my 2 dogs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 09:49:30, 17/06/14
Shaun and I doing Yorkshire Wolds Way from tomorrow till Saturday :)


And next weekend...well same place as half the site :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 11:23:02, 17/06/14
Spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Lakes. First visit since the start of the C2C in April. :)


If the weather's good we'll do Helvellyn from Patterdale on the Friday, if it's poor we'll hope Saturday is better and do it then.


The day of those two that we don't go up Helvellyn hasn't really been decided on. We're camping in Borrowdale so perhaps up past Eagle Crag, round to Ullscarf and along that ridge.


I've got a plan for Sunday that starts by Crummock Water, goes up Rannerdale Knotts then on to Crag Hill and Sail via Whiteless Edge. When I get to Sail, depending on the weather, the time etc., I'll decide where to go from there.


I've plotted one route that goes: Rannerdale Knotts, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Crag Hill, Sail, Ard Crags, Knott Rigg, Newlands Hause, Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Catbells.


It's only 13.9 miles but does involve the best part of 2000m of ascent. The good thing is that the other half is not coming with me - she's going to have a day reading and pottering about - so I have car support - I can bail out at various places along that route and get picked up. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:28:54, 17/06/14
Spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Lakes. First visit since the start of the C2C in April. :)


If the weather's good we'll do Helvellyn from Patterdale on the Friday, if it's poor we'll hope Saturday is better and do it then.


Looking ok for Friday at the moment, planning on Seat Sandal and Stone Arthur via Fairfield myself and hoping for a good view from Fairfield as the cloud was in last month when i was last on it.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 13:18:29, 17/06/14

Looking ok for Friday at the moment, planning on Seat Sandal and Stone Arthur via Fairfield myself and hoping for a good view from Fairfield as the cloud was in last month when i was last on it.  :)


If we're up there we'll wave :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:21:47, 17/06/14

If we're up there we'll wave :)
Same as  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:25:32, 17/06/14
Percy, I hope you get the weather. For your Borrowdale day, Eagle Crag is a real treat and a delightful climb. You can go on to Sergeant's a Crag but tbh I wouldn't recommend going all the way to Ullscarf. It is a never ending trudge with little reward. You could consider taking in High Raise and then descending via Greenup Gill, or descend via delightful Langstrath.

Your route starting at Rannerdale and ending at Catbells sounds long! You must be incredibly fit!!

With a bit of luck and good weather I hope to be walking from the Hard Knott pass - Harter a Fell and Green Crag. Then next week I'm off to Fife.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:01:28, 17/06/14
Spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Lakes. First visit since the start of the C2C in April. :)


If the weather's good we'll do Helvellyn from Patterdale on the Friday, if it's poor we'll hope Saturday is better and do it then.


The day of those two that we don't go up Helvellyn hasn't really been decided on. We're camping in Borrowdale so perhaps up past Eagle Crag, round to Ullscarf and along that ridge.


I've got a plan for Sunday that starts by Crummock Water, goes up Rannerdale Knotts then on to Crag Hill and Sail via Whiteless Edge. When I get to Sail, depending on the weather, the time etc., I'll decide where to go from there.


I've plotted one route that goes: Rannerdale Knotts, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Crag Hill, Sail, Ard Crags, Knott Rigg, Newlands Hause, Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Catbells.


It's only 13.9 miles but does involve the best part of 2000m of ascent. The good thing is that the other half is not coming with me - she's going to have a day reading and pottering about - so I have car support - I can bail out at various places along that route and get picked up. O0




ONLY 13.9 miles? But most of it is vertical!! I agree with Sarah, you must be fit  O0 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 22:01:57, 17/06/14



ONLY 13.9 miles? But most of it is vertical!! I agree with Sarah, you must be fit  O0 
Aye, but half of the vertical is downhill.  ;)


I'll probably be bailing out at Sail and heading straight for the Coledale Inn at Braithwaite.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:19:17, 17/06/14
No walking for me this weekend.  Having a 3 course meal on a steam train whilst travelling across the North Yorkshire Moors instead  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ukjeeper on 00:12:57, 18/06/14
Leaving for the Lakes tomorrow. Saturday is the 10 in 10 (http://www.10in10.org.uk/). Nervous, but looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 06:30:57, 18/06/14
Percy, I hope you get the weather. For your Borrowdale day, Eagle Crag is a real treat and a delightful climb. You can go on to Sergeant's a Crag but tbh I wouldn't recommend going all the way to Ullscarf. It is a never ending trudge with little reward. You could consider taking in High Raise and then descending via Greenup Gill, or descend via delightful Langstrath.
You're right about Ullscarf not being particularly inspiring (from what I've read and seen as I've never been up there) but those Central Fells aren't going to complete themselves unfortunately.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 07:00:42, 18/06/14
Leaving for the Lakes tomorrow. Saturday is the 10 in 10 (http://www.10in10.org.uk/). Nervous, but looking forward to it.

Goodluck
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: poppypj on 07:12:31, 18/06/14
Doing 12 mile sweep on the Heart Research UK's Valleys walk (part of their Yorkshire  3 Peaks Event) then walking the Y3P overnight
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:04:54, 18/06/14
Doing 12 mile sweep on the Heart Research UK's Valleys walk (part of their Yorkshire  3 Peaks Event) then walking the Y3P overnight


When are you doing the Valleys walk?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 13:44:12, 18/06/14
Doing my 18 mile coastal stretch along Southport's Coastal Road and Marshside again this Sunday ...well it's an easy way of burning off a lot of calories :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: poppypj on 15:14:24, 18/06/14

When are you doing the Valleys walk?
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\I will be starting from High Birkwith around 12pm Saturday I think.  maybe a little earlier.  will be doing the event start for both Y3P and valleys event then checkpoint at High Birkwith


http://heartresearch.org.uk/sites/default/files/furtherinfo/Valleys%20Walk%20route%20guidance.pdf
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 15:31:07, 18/06/14
How many times have you done the Y3P's now Pete?


Good luck with the fundraising walk.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: poppypj on 15:57:20, 18/06/14
How many times have you done the Y3P's now Pete?


Good luck with the fundraising walk.  O0


2nd time this year, 2 last year 3 in 2012 and 1 in 2011 I think, doing it again in August
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 21:30:46, 18/06/14
You're right about Ullscarf not being particularly inspiring (from what I've read and seen as I've never been up there) but those Central Fells aren't going to complete themselves unfortunately.

Indeed Percy. I almost wrote something about ticking it off being the only reason to venture there. To prepare you, it's a longish pathless walk down as well, then eventually you reach the wall and very steep stepped path down- a real sting in the tail. Luckily the Langstrath Inn is there to aid recovery! Here's a link to my brief TR and photos http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24578.0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 10:16:55, 19/06/14
Indeed Percy. I almost wrote something about ticking it off being the only reason to venture there. To prepare you, it's a longish pathless walk down as well, then eventually you reach the wall and very steep stepped path down- a real sting in the tail. Luckily the Langstrath Inn is there to aid recovery! Here's a link to my brief TR and photos http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24578.0 (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=24578.0)


Thanks for the link to the TR, Sarah. Some nice photos there. From the one where you can see both Greenup and Langstrath I can tell you walked a fair distance north of Ullscarf's summit. Did you drop down into the valley using the footpath that is marked on OS maps? It joins the Cumbria Way near Stonethwaite Bridge and skirts Dock Tarn heading in the other direction. It's the one marked here (http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=326475&y=513702&z=115&sv=326475,513702&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=731&ax=326475&ay=513702&lm=0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:29:30, 19/06/14

Thanks for the link to the TR, Sarah. Some nice photos there. From the one where you can see both Greenup and Langstrath I can tell you walked a fair distance north of Ullscarf's summit. Did you drop down into the valley using the footpath that is marked on OS maps? It joins the Cumbria Way near Stonethwaite Bridge and skirts Dock Tarn heading in the other direction. It's the one marked here (http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=326475&y=513702&z=115&sv=326475,513702&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=731&ax=326475&ay=513702&lm=0)

We followed Wainwright, I think, over the Saddles to the intake wall. Then along and met the path from Dock Tarn but didn't go as far as the tarn.  Then down via Willy a Grass Gill. I think that's the path you mean. With hindsight we should have retraced our steps back to Greenup and gone down the valley - I think it would have been more interesting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 11:08:23, 10/07/14
It's horseshoe mania this weekend!


I'm going to do the Kentmere horseshoe on Saturday.


If the legs are still working, and the weather isn't too bad, I will have a go at the Fairfield horseshoe on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 12:01:11, 10/07/14
Sounds lovely Percy, hope the weather is good for you.


I'm off up Kinder tomorrow and am trying to work out if I can get away for a wander along the Monsel Trail on either  Sunday or Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 20:12:15, 10/07/14
Enjoy the wonderful Peaks Ridge. I'll be there this weekend hoping to squeeze in a 'fast' walk ... on a time limit!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:16:43, 10/07/14
Not walking Sunday doing a navigation coarse at ogwen valley mountain rescue looking forward to it hopefully the weather will hold
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 23:41:39, 10/07/14
Enjoy the wonderful Peaks Ridge. I'll be there this weekend hoping to squeeze in a 'fast' walk ... on a time limit!  :)
Thanks MMK, anything I know about navigation was learnt in the mist and mud on the top of Kinder in my youth.


Hope you manage to squeeze a walk in, I'm try to convince myself that I dare go out on Sunday too but I think I will not be able to go too far from Buxton as I have to be back there in the afternoon.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 23:54:18, 10/07/14
Im off to the Glyders tomorrow. Up through Devils Kitchen, and then I'll see what I fancy doing.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 07:37:23, 11/07/14
Midge's paw seems better again so I wouldn't mind a walk in the Peak - easy and not far (<15 miles) so I can see how he goes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robstubbs on 08:04:58, 11/07/14
I'm hoping we'll be able to get out for a local walk, weather permitting - and illnesses.  Our littleun has just got chicken pox, so we need to keep away from people and of course she probably won't be feeling great so we'll have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tardyrover on 08:06:51, 11/07/14
Carolina 2K9 and myself will be staying in Wasdale this weekend and hopefully, (weather permitting ) , will be doing the Mosedale Horseshoe O0 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: White Horse Walker on 18:23:54, 11/07/14
It's not often we have time for a walk these days, but we've closed out and are doing a charity walk around Avebury this weekend.  O0
Haven't had much practice, just one 6-7 miler and a couple of jaunts into town and back but it all helps!


Roll on holiday time when we can go for some proper walks (Lakes & Anglesey later this year).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mike knipe on 20:42:37, 11/07/14
Mickle Fell for me (highest hill in Yorkshire - gwan, argue with me!)
And then, on Sunday, a bit of coastal Wales between Harlech and Barmouth, hopefully followed by a backpack with some pals over Cadair Idris
Followed by a couple of days snoozing in a warm tent...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:44:41, 11/07/14
Mickle Fell for me (highest hill in Yorkshire - gwan, argue with me!)
And then, on Sunday, a bit of coastal Wales between Harlech and Barmouth, hopefully followed by a backpack with some pals over Cadair Idris
Followed by a couple of days snoozing in a warm tent...


Was you on Whernside at all this week Mike?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:00:48, 12/07/14
The millennium way circular from Bingley to Ilkley and back, topping up my tan
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mike knipe on 21:26:52, 12/07/14

Was you on Whernside at all this week Mike?

No, not me I've been to Kentmere Pike  but otherwise I have stayed mainly in County Durham. Must be another member of the Harold Shipman lookalike club.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 06:18:48, 18/07/14
Off to Keswick for a couple of weeks from tomorrow.


Walks not set in stone yet, but looking at a slightly different way up Skiddaw (rather than the boring slog up Jenkins Hill), and a day doing Catbells, Maiden Moor and onto High Spy


Probably do a few shorter ones too, but not looked at those yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 07:24:59, 18/07/14
I'm off to Colchester Zoo Sunday with my brother and his work friends from India. It's a sort of walk at around two miles  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 08:05:37, 18/07/14
Borrowdale here we come!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 08:33:57, 18/07/14
a weekend off for me....ill be walking to the pub n back.
 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: midweekmountain on 08:37:22, 18/07/14
a weekend off for me...

Good choice its looks like the monsoon season is about to start.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bohemian Brummie on 18:49:35, 18/07/14
I had planned a walk from Sevenoaks in Kent to London Euston rail station tomorrow. The heat wave we are all experiencing at the moment has put me off the idea for now.  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Requiem on 19:32:03, 18/07/14
Ten hour journey back from Skye starting in next hour or two (whoop!!) with a stop off at Derwent Edge for my fix of the Peaks for the Week (c) - hopefully meeting up with my old mucker Kev. Sunday will be a BBQ oh yes!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Oxenhoper on 21:39:22, 20/07/14
Four nights in Great Langdale starting tonight.


Thought I would have a gentle start to the week by climbing Helm Crag. Setting off in the full heat of the day at 2.30 might not have been the greatest idea and I found it rather hard work.  However, looking at the weather forecast, I had better get used to it, and maybe I will acclimatise if I stick at it, but I don't think I will be attempting any big uns.


Anyway, I've increased my Wainwright count by one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 08:53:22, 24/07/14
One-night wild camp up near Dinger Tor, north Dartmoor tomorrow night. Back to Belstone Saturday via Hangingstone. Should be great if I can dodge the thunderstorms.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 08:58:57, 24/07/14
Pencelli - Bryn - Waun Rydd - Carn Pica - Twyn Du - Talybont on Usk - Pencelli about 10.8 miles
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 11:03:58, 24/07/14
Will be with you in spirit Phil, done most of that walk when I stayed in Aber village one year and it's a cracker.  Daughters 12th birthday on Saturday then to Surbiton on Sunday to see my son's new flat ... no walking for me  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 11:10:54, 24/07/14
Will be with you in spirit Phil, done most of that walk when I stayed in Aber village one year and it's a cracker.  Daughters 12th birthday on Saturday then to Surbiton on Sunday to see my son's new flat ... no walking for me  :(
I've gone up that way from Llanfrynach before but looking forward to this way, I'll post a few pics Jon  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 11:14:33, 24/07/14
Do that ... make me more jealous  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 11:19:50, 24/07/14
Lovely and quiet in Aber, I think I know where you stayed Jon there are some holiday cottages there. You know Tor y Foel opposite? We didn't walk last weekend so drove the dead end lane up to the point where it meets the beacons way just below and watched the sun go down instead, bliss  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 11:51:33, 24/07/14
There are at least two ... we've stayed in one 3 times and another one just once  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 11:12:58, 25/07/14
Anybody done the Rylstone ridge, near Skipton? I still aint got round to it..................
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 15:17:42, 28/07/14
Rivington Pike and Winter Hill for definite...for the first time this year (hangs head in shame! )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 18:07:19, 28/07/14
Anybody done the Rylstone ridge, near Skipton? I still aint got round to it..................


Yep.  :)


Though the floor show when I did it caused me to not notice the walk a lot.
The walk leaders wife AND girlfriend turned up  :-X
You know what its like when you know the proverbial is going to hit the fan and you are waiting.. don't want to miss it..  ;D
Oh.. and I think it was misty too..  :-\

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 18:34:24, 28/07/14
And I still aint done Rylstone edge!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: happyhiker on 18:38:08, 28/07/14
And I still aint done Rylstone edge!

I have done one version. It is a good walk. See Upper Barden Round (http://happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/YorkshireDales/UpperBardenRound/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Upper%20Barden%20Round.htm)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 18:44:42, 28/07/14
One day I intend to see that cross and obelisk!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 19:22:48, 28/07/14

Yep.  :)


Though the floor show when I did it caused me to not notice the walk a lot.
The walk leaders wife AND girlfriend turned up  :-X
You know what its like when you know the proverbial is going to hit the fan and you are waiting.. don't want to miss it..  ;D
Oh.. and I think it was misty too..  :-\

 ;D Schadenfreude I know, but we should organize some of that for a forum meet.   Do we know anyone here who's 'playing away' ?   Could be a 'wild' camping weekend in more ways than one  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:46:19, 28/07/14
;D Schadenfreude I know, but we should organize some of that for a forum meet.   Do we know anyone here who's 'playing away' ?   Could be a 'wild' camping weekend in more ways than one  :D


The full story is even better..
His wife turned up with him because she had just bailed him out.
The previous night I had been dining with him his girlfriend and some others. He got well tanked up.
On the way home he drove his new Mercedes into a tree that leapt in front of him, writing his car off and getting him a 24 month ban.
His wife insisted that he should not disappoint us and brought him to the start. She then decided to do the walk as well.
Some people are born lucky?  ::) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:59:16, 28/07/14
This weekend I mostly will be walking in the L...L....L.....LAAAAAAAAKKKKKEEEEEEE DISTRIIIIIIIIIIICT  :D
 
Wahooooooooooo  :) :) :) :) :) :) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D O0 O0 O0 O0
 
... Well actually, technically, I'll be walking on the Monday, if I'm honest  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 21:15:32, 28/07/14
you been at the sherry Mel?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 21:16:45, 28/07/14
;D Schadenfreude I know, but we should organize some of that for a forum meet.   Do we know anyone here who's 'playing away' ?   Could be a 'wild' camping weekend in more ways than one  :D
who isn't?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:49:02, 28/07/14
;D Schadenfreude I know, but we should organize some of that for a forum meet.   Do we know anyone here who's 'playing away' ?   Could be a 'wild' camping weekend in more ways than one  :D


 :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 21:50:36, 28/07/14
This weekend I mostly will be walking in the L...L....L.....LAAAAAAAAKKKKKEEEEEEE DISTRIIIIIIIIIIICT  :D
 
Wahooooooooooo  :) :) :) :) :) :) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D O0 O0 O0 O0
 
... Well actually, technically, I'll be walking on the Monday, if I'm honest  ;D


Very nice  :)  What you up to?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:08:03, 28/07/14

Very nice  :)  What you up to?

Grassy tussock-hopping level I think  :D
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Catbells on 19:16:23, 30/07/14
i'm going on a magical, mystery tour, arranged by a friend :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rachela on 10:35:59, 31/07/14
Was hoping to go to Scafell Pike this Saturday and do the reverse of the Corridor route.  We had our plans scuppered last time due to storms and lightening.  Forecast is rubbish again this week though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 14:35:34, 04/08/14
Was hoping to do Crib Lem Spur yesterday but conditions not suitable so praying that I can get up there next weekend. Fingers crossed the weather is reasonable.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 19:37:04, 04/08/14
North Wales not sure what yet but will not have Dog with me so it will be scrambly and very long.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 13:02:00, 07/08/14
On Sunday, even if we do get the tail-end of that Hurricane: Sunday August 10th: Pendle...the big one! (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=27671.0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: safcpaul on 00:06:04, 15/08/14
this weekend, im hoping to do some walking on the Cleveland way. Weather and work permitting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: emmacharles on 06:47:54, 15/08/14
I am going to take a walk along the seaside, but it depends on the weather. :-\

This summer, we are having exceptionally hot and humid days. The temperature goes up to more than thirty degrees every day. It is hard to keep walking under such a sever weather.

My daily routine walk is
 after fifteen minutes to ride a train to a flat area (I live in a quite mountain area,)
 I walk the waterfront ( Kobe is located between mountains and the sea closely, so I can go to see the both within thirty minutes or so,)
 then I walk towards the centre of the city.
 I come home in the same way, but I will take a train from the center of the city straightaway when I shop lots or tired.

 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 07:14:26, 15/08/14
Helvellyn via Striding  8) come on  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 07:22:03, 15/08/14
yorkshire dales  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rachela on 08:16:30, 15/08/14
I'd like to do Eskdale to Scafell, but the forecast is poor.  The forecast for Snowdonia isn't bad though, so considering the Watkin Parth.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: map mad kedge on 08:18:55, 15/08/14
Taking a Greek student for his first ever walk in the Peaks.
Gotta decide on something suitable.

Gonna be an interesting day!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:41:05, 15/08/14
Got visitors so walking locally. This will be the first walk over 1.5 miles that Midge has been allowed to do since he was put on paw-rest. We shall see how he fares.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 08:48:02, 15/08/14
I am going to use reverse psychology on myself by declaring that I am not going walking anywhere...hopefully this should spur me on to going for a walk shhh don't let me know what I am doing :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:51:42, 15/08/14
I am going to use reverse psychology on myself by declaring that I am not going walking anywhere...hopefully this should spur me on to going for a walk shhh don't let me know what I am doing :)

 ;D   ;D   ;D   ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:29:44, 15/08/14
I am going to use reverse psychology on myself by declaring that I am not going walking anywhere...hopefully this should spur me on to going for a walk shhh don't let me know what I am doing :)


 :-\
I thought that was normal? You never seem to know what you are doing?  ::)


Only kidding  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DrNytol on 13:16:40, 15/08/14
High Street and Mardale Ill Bell via Riggindale and if the weather is reasonable then onto Harter Fell, Branstree and Selside Pike  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 10:44:00, 17/08/14
just back from the Dales, with a training walk up Pen-Y-Ghent and Whernside plus some geocaching on the way. Very windy and cloudy at the summits.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:09:12, 22/08/14
This weekend I aim to walk Wetherlam. All being well this will mark my 214th Wainwright and we will celebrate completion with a drink in the Britannia Inn, Elterwater.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 22:20:45, 22/08/14
Peak District (Hayfield).

Might need the waterproofs. >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Grouse on 22:23:21, 22/08/14
On holiday in North Wales and walking round the Great Orme coastal path Saturday then up Snowdon via Pyg Track on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OutdoorsApe on 22:28:55, 22/08/14
If it's wet then I'll be doing a few scrambles in the dark peaks, if it's dry then I'll be doing a 100k ride returning over the Snake Pass.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 23:09:02, 22/08/14
Y Garn and Elidir Fawr are the last of the welsh 3000's i havn't done so taking the Gribin up to Glyder Fawr first and take in Foel Goch and Mynedd Perfydd on route
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 14:26:20, 24/08/14
Rhinog Fawr yesterday, postponed from Thursday in the vain hope of better weather.   ::)


The good news is that most of the conifer forest on the east side of the Rhinog nature reserve has gone to the chipboard factory opening the views up. Resurfaced path and new footbridges. Whatever next?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pauldawes on 17:54:13, 24/08/14
Tomorrow doing a 12 miler (in theory, in practice may well cut it short) starting from Bolsolver Castle.


This is a recce... to prepare myself for an assault on the "Beast of Bolsolver" later this year. (This is a 20 mile circular day walk. In unlikely event of me actually completing it later this year, will be longest walk I've completed for a year or three.)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bohemian Brummie on 17:59:17, 24/08/14
Life has been busy since I last did a 35 mile walk in early August. I have booked train tickets for a 26 mile walk in Wales, but it means getting up at 3 o'clock in the morning and coming home at midnight. No pain, no gain as they say!  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:16:59, 24/08/14
Over the South Downs yesterday from the Devil's Dyke to Ditchling Beacon
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 22:01:17, 24/08/14
Penyghent on Friday, Whernside on Saturday.. I really need to spread my wings some more.
Though the descent off Whernside was interesting, decided not to go to the 'down' path at all, just walked straight down. Joined up with the old 3 peaks path at the bottom. Pretty steep Scally enjoyed it..  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gar303 on 18:16:34, 25/08/14
spent a good few hours out on the Malvern Hill on Saturday, it was gloves weather when the wind picked up  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Horsey on 19:22:58, 25/08/14
Decided to let the BH weekend walk wait and go tomorrow. Last BH I went out it was just like walking down the high street. Heading over the Cleveland hills probably to Kildale way. Weather looks to be good so should be a pleasant day with the crowds long gone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 20:44:38, 25/08/14
For those of you thinking of hitting the 3 peaks tomorrow (Tuesday) The wind is howling like a banshee.
Very restless out there.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 20:53:18, 25/08/14
I went for a mooch round Ogwen Valley in North Wales today. It was very gloomy with lots of low cloud on the hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 22:00:50, 05/09/14
Tomorrow I will be wandering round a wood in Hertfordshire planning a route that I will be taking a troop of Scouts on in the dark next weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:32:45, 05/09/14
Sunday I think I'll be heading towards Ravenscar direction for a walk either to Whitby or Scarborough along the Cleveland Way rather than a long mountainous walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 08:05:23, 06/09/14
Heading NW of Braintree to Great Sailing for an LDWA walk on Sunday (when completed I would have walked 83 miles in a week...phew!!)

http://www.ldwa.org.uk/EssexAndHerts/E/13593/a-ramble-around-the-sailings.html
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: safcpaul on 14:04:52, 06/09/14
tomorrow I am heading to loch Lomond and loch long for 4 days. Hoping to climb ben Lomond and the cobbler amongst others O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 18:42:26, 06/09/14
Tomorrow I will be wandering round a wood in Hertfordshire planning a route that I will be taking a troop of Scouts on in the dark next weekend.
I'm so glad I checked this route today. What looked on the map like a path through the wood leading to a road was a path through the wood leading to a fence through which you could almost see the road but had no way of getting to it.


I would have looked a right numpty if I had been there with 60 kids and parents next week particularly as I have been known to drag the map from the Scout leaders hands when it became clear he didn't know where he was going.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 20:15:35, 06/09/14
Took a trip to snowdon today. Parked up at Ogwen and walked up Devils Kitchen. From there I walked up to Glyder Fawr and then along to Glyder Fach. Every time I go up the Glyders they are covered on cloud, and today was no different!
Pity, but still took some decent photos.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 07:46:33, 07/09/14
Pendle hill  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mhaggy on 08:24:38, 07/09/14
nantlle ridge   ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: White Horse Walker on 13:57:47, 07/09/14
Booked it in the diary - a walk for yesterday, from home to the pub at All Cannings, and back. 10 miles round trip. And we actually did it - first one since our holiday. Very nice too although Mr WHW is nursing a very swollen knee.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:26:49, 12/09/14
Tomorrow I will be wandering round a wood in Hertfordshire planning a route that I will be taking a troop of Scouts on in the dark next weekend.


Having checked out the route last weekend, tonight I will be leading 80 (yes eighty!) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their parents on a night hike.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 09:11:27, 12/09/14

Having checked out the route last weekend, tonight I will be leading 80 (yes eighty!) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their parents on a night hike.




We will watch the BBC news with interest in the morning... "Major search under way"  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 11:52:22, 12/09/14
With any luck, Snowdon (Horseshoe via CG) for the 2nd time in a month :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 12:08:31, 12/09/14
Doing a variation on the waterfalls walk around Ystradfellte tomorrow
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:22:15, 12/09/14
Weather dependent I may do the three peaks...of Horwich  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 13:31:18, 12/09/14

Having checked out the route last weekend, tonight I will be leading 80 (yes eighty!) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their parents on a night hike.

We will watch the BBC news with interest in the morning... "Major search under way"  ;)
Don't say that!


The reason I've been asked to lead it is because a few years ago when we all went on a night walk the then Scout leader clearly didn't know where he was and was walking faster and faster until eventually I took the map off him to work out where we were.


So no pressure to not get lost tonight.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 22:20:03, 12/09/14
Heading up Tryfan North Ridge going to try the North tower for a change then Bristly Ridge to the Glyders hopefully make it as far as Y Garn before dropping down Cwm Gafr to Llanberis for the bus home  hope everyone out walking has a good time
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:24:49, 12/09/14
Ridge good luck with the night walk. Tonight I walked to the pub and back. But on Sunday, I hope to be heading to Haweswater so that the other half can get closer to completing his Wainwright round.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 22:28:41, 12/09/14
Off to Yr Elen tomorrow. Should be a long day on my own.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 00:16:07, 13/09/14
Off to Yr Elen tomorrow. Should be a long day on my own.


No arguing..  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: poppypj on 00:27:00, 13/09/14
LDWA walk from Bamford on Sunday

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sloth on 02:44:29, 13/09/14
Walking up Lord Herefords Knob and around about Sunday.  :D 

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 12:27:38, 13/09/14
Good luck on the ldwa walk.  The few times I have been out with them, they were a pain - always a couple of them push, push pushing out in front so the group got strung out and the walk became a sort of devil-take-the-hindmost  ( this happened even when I was the formal leader and the ones in front did not even know the route!).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 13:34:16, 15/09/14
Ridge good luck with the night walk. Tonight I walked to the pub and back. But on Sunday, I hope to be heading to Haweswater so that the other half can get closer to completing his Wainwright round.
Thanks Sarah, it went very well. I'd been really careful when I walked it in the day to make sure I would be able to easily recognise any tricky bits and it went like a dream, I never even had to get the map out. You would have thought we were going to the summit of Everest and back from the way some of them moaned, glad my kids aren't like that.


Hope you had a good day in the Lakes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:39:01, 15/09/14
Glad it went well Ridge - except for the moaning, that is... My children never complained either and now in their twenties they continue to be keen walkers.


We had a good walk thanks. Branstree and Selside Pike - so not the high fells, but pleasant underfoot. A glimpse into remote Swindale and interesting walk along the lake edge at Mardale Head. I have never seen the water so low. Lots of wall ruins revealed and even two old gate piers with a rusting gate besides.


Next week should include Angletarn Pikes, all being well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 21:45:00, 15/09/14
Not really walking but I just spent 6 1/2 hours on Sunday White/Fast water swimming up (Yes UP) the river Tees at Barnard Castle. LOVED IT.
God my arms are hurting now though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Paul Sheridan on 07:15:16, 16/09/14
Don't say that!


The reason I've been asked to lead it is because a few years ago when we all went on a night walk the then Scout leader clearly didn't know where he was and was walking faster and faster until eventually I took the map off him to work out where we were.


So no pressure to not get lost tonight.

Well done sir, was that Great Wood that you were stomping around per chance?  All very dry over there compared to 8 months ago.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:50:53, 16/09/14
It was Great Wood and Home Wood, we were staying at Tolmers, were we so loud you could hear us? It was perfect for night walking dry, calm and quite warm.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Paul Sheridan on 09:21:03, 16/09/14
An educated guess ;) I'm over in Potters Bar, and know the woods very well indeed, my 3 year old grandson loves to walk down to the first stream and unblock the dams (when there is water) he does vey well for one with such short legs ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 16:28:27, 18/09/14
Glencoe.....all week!! whoop whoop :D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 17:47:27, 18/09/14
Have a great time in Glencoe, Carolina  O0  I'm off to the western lakes tomorrow for 3 nights  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:30:18, 18/09/14
At last back up the lakes on the Eastern fells somewhere  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:42:35, 18/09/14
I was going to say 'Me too!' Rhino, but actually it's the far eastern fells for me.

Got any definite plans?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jackie1981 on 10:50:28, 19/09/14
There won't be a massive amount of walking for us but should have a good weekend.  I'm taking the boys to Southport for the airshow.  So anyone walking around that area you might spot some.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 11:25:18, 19/09/14
There won't be a massive amount of walking for us but should have a good weekend.  I'm taking the boys to Southport for the airshow.  So anyone walking around that area you might spot some.


Thanks for that Jackie!
I'm currently suffering a terminal case of man flu, but if I recover enough I may well head for that!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:43:59, 19/09/14
I was going to say 'Me too!' Rhino, but actually it's the far eastern fells for me.

Got any definite plans?

Hi Sarah
 
Yes i have decided on doing Great Mell, Little Mell and Gowbarrow with the wife who hates anything over 1000ft  :D  Ive give her an option of sitting the first one out and walking round the base of the 2nd but said she has to do Gowbarrow  ;D 
What about you?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 13:38:30, 19/09/14
Well Gowbarrow is a gem so if she's only walking one... I have only ever walked it from Aira Force - just love the views over Ullswater. I imagine your approach will be different.

For us - Brock Crags and Angletarn Pikes. Not a huge day out but hubby needs those to get closer to 214.

We are following a route I did a few years back with my son. That day we kept crossing paths with a jolly boys' day out group of 3 retired gents. They were most entertaining and kept us on our toes pace wise. This was even more impressive given that one of them was going into hospital the next day for a hip replacement !!!!

Have a good walk and we'll wave across the water!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 15:23:32, 19/09/14
You too Sarah  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 16:09:47, 19/09/14
If the forecast holds true i will be doing the Snowdon horseshoe on Monday have to count this as a long weekend walk through
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: chrisj on 17:40:06, 21/09/14
Was working on a Ironman length triathlon yesterday. So safety kayaking from 7am til 11am. Then accompanying one of the competitors on the Snowdon section of the event at 22:30. Llanberis to summit and back in 3hrs 38min. Ready for my beer this evening though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:48:29, 21/09/14
Well I've done nowt as grand as all you guys and girls this weekend  :(   A litter pick on the local beach for a couple of hours then a scenic route walk to the shops which totalled a maaahooooosive 2.75 miles  ;D
 
Nevertheless, t'was nice to get out for an hour  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 20:23:06, 21/09/14
Had a super 21 mile walk today round London as the leader, with the London Long Distance Walkers. 15 of us the group and they all said what a wonderful walk it was so all the effort I put in walking it out paid off. I'll be doing it again for the Essex/Herts group in January if any of you would like to join us? (11th January 2015 from Mile End Station 9 am)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 20:38:48, 21/09/14
Moel siabod today it was stunning I will try and put some pics up
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 20:48:51, 21/09/14
The remains of Sherwood forest and Clumber park, north Notts.
Guess who thought he wouldnt go wrong with just an ancient road map and a compass :-[
God knows how I work out todays mileage, but walked for thick end of 7 hours. :-[
Next time, get a proper map!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 21:12:34, 21/09/14
Moel siabod today it was stunning I will try and put some pics up
I went up Siabod a week last Thursday for the first time,some great views up there and considering the fine weather we had today i bet you were spoilt aswell look forward to seeing the photos
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:22:53, 18/02/15
Time to bump this thread, off to walk Tal Trwynau, Pen Twyn Glas, Mynydd Llysiau then down Mcnamaras way toward the Hermitage in the Black Mountains at the weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneGirlandherDog on 23:27:18, 18/02/15
I think we're heading to the Coquet Valley in Northumberland. Probably do an easy bimble around Barrowburn. If we're really feeling energetic then maybe Windy Gyle.

Best wishes
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 01:59:02, 19/02/15
Just a small walk around Bamford for me taking my puppy on his first outing in the peaks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 06:53:14, 19/02/15
The lakes the far eastern area
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:26:17, 19/02/15
The weather doesn't look great in the Peaks over the weekend, especially on Sunday....but I'm hopeful that I'll be climbing a hill or two on Saturday  O0


http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656617



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:59:01, 19/02/15
The lakes the far eastern area

You forgot to check avoidingaprilandbeefy.com didn't you Rhino  ;D  We are over in that area too on Saturday so we might see you  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneGirlandherDog on 09:26:53, 19/02/15
April, I've tried to look at avoidingaprilandbeefy.com a number of times and it says page not available?  Any ideas why?

Best wishes. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 10:21:26, 19/02/15
April, I've tried to look at avoidingaprilandbeefy.com a number of times and it says page not available?  Any ideas why?

Best wishes.


Suspect it doesn't exist, except as a joke...  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 10:30:53, 19/02/15
I hope to have a stroll (or if I'm in the mood, a long run) on the South Downs Way somewhere between Petersfield and Chichester this Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneGirlandherDog on 10:31:01, 19/02/15
Aha! :}
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:38:36, 19/02/15

You forgot to check avoidingaprilandbeefy.com didn't you Rhino  ;D  We are over in that area too on Saturday so we might see you  :)

 ;D  i did check the site a while back and wondered if you had bought the url and was setting it up  ;D
Planning on doing the Hagg Gill Round a nice 11 Miler and 6 more Wainwrights for me and hoping the Sallows is not as bad as people say  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:11:26, 19/02/15
April, I've tried to look at avoidingaprilandbeefy.com a number of times and it says page not available?  Any ideas why?

Best wishes.

Sorry Paula. It is a fake website, made up by our "friend" Karl, a fellow forum member  :)
 
See
http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=28662.0 (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=28662.0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:14:24, 19/02/15

 ;D  i did check the site a while back and wondered if you had bought the url and was setting it up  ;D
Planning on doing the Hagg Gill Round a nice 11 Miler and 6 more Wainwrights for me and hoping the Sallows is not as bad as people say  :)

 ;D  We are meeting with the website address creator. We are doing Tarn Crag and Grey Crag. I quite like Sallows but I am slightly odd  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 14:01:44, 19/02/15
Well we should definitly be able to see each other if there isnt too much clag, the weathers not looking as good as its been  :)  If we bump in to one another one or both of us are crap navigators  ;D
Those Two and a couple more on that side are my next round then 3 rounds from Howtown area and job done in the Far Eastern  :)  Hoping to be finished Mid April in line with my 6 months a region timescale i seem to have set myself.
I have a weeks holiday in Hawkshead at July so the Southern are looking good at the moment as my next target, havent done any over there since i was at school.
 
Watch out as well Ive heard someone called Karl has been stalking walkers in and around the lakes  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:48:58, 20/02/15
Watch out as well Ive heard someone called Karl has been stalking walkers in and around the lakes  ;D




 :o   :o  Well we will have to be careful won't we?  ;D 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 07:54:30, 21/02/15
Off for a local wander as soon as I get in from work today. Which is why I was in at work before 7.30am.


It is a nice, though muddy, walk and it will be a chance for the children to try out their new boots which Mrs R bought them this week. Don't get me wrong she is a wonderful woman with many talents but going to buy them boots while I'm at work  :o  they did both need them but walking is definitely not her specialist subject. Though it sounds like they knew more than the shop assistant, when my son asked if they were 3 season boots he was told 'that's sleeping bags'. Its a good job he didn't ask if they were B0, B1 etc.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:27:26, 21/02/15
I'm off for a wander just across the border in Cheshire, although some of the walk is in Derbyshire :D


I'll be at Shining Tor at some point.... and then watching the climbers at Windgather Rocks while eating lunch!


Might get the odd bit of snow today too 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 09:55:17, 21/02/15
Short walk round Teigngrace and Stover Lake after major housework session following half-term grandsons visit - luv 'em:)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 11:04:25, 21/02/15
Staying local this weekend so i'll only be walking to Costa Coffee if that counts.😜

Nearly a 2 mile round trip though 😀
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 12:10:53, 21/02/15
In the Anglers at Bamford just had a good snow shower.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sbt on 12:47:25, 21/02/15
Just come back from a 4 hour walk up mynydd grug y common with the dogs. They are now flat out on the sofa. Should be quite for a while now :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:41:34, 21/02/15
I'm off for a wander just across the border in Cheshire, although some of the walk is in Derbyshire :D


I'll be at Shining Tor at some point.... and then watching the climbers at Windgather Rocks while eating lunch!


Might get the odd bit of snow today too 8)


What a day!! :o  Blizzard conditions on the way to Pym Chair Car Park this morning, snow covered narrow lanes where my car was slipping all over the place, two separate car crashes, one of which involved today's walk leader and the other involved a couple who were also due to attend the walk! Nobody was hurt, thank god. The walk leaders car was pulled free from a grassy bank by a kind farmer with a tractor, where it was balancing at a precarious angle on two wheels, while the other car was towed away by a recovery van! Frozen stiff due to hanging about waiting for help....but worst of all, no flippin' walk!!! lol  Managed to get home in one piece and ended up eating lunch at home. Then went for a local wander to calm my nerves! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:48:13, 21/02/15

What a day!! :o  Blizzard conditions on the way to Pym Chair Car Park this morning, snow covered narrow lanes where my car was slipping all over the place, two separate car crashes, one of which involved today's walk leader and the other involved a couple who were also due to attend the walk! Nobody was hurt, thank god. The walk leaders car was pulled free from a grassy bank by a kind farmer with a tractor, where it was balancing at a precarious angle on two wheels, while the other car was towed away by a recovery van! Frozen stiff due to hanging about waiting for help....but worst of all, no flippin' walk!!! lol  Managed to get home in one piece and ended up eating lunch at home. Then went for a local wander to calm my nerves! :D
Blimey Sunnydale what a day, glad everyone's ok  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 17:37:17, 21/02/15
Lucky with the weather Sunnydale and not to have a bump yourself.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 17:41:11, 21/02/15
That sounds a bit hairy sunnydale.


Just got in from our walk, very muddy.
Having lived here for 18 years we spotted 2 muntjac deer in the local woods today. I knew they were there but had not seen any before.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:37:55, 22/02/15

 .......The walk leaders car was pulled free from a grassy bank by a kind farmer with a tractor, where it was balancing at a precarious angle on two wheels.......


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The scary part is that my car is the same as this and it could easily have been me up the bank!  Three of us made it to Pym car park - just - and had no idea, to begin with, that our friend had missed the turning (due to terrible visibility) and was just yards down the road in need of help! :o


(photo taken by another group member)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:38:48, 23/02/15
Well we should definitly be able to see each other if there isnt too much clag, the weathers not looking as good as its been  :)  If we bump in to one another one or both of us are crap navigators  ;D

How wrong was i on this, i didnt realize until i was on Sallows that there is a complete ridge in the way  ;D  i had to look at the GPS to see it was Harter, Kentmere and Shipman Knotts  :-[
I thought i would be able to look down from III Bell  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 10:41:22, 24/02/15
looks like i am going up snowdon again on the ranger path
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 13:08:40, 24/02/15
Turton Heights and Entwistle & Turton Reservoir (and probably the Strawberry Duck Pub), hope it snows so we can get on top of Cheetham Close without getting covered in mud too :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 15:30:13, 24/02/15
Black Mountains for me and swmbo  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: meandmydog on 15:42:37, 24/02/15
On saturday im doing the Three Shires from Wildboarclough with a bimble up Shutlingslow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 18:34:56, 24/02/15
Up the Glyders via the miners track and as far Y Garn then down to the Llanberis pass
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 19:23:46, 24/02/15
Snowdon on Sunday up the ranger path
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 23:55:16, 24/02/15
^^^^
You not tempted to try the route up and over Crib Gogh then Mark😜

Peaks this Sunday for me all being well so probably somewhere around Hathersage or Edale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:29:11, 25/02/15
Snowdonia from tomorrow night until Monday lunchtime.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 12:05:13, 25/02/15

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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10250252_941304682554953_2426489814404300837_n.jpg?oh=f672f890ac87f6f682198538198ab5ad&oe=5595CC26&__gda__=1430920623_f8d7eb0b2c67bf00072f4f93b0d323c2)




The scary part is that my car is the same as this and it could easily have been me up the bank!  Three of us made it to Pym car park - just - and had no idea, to begin with, that our friend had missed the turning (due to terrible visibility) and was just yards down the road in need of help! :o


(photo taken by another group member)


I hadn't realised they did the Ka in a 4x4 variant?  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 13:27:08, 25/02/15
 ;D  got off road enough but not back on it.
 
Thats a poogeot not a Ka, the wife has a Ka and its great in the snow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gar303 on 20:03:04, 08/03/15
Went along the footpat in the shadow of Fan Hir today, around Llyn Y Fan Fawr then the northern ascent of Fan Foel before follwing Fan Hir back down.  Was all a bit slippy but the sun came out to play eventually.  Trying to get match fit for 15 miles silver route for the South Wales 3 Peaks Challenge
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:36:17, 23/05/15
Thought I'd resurrect this thread after a bit of a gap, as I like reading people's plans and getting inspiration.

We are up in the Lakes for the week. Hubby has 3 more fells to go to complete his Wainwright round. Due to excellent planning  they are nowhere near each other so will be 3 separate walks. Today will be Holme Fell and I think we'll include Tarn Hows in the walk too.

Hope you've all got plans for this lovely Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: videoman on 08:43:16, 23/05/15
Somewhere in Snowdonia tomorrow but undecided as yet. Is anyone else in the area?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: swanseamale47 on 22:29:20, 26/05/15
Not walking really but I have to go to Tenby this weekend. (I know it doesn't count)  :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: videoman on 22:34:41, 26/05/15
Hopefully starting the Lleyn Coastal Path on Sunday, 95 miles from Caernarfon to Porthmadog. Just hope the weathers OK and doing the Pennine Way in four weeks time. Must be mad!!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:08:21, 30/05/15
Look out for the special breed sheep - Lleyn peninsula.

Off to Fleetwith Pike so that hubby can complete his Wainwright round. Easy route from Honister as he hasn't been well. The important thing is that the celebratory tipple is already in the hip flask!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:15:54, 30/05/15
Congratulations to him, I hope you have a stunning day for it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Elvis Presley on 08:16:07, 30/05/15
Maybe somewhere around Barney Castle on Sunday.   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:18:23, 30/05/15
Congratulations to him, I hope you have a stunning day for it.

Thanks Ridge. Weather looking good at the moment.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slogger on 15:51:09, 30/05/15
Look out for the special breed sheep - Lleyn peninsula.

Off to Fleetwith Pike so that hubby can complete his Wainwright round. Easy route from Honister as he hasn't been well. The important thing is that the celebratory tipple is already in the hip flask!

Well done to him in anticipation, been doing the Lakeland tops for over 40 years, still got 74 to do before I can have my tipple!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 17:19:58, 30/05/15
Thanks Slogger. The tipple (damson gin) was much needed as it was very cold and blowy on the summit. I have rarely downed two shots so quickly!!



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 18:41:13, 30/05/15
Thanks Slogger. The tipple (damson gin) was much needed as it was very cold and blowy on the summit. I have rarely downed two shots so quickly!!

I did Fleetwick Pike last Saturday in lovely weather, not a difficult one for your last Wainwright  O0

What's his plan now?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 22:20:53, 30/05/15
I'm stopping in Malham YHA this weekend. Did a nice 9 miles today around Malham Cove and Tarn, and also Goredale Scar.
Planning on a 14 mile walk tomorrow if the weather behaves itself
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kj68 on 07:10:31, 31/05/15
Hi going to be walking in the Pennines not sure how far but it will be great  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:25:20, 31/05/15
I did Fleetwick Pike last Saturday in lovely weather, not a difficult one for your last Wainwright  O0

What's his plan now?

You're right Bricam, it was very straightforward. Such amazing views for relatively little effort. I asked him about his plans - he says they are to follow me!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mountain Chris on 14:40:50, 04/06/15
Brecon - weather looks good, but packed and ready for anything.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 15:52:58, 04/06/15
I think I'll do another section of the SBP (Rake, Hill Brow to Blackdown - 12½ miles).

 :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:07:23, 04/06/15
This weekend I'll be mostly decorating  >:( but hope to get an early evening walk in  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 16:30:15, 04/06/15
I'll be doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks on Saturday (excited), then on Sunday...I'll be ringing everyone I know to tell them that I did the Yorkshire Three Peaks on Saturday :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: swanseamale47 on 17:29:02, 04/06/15
I'm at a wedding on saturday, I might have a go at Sgwd yr Eira waterfalls on sunday if I'm up to it, depends how I feel, (health issues not drunk).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snakehips on 18:07:22, 04/06/15
Glyders glyders glyders glyders
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:16:12, 04/06/15
Glyders glyders glyders glyders
Me too  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 18:43:37, 04/06/15
I'm at a wedding on saturday, I might have a go at Sgwd yr Eira waterfalls on sunday if I'm up to it, depends how I feel, (health issues not drunk).
If you do, the beef and ale homemade pie in the Angel Pontneddfechan is delicious for an after walk meal  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:35:27, 04/06/15
Kirkby Stephen Yomp on Sunday. Gathering strength on Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: chrisj on 21:20:36, 04/06/15
Off up Snowdon on Saturday. Going the boring way (Llanberis path) but leading a group of amputees so should be an interesting day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 23:04:41, 04/06/15
Wales (Snowdonia) this Saturday.

2nd Saturday in a row :o :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Boothy on 12:30:39, 05/06/15
Camping in Edale so may have a little stroll up Kinder
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: CallMeSteven on 12:54:59, 05/06/15
Leading this 20 miler - it's called 'Steven's Two Loops' - should be able to see why  ;)


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/399/18488670671_da51854f8c_b.jpg) (http://)route (https://flic.kr/p/uaMgDZ) by Steven Muster (https://www.flickr.com/photos/redbridgerambler/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 15:45:25, 05/06/15
Camping in Edale so may have a little stroll up Kinder
I may pass you somewhere along the way. Heading for Kinder either from Edale or Hayfield.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Markdvs on 16:00:35, 05/06/15
Blanchland or Edmundbyers . I'm undecided  :-X
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: videoman on 17:35:51, 05/06/15
Just walked around 38 miles over the last few days around the Llyn Coastal Path from Trefor to Aberdaron and now have sunburn and blisters on both feet which is the first time in my life with walking so may give this weekend a miss. Back in caravan now near Llanberis.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 17:59:07, 05/06/15
I'll be doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks on Saturday (excited), then on Sunday...I'll be ringing everyone I know to tell them that I did the Yorkshire Three Peaks on Saturday :)


Brilliant Fat Goat! Hope the weather is mother too cold nor too hot nor too wet nor too windy... Don't know if that's possible tho. I'm feeling a bit jealous as it's 2 years since I did it (and got soaked in the first 20 minutes!!!).


My walking may well be around Ikea...  :(  It's fine really and must be done, but I'd prefer some hills...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 09:42:08, 07/06/15
Leading this 20 miler - it's called 'Steven's Two Loops' - should be able to see why  ;)

It's because your name is Steven?  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 11:10:19, 07/06/15



My walking may well be around Ikea...  :(   


Don't do it, it's the gates of HELL!!!!!!!!! Once you enter you can never return.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 11:20:37, 07/06/15
Not walking this weekend, packing for my two week backpacking trip up the west of Scotland. Starting with the five sisters, then Glen Affric and making my way up to Torridon, around Loch Maree and finishing on An Teallach. :)


Getting the bus on Friday, I have to first travel south from Stirling to Glasgow before coming back north, the bus passes Stirling :-\ but doesn't stop.    
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: OneGirlandherDog on 07:15:23, 09/06/15
Hi matey peeps.  Long time no speak.


We've been managing to get a bit of walking in just lately over in the Lakes (my blog has been updated if you want to have a look see). 


Places we've walked - Rannerdale Knotts, Ullock Pike/Calf Side/Long Side, Howtown to Pooley Bridge and on Sunday just gone we went up Nethermost and Dollywagon Pikes.  The last walk was by far the hardest I've done because we went straight up the side of the mountain from Ruthwaite Lodge (Climbing Hut), which meant a bit of scrambling over quite rocky ground which I nearly fell off!!


Anyhoo, because of this we got the notion to go back this weekend to go up St Sunday Crag so that's our plan.  From Patterdale along the valley to Grisedale Tarn then up St Sunday Crag. 


Can't wait but hope it's a wee bit easier than the last walk LOL.


Best wishes - Paula  :D
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Post by: Percy on 09:30:18, 09/06/15
Spending the weekend in Borrowdale. :smitten:


Walks to be decided when we know what the weather is like.
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Post by: urbanhymn01 on 22:21:22, 10/06/15
Back to stonethwaite on fri and weather permitted up skiddaw from threlkeld round the back of it and up thd north side on sat
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Post by: chrisj on 18:56:26, 11/06/15
Snowdon again on Saturday. This time from Rhyd Ddu. Weather looks horrid though.  >:(
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Post by: Robnolan on 20:17:05, 11/06/15
I'm in the Lakes with the family. We are staying in a Yurt in Langdale. Its my wife's idea, she doesn't fancy camping and booked this as a compromise! Wish me luck 😋
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Post by: Rhino on 20:20:05, 11/06/15
Sounds great Rob, have a good time and best of luck  ;D
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Post by: CallMeSteven on 10:09:50, 12/06/15
For me on Sunday a local walk in Essex http://www.ldwa.org.uk/challenge_events/show_event.php?event_id=14869
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Post by: Rather be walking on 12:21:26, 12/06/15
Don't know this weekend, wing-it I think, depending weather. Maybe the up on the SDW or the SBP.

John.
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:52:04, 13/06/15
Hope the yurt experience is going well, Rob. I will be out and about in the environs of Kenilworth Castle. Next weekend will be Northern routes - wahay!
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Post by: Glyno on 19:56:03, 13/06/15
heading to Wasdale in the morning, not coming back until Thursday :)
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Post by: videoman on 20:25:26, 13/06/15
Hopefully out around the Roaches and Gradbach tomorrow
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Post by: phil1960 on 20:36:30, 13/06/15
Did another variation of the waterfalls walk today around Ystradfellte. Used a "closed" cliff path above the Mellte, narrow, slippy and with sheer drops, great fun.
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Post by: bobdelon on 03:02:17, 18/06/15
some experiments  are exactly what i need~ O0
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 13:30:49, 20/06/15
Did we get any feedback on the yurt experience?!

Heading down Borrowdale for a stroll along Langstrath.
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Post by: swanseamale47 on 16:46:21, 20/06/15
Did another variation of the waterfalls walk today around Ystradfellte. Used a "closed" cliff path above the Mellte, narrow, slippy and with sheer drops, great fun.

Is that the one near the bunkhouse and branches off the main path on the right before the track drops down to the main falls?  Thats well dodgy
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 15:24:17, 23/06/15
I've got a whole week in the Lakes starting this Friday.  :)


The weather forecast isn't great but I've got enough planned to fill my time whatever it turns out like.
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Post by: snakehips on 17:31:56, 23/06/15
I'll be recceing the walk that is planned for Saturday on the Wales meet on Saturday so should be a good day if the weather stays good
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Post by: phil1960 on 18:37:46, 23/06/15
I'll be recceing the walk that is planned for Saturday on the Wales meet on Saturday so should be a good day if the weather stays good
what's the walk Mark? I'd like to plot it on map and GPS  O0
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Post by: snakehips on 18:49:03, 23/06/15
Up the east ridge of pen yr ole wen carnedd daffydd then Llewellyn then towards pen helgi du and back down  it's a good day out Phil and you get to stay on high ground for most of the day
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Post by: phil1960 on 19:16:22, 23/06/15
Up the east ridge of pen yr ole wen carnedd daffydd then Llewellyn then towards pen helgi du and back down  it's a good day out Phil and you get to stay on high ground for most of the day
Map out as we speak😀😀 Christine and I are staying on after Sunday until Wednesday and planning to do Snowdon via Rhyd Ddu, South Ridge, Bwlch Main then Rhyd Ddu back down.
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Post by: snakehips on 20:13:37, 23/06/15
That's a lovely way up snowdon you'll enjoy it just be prepared for the masses at the summit
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Post by: phil1960 on 20:32:03, 23/06/15
That's a lovely way up snowdon you'll enjoy it just be prepared for the masses at the summit
Yeah prepared for that Mark but don't intend to linger, it's the walk there and back I'm looking forward to, hopefully much less busy than anything from PYP
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Post by: snakehips on 20:53:48, 23/06/15
You won't see many on the way up or down but you will have to queue to get on the trig
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Post by: eebeejay on 23:25:43, 23/06/15
A friend and I are probably going to do Southborne to Chichester from the Time Out Book of Country Walks this coming weekend.
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Post by: 1slandmonkey on 23:29:51, 23/06/15
Hoping to tick off about half a dozen Wainwrights and enjoy a peaceful wild camp.
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Post by: Robnolan on 23:32:29, 23/06/15
Well my 2 nights in a yurt was very enjoyable. Fantastic location in Langdale on the NT campsite. I would recommend the glamping experience for those who don't like tenting, but you still have to do the toilet and shower block. The food in the local pubs was excellent, and sitting round the campfire with the children in the evening was great fun.
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Post by: bobdelon on 02:23:09, 01/07/15
i have a plan to go to the Carneddau next weak,   this walk   runs from Bangor to Prestatyn, through fields to Moel Wnion, a hill sitting within the northern carneddau range.    :D
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Post by: AdanClinton on 07:36:18, 01/07/15
I am planing to w alking in the East of England this weekend.any recommendations ?  
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Post by: Rhino on 21:34:27, 01/07/15
Back in the lakes and I am bringing the bad weather with me.
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Post by: OwenP on 12:49:46, 06/07/15
I'm off to the Cotswolds for a nice walk. Lots of good trails to follow and great scenery to take some photographs of the kids. Anyone got any suggestions of good trails to follow? I was going to get my map out and just guess?
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Post by: fat goat on 08:54:01, 26/08/15
I'm off to that Yorkshire to do the Three Peaks again, this time the clockwise route.  :D
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Post by: Rather be walking on 12:25:21, 26/08/15
Hangers Way, 21 miles from Alton to Queen Elizabeth Country Park (near Butser Hill).  :)
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Post by: phil1960 on 16:29:59, 26/08/15
The Carmarthen Fan for us, the quietest and probably best corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park  O0
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Post by: mananddog on 16:40:36, 26/08/15
To a beer festival 7 miles  :D and then back. probably will not be as quick coming back.

Then walking to a BBQ about 4 miles away and back - in the dark over the fields.

I do like to live dangerously.
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Post by: Iggy63 on 16:41:59, 26/08/15
22 of us in the far Western Lakes. I'll be whittling down the Wainwrights hopefully.
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Post by: Rhino on 19:00:18, 26/08/15
The Yorkshire Dales

Mrs R picked the spot back in July because she liked the look of the caravan site, turns out the village has 4 pubs and its beer festival weekend as well and the challenge cup final  8)

She definitely has psychic abilities  ;D



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Post by: altirando on 19:46:38, 26/08/15
Suggestion for Veteran Goat - get the train from Settle over the famous viaduct to Dent station, walk back over over Whernside and Ingleborough, gives you a new perspective of familiar hills, and the finish through Crummack Dale and Feizor is delightful.  A sort of Twin Peaks alternative.
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Post by: swanseamale47 on 22:46:21, 26/08/15
I'll be doing a bit of walking at a motor cycle scramble, I go every year.
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Post by: Peter on 12:45:23, 29/08/15
I'm off to that Yorkshire to do the Three Peaks again, this time the clockwise route.  :D


You should be coming down Whernside as I write this Mark.. weather looks good from where I am. I'm wondering, did you do a recce??  ::)

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Post by: Steve and Angie on 19:22:01, 29/08/15
A walk around Arlingham tomorrow taking in the River Severn. Looking forward to it although rain is now forecast.
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Post by: snakehips on 20:59:47, 29/08/15
The glyders tomorrow first big walk for a while looking forward to it
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Post by: domtheone on 21:49:57, 29/08/15
Very nice Mark.

Peak District for me in the morning.

Would rather be up the Glyders though!
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Post by: sussamb on 22:01:32, 29/08/15
Me too but stuck in Worthing :(
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 09:16:58, 30/08/15
Heading out to the Western Fells - Low Fell and Fellbarrow followed by lunch - hopefully at the Kirkstile Inn. Last time we walked these fells they were covered in cloud so we had no views. Hoping for better today.
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Post by: Strider on 18:33:58, 31/08/15

You should be coming down Whernside as I write this Mark.. weather looks good from where I am. I'm wondering, did you do a recce??  ::)

Coming down Whernside was easy, coming down Ingleborough was 'fun'  ;D
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Post by: Andy Broadley on 20:06:39, 31/08/15
Saturday doing Y3P (the right way round) ;)  But starting from Chapel le Dale, so probably have Ingleborough first

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Post by: Mel on 20:26:58, 31/08/15
Lake District for me (again  :D  )
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Post by: bricam2096 on 22:57:18, 31/08/15
Lake District for me (again  :D  )

Bleah  :P
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Post by: scaryfeet on 13:49:03, 01/09/15
a hike and wild camp near Bakewell, was supposed to be solo but my brother has invited himself  ::)
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Post by: Rhino on 20:52:16, 01/09/15
If my mate and the weather don't let me down Jacks Rake is on the menu this weekend  8) Ive been looking forward to this for some time  :)
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Post by: phil1960 on 21:07:58, 01/09/15
Babysitting our grandson this weekend coming so doing a night walk on Friday instead, just a 5 miler through some woods and around a reservoir in the Beacons.
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Post by: Strider on 22:30:58, 01/09/15
If my mate and the weather don't let me down Jacks Rake is on the menu this weekend  8) Ive been looking forward to this for some time  :)

First time for this ?
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Post by: Rhino on 06:48:12, 02/09/15
Yes Colin
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Post by: mananddog on 07:22:29, 02/09/15
Peak District with Dog.
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Post by: FOX160 on 18:38:00, 02/09/15
Dartmoor this coming Saturday 😜
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Post by: Strider on 20:03:06, 02/09/15
Well enjoy it, rain or shine.   Was raining last time I was up there but enjoyable none the less, but you really want the view over the edge for full effect  O0
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Post by: sparnel on 21:10:13, 02/09/15
Friday, walking from Ft William to Loch Lochy hostel (on the Great Glen Way).
Day's walk with an overnight in a great hostel.
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Post by: Rhino on 07:00:25, 03/09/15
Thanks Colin iam really looking forward to it and hopefully will get some good shots.

Enjoy your walk Bill
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Post by: Slogger on 19:50:14, 03/09/15
Setting off from Edale tomorrow Friday 4th Sept. Attempting the Spine Challenger route via Pennine Way as far as Hawes around 106 miles, Hoping to arrive there by Sunday midday. We will probably stop once and bivvy Saturday night for a couple of hours near Cowling, all depends on how we feel, and how my knee and foot hold out.
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Post by: snakehips on 20:04:22, 03/09/15
Working Saturday hopefully walking on Sunday might go up moel siabod
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Post by: bricam2096 on 20:13:54, 03/09/15
Friday, walking from Ft William to Loch Lochy hostel (on the Great Glen Way).
Day's walk with an overnight in a great hostel.

I had to think there for a minute as I've never heard it called that, I only know it as the Great Glen Hostel (I guess the name changed after it now longer was a SYHA?). Always liked the Hostel and enjoyed walking the GGW along that route.

I've enjoyed that walk 3 times, just be careful on that road near the hostel, lol.
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Post by: June-Liz on 07:47:55, 04/09/15
Walking club off to Croatia for 2 weeks so for the rest of us its a local 7 mile walk around Eastham on the Wirral.
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Post by: Rhino on 08:33:33, 04/09/15
If my mate and the weather don't let me down Jacks Rake is on the menu this weekend  8) Ive been looking forward to this for some time  :)

Well my mate has let me down again although he has a good reason an eye infection and its swelled up like a balloon  :(  the weather is looking good for tomorrow though so i am not going to risk putting it off till later in the year so if anyone fancies meeting up to do the rake ive posted on the meets board.
 
 
 
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Post by: domtheone on 13:38:38, 04/09/15
Working Saturday hopefully walking on Sunday might go up moel siabod

Take the ridge route up Mark it's great (as i'm sure you know!). O0

Walking around Silverstone this weekend ::)  Sadly no mountains there. :(
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Post by: sparnel on 18:40:26, 05/09/15
Well I did the walk from Banavie near Ft Wm (its where the first set of locks are on the Caledonian canal) to the hostel at Laggan. Used to be SYHA but now known as the Great Glen Independent Hostel and very nice it is too.
Around 15 miles a lot of it on a forest road. The route does pass thru the Achnacary area where the commandos trained during the war. There are good interpretation boards explaining where and what went on in the area. Very interesting. The weather was good too! £17.50 per night with free tea/coffee and milk!
Next walk probably across Rannoch Moor............



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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 19:59:35, 05/09/15
Had a nice day in Conwy climbed up a few turrets and around the walls had a great view of the carneddau mountains i will be back up Snowdonia in a couple of weeks i can't wait hate this laid up malarkey
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Post by: snakehips on 20:08:26, 05/09/15
Change of plan Dom going up snowdon instead rhydd du and up the south ridge setting off early to beat the crowds
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Post by: poppypj on 21:27:00, 05/09/15
Yorkshire 3 peaks in the morning
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Post by: Timbion on 22:33:41, 05/09/15
Walking around Marsden, Yorkshire tomorrow.
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Post by: youradvocate on 18:47:28, 07/09/15
I'm not walking anywhere this weekend! I finished hiking the GR10 in France last week and my legs still hurt. I lost 7kg in weight and for the moment can't stop eating either.
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Post by: snakehips on 19:06:14, 07/09/15
Well I had a great day yesterday on the south ridge of snowdon that has got to be the best way up loved every minute of it
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Post by: phil1960 on 19:26:20, 07/09/15
Christine and I did the same way after the hostel meet Mark, bad weather on Bwlch Main but a good way up nevertheless  O0
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Post by: snakehips on 20:11:10, 07/09/15
The weather wasn't great yesterday Phil but I really enjoyed it
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 21:24:35, 07/09/15
I had a nice walk yesterday it wasn't quite Snowdon but considering it was my first since my hernia repair so enjoyed it almost as much i followed the lanes up to Gwaenysgor and behind Prestatyn hillside then down to the Dyserth to Prestatyn railway a nice little 7 mile trip but thoroughly enjoyed it looking forward to the Tryfan and bristly meet up in october 
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Post by: fat goat on 21:26:19, 07/09/15
It's beginning to look like the double header of Stang Top Moor and Pendle Hill via 'The Middle Way'  :D  with a return through the eerie Fell Wood and down Saddler's Height and Cross Lane. Sounds easy...it really isn't!  ;D
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Post by: mananddog on 07:53:53, 08/09/15
Lake District without Dog
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Post by: Ridge on 13:18:17, 08/09/15
Of camping with the family in Hertfordshire, so not far from home. Looks like it will be wet and, as the kids both have their own tents, there will be a 4-man and 2 2-man tents to try and get dry when we get back.
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Post by: Andy Broadley on 13:37:16, 08/09/15
12 miler on the Lincs Wolds Thursday, but working weekend
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Post by: Rather be walking on 12:09:19, 09/09/15
Lake District for 7 days starting Saturday, weather doesn't look good though :( we're not camping, cottage in Hawkshead  :)
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Post by: domtheone on 14:11:20, 09/09/15
Lakes for the next 3 days.

Saturday looks grim so it might only be 2 days ;D
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Post by: Mel on 17:55:57, 09/09/15
Weather has been glorious for the past 10 days in the Lakes Dom!

..  just sayin :P
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Post by: ninthace on 18:09:52, 09/09/15
Going to take in an Austrian alp or three this weekend and do a few more next week! Hope it stays fine!  :)
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Post by: Peter on 11:18:03, 10/09/15
Lake District for 7 days starting Saturday, weather doesn't look good though :( we're not camping, cottage in Hawkshead  :)
Lakes for the next 3 days.

Saturday looks grim so it might only be 2 days ;D
Weather has been glorious for the past 10 days in the Lakes Dom!

..  just sayin :P




Scorchingly hot, few days in the Lakes...  we were all desperate for cool and rain...  ::)


 :2funny: :2funny:
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Post by: Rhino on 12:51:23, 10/09/15
Evil Peter  just plain evil  >:D
 ;D
 
Finishing off the last of the Central fells with Mrs R on Saturday in the gloriuous rain and clag  8)  cant wait  :)  the roads will be quieter espeically through Ambelside and Windemere  ;D
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Post by: Rather be walking on 13:02:48, 10/09/15
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Weather has been glorious for the past 10 days in the Lakes

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Scorchingly hot, few days in the Lakes...  we were all desperate for cool and rain...  ::)

Ok, Ok, rub it in   :P  ;)

John.
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Post by: vinny on 14:26:15, 10/09/15
I'm starting A Dales High Way on Sunday.
Just looked at the weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales National Park and it could be a wet week.
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Post by: Rhino on 09:50:47, 17/09/15
A weekend in the Lakes camping
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Post by: Hillhiker1 on 12:18:43, 17/09/15
Snowdonia For me, Y Lliwedd tomorrow (or maybe Mynydd Mawr / Cragiau Gleision depending on the cloudbase), Hopefully Y Garn and the Glyders on Saturday, then maybe a photography visit to the higher levels of Dinorwig on Sunday.
Can't wait  O0
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Post by: Jac on 12:41:10, 17/09/15
Brecon Beacons with Plymouth Ramblers (international division ;)
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Post by: gary m on 15:57:19, 17/09/15
possible pen y fan from cwm gwdi car park
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Post by: phil1960 on 16:08:08, 17/09/15
Cwm Oergwm from Llanfrynach
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 11:59:34, 18/09/15
Either the Snowdon horseshoe or a double traverse of crib goch see how i feel on the day its my first day back on the mountains since my hernia repair
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Post by: Jac on 22:06:25, 23/09/15
possible pen y fan from cwm gwdi car park
this was our route too
Reckon everyone and his wife and family was on Pen y Fan on Saturday
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Post by: sbt on 16:12:52, 24/09/15
I was up the top at 10 am.
There was only me and the dogs and one lady up there. Guess I was lucky as when I looked over from Cribyn a bit later there were loads up there.
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Post by: adalard on 19:10:07, 24/09/15
Kinder for me - train to New Mills and the Sett Valley Trail,  then up onto the plateau from Hayfield, around the north edge which I've not done before, and back to Manchester from Edale (possibly via the pub).  :)
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Post by: Silver fox on 19:37:14, 24/09/15
Hoping to walk the Newlands Horseshoe starting from Little Town
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Post by: Rhino on 20:11:58, 24/09/15
Western Fells  8)
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 21:50:32, 24/09/15
What have you got in mind, Rhino?

Heading to the Lakes but only Sunday is free for walking. I'll probably be partially guided by the weather forecast.   
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Post by: Rhino on 07:46:24, 25/09/15
Hi Sarah
We are meeting some friends so not sure where yet but as Mrs R is with me it will be a low level walk before heading back to Keswick on the sunday for a walk round Derwent Water of some sort. Mrs R cant handle 2 days on the fells  :)  but we do get to spend the weekend together doing a a bit of both with me bagging a couple of Wainwrights and Mrs R having a lovely scenic walk  ;)
 
Where are you heading?
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Post by: Glyno on 07:49:20, 25/09/15
I'm in Keswick from Sunday until Wednesday :) No plans made as yet.
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 11:27:02, 25/09/15
Finers crossed for the weather Glyno.


Rhino, I've not decided. I'm currently thinking about Bowscale, Bannerdale Crags, Souther Fell... but nothing is decided yet. And then the North Pennines also beckon!
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Post by: Rhino on 19:35:36, 25/09/15
Everyone have a great weekend whatever your doing 😀
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Post by: Strider on 22:35:37, 25/09/15
And yourself!  For myself, looks like Buchaile Etive Beag tomorrow ☺
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Post by: GazzerG on 07:43:11, 02/10/15
Rossett Gill-Rossett Pike-Angle Tarn-Esk Haus-Esk Pike-Bowfell-The Band....... Tipi in Holy How Coniston-The pub!  O0
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Post by: swanseamale47 on 09:40:40, 02/10/15
I'm thinking of a sunset from Pen-y-fan tonight....  Don't know if I'll have time yet though.
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Post by: phil1960 on 12:00:08, 02/10/15
Somewhere in southern Snowdonia
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Post by: Rather be walking on 16:44:21, 02/10/15
Both walking 10-12 miles taking in Kingley Vale West Sussex with a staggering height of 206 meters, and then pub.  :)
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Post by: Strider on 17:45:45, 02/10/15
Rossett Gill-Rossett Pike-Angle Tarn-Esk Haus-Esk Pike-Bowfell-The Band....... Tipi in Holy How Coniston-The pub!  O0

Was up Bowfell earlier this week (via the Crinkles) hope the weather we had holds for you, fantastic views.

I'll be in the Scottish Borders.
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:19:21, 02/10/15
Rossett Gill-Rossett Pike-Angle Tarn-Esk Haus-Esk Pike-Bowfell-The Band....... Tipi in Holy How Coniston-The pub!  O0

I did that route pretty much exactly 2years ago. Hope you get good views from Bowfell - we were in clag and finding the route down was interesting! I was glad of the gps!!
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Post by: Mel on 19:55:11, 02/10/15
This weekend I'll be walking to and from work ... twice .... on Saturday then up and down stepladders decorating on Sunday  :-\
 
 
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:10:58, 02/10/15
This weekend I will be running a 10k for the British Heart Foundation. The other half is doing the half marathon.

Fingers crossed for good walking weather the following weekend.
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Post by: swanseamale47 on 15:28:46, 03/10/15
Just leaving for Pen-y-fan now, I was planning on it yesterday but things went belly up so it's tonight now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slogger on 16:51:49, 03/10/15
Tomorrow Sunday I will supporting our Fell runners doing the Ian Hodgson Fell Relays which start and finish in Patterdfale. Basically the 4 stages take in Patterdale to Hartsop via Angle Tarn, Hartsop to Kirkstone Inn via High Street, Kirkstone to  Brothers Water via Red Screes and Dove Crag, Brothers Water to Patterdale via Fairfield and St. Sunday Crag.
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Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:04:50, 03/10/15
Slogger, those routes sure put my 10k to shame!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 23:23:39, 09/10/15
Replying to myself - bad form, but hey ho... :D


Heading somewhere slightly different tomorrow - the Howgills.


We merrily drive past them whenever we head north and now that we have both done our 214, we should really look at pastures new - although we do seem to have strayed second rounds of wainwrights somehow...
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Post by: Rather be walking on 12:28:18, 13/10/15
The Hanger Way.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:34:41, 13/10/15
Replying to myself - bad form, but hey ho... :D


Heading somewhere slightly different tomorrow - the Howgills.


We merrily drive past them whenever we head north and now that we have both done our 214, we should really look at pastures new - although we do seem to have strayed second rounds of wainwrights somehow...

I am dertemined not to do a 2nd round just the ones i want to walk different routes up  :)
 
Lakes for me this weekend  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: UKHiker on 22:07:33, 15/10/15
Walking and camping in Edale this weekend. Hiking onto Kinder Scout and Kinder Downfall and then doing a short walk up to Mam Tor.


Weather is not too bad; cloudy and light rain, could be worse :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:30:03, 16/10/15
Walking and camping in Edale this weekend. Hiking onto Kinder Scout and Kinder Downfall and then doing a short walk up to Mam Tor.


Weather is not too bad; cloudy and light rain, could be worse :)

A lot worse  ;D  similiar in the Lakes and the forecast keeps changing from light rain to none as we go through the week, ill be happy with that as well  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 19:28:53, 16/10/15
A complete contrast to last weekends adventures with a walk on the Somerset levels for me on Sunday.
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Post by: Ridge on 10:23:55, 17/10/15
Walking round the City of London and then spent the night here.


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Post by: Mel on 18:59:48, 30/10/15
Looking forward to getting out on a local walk tomorrow after being laid up with germs of moronic proportions for a while  :)
 
Mindst you, I'm itching to try my new-found lung capacity out on a hill but will have to save that for another day  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: UKHiker on 20:10:03, 30/10/15
Unfortunately its shopping and watching the new bond film. No walking for me this w/e.:(
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Post by: Rhino on 20:59:59, 30/10/15
Have a nice walk Mel  O0 its the lakes North Western area for me and Mrs R tomorrow  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 21:34:24, 30/10/15
Have a nice walk Mel  O0 its the lakes North Western area for me and Mrs R tomorrow  :)

Mrs N and I are doing the same thing on Sunday (better weather forecast (Ihope))
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AdanClinton on 09:07:57, 31/10/15
Walking around the park ,Happy Halloween tonight ! O0
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Post by: harry_keogh on 12:10:37, 31/10/15
Still undecided which route I'm going to be doing tomorrow.... it'll either be a circuit around Dovestone reservoir, or a long 18 mile circuit from the Cat & Fiddle covering Shining Tor, a section of the Dane Valley Way, and Macclesfield forest.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 19:44:39, 31/10/15
I've been out with a little local walking group today, with nearly as many dogs as people. It was great fun, a beautiful day in the Somerset countryside and we ended up in a very traditional old cider house where you take your own food to share because the landlord refused to jump through the hoops to sell food.
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 21:22:43, 31/10/15
Walking round the City of London and then spent the night here.


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I  am staying 5mins from HMS Belfast i am having a weekend walking around London  as well and going to some attractions had a cracking ghost walk last night last time we were here it was the jack the ripper tour well worth the money
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Post by: Rhino on 21:43:20, 31/10/15
Very Halloweeny luke and sounds great
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 16:02:03, 01/11/15
Very Halloweeny luke and sounds great
You should of seen the pagan ritual at cross bones cemetery last night it was a cross between new Orleans style vodoo and the wicker man really weird but good fun
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 23:17:37, 01/11/15
You should of seen the pagan ritual at cross bones cemetery last night it was a cross between new Orleans style vodoo and the wicker man really weird but good fun


'Cross Bones Cemetery'?? Do tell me more.. what, where, why and when... (perhaps not who)
Surely no cemetery has a name like that?


 :-\   :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 23:40:16, 01/11/15
Its in Southwark its an old unconsecrated graveyard for ladies of the night,paupers etc google it quite an interesting read they do this ceremony every Halloween
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:52:32, 02/11/15
That looks spooky and would not be out of place in somewhere like Whitby  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 17:13:18, 02/11/15
Missed my walk at the weekend so have booked a day off tomorrow to do it instead. Can't imagine I'll get much in the way of photos with the fog as it is at the moment. I've added the Crowden Horseshoe to my list of possibles.... does anyone know what its like up there now? easier walking or lots of bog?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 01:10:59, 03/11/15
The Weaver Hills in Staffs looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 16:15:16, 17/11/15
Not this weekend exactly but... just booked the day off on Thursday as the weather looks half decent, and will be doing a 20+ mile linear walk from Mansfield to Burton Joyce via Thieves Wood, Newstead Abbey & Abbey Wood, Gibbet Dale Wood, The Robin Hood Way to Blidworth and then south through Sansom Wood and Watch Wood, before skirting around Calverton and heading across Woodborough Park to Woodborough, south to Lambley, then over the hill to Burton Joyce. Anyone happen to have a day off and interested in joining me, give us a shout before Thursday morning. And apologies for the short notice!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 22:51:00, 18/11/15
I'm chauffeuring four lovely ladies up to Ambleside for the Christmas lights switch on parade. I'll be dropped off just north of Grasmere to walk a nice 10.5 mile route in the central fells, starting with Steel Fell and hopefully bagging six on the day.😊👍
Before meeting back up with the family for food, drink.......and sleep!!!

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 22:57:06, 18/11/15
A long weekend at a cottage in the Beacons for us  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 06:51:52, 19/11/15
Have a great walk jon, could be cold on Saturday. Iam in the western lakes bagging 5 myself.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 12:42:10, 19/11/15
A long weekend at a cottage in the Beacons for us  :)
Have a great weekend Phil  O0

Have a great walk jon, could be cold on Saturday. Iam in the western lakes bagging 5 myself.
Hey must be nearly there now mate, good luck and have a good one  O0
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Post by: sussamb on 13:04:23, 19/11/15
A long weekend at a cottage in the Beacons for us  :)

Enjoy Phil  O0 O0
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Post by: White Horse Walker on 13:30:49, 19/11/15
Learning Nordic walking for the first time - a short walk to practice what I've learned! No idea how I'll get on but worth a try.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 13:44:15, 19/11/15
Rhino I think you'll enjoy that little scramble up Mellbreak.....

Coniston on Sunday for me.
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 16:45:02, 19/11/15
Have a great walk jon, could be cold on Saturday. Iam in the western lakes bagging 5 myself.

Hope you have a good time Dave we should be having some snow to liven things up i am doing a Carneddau traverse south to north
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:00:09, 19/11/15
Have a great weekend Phil  O0
Hey must be nearly there now mate, good luck and have a good one  O0

After Saturday just the final one Jon  8)

Rhino I think you'll enjoy that little scramble up Mellbreak.....

Coniston on Sunday for me.

Colin I am going up Burnbank first so will be scrambling down Mellbreak, enjoy Coniston mate  O0

Hope you have a good time Dave we should be having some snow to liven things up i am doing a Carneddau traverse south to north

Hi Luke thanks mate, i am walking with my mate Chris who has had to pull out of 3 walks this year for one reason or another, he cant wait for Saturday  :)
Ive been following the forecast all week and looking at Snowdonia it is getting more than the lakes but not as much as Scotland  ;D I think the lakes is going to get a light dusting at best so nothing to worry about. Enjoy you day out and stay safe mate  :)
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Post by: jontea on 21:54:53, 19/11/15
After Saturday just the final one Jon  8)


That'll be Castle Crag then ?  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 22:18:57, 19/11/15
That'll be Castle Crag then ?  ;)

Number 214 come on in your time is up ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 22:21:43, 19/11/15
Number 214 come on in your time is up ;D
Nice n easy, then straight to the pub!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GazzerG on 08:21:33, 20/11/15
Think I will be doing Shipman Knotts, Kentmere Pike and Harter fell. If my dodgy knee is up for it, I may try and grab Tarn and Grey Crag on the return.... if I don't forget


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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 09:30:17, 20/11/15


Hi Luke thanks mate, i am walking with my mate Chris who has had to pull out of 3 walks this year for one reason or another, he cant wait for Saturday  :)
Ive been following the forecast all week and looking at Snowdonia it is getting more than the lakes but not as much as Scotland  ;D I think the lakes is going to get a light dusting at best so nothing to worry about. Enjoy you day out and stay safe mate  :)

I think we are all guaranteed some of the white stuff but i don't think its crampon and ice axe time just yet but i will be taking the micro spikes and a walking pole just in case have a good time both of you
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Post by: Sleepy on 11:08:47, 20/11/15
Think I'll be above dovestones / chew, I was trying to find a pleasant walk as it's only my second this year - then someone's recent t.r inspired me (thanks to whoever it was).
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Post by: harry_keogh on 11:38:08, 20/11/15
I think (I hope) it was me! If you're doing the full circuit then I expect there'll be many boggy areas of waterlogged peat due to all the recent rain. It was quite dry when I did it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:59:37, 20/11/15
Nice n easy, then straight to the pub!!! ;D ;D ;D

Going to combine it with a walk round Borrowdale to make the walk a bit longer  :)  Pub you say? me? never  ;D
 
I think we are all guaranteed some of the white stuff but i don't think its crampon and ice axe time just yet but i will be taking the micro spikes and a walking pole just in case have a good time both of you

Packed the microspikes last night as well  O0  great minds and all that  8)  just a shame we dont have one  ;D 
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 13:04:56, 20/11/15


 
Packed the microspikes last night as well  O0  great minds and all that  8)  just a shame we dont have one  ;D

or we are just out of them!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:46:35, 20/11/15
I think we are all guaranteed some of the white stuff but i don't think its crampon and ice axe time just yet but i will be taking the micro spikes and a walking pole just in case have a good time both of you

I dunno, with all the water that has fell out of the sky over the last few weeks and now freezing temperatures there might be a lot of ice about. We will be taking axes, crampons and spikes, just in case. We might not use them but we have been caught out before, leaving them at home and been surprised at how much snow fell the night before.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gar303 on 17:19:47, 20/11/15
Some good looking gales forecast for tomorrow too. I'll be up the beacons somewhere  O0
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Post by: Sleepy on 21:50:00, 20/11/15
I think (I hope) it was me! If you're doing the full circuit then I expect there'll be many boggy areas of waterlogged peat due to all the recent rain. It was quite dry when I did it.

It was! Sorry harry, I couldn't remember your name.

Mmmm boggy bits, my favourite  ;D them nice new boots ain't gonna look so new come Monday!
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Post by: sbt on 22:33:59, 20/11/15
Some good looking gales forecast for tomorrow too. I'll be up the beacons somewhere  O0
Same hear. Undecided were yet. But packs ready and I've told (asked)  the other half to make a stew ready fir when I get home :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:23:08, 21/11/15
I think the lakes is going to get a light dusting at best so nothing to worry about.

Yep fair play to you Dave you were right  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 22:11:19, 21/11/15
I was lucky Snowdonia got a good coating i was even caught in a blizzard for nearly 3hrs but it was blue sky for most of the morning til dinnertime but that wind was strong and cold forecast said -16 windchill certainly felt like it a cracking day loved it hope everyone else had a good one
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 22:22:37, 21/11/15
We had very little wind in the Lakes Luke. Weather was spot on, with lots of sunshine, simply beautiful. O0
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Post by: Peter on 09:46:25, 22/11/15
Whernside today maybe..
Just watching the clouds being blown south to reveal blue skies..
Though the view from the back window suggests white stuff at just over 1000 feet..


Or I might just sit here and gaze at the sky..  :-\
The dog read my mind and has made a smell designed to encourage me to move..  :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 10:31:21, 22/11/15
Yep fair play to you Dave you were right  O0


Thanks Jon, on this occasion the forecast was 95% spot on which i had been tracking through the week across 3 websites  :D  always do when i am heading out on the mountains and fells  :)
Hope you had a good walk mate i know i did and it was great to be out with nice blue sky allbeit a bit cold at the start of the day.


I was lucky Snowdonia got a good coating i was even caught in a blizzard for nearly 3hrs but it was blue sky for most of the morning til dinnertime but that wind was strong and cold forecast said -16 windchill certainly felt like it a cracking day loved it hope everyone else had a good one


Hi Luke a blizzard  8)  How lucky were you     O0


We had very little wind in the Lakes Luke. Weather was spot on, with lots of sunshine, simply beautiful. O0


The maximum wind/gust i recorded was 26.7mph on Burnbank and the lowest temp all day was -3.5 degrees C and the highest 14.9 sat on the slope of Gavel in glorious sunshine, felt like a summers day  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 20:39:27, 22/11/15
There was quite a bit of snow where we were in the Lakes and we had a great day although the wind was bitterly cold
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We took our axes, crampons and spikes with us because it is impossible to know what the conditions really are like until you are actually on the fell. I will always take axe and crampons if there is even the slightest chance they may be needed. The axes and crampons stayed in our sacks but the spikes were put on for the descent of Bleaberry Fell because it was a bit slippery.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 13:25:34, 23/11/15
Looks about the same as my pictures there April with the higher fells getting more of a coat, Did you get a shot of Blencathra at all? i saw it on the drive up and it looked like it got a good covering  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 14:07:04, 23/11/15
I've studied April's photo very carefully and concluded that its SNOW.. course I've been wrong before...  :-\
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Post by: jontea on 19:37:19, 23/11/15
This was my view on Saturday  O0
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Post by: jontea on 19:40:19, 23/11/15
On the way to Calf Crag, looking down on Grasmere


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Post by: jontea on 19:45:00, 23/11/15

Hope you had a good walk mate i know i did and it was great to be out with nice blue sky allbeit a bit cold at the start of the day


Thanks Dave and well done getting to 213 enjoy your last one which I bet is in a week or two  O0
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Post by: April on 20:37:18, 23/11/15
Did you get a shot of Blencathra at all? i saw it on the drive up and it looked like it got a good covering  :)

I did Rhino. TR to follow  :)

I've studied April's photo very carefully and concluded that its SNOW.. course I've been wrong before...  :-\

 ;D You are right Peter it is snow  :)

Nice pics Jontea  O0
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Post by: Rhino on 22:10:23, 23/11/15

Thanks Dave and well done getting to 213 enjoy your last one which I bet is in a week or two  O0

You must be physic mate ;D
Waiting for your TR Jon.


I will have to finish my TR tomorrow April, looking forward to your Sunday TR as well.

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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 09:32:39, 24/11/15
Well done Dave on 213 and great photos jontea
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Surfer99 on 18:20:50, 05/12/15
Peak District on Monday, just short of 10miles planned up onto the north edge of kinder, hope the weather improves.......
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Post by: M@rink@ on 18:35:52, 05/12/15
Not a hike really, but a nice walk in Virginia Water, around the lake and vicinity. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:08:14, 05/12/15
Well done Dave on 213 and great photos jontea

Ta luke.

Just local walks in the rain and wind this weekend
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Post by: snakehips on 20:18:13, 05/12/15
Supposed to be going up y garn tomorrow see what it's like in the morning
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 22:34:50, 05/12/15
A couple of hills near the coast, looks like it's going to be quite a good day, clear and breezy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 08:47:20, 06/12/15
Had an early weekend walk on Friday went up Siabod via the daear ddu ridge (almost blown off!) then back to Trefriw in the Conwy valley via Llyn Crafnant i will post a TR soon
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Post by: domtheone on 12:28:46, 06/12/15
Nice one (dd ridge - not almost being blown off)  ;D


No walking for me this past weekend.  Too hot :D


Need to get back on it soon though.  Weather looks very grim back home though :o
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Post by: Rhino on 15:17:50, 06/12/15
WB Dom
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 16:56:11, 06/12/15
Cheers mate.

Sat in Costa in one of the local monster size malls.  Flying back home tonight.

Back to crappy weather in the morning :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 09:41:59, 10/01/16
5 mile local meander for me in the sideways sleet and sunshine ... perfik  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 12:52:30, 11/01/16
Started from Coniston.Walked Dow Fell,Brim Crag and Coniston Old Man.50 mls hour winds reported some snow on the tops. Near The top of Coniston Old Man we came across 4 guys on mountain bikes trying to get down. How they even managed to cycle up there in those conditionality I don't know.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 19:35:29, 11/01/16
Had a nice walk in vale of Clwyd went up the Prestatyn to Dyserth railway to Cwm and Rhuallt then Waen with a pleasant walk through country lanes back to Dyserth and along the old railway home with the wife and a friend fantastic winter sunshine for it a welcome respite from some of crap weather we have had the past few months really enjoyed it 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: robb on 17:59:39, 20/01/16
First of this year's walk up Eccles Pike today as the blue skies finally broke through mid-morning here in the Peaks, giving way to some pleasant sunshine and ice-melting temperatures. Its nice to dust off the old cobwebs in comparison to the past few weeks and to get some walking miles bagged in the diary, even if it was only a 6-mile trek.
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Post by: Lazar on 01:22:45, 21/01/16
Kinder
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: swanseamale47 on 08:47:05, 21/01/16
My son wants to do Pen-y-fan again, and it's one of my favorite walks, but theres a lot happening this weekend so I don't know if it'll happen.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:24:51, 21/01/16
I'm going to find mud lots of mud, which shouldn't be to difficult around here  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 19:02:51, 28/01/16
I'm going ease myself back into walking with a short walk up Langdon Hills, Essex it's only down the road too me... well its a start!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:18:22, 30/01/16
Just did a shortish walk up Askham Fell to get a view of Ullswater. It might have not been a full day's trek, but goodness it was a full on workout fighting against the wind! And blooming chilly too!
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Post by: djaphoto on 21:52:45, 30/01/16
Just took one of the dogs with me for a walk up The Wrekin, Shropshire.

Weather was nice, a little chilly to start but soon warmed up. Mega windy up top though, all in all nice couple of hours out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 22:03:30, 30/01/16
I'll be out and about in Rochester Kent tomorrow probably in the rain  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 16:12:55, 01/02/16
Not sure if it's going to be this weekend but I'm planning my next walk to be the Mosedale Horseshoe including Kirk Fell. Gonna be a long day though as it's a 4 and a half hour drive to Wasdale Head. A 4am set off time, I should think.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:08:29, 01/02/16
Not sure if it's going to be this weekend but I'm planning my next walk to be the Mosedale Horseshoe including Kirk Fell. Gonna be a long day though as it's a 4 and a half hour drive to Wasdale Head. A 4am set off time, I should think.


Look forward to the TR and its a great round and worth the drive, Wasdale Head serves great beer and food as well  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:24:03, 01/02/16
Oooh Kirk Fell too - what route up it? The nose is a killer!!


The time we walked the Mosedale round we didn't do Kirk Fell and I lost energy before Yewbarrow, so we had to return to walk them again - no great sacrifice needing another trip to Wasdale, tho! We did Yewbarrow on arrival, checked in at the Inn then straight out up Kirkfell by the direct route - tough, but short. And fab to be on the summit with amazing views and no-one else around at 5pm or so.


Have great walk and as Rhino says, can't wait for the TR!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 21:44:46, 01/02/16
I was hoping to do the whole thing including the direct route up Kirk fell and yewbarrow. Depends if my legs last that long, I'll have my knee supports handy though. If anyone wants to join me then feel free although it will probably be a week day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 14:25:12, 12/02/16
I am feeling an Irresistible    urge pulling me towards Helvellyn by way of Striding edge  :smitten:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 17:02:46, 12/02/16
I am feeling an Irresistible    urge pulling me towards Helvellyn by way of Striding edge  :smitten:

Sounds good Dave i know you will have fun up there i am heading up Crib Lem and over the Carneddau to either come down by Aber or Llanfairechen a nice scramble and we have lots of lovely snow to make it more fun!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lostme1 on 17:13:50, 12/02/16
Looks like a rather cold and wet weekend.  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:30:33, 12/02/16
Sounds good Dave i know you will have fun up there i am heading up Crib Lem and over the Carneddau to either come down by Aber or Llanfairechen a nice scramble and we have lots of lovely snow to make it more fun!!


I cant wait Luke and even though it may be a bit claggy its the buzz of Striding and Swirral i am really going for, ive seen the view from Helvellyn a few times and its not going anywhere but the snow wont be with us for long  O0  I know your the same so stay safe and enjoy your day out as well and i look forward to your pictures and TR mate  :)

 

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:46:50, 12/02/16
You're a brave man, Rhino! I don't really have the skills for snow (nor the equipment) but one day maybe.

We've just been up Askham Fell and looked down on Ullswater - Helvellyn summit was in cloud but I know the snow was waiting for you!!

Btw / there were some Lakeland Walkers in the post walk pub - I looked for the rest of the Little Langdale walk, but couldn't see it  :(

Have a fab walk!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 19:32:59, 12/02/16

I cant wait Luke and even though it may be a bit claggy its the buzz of Striding and Swirral i am really going for, ive seen the view from Helvellyn a few times and its not going anywhere but the snow wont be with us for long  O0  I know your the same so stay safe and enjoy your day out as well and i look forward to your pictures and TR mate  :)

 

Thanks Dave and you stay safe and have a good time aswell, i still have a TR to do from Wednesday's trip up Snowdon and Lliwedd to do first but i will get tomorrows TR up after that and expect nothing less than a top drawer TR as always from yourself
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:31:35, 12/02/16
You're a brave man, Rhino! I don't really have the skills for snow (nor the equipment) but one day maybe.

We've just been up Askham Fell and looked down on Ullswater - Helvellyn summit was in cloud but I know the snow was waiting for you!!

Btw / there were some Lakeland Walkers in the post walk pub - I looked for the rest of the Little Langdale walk, but couldn't see it  :(

Have a fab walk!


Or foolish  ;D  I didnt until last winter but i just bought the gear and went for it, watched loads of You Tube vids and just went and give it a go, ive learnt a lot about scrambling though in the past year and thats give me more skills on rock making me safer and wanting to do more. I Hope you decide to get the gear one day and give it a go because its a real great day out in the right conditions  O0
Hope you had a nice walk today and yes the snow is there but i hope it consolidates a bit overnight as forecast. Shame about that route sorry i just wasnt thinking when i ripped it out  :(     hopefully it   should make a nice TR tomorrow.  

 
Thanks Dave and you stay safe and have a good time aswell, i still have a TR to do from Wednesday's trip up Snowdon and Lliwedd to do first but i will get tomorrows TR up after that and expect nothing less than a top drawer TR as always from yourself


Yes i think so Luke but maybe a bit claggy but should get nice pics of the ridges, hopefully. Have a great one Luke and everyone else out and about tomorrow  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 22:00:09, 12/02/16
Have a good one Dave (and everyone else).

Just seen some recent pics of Lakes conditions up near the high summits.  Looks fabulous.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:50:40, 12/02/16
To be honest I don't know yet ..... bad planning (or lack of I know).
I'll be doing a 10 Peaks in 10 Hours charity walk in June so I need a bit of exercise & practice, but really need no excuse just to get out and enjoy a stretch and some fresh air.
I may not travel far as there are plenty of paths I could link up to create anything from about 5 miles upwards around Towton which isn't too far from me.
This was the scene of a famous battle in 1461, funnily enough - known as the Battle of Towton and on the right day it does have a certain atmosphere about it.
Also an excuse to call at a pub called the Greyhound at Saxton, which I haven't been to for years (and I mean a long time - I was in my 20s !)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:17:31, 13/02/16
Funnily enough I is planning a church fenton circuit on sunday!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 18:23:32, 13/02/16
I was hoping to do the whole thing including the direct route up Kirk fell and yewbarrow. Depends if my legs last that long, I'll have my knee supports handy though. If anyone wants to join me then feel free although it will probably be a week day.
This was for me, one of the best days in the mountains I've had.
I did this same route with C2C09 about 2 years ago.
Very tough day, but so rewarding. Straight into a hard climb on Kirk fell, top third is scree, so two steps forward one slides back, great little scramble off the fell and Pillar seems to take forever to summit.
Adrenalin rush of the day is getting up Stirrup crag onto Yewbarrow, smallest fell of the day put beware, tired legs and a tricky scramble. But you can always go around it.
It too was a 4 hour drive home, so a very long day.
I think hot food stopped being served after 8.30pm in the Wasdale Inn so we had to make do with a sandwich and crisps.
If I did it again I'd stay over, as it's such a tough day, enjoy Harry O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: welshwiz on 19:36:20, 13/02/16
Out with a friend who doesn't do a lot of walking,so start off in Beddgelert. Head down the river which has thankfully dropped from its recent level. Down Aberglaslyn pass round to Nantmor,up Cwm Bychan to the top , with great views down to Porthmadog.
And if its clear views to the top of Snowdon. Head down to Llyn Dinas and back to Beddgelert. a nice steady walk of about 3 1/2 hours.
Roll on the 6.00 am alarm O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:10:48, 14/02/16
Funnily enough I is planning a church fenton circuit on sunday!
How could I recognise you ?
We could pass on a track and never realise (I can't announce myself as Innominate to everyone I see  ;D )  
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 09:26:08, 14/02/16
Wear a pink carnation  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 19:05:36, 14/02/16
Wear a pink carnation  ;D
I always do  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:35:54, 15/02/16
How could I recognise you ?
We could pass on a track and never realise (I can't announce myself as Innominate to everyone I see  ;D )  
Unless u are a very helpful farmer at Paradise Farm, or the guy with 2 dogs, who I spoke to, then we didn't meet!
I wont be doing that walk again. Will do a TR under rest of England in a few days, if I can be arsed.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 21:34:41, 15/02/16
Unless u are a very helpful farmer at Paradise Farm, or the guy with 2 dogs, who I spoke to, then we didn't meet!
I wont be doing that walk again. Will do a TR under rest of England in a few days, if I can be arsed.

How did you get "arsed" through the censor?  :D Ooh, I see I did too  ;D Sounds like you had a nice day out ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: wombat on 21:54:52, 15/02/16
Nowhere, went for a very muddy walk from Hovingham nr the north yorkshire moors last weekend, stopping in Hovingham for the night. Got back from the walk and the four of us decided to wash the mud off our boots and gaitors in the ford in the village. The other half slipped in the ford, which  the other 3 of us thought hilarious until she announced she had broken her ankle . Luckily i suppose it was not broken but she has badly torn ligaments, so no walking for a while ( for her anyway !)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 23:48:45, 15/02/16
Unless u are a very helpful farmer at Paradise Farm, or the guy with 2 dogs, who I spoke to, then we didn't meet!
I wont be doing that walk again. Will do a TR under rest of England in a few days, if I can be arsed.
In the end Sunday was such a nice day we legged it to Filey for a walk down towards Flamborough Head.
It was a diversion suggested when I logged on to www.avoidingpleb.co.uk
Only kidding - what happened at Paradise Farm ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:15:57, 16/02/16
I was on the point of giving up and going back/detouring cos of the vagueness of my walk guide (cut from Yorks Post last summer) and no fp signs. Electric fence in the way for every option. The farmer accosted me, thought I would get a [censored], but he was nice as pie, he even said "Is it Yorkshire Post?", he hasd all this before and he pointed me in the right direction, even assuring me the fence wasn't swithched on, just as well as I had to climb it, he has strung it across the PROW, although as nobody knows exactly where its supposed to be maybe he don't care! Anyway, easy enough to step over, and no current.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Knuckledragger on 14:43:08, 16/02/16
Somewhere around Crianlarich this weekend if the weather holds.  Probably An Caisteal and its bolt-ons.

Just need to work on getting another free pass from the boss.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 14:45:39, 16/02/16
Dartmoor ... makes a change from last weekend which was a 'walk' searching for a missing person in Sussex  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 18:52:29, 16/02/16
Need to get out somewhere this weekend but the early weather forecast isn't looking too promising  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:50:26, 16/02/16
No Heavy rain mostly because of that jet stream taking over  :(  waterproofs are going to be needed.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Knuckledragger on 11:05:29, 24/02/16
Looking good for the highlands this weekend.  Unfortunately for me I need to stay local, so will be Ben Cleuch and the Ochils.  Might gamble and head up to Ben Chonzie.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:24:44, 24/02/16
This weekend I'll be heading to Scotland to walk between Inverness and Glasgow, by the West Highland and Great Glen Ways  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 19:29:27, 24/02/16
Snowdonia O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 23:59:18, 24/02/16
Snowdonia O0

 O0 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mick wmexile on 10:47:33, 25/02/16
Doing a walk around Matlock on saturday, came across it on ldwa.org.uk site. Named as T'owd man's walk (very appropiate for me  :) ), 18 miles with 1000metres of ascent. All good part of my training for my attempt on The Pennine Way starting first weekend in June. So its a nice early bus into Matlock with a start around 8:00 o'clock
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 10:57:31, 25/02/16
Off to Staveley in Cumbria with the Ramblers on Sunday, I think it's the one near Keswick but really don't know through which ten muddy fields we'll be walking.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:48:46, 25/02/16
This weekend I'll be heading to Scotland to walk between Inverness and Glasgow, by the West Highland and Great Glen Ways  O0


Again??  :o
You obviously enjoy it Brian! Hope you have another good one!  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peter on 16:50:11, 25/02/16
Off to Staveley in Cumbria with the Ramblers on Sunday, I think it's the one near Keswick but really don't know through which ten muddy fields we'll be walking.


Don't forget the mega detour between Ambleside and Keswick..
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 17:51:01, 25/02/16

Don't forget the mega detour between Ambleside and Keswick..


That's okay...I'm not driving  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slipkid on 18:40:49, 25/02/16
This weekend I'll be heading to Scotland to walk between Inverness and Glasgow, by the West Highland and Great Glen Ways  O0
I'm wild camping the west highland way starting tomorrow. Can't wait
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:44:35, 25/02/16
Off to Staveley in Cumbria with the Ramblers on Sunday, I think it's the one near Keswick but really don't know through which ten muddy fields we'll be walking.
Just off the top of my head I can think of three; one between Penrith & Ullswater, one near Kendal (where Hawkshead have their brewery) and the other down towards Newby Bridge. I would quite happily live in either of them.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:28:39, 26/02/16
Halifax town   :D  i am being taken out by friends and family for my Birthday on a session tomorrow  O0  i am in training now on the Stella and Holsten Pills  >:D always find having a session the day before increases the stamina and resistance to the effect of alcohol the next day   8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 18:33:23, 26/02/16
Halifax town   :D  i am being taken out by friends and family for my Birthday on a session tomorrow  O0  i am in training now on the Stella and Holsten Pills  >:D always find having a session the day before increases the stamina and resistance to the effect of alcohol the next day   8)

I hope that is not your training for the Snowdon horseshoe!! Happy Birthday Dave 21 again!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:31:17, 26/02/16
I hope that is not your training for the Snowdon horseshoe!! Happy Birthday Dave 21 again!

No Luke I drop to Tetleys if iam out scrambling.
35 mate started counting backwards at 40 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 19:33:07, 26/02/16
Nice walk in Kent over at Wrotham me thinks :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 21:34:14, 26/02/16
No Luke I drop to Tetleys if iam out scrambling.
35 mate started counting backwards at 40 ;D

Ha ha have a good day mate hope your head isn't too sore come Sunday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 07:32:25, 27/02/16
Good luck with the birthday training, Rhino. Hope you're not suffering too much on Monday morning! - btw are you sure Tetley's is the best choice for Scrambling? I expect if you put a post in the Gear section you'd get a few comment s ;-)

My walking involves round the house tidying up and in the kitchen cooking cos we have guests tonight... Maybe a stroll tomorrow if I haven't over indulged....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:21:37, 28/02/16
btw are you sure Tetley's is the best choice for Scrambling? I expect if you put a post in the Gear section you'd get a few comment s ;-)

It's a weaker drink so if iam drinking the night before a scramble I'll choose that to drink.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 08:39:25, 29/02/16
Day 3 of the West Highland Way today, from Tyndrum to the infamous Drivers Inn at Inverarnon.

Only 12 miles as the previous day I was going to do 21 miles from Kinlichleven to Bridge of Orchy but when I got there I realised the train to Tyndrum was over 3 hours away so I decided to walk instead, get there quicker and save the money plus have an easier day today and set off later in the day.

Another plus is that today's weather forecast isn't brilliant whereas yesterdays was fantastic  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slipkid on 19:04:04, 02/03/16
Day 3 of the West Highland Way today, from Tyndrum to the infamous Drivers Inn at Inverarnon.

Only 12 miles as the previous day I was going to do 21 miles from Kinlichleven to Bridge of Orchy but when I got there I realised the train to Tyndrum was over 3 hours away so I decided to walk instead, get there quicker and save the money plus have an easier day today and set off later in the day.

Another plus is that today's weather forecast isn't brilliant whereas yesterdays was fantastic  O0

I think we past each other. Was you wearing a montane waterproof (blue) I was about 4 miles from tyndrum.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 19:27:52, 02/03/16
Kinder from Hayfield. If today's anything to go by it'll be brass monkeys.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:58:33, 02/03/16
Round the house, the wife has me decorating  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 21:11:18, 02/03/16
Surely not Dave?  Get on the sleeper train and get yourself up to the Highlands here. I'll pick you up at Bridge of Orchy and we'll have a day on the snowy Munros! A dram or two in the Inveroran Hotel and you can catch the nine o' clock sleeper back south................. ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dittzzy on 21:14:00, 02/03/16
I think we may be heading for the Howgills this weekend.   :) :) :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:24:56, 02/03/16
Surely not Dave?  Get on the sleeper train and get yourself up to the Highlands here. I'll pick you up at Bridge of Orchy and we'll have a day on the snowy Munros! A dram or two in the Inveroran Hotel and you can catch the nine o' clock sleeper back south................. ::)

Bill I so wish I could as that sounds fantastic, something for me to look into for when I am free though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:07:37, 02/03/16
I think we past each other. Was you wearing a montane waterproof (blue) I was about 4 miles from tyndrum.

Not sure what day that would have been but I would have left Tyndrum on Monday morning in the rain, wearing a red Waterproof. I was surprised by the number of people I passed, especially today on my last day.

I hope you got good views on your last couple of days up the snowy parts :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slipkid on 23:01:42, 02/03/16
Not sure what day that would have been but I would have left Tyndrum on Monday morning in the rain, wearing a red Waterproof. I was surprised by the number of people I passed, especially today on my last day.

I hope you got good views on your last couple of days up the snowy parts :-)
Yes it was you I remember it definitely a montane top and could of actually was red. I was walking from Inverarnan to invoronan. I was not wearing Waterproofs but it was hammering down. Finished the way today and on the coach home. Had snow the last 2 days so was happy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 07:07:40, 03/03/16
Yes it was you I remember it definitely a montane top and could of actually was red. I was walking from Inverarnan to invoronan. I was not wearing Waterproofs but it was hammering down. Finished the way today and on the coach home. Had snow the last 2 days so was happy.

Glad you had a good finish, it's much nicer walking down to Fort William than through the country park to Milngavie.

Am on my way now to Inverness to do the Great Glen Way, a bit less strenuous ;-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 10:18:09, 03/03/16
Round the house, the wife has me decorating  :(

Just make a rubbish job of it, then she won't ask you again ;)

Maybe a coastal walk tomorrow on the Jurrassic coast, with the bad boys.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Alex D-W on 11:08:08, 03/03/16
Walking at Youlgreave Derbyshire, with the dogs.
fingers crossed the rain will stay away, but will have full water proofs if not ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:11:04, 03/03/16
Just make a rubbish job of it, then she won't ask you again ;)



If i do that i wont get out for my walks  ;D  everything has a price  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:02:42, 04/03/16
Probly out the door local plod, judging by the snow!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 14:04:14, 04/03/16
Up the North ridge of Tryfan lots of lovely snow last blast of winter in Wales perhaps best to make the most of it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 14:39:59, 04/03/16
Very nice. O0


Think the snow may stick around for 1 more week mind :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 15:15:53, 04/03/16
Looking at the mwis week ahead forecast it just might fingers crossed
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 15:21:28, 04/03/16
Yeah fingers crossed for one more week guys, have a great time on the North Ridge of Tryfan Luke while i am having a great time tackling the step ladder  O0
Still if i put my crampons on i shouldnt fall off  ;D
 
 
Same to everyone else out and about walking have a great time and look forward to some TR's and pictures  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 18:06:25, 04/03/16
Got to take my car for its first MOT tomorrow as next weekend I'm out and the week after I'm away so tomorrow is the only free day  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 09:59:08, 06/03/16
The sun is shining, the air is crisp, I have housework to do .....
 
 
.... sooooo I'm off to Flamborough for a walk along the cliff tops  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dittzzy on 21:26:56, 06/03/16
The sun is shining, the air is crisp, I have housework to do .....
.... sooooo I'm off to Flamborough for a walk along the cliff tops  O0


Good that you are getting out Mel.  I may just be asking if you fancy a potter around the Moors or Dales sometime -  :D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 11:16:06, 11/03/16
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be heading off to the northern lakes to take in Skiddaw via the Ullock Pike ridge - I've been looking forward to this one for ages  O0 .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 12:54:28, 11/03/16
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be heading off to the northern lakes to take in Skiddaw via the Ullock Pike ridge - I've been looking forward to this one for ages  O0 .

That's a good one Mark, looking at the path up Skiddaw from Ullock Pike, it looks quite intimidating but once on it, its easy, bit of a slog, but easy.
Have a great day  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 14:11:17, 11/03/16
Aye. Tis a great route that one. O0

Snowdonia again here.  3rd visit in as many months.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 17:59:55, 11/03/16
Aye. Tis a great route that one. O0

Snowdonia again here.  3rd visit in as many months.

I will be with dom and rhino enjoying a snowy Snowdon horseshoe you are becoming a regular here dom you will be eating bara brith and singing land of our fathers before you know it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: norfolkboy on 18:18:47, 11/03/16
Walking the new extension to the Norfolk coastal path ,Monday and Tuesday,
Sunday taking the steam train from Sheringham to Holt and walking back.
All followed by a few beers etc
Chris
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:52:52, 11/03/16
Snowdon via Crib Goch  8)  yeah baby  :)


Boy o boy there is gonna be some beer supped tomorrow night  O0




Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 19:54:21, 11/03/16

I will be with dom and rhino enjoying a snowy Snowdon horseshoe you are becoming a regular here dom you will be eating bara brith and singing land of our fathers before you know it





I've trouble enough remembering how to pronounce the Welsh 3000's let alone any Welsh anthems ;D


1 visit per month so far this year :o



Snowdon via Crib Goch  8)  yeah baby  :)

Boy o boy there is gonna be some beer supped tomorrow night  O0


 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 13:29:38, 12/03/16
Dovedale to Milldale tomorrow making the most of temporary exile in Manchester, Yes, I know it's a honeypot but I haven't been there for 40 years and that was a family outing on a bitterly cold Easter day when we never got further than the Stepping Stones. Hopefully follow up with either Lathkill Dale or the Roaches & Lud's Church before returning to Wales for Easter.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 19:00:00, 14/03/16
Me and my walking boots are off to Wales for a 7 day well earned break :) can't wait for Friday :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:00:14, 14/03/16
Me and my walking boots are off to Wales for a 7 day well earned break :) can't wait for Friday :)
Where you off to? North, south, mid or the bandit country that is west Wales  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 21:12:51, 14/03/16
Where you off to? North, south, mid or the bandit country that is west Wales  ;D

 ;D bandit country  ;D

Staying at Saundersfoot and planning on some gorgeous coastal walking.  I want to visit Skoma Island but not sure the boats will be going there this time of year, really want to see the Puffins :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 21:22:08, 14/03/16
;D bandit country  ;D

Staying at Saundersfoot and planning on some gorgeous coastal walking.  I want to visit Skoma Island but not sure the boats will be going there this time of year, really want to see the Puffins :)
Some nice coastal walking either way from Saundersfoot. We did part of it from Amroth to Tenby a few years ago, also bits here and there further west. Nice short walk from Saundersfoot, through the tunnel to Wisemans Bridge then up through Pleasant Valley to Stepaside  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 21:29:57, 14/03/16
Some nice coastal walking either way from Saundersfoot. We did part of it from Amroth to Tenby a few years ago, also bits here and there further west. Nice short walk from Saundersfoot, through the tunnel to Wisemans Bridge then up through Pleasant Valley to Stepaside  O0

Thanks for tip Amroth to Tenby sounds good.  I was hoping there would be some nice walks from Saundersfoot so don't have to use the car every day  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 23:02:20, 14/03/16
The Malvern Hills with my folks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 13:26:16, 16/03/16
We're off to Horton in Ribblesdale to take on the twin summits of Pen y Ghent and Plover Hill. Best not forget the gaiters then  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 12:14:43, 24/03/16
Friday looks the good day so hopefully going walkies in Nidderdale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 12:20:55, 24/03/16
Long weekend with the other half in Edinburgh so we'll be tramping the streets.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 12:59:24, 24/03/16
Cadair Idris tomorrow and the weekend near Machynlleth
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:03:50, 24/03/16
Staying clear - leaving the hills for the Easter hordes to enjoy.


Prefer mid week - one the joys of not working for a living  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Andy Broadley on 13:15:29, 24/03/16
Nowhere....dodgy Achilles tendon :( Stuck at home whilst the masses hit the hills
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: alewife on 14:00:43, 24/03/16
Looking forward to getting out with my dogs local to home after being away for a few weeks. Hoping for some crisp sunny UK weather but not sure of the forecast.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 17:55:26, 24/03/16
Conwy area tomorrow with family and dog, chance for him to swim in the Irish Sea  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 20:29:31, 24/03/16
If it's not too soggy underfoot I might try an Almost Amble- 13 miles around Winter Hill, Great Hill and Catherine Edge.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 21:06:51, 24/03/16
Nowhere....dodgy Achilles tendon :( Stuck at home whilst the masses hit the hills

Have had Achilles trouble myself its a real pain just drags on but misery likes company i will be resting a sprained ankle for the next few days also may we both have a speedy recovery
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:32:38, 24/03/16
Have had Achilles trouble myself its a real pain just drags on but misery likes company i will be resting a sprained ankle for the next few days also may we both have a speedy recovery
Welcome to my world guys  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 16:22:03, 26/03/16
Did Angletarn pikes yesterday from Howtown in glorious sunshine. Had a wander round Newlands and Keswick today in torrential rain. Having a wonder round Whinlatter forest tomorrow in the forecast torrential rain. On Monday I hope to do Blencathra via Halls fell ridge in cloudy and rainy weather.


The lakes is packed though despite the weather Pooley Bridge was heaving yesterday and Keswick was chocker today, all the shops selling waterproofs.

Bit of a wet Easter
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 16:29:28, 26/03/16
On Monday I hope to do Blencathra via Halls fell ridge in cloudy and rainy weather.


Have fun but careful if it's wet and slippy mate. O0


I'd be tempted to drive up and join you but had enough of the rain (posting from a wet and windy Sheffield) for this month :-[ ;D


Could always sneek it in a fortnight Friday after Jacks rake ;D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:05:27, 26/03/16

Have fun but careful if it's wet and slippy mate. O0


I'd be tempted to drive up and join you but had enough of the rain (posting from a wet and windy Sheffield) for this month :-[ ;D


Could always sneek it in a fortnight Friday after Jacks rake ;D

Hoping Monday not too bad but see what the forecast ends up being. Hasnt stopped raining here today and wind getting up a bit now. Forecast right up to going home as well. Great British weather ;D

Be pushing it after jacks rake that kirkstone pass is a nightmare with drivers not able to go faster than 30 mph because they can't drive.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:20:36, 26/03/16
Yeah, pretty wet in the Lakes.

Yesterday was glorious so we headed to Gowbarrow to open the season and test the grand-dog amongst the sheep. (He came back every time - phew!). The car park was rammed tho and never seen quite so many folk there.

Today has involved Rheged (Harris Tweed photography exhibition) - not bad and out of the rain. And pub later.

I'm up here for the week so I'm hoping the weather picks up so I can get a few miles under my boots.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:28:02, 26/03/16
Yeah, pretty wet in the Lakes.

Yesterday was glorious so we headed to Gowbarrow to open the season and test the grand-dog amongst the sheep. (He came back every time - phew!). The car park was rammed tho and never seen quite so many folk there.

Today has involved Rheged (Harris Tweed photography exhibition) - not bad and out of the rain. And pub later.

I'm up here for the week so I'm hoping the weather picks up so I can get a few miles under my boots.

It's good to see people flocking back after the floods for all the businesses and communities if not for the parking and traffic lol.

Will have to try the rheged centre at some point been past it loads of times but never been in.

Enjoy your time up here and hope the weather gets better for you and me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:01:07, 26/03/16
Seeing as the wall-to-wall sunshine is scheduled to be right over where I live tomorrow, I'm having a bit of a local meander - mebby some coastal walking if the tide times are right and mebby some woodland if they're not  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:35:10, 26/03/16
I'm up here for the week so I'm hoping the weather picks up so I can get a few miles under my boots.
We were up yesterday and based ourselves at the far end of Tilberthwaite and managed reasonable weather for a circular walk over to Little Langdale and back via Hodge Close. Only short but we didn't have that much time, having spent the earlier part of the day in Kendal.
Hope you & Rhino manage some good weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 23:04:52, 26/03/16
Heading to that area in May, Innominate Man, and hoping for good weather and walks.

Mel, hope the weather holds for you.

Rhino, if you want to buy anything at Rheged, bring your cheque book! But the exhibitions on the top floor can be interesting. Wildlife Photographer of the Year will be Coming soon and that is usually very good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:37:47, 27/03/16
Hope you had a nice walk Mel and got the weather, we have had rain, snow, hail, sleet and sunshine today and wind. Had a lovely walk round Whinlatter though.

Sarah I'll probably give it a miss then lol.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 14:09:20, 30/03/16
Malverns for me I think :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:12:25, 30/03/16
I'm thinking of the Howgills and Bowderdale - although I might not wait till the weekend. The forecast looks favourable for tomorrow and I have got the day off... :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Yorkshiremarv on 22:17:07, 30/03/16
Start the pennine way on saturday, weather forecast don't look to bad at the mo for the next coming week. Looks like i'll get my wish and have the first few days easy weather wise to break me in gently! :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 22:49:11, 30/03/16
I'm thinking of the Howgills and Bowderdale - although I might not wait till the weekend. The forecast looks favourable for tomorrow and I have got the day off... :)


One of my favourites, here's the trace if you want it http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1606





Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 02:09:31, 31/03/16
Going up onto Kinder from Edale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:37:09, 31/03/16

One of my favourites, here's the trace if you want it http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1606

Thanks, ninthace. I reckon that was my planned route, but I ran out of steam/energy so retraced my steps. I went up the ridge.

It was still a lovely walk - amazing views in both directions. Langdale looked idyllic. And the weather was great considering I drove thro fog to get there.

Had a lovely chat with a farmer fixing stone walls and spent a few minutes enjoying the new born lambs.

When I'm more match fit and I've got the other half with me, I'll head back to the area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 23:55:22, 31/03/16
Shame, the walk out along Balderdale is superb, no sign of man, not even a stone wall, and the chances are you will have it to yourself.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 09:31:38, 01/04/16
I'm travelling to Coniston on Sunday but don't arrive until late afternoon so will probably only get a short walk in this weekend. I've then got 9 days in the Lakes. 9 days! O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 11:20:04, 01/04/16
9 days - Very nice. O0

Reckon you might just see some sunshine if you're up there that long ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 11:47:14, 01/04/16
9 days - Very nice. O0

Reckon you might just see some sunshine if you're up there that long ;D
The forecast for next week is brilliant. For the Lakes. It's forecast to rain every day but only lightly.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 12:03:18, 01/04/16
forecast to rain every day but only lightly.  O0

 :(

Plenty of time for it to change I guess.

I have little faith in the 24 hr forecast up there, let alone a week.

Wouldn't mind seeing something from a summit for a change come next weekend ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 12:20:21, 01/04/16
Wouldn't mind seeing something from a summit for a change come next weekend ;D


You mean apart from the inside of a rain cloud?  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 13:17:29, 01/04/16
Yup :(

76 Wainwrights so far and I bet I've not even seen 76 Wainwrights from the summits ;D >:(

 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:23:48, 01/04/16
The secret of good summiting is the same as that of comedy .........................................    timing  ;)




I'm lucky - I live close to the fells - if I can't see'em I don't go
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 14:02:14, 01/04/16
if I can't see'em I don't go

 ;D O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 19:40:11, 01/04/16
Think Nidderdale beckons again for Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Forkbeard on 22:12:37, 01/04/16
A local walk only probably. Just got back from two days in Snowdonia though ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 22:15:10, 01/04/16
Hopefully a nice walk around my local area head up towards Whitford and probably come back via Cwm gives me a chance to check out if a couple of ROW have been cleared
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ron6632 on 22:43:16, 01/04/16
Off to Newcastle Sunday night to start Hadrians Wall on Monday morning.  Second time walking it (scary to think the last time was 2005!) so missing out the first 5 miles or so from Wallsend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 07:45:40, 07/04/16
Considering doing another section of the Amble...in reverse going from Crookfields Road along the WWW to Longworth Moor over the A675, Turton Heights, Cheetham Hill, Reservoir, Cadshaw, Darwen Hill to Slipper Lowe and back to Crookfields again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 08:16:56, 07/04/16
The Lakes (again).

Jacks Rake tomorrow.

Excited :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 09:10:31, 07/04/16
The Lakes (again).

Jacks Rake tomorrow.

Excited :D

Have a good time dom don't forget to take some photos as you know i am also guilty of enjoying myself so much i forget to take a few snaps
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 10:59:09, 07/04/16
Have a good time dom don't forget to take some photos as you know i am also guilty of enjoying myself so much i forget to take a few snaps

Yeah Dom take some photos  :)
 
You still laid up Luke?
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 12:26:58, 07/04/16
Yeah Dom take some photos  :)
 

No rain tomorrow :o ??? ;D so camera will defo be coming out (especially since it'll probably be tucked away again come Saturday ::) ;D. O0  Though, i might leave Dave to take the action shots on Jakes Rake depending on how scary it is lol.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 12:49:53, 07/04/16
No rain tomorrow :o ??? ;D so camera will defo be coming out (especially since it'll probably be tucked away again come Saturday ::) ;D . O0  Though, i might leave Dave to take the action shots on Jakes Rake depending on how scary it is lol.

Now you have gone and done it havent you with your rain jinx  ;D  the only trouble with Jacks Rake is it isnt long enough  :)  scary stood on the top though for your picture with a big drop behind you  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 12:57:57, 07/04/16

Now you have gone and done it havent you with your rain jinx  ;D  the only trouble with Jacks Rake is it isnt long enough  :)  scary stood on the top though for your picture with a big drop behind you  :o

 ;D  BBC says no rain so it must be true ::) ;D



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 16:56:51, 10/04/16
Just back from a short break in kielder forest. After reading a thread on here about the lack of forests a year or so ago, I've been meaning to get there. And I'll certainly be heading back. Just my thing really. Forest and reservoir ;0) Had a wonder out at night and just sat and listened to the place. Cracking campsite too. Was a bit sludgey but that can't be helped.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:04:40, 10/04/16
Just back from a short break in kielder forest. After reading a thread on here about the lack of forests a year or so ago, I've been meaning to get there. And I'll certainly be heading back. Just my thing really. Forest and reservoir ;0) Had a wonder out at night and just sat and listened to the place. Cracking campsite too. Was a bit sludgey but that can't be helped.

where did you camp?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 19:13:23, 10/04/16
Kielder village campsite. Very nice site. Woodland walks straight from the tent,  or pod as it was on this occasion. You know it?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:45:01, 10/04/16
Kielder village campsite. Very nice site. Woodland walks straight from the tent,  or pod as it was on this occasion. You know it?

Nope but am always on the lookout for good campsites, the rates look quite good too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 19:53:02, 10/04/16
Nope but am always on the lookout for good campsites, the rates look quite good too.

Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Facilities were very good standard. Have an under cover area for campers to cook if it's raining ;;)). We loved the area and the site.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:39:56, 21/04/16
Scotland with Dom yeahhh
Busting me cherry at last in the mountains of bonnie Scotland.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 19:53:13, 21/04/16
Scotland with Dom yeahhh
Busting me cherry at last in the mountains of bonnie Scotland.

What are you two climbing ?  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 21:25:16, 21/04/16
Faggergill - filling in a gap in the map where I haven't been yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:29:43, 21/04/16
Starting the Pembrokeshire Coast Path...seeing as you asked, lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:00:21, 22/04/16
No idea, but Sunday looks like the day.
Mebbe somewhere East Yorkshire-ish.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: str4v4iger on 11:18:05, 22/04/16
Dyfi hills with a local group this Sunday. Been a while since I was in these hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:51:00, 22/04/16
In order to condition me for next week's 26 miles over hills and mountains...I'll be doing the 21 miles over Southport's Coastal Road and Ainsdale and Marshside.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 12:59:13, 22/04/16
Ourgate  :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:24:13, 22/04/16
What are you two climbing ?  :)

We have done Aonach Eagach today which was absolutely fantastic and in glorious weather.
Tomorrow we are doing the big fella and thinking of the ledge route up the north face or the CMD.

Depends how early we leave the pub ;D

Hope everyone has a good one whatever you are doing
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 22:03:43, 22/04/16
We have done Aonach Eagach today which was absolutely fantastic and in glorious weather.
Tomorrow we are doing the big fella and thinking of the ledge route up the north face or the CMD.

Depends how early we leave the pub ;D

Hope everyone has a good one whatever you are doing
Fantastic lads well done on the A.E hope you have a good day on the Ben tomorrow  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 08:43:38, 23/04/16
We have done Aonach Eagach today which was absolutely fantastic and in glorious weather.
Tomorrow we are doing the big fella and thinking of the ledge route up the north face or the CMD.

Depends how early we leave the pub ;D

Hope everyone has a good one whatever you are doing
Excellent Dave i look forward to the TR and photos and have a good day on the CMD
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 10:11:17, 23/04/16
After a couple of years and numerous plans to do it,iam finally off up helvellyn tomorrow,barring alien invasions and plagues of locust anyhow. Hope it's worth the wait.  ;0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:07:55, 23/04/16
Thanks Jon and Luke.
Did the Ben today by the ledge route on the north face and returned by the CMD. One hell of a day of climbing and hard very hard graft but worth it. Got  some wonderful views from the summit and sat in the pub with a huge smile, strangely enough there is another guy here with the same stupid grin Dom ;D

We are having victory drinks tonight all right.

Scotch anyone ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 19:59:00, 23/04/16
Rhino, I nominate you the drinker of the year! Impressive!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 20:46:44, 23/04/16
Well done Dave & Dom! Sounds like you've had quite an adventurous weekend.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 10:24:07, 24/04/16
Rhino, I nominate you the drinker of the year! Impressive!

Thanks Reg I was drinking for England again last night ;D

Well done Dave & Dom! Sounds like you've had quite an adventurous weekend.  O0

Yes Bill it's been a blinder and didn't think we could top Friday but then doing the ledge route was awesome.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:27:09, 25/04/16
Well I was planning to join up with Moorland ramblers group again.  Alas I blew a tyre on my way to Dartmoor.  After an hour waiting for a tow truck. I set out from home again around lunch time. And managed a quickish dash 10 km or so around south Bodmin moor. Beautiful day in the end. Just'£180 for a new rear tyre hurt a bit.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 12:47:35, 25/04/16
Thanks Reg I was drinking for England again last night ;D

Well - you had to, it being St, George's Day  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 20:40:51, 25/04/16
Tradition mate   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 19:05:41, 29/04/16
Off to do the Snowdon horseshoe tomorrow as we have some bonus winter conditions and i had put away the winter gear didn't expect to be breaking it out again so soon
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: welshwiz on 19:30:52, 29/04/16
Get it while its still there Luke,went up from Beddgelert to Capel today Lots at 2500 plus .But seemed to be thinning out.
Probably lots in the bits hidden from road view O0 Good luck.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:34:20, 29/04/16
Nowt as exciting as some of you lot, just getting near the end of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, lovely scenery it has to be said.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 19:35:24, 29/04/16
Off to do the Snowdon horseshoe tomorrow as we have some bonus winter conditions and i had put away the winter gear didn't expect to be breaking it out again so soon


Have a good one mate and bring back some good pictures  O0




Local for me about 15 miles with Handsome Jack i think  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 20:12:16, 29/04/16
Get it while its still there Luke,went up from Beddgelert to Capel today Lots at 2500 plus .But seemed to be thinning out.
Probably lots in the bits hidden from road view O0 Good luck.
I saw a photo on ground conditions uk the snow was quite deep at bwlch moch and quite a lot on the lakes helped make my mind up to where to go and thanks welshwiz
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 20:13:52, 29/04/16

Have a good one mate and bring back some good pictures  O0




Local for me about 15 miles with Handsome Jack i think  :)

Thanks Dave i will try to remember to take photos sometimes i am having so much fun i forget to take any have a good walk with Jack
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 09:12:54, 30/04/16
Just passing some time before meeting up with our WI walking group for a nice local-ish walk in the cold but sunshiney blue skies of East Yorkshire  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:21:21, 30/04/16
Maybe a local plod Sunday for me. Working BH Monday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 13:32:01, 01/05/16
Just failed to make the top of snowdon via Llanberis path. Wind was outrageous just as we went under the second bridge. If you stopped you had to kneel down and hold on for example. Stopped long enough for quick drink and pop some chocks. Wasn't gusting. Was just constant so called it a day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 14:24:05, 01/05/16
Horrible wet day. Time to man up, brave the elements and head to the pub.  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:37:17, 01/05/16
15 miles of wet but not too windy Dartmoor today.  I was wet through by the end.Relay enjoyed it all the same. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:58:45, 02/05/16
Gentle amble round Colyton area trying to pick myself up after dreaded lurgy. Turned cold with sea mist blowing in. Warmed up with a coffee at the Donkey Sanctuary on way home - full of small children munching ice creams in the dank mist.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 14:48:08, 03/05/16
Might head somewhere this Thursday..... possibly Black Hill and Wildboar Clough, or I may try a long route away from the hills just for a change. The Belvoir Witches Challenge Walk down in Leicestershire looks interesting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 21:51:28, 05/05/16
Decided in the end on Wildboar Clough, Bleaklow Head, then the Crowden Horseshoe. Underestimated how hot it was going to be and didn't take enough water. I have a bright red neck and a touch of sunstroke. Seemed to take an eternity to get to the Black Hill trig point and back again. I'll post a trip report soon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 22:15:42, 05/05/16
Might pop into the Peaks for a short walk Saturday.  Not been up there for ages.

See what the weather is like first.  Think it's supposed to be pretty decent this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 09:40:55, 06/05/16
Langdale,this Sunday for me. Hoping to be able to take my coat off for the occasion too. ;0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:11:30, 06/05/16
Decided in the end on Wildboar Clough, Bleaklow Head, then the Crowden Horseshoe. Underestimated how hot it was going to be and didn't take enough water. I have a bright red neck and a touch of sunstroke. Seemed to take an eternity to get to the Black Hill trig point and back again. I'll post a trip report soon.
crikey sunstroke sounds serious!!! :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mike knipe on 20:59:05, 06/05/16
No wallkies this weekend, but I'm starting my bgeer trekking trek from Flash to Ambleside on Tuesday (traveling to Buxton on Monday)
I'm not confident of success, but faint heart never (made love to) a pig, innit?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:57:37, 07/05/16
I had a route in my head around North Dartmoor.  Have now realised that it's ten Torr's week end. Putting me off a bit. The moor will be rammed (Relatively), with folk and helicopters buzzing over head. So may be 10 or so miles on Bodmin this afternoon and then just shoot up high willhays tomorrow morning while Mrs G is at work?  Last training weekend before I head up to Scotland for some proper mountains.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 12:39:08, 07/05/16
I was planning to walk but my car has let me down. Can't get it repaired until Tuesday. [censored]*r!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 16:18:05, 07/05/16
I was planning to walk but my car has let me down. Can't get it repaired until Tuesday. [censored]*r!

Cars broken. Can't go walking. Irony. ;0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Louwoo on 23:45:29, 07/05/16
Carrying on with another section along the Wye tomorrow.  This time a loop heading west from Hereford.
Really enjoying walking the Wye so far.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:02:38, 09/05/16
Headed out quite late around 4:30pm. Started under Meldon Viaduct followed the Red-a-ven brook for a km or so.


(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff300/BuzyG/DSCN2009.jpg) (http://)


Then 400m staight up Yes Tor and headed South, to Great Kneeset Tor.


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With less than two hours to sunset. Time to start back.  (Wind sock courtesy of the Army camped ready for Ten Tors). Yes Tor visible in the distance directly above it.



Fortunately it's mainly down hill to the reservoir car park , around the corner at the end of the valley. 8km away.  Headed across the valley to Kitty Tor. and followed the ridge, left of photo. Made it back with time to spare. ;D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 09:16:53, 09/05/16
Nice pics BuzyG.  It must be a couple of years since I was up that way.  I must do it again some time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lionsky on 10:21:37, 11/05/16
Booked a little holiday to Jersey in the channel islands and the weather seems to be okay there for this weekend! I'm hoping to find some nice walks to do!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 16:09:48, 11/05/16
I'm off to the pub this weekend, well Saturday anyway. Our local UKIP drinker will be holding court, anti EU, anti everyone who's not like him, white Anglo Saxon protestant says he and so on. Couldn't  bear to leave, love him, he's just too entertaining!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 18:30:12, 11/05/16
I'm off to the pub this weekend, well Saturday anyway. Our local UKIP drinker will be holding court, anti EU, anti everyone who's not like him, white Anglo Saxon protestant says he and so on. Couldn't  bear to leave, love him, he's just too entertaining!

I take it he can count on your vote then Reg  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 20:39:39, 11/05/16
I'll be in hospital sick visiting but my daughter is off on her DofE camping trip. If anyone sees 6 teenage boys being told exactly what to do by the only girl in the group then that will be them.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Robnolan on 20:49:35, 11/05/16
I'm walking up Snowdon this weekend. Up the Miners paths and down the Llanberis path.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:53:01, 12/05/16
I'm walking up Snowdon this weekend. Up the Miners paths and down the Llanberis path.


Have a good one.  Another on the Bucket list not done yet. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:49:15, 12/05/16
Hopefully gonna be getting up Ingleborough tomorrow afternoon O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 21:10:50, 12/05/16
Hopefully gonna be getting up Ingleborough tomorrow afternoon O0
You might see the sea from the top.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:22:48, 12/05/16
Tryfan via the milestone buttress and the north tower and then some gully called main gully on to Glyder Fach and if time allows back down and back up bristly ridge. All that tomorrow just to top up my tan ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 21:25:02, 12/05/16
I'm staying inside with the curtains shut. Got burnt to a cinder today  :-[

I did manage to take quite a few photos though so will do a TR in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: welshwiz on 18:03:58, 14/05/16
Out on the Northern Carneddau tommorow. :)
Playtime with my new camera
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Louwoo on 22:50:38, 14/05/16
Hopefully gonna be getting up Ingleborough tomorrow afternoon O0


Love Ingleborough. Hope you have a great day!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 00:19:30, 15/05/16
I'll be in hospital sick visiting but my daughter is off on her DofE camping trip. If anyone sees 6 teenage boys being told exactly what to do by the only girl in the group then that will be them.
Had a text from my daughter to say that they had a great days walking and, while it isn't a competition to see who gets their tent up first, she was sat in the doorway of hers shouting kind words of advice and encouragement to the boys who were trying to get theirs pitched.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 08:48:41, 15/05/16
....she was sat in the doorway of hers shouting kind words of advice and encouragement to the boys who were trying to get theirs pitched.

 ;D   And that's exactly as it should be Ridge  O0   :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 09:16:10, 15/05/16
Not this weekend, but on Tues/Wed/Thurs I shall be in North Yorkshire. Booked a B & B in a farmhouse at Gillamoor near Kirkbymoorside. I'm not able to get out much at the moment because my elderly dog doesn't like me to leave him, I'm hoping to sneak off while he isn't looking. He is going to a friends house just up the road, he will be fine.
Looking forward to it.

Ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 10:05:53, 15/05/16

 ;D   And that's exactly as it should be Ridge  O0   :D
The boys have known her long enough to not be surprised.
She did have the advantage that she was using her own tent where as they were in borrowed 3-men ones but she had taken the trouble to get it out during the week, practice putting it up and check it over as it hadn't been used since September.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 16:17:53, 15/05/16
I got blown to bits on top of Diffwys, this afternoon.
It certainly feels cooler this weekend, but its rather deceiving in the blazing sunshine, but the strength of the wind on the tops really surprised me, enough at times to make walking very difficult.

The views towards Cader and Mid wales certainly made up for it though, and as usual, not a soul in sight.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 17:19:07, 15/05/16
Did a much neglected walk today from High Cup Nick to Thelkeld Side along Backstone Edge. Fantastic views round from Wild Boar Fell via the Lakeland Fells to Scotland,  Once I left PW didn't see a soul,  Great weather too and the mild in the Stag at Dufton is excellent.


http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xmjoxuudizupewho

http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=2753 (http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=2753) 
if anyone wants to have a go

Car due for a service tomorrow in Bowness - going to take the ferry across to west side of Windermere and have a wander along the ridge above the lake with lunch and a pint at the Cuckoo Brow while they work on it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 18:46:11, 15/05/16
Now that looks interesting-long day for me though, training it to Appleby station n starting from there! I've done HCN twice as a sort of circuit from the station.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 19:54:50, 15/05/16
We made it to Ingleborough today, and as usual it was a superb walk O0 Seeing as Mrs HH was with me we took the short option from Storrs common via Crina Bottom (which turned out to be considerably steeper than I remembered) and returned over White Scars so I could take the famous tree / hill photo which I'll post in the photo thread later if I think on.

And Yes Pleb, we could see the sea out in Morecambe bay even though there was a fair bit of haze.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:29:18, 16/05/16
We are walking 'Hangers Way' 22 miles over 2 days, a short LDP  ;)
Weather looks like sunshine and showers  :(.

John.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:17:59, 16/05/16
Weather was great Sunday, so took the whole family up on to the Moor for a few kms.  Headed up to Crazy pool Well, then followed Devonport leat up to the tunnel and then back to Burrator Resovior.  Bumped into the Dartmoor Ramblers on the way back. (I was hoping we might).  and introduced Mrs G. Great family day out and for once my 24 year old son (A National swimmer) was moor knackers than his old parents when we got back to the car. LoL :)   Great day out .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:18:34, 16/05/16
Weather looks poor this weekend but four of us are in the Newlands valley area - doing a practice walk for the 10 peaks in 10 hours (due in June).
Hope the weather improves beforehand  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 02:05:20, 17/05/16
Hoping to walk from Bakewell to Edale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 17:10:07, 17/05/16
Round Newcastle  :D  at the Magic rugby league weekend so more of a boozy walk from the bar to my seat repeated constantly at St James Park  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 17:15:42, 17/05/16
Round Newcastle  :D  at the Magic rugby league weekend so more of a boozy walk from the bar to my seat repeated constantly at St James Park  ;D
You could class that as circuit training Dave a squat followed by a walk then a bicep curl followed by another squat then repeated bicep curls!!! Have a good time mate i am off to a bodybuilding competition with my bro i am his backstage assistant
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 17:27:49, 17/05/16
Nice one Luke, circuit training  ;D
 
My lad was at the NEC last Saturday at the bodybuilding show, didnt know your Bro was into competition or maybe you have told me and the ale has eroded the memory  ;D  Have a great one yourself mate and look out for me on telly  8)
Do Sky have cameras in the bar  :-\
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 17:52:27, 17/05/16
In Snowdonia on Saturday for a week, BYC on the Saturday and overnight, then a week based at Beddgelert  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 19:06:38, 17/05/16
Nice one Luke, circuit training  ;D
 
My lad was at the NEC last Saturday at the bodybuilding show, didnt know your Bro was into competition or maybe you have told me and the ale has eroded the memory  ;D  Have a great one yourself mate and look out for me on telly  8)
Do Sky have cameras in the bar  :-\
I am not sure if i mentioned it but might of definitely showed some if my stretch marks from my bodybuilding days both me and my bro used to compete in the same comps but different classes that show Reece went to would of been the expo with a pro comp in the evening quite good they are

You never know Sky might film crowd reactions in the bar i guess you would be the guy with his shirt on his head and cheering on top of a table!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 19:10:15, 17/05/16
In Snowdonia on Saturday for a week, BYC on the Saturday and overnight, then a week based at Beddgelert  :)
Have a good time Phil was lucky enough to be in Beddgelert last Saturday fantastic weather for some low level walks and rode the WHR back to Caernarfon
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:14:38, 17/05/16
Have a good time Phil was lucky enough to be in Beddgelert last Saturday fantastic weather for some low level walks and rode the WHR back to Caernarfon
Thanks, hopefully get some decent weather, cold fine and clear will do  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:33:06, 17/05/16
Thanks, hopefully get some decent weather, cold fine and clear will do  ;D
 


I wouldn't look at the weather forecast then.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 09:19:42, 18/05/16
Hopefully we'll be 'Doddering' around the eastern fells! I'll take my waterproofs  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:09:28, 18/05/16
Doesn't look to bad down south this weekend  8)  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: shockwave on 12:51:15, 18/05/16
Not much of a walk, but going to Epping Forest for the first time to see if my other half can last more then 2 miles without quitting!


Not much of a comparison to doing the Seven Sisters last Sunday :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:08:55, 18/05/16
 


I wouldn't look at the weather forecast then.  ;D
Oh I wouldn't expect anything else from British weather  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 20:04:08, 18/05/16
Heading to langdale tomorrow to do the langdale 10 Friday.Yha Friday night and doing another 10 + the day after.  The aim is 24 peaks in 24 hrs over two days :o.  Bit heavy for someone who doesn't usually do hills :0/  Pressure is off to a degree though as the gaffer's paid for a guide for this. It's a few lads from work. We're down from 15 who signed up to 4 now.  See how it goes...  ;0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: HikeyMikey72 on 22:11:47, 18/05/16
Flying into Manchester tomorrow from Dublin to have a crack at the Pennine Way. Tenting it for 10 nights to see what all this fuss is about. Looks like the heavens will open for half of that. Sore neck, shoulder, back, knee and foot but am generally in a positive mood.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:55:21, 19/05/16
Oh I wouldn't expect anything else from British weather  ::)

Well true to form. I have just arrived in spean bridge,ready for Ben Nevis tomorrow and it is hissing down. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:52:56, 20/05/16
Assuming not working, looks like an "Eastwards" afternoon walk, for best weather. So mebbe East Yorkshire.
Sunday deffo the best weather day?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 13:19:54, 20/05/16
Not this weekend, but on Tues/Wed/Thurs I shall be in North Yorkshire. Booked a B & B in a farmhouse at Gillamoor near Kirkbymoorside. I'm not able to get out much at the moment because my elderly dog doesn't like me to leave him, I'm hoping to sneak off while he isn't looking. He is going to a friends house just up the road, he will be fine.
Looking forward to it.

Ilona


Did 26 miles over three days. Lucky with the weather, short light showers which the brolly coped with, wore shorts as it was quite warm.
Day 1 start Kirbymoorside to Hutton, and Gillamoor, and back to car.
Day 2 Gillamoor to Low Mill, Church Houses, and back by a different route.
Day 3 Lockton to Levisham, Dundale Griff, circular back to car at Lockton.
Had a fantastic time. B & B great. Dog missed me.
Ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 11:04:19, 22/05/16
Heading to langdale tomorrow to do the langdale 10 Friday.Yha Friday night and doing another 10 + the day after.  The aim is 24 peaks in 24 hrs over two days :o.  Bit heavy for someone who doesn't usually do hills :0/  Pressure is off to a degree though as the gaffer's paid for a guide for this. It's a few lads from work. We're down from 15 who signed up to 4 now.  See how it goes...  ;0)
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Well that never happened. 😕

Did the langdale 10 peaks in ten hours on the Friday. Found it more difficult than I'd hoped for tbh. To much going down hill at a fair pace to make the time. Feet were bad (for all of us) so opted for a mooch around on the second day, as opposed to 12 more peaks😳.  Loved the area and definitely heading back.  😊
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:43:05, 22/05/16
Going for a mooch in Langdale myself tomorrow weather permitting.  Going on a Monday and making an early start should keep the crowds down.  If the cloud base is unfavourable then I might have a crack at the Martindale round instead - we'll see on the way in.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 13:15:09, 24/05/16
Well that was a great weekend.  Got up The Ben Via the CMD Arete on Friday.  Wind, Hail, Snow, fog and still worth every second of the 12 hours it took me.   :)


Then Drove up to Skye on Sunday and bimbled to the Fairy pools and up Am Mam.  What a beautiful 360 degree Panoramic view from the top of that modest little hill. O0


1600 miles of driving, next time I'm on the plane.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 13:29:50, 24/05/16
Well that was a great weekend.  Got up The Ben Via the CMD Arete on Friday.  Wind, Hail, Snow, fog and still worth every second of the 12 hours it took me.   :)

Very nice.  As you say, worth every second.

I'll be back on the CMD for sure at some stage.

Local amble in the Peaks last/this weekend for me with pit stops for tea and cake.

Bit of a change from the last few months tough outings. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 14:32:21, 24/05/16
Looking forward to heading back to Loughrigg on Saturday or Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:33:24, 25/05/16
Hi all, we just completed the Hangers Way :). The rain held off on Saturday until about 3pm, Sunday was brill  O0
Will post some pics later.

John.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 18:18:11, 25/05/16
hmmmm  I ain't been out walking for a while, anyone out on Sunday ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:37:22, 25/05/16

Bank holiday weekend - the hordes will be out but there are still a few places in the North Pennines or East Lakes that they seem not to know about - might try one of them unless we get the usual bank holiday weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 00:19:20, 27/05/16
Finally getting out for a walk or three that isn't a local out of the door jobbie  :)
 
Lake District bound.... Guaranteed decent weather  O0   Let me see if my legs can remember what climbing a hill feels like  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:25:31, 27/05/16
Off to the Moors This weekend.  If I can get across the Bridge for all the traffic.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 19:44:29, 27/05/16
Bank holiday means most people do their travelling on Friday and Monday, so Sunday looks good for a trip into Snowdonia. Weather looks promising too!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:59:33, 29/05/16
Heading to the Lakes tomorrow for a couple of days, hopefully weather stays dry(ish). Staying at Patterdale but going to do a couple of walks in the North Fells as well as one from Patterdale. Could have stayed at Keswick YHA for £7 a night but thought it would be quieter at Patterdale and I prefer Patterdale.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Grumpy Dad on 20:30:32, 29/05/16
I stayed in langdale yha last week Bri. Another one I'd recommend ;;)). A lovely oldie worldie building ;0). Though we only had breakfast there. We travelled to the Ambleside one for evening meal. Just for a mooch around really.  Enjoy ;0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: agentmancuso on 11:46:01, 30/05/16
A good 10 miles round the tops of Lamachan Hill south of Glen Trool in Galloway this weekend; only 2 Donald Deweys left to do now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kkm on 16:45:59, 30/05/16
Mini walk with the rug rats around Padley Gorge.  With minimal carrying of the mini rat.  Picnic at the top, and ice cream at Grindleford station.... :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:31:25, 30/05/16
Bank Holiday monday and I hardly saw a soul in the Lakes north of Keswick where I walked ( starting with Great Cockup).....my plan to avoid the crowds worked  O0

Tomorrow, (bag 3 Wainwrights) from Patterdale YHA, including Angletarn Pikes and a walk back along the Lake
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:10:11, 02/06/16
18 mile circuit of fells around the Newlands valley area.
As I'll be one of 400 people plus marshals - you may want to avoid Braithwaite & these environs. Apologies to anyone intending going there. Our excuse is that we had no chance of running the London Marathon but thought 10 peaks sounded infinitely more interesting anyhow. We have raised about £65,000 for MacMillan Nurses so hope the good intentions make up for blocking the fells.
Four of us did a mini circuit of the route a couple of weeks ago and that was just over 15 miles. Hoping for better weather this time out as it was pretty typical Lakes clag then.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 08:23:18, 02/06/16
Off to Snowdonia again for more scrambling and climbing but we do walk between routes
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 08:58:49, 02/06/16
Dorset, including Lewesdon Hill ...8th Historic County top in first month :) (31days)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 09:02:15, 02/06/16
Off to Grasmere on Sunday with the Ramblers so with all of that lovely scenery to take in and wonderful mountains to climb...I wonder which seven muddy fields we'll end up traversing  :D  Come to think of it, why am I going with them  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 09:05:49, 02/06/16
Off to Snowdonia again for more scrambling and climbing but we do walk between routes


Sounds like fun. O0   Which gully are you going up this time :D    
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: midweekmountain on 09:27:38, 02/06/16
Off to Snowdonia again for more scrambling and climbing but we do walk between routes

Interested to hear what you get done.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 13:33:47, 02/06/16
Interested to hear what you get done.....
It will probably be something in the Ogwen i have had a few QMD's recently shark buttress, Cneifon Arete, a wet Idwal buttress and continuation and some climbing on the Idwal slabs, Bochlwyd buttress and Tryfan bach i am enjoying it mwm i remember Dave saying i will be moving into climbing soon enough turned out to be prophetic words
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 14:35:10, 02/06/16
well, last night I slept in the summit shelter on Cadair Idris. It was brilliant, photos to follow  :)


I'm in Keswick for a few days from Sunday if anyone's interested?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 15:23:09, 02/06/16
well, last night I slept in the summit shelter on Cadair Idris. I


Ah well, you know the old legend about waking as a bard or a madman.


Watch this space.  ;D ;D


P.S. I've done it - and been off my trolley ever since.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 23:21:11, 02/06/16
Bank holiday means most people do their travelling on Friday and Monday, so Sunday looks good for a trip into Snowdonia. Weather looks promising too!
I may not be in any fit state by Sunday but I'll keep my eyes open for you. Do you still look like your avatar ?   ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:44:53, 03/06/16
I may not be in any fit state by Sunday but I'll keep my eyes open for you. Do you still look like your avatar ?   ;D
Give over, that must have been years ago! ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mick wmexile on 11:51:46, 03/06/16
P.W. started yesterday, great start weather wise
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: shockwave on 16:18:07, 03/06/16
Attempting Winchelsea to Eastbourne in 9 hours. Roughly 27 miles, all in practice for going back to the SWCP in the summer.

First 12 miles is the difficult bit, fair bit of elevation, rated at 9/10 toughness, then a completely flat 15 mile stretch 1/10 toughness. Still havent found a decent fitting Trail Runner so having to go in my slightly too big New Balance's.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kkm on 21:17:27, 03/06/16
Not sure yet. Need a shortish (2-5 miler) for Sunday around the dales/peaks.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 21:23:07, 03/06/16
Interested to hear what you get done.....

We did Dolmen ridge and down climbed Bristly ridge
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:25:38, 03/06/16
We did Dolmen ridge and down climbed Bristly ridge
Nice one Luke
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 21:28:28, 03/06/16
Not sure yet. Need a shortish (2-5 miler) for Sunday around the dales/peaks.  Any suggestions?

Weather going to be great on Sunday.

Grassington to Burnsall and back on the riverside path. Can extend it to appletreewick if you wish. Plenty of pubs for a spot of lunch.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kkm on 22:02:02, 03/06/16
Thanks - I'll take a look :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 22:11:31, 03/06/16
Nice one Luke
Thanks Dave i have been lucky finding people to show me the ropes and start getting into the good stuff might be meeting Carl on Monday to help with the Ashton book update hope you managed to get out today
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rhino on 23:05:10, 03/06/16
Thanks Dave i have been lucky finding people to show me the ropes and start getting into the good stuff might be meeting Carl on Monday to help with the Ashton book update hope you managed to get out today

Your going to appear a lot in the update I think Luke.
I managed to get to the lakes and had a great day in glorious weather, I certainly needed it mate.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 08:44:28, 04/06/16
We did Dolmen ridge and down climbed Bristly ridge


Excellent. O0


Though, Mark put a pic of Dolman ridge on his Facebook and it tooked terrifying ;D 


Tomorrow supposed to be good so might get out somewhere if i can shake the man flu >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 08:55:57, 04/06/16

Excellent. O0


Though, Mark put a pic of Dolman ridge on his Facebook and it tooked terrifying ;D 


Tomorrow supposed to be good so might get out somewhere if i can shake the man flu >:(
The giant boulder which came away complete with a large amount of turf when i put my foot on it was unsettling

Hope you shake the man flu dom and get out
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 08:57:41, 04/06/16
Your going to appear a lot in the update I think Luke.
I managed to get to the lakes and had a great day in glorious weather, I certainly needed it mate.
Glad to hear that Dave hope its helped you unwind i saw your pic in another thread looks like you had a superb day for it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 10:16:35, 04/06/16
From Glenridding, Raise and Whiteside. A repeat of a walk a few years ago. Hoping for fewer gale force winds and less rain this time ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: shockwave on 14:18:35, 07/06/16
Attempting Winchelsea to Eastbourne in 9 hours. Roughly 27 miles, all in practice for going back to the SWCP in the summer.

First 12 miles is the difficult bit, fair bit of elevation, rated at 9/10 toughness, then a completely flat 15 mile stretch 1/10 toughness. Still havent found a decent fitting Trail Runner so having to go in my slightly too big New Balance's.


Finished this in just under 9 hours literally 2 minutes before my train left Eastbourne. I knew I was running late after Hastings and really pushed myself to do 13/14 minutes per mile, which I managed! Winchelsea to Hastings was fantastic, I was a bit naughty and walked on a closed path due to a slippage a few years previous but was actually quite rewarding. Hastings to Eastbourne = Dont bother. Really boring and uninspiring to look at. One long flat slog.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 21:35:09, 07/06/16
Hmmm I will go where my will takes me :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 15:25:17, 08/06/16
We may well be doing Snowdon from Llanberis  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: shockwave on 14:59:05, 09/06/16
Seven Sisters for the second time in 3 weeks, but going through the night! 11pm til 7am!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: agentmancuso on 18:58:31, 10/06/16
Southern end of the Rinns of Kells in Galloway tomorrow; Little Millyea (http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=5D&rf=7174), the final Donald Dewey, at last.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: kkm on 19:51:39, 10/06/16
No where :( working then a christening on Sunday :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:56:37, 10/06/16
Local mooch for me, come rain or shine (or both  :D )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 21:05:22, 10/06/16
Mrs N has me packing boxes for the move, haven't even exchanged contracts yet so I ain't taping them up yet. We reckon this is house move no 29 so getting used to it now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 21:22:06, 10/06/16
Last few sections of Coleridge Way to complete it for this year.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:56:54, 10/06/16
Mrs N has me packing boxes for the move, haven't even exchanged contracts yet so I ain't taping them up yet. We reckon this is house move no 29 so getting used to it now.
Are you staying in Cumbria or moving out of the area ?
For some reason I guessed/assumed you were near Kirkby Stephen.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 00:25:24, 11/06/16
Are you staying in Cumbria or moving out of the area ?
For some reason I guessed/assumed you were near Kirkby Stephen.

Moving out

Vide http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=32653.0 (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=32653.0)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:41:08, 11/06/16
Walked the Seven Sisters today  -  my favourite walk    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mick wmexile on 08:03:02, 12/06/16
In Middleton in Teesdale, already to get the second half of my Pennine Way trek started. I was going to have a rest day but with 2 long stretches coming up, I'm going to do a short 7/8 miles to break it up. Started just over a week ago this is now day 10. I am doing my best to run a daily blog t/r, managed to update it last night after walking from Tan Hill Inn. Link is below for anyone interested, cheers guys
          https://mickwmexile.blogspot.co.uk/
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 09:47:33, 17/06/16
Ninthace, can't believe you're leaving!!! Hope you will stil be providing Cumbrian knowledge while you have fun exploring your new area.

This weekend?
Maybe something Loweswater way; or Ennerdale way; or High Street way... Decisions are us!!! Actually my son, his GF and their dog are joining us so it depends on their preference too.

Sunday will likely include our regular walk from Askham to take in the view of Ullswater and the cockpit circle.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 09:51:59, 17/06/16
Am in the Lakes this weekend, just arrived at Blencathra centre car park. Light drizzle and summits covered in cloud just now so might be a shorter walk than planned.

Staying at Buttermere :-)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 14:04:59, 17/06/16
I'll be doing the Bigod Way footpath in Bungay, Suffolk this weekend with my kids. I'd prefer something a little hillier but unfortunately there aren't too many of those around in East Anglia!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: agentmancuso on 19:25:20, 17/06/16
Main target tomorrow is Mid Craig (http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=7348), to the west of Loch Skeen in the Moffat Hills, from the Meggat Stane. My last top of any sort above 600m in the Southern Uplands.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:14:11, 24/06/16
Off to the Lakes again on Sunday until Friday, maybe longer to bag a few more hills and generally a change of scenery  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 01:44:07, 25/06/16
Up Kinder on Sunday with Mel!  :)   I have not been walking for a very long time I hope she is gentle with me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:46:00, 25/06/16
Had my sister staying this weekend.  Gentle walk down by the river yesterday evening. Probably head out on Dartmoor in the morning. if I'm up before the rain.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:33:54, 26/06/16
Great little Walk this morning followed the river Tavey up to it's source, at Fur Tor, then came back over Lynch Tor. Nice cool cloundy day so kept a good speed up and got back before the rain.  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: - Dave - on 13:20:25, 01/07/16
Fountains Fell and Darnbrook for me this weekend
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 15:30:57, 01/07/16
I'm confined to barracks packing for a house move which may yet prove abortive.  Our purchasers have agreed to move out of their own house before exchanging contracts with us and now want us to pay them compensation if we cannot be out by a week on Tuesday even though we are yet to exchange on the house we are buying.  Mrs N says she will take it off the market before they see a penny piece!  Then today our movers say they can no longer do it on the day and we have had to scrabble around for another company.  We have moved house 28 times since we got married - not doing it again!  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 16:41:32, 01/07/16
Having to do jobs at home cos Midge and I are off on the Norfolk Coast LDP starting Monday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 17:08:15, 01/07/16
We have moved house 28 times since we got married


That sounds horrendous.  We have been married for 47 years and are still living in the same house that we moved into when we got married.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dittzzy on 19:06:44, 01/07/16
Taking me mother to Auckland Castle and a potter around town tomorrow. 




And then on Sunday I think I'm going to go up Great Whernside from Kettlewell and get a different view of Scar House and Angram Reservoirs  (I was pulled round them last weekend by a gorgeous collie by the name of Trash  :) :) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 09:22:43, 02/07/16
Burnhope seat and Mickle Fell (11th & 12th historic tops since 1/5) ...its a whole non-firing week 2-10 jul at Mickle Fell ...so a good chance to have a look around!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:34:18, 02/07/16
No idea about today....but off up onto Bleaklow tomorrow  O0   No doubt we'll stop at the plane wreck along the way. I've not seen it yet!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PeakRambler on 11:50:39, 02/07/16
If I'm lucky, just down the back garden and back.....

If not, then hobbling around the house with crutches!   :-\

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1707/26338116556_b86cc83542_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:10:30, 02/07/16
If I'm lucky, just down the back garden and back.....

If not, then hobbling around the house with crutches!   :-\

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1707/26338116556_b86cc83542_b.jpg)


Bit flat for me. But there are worse places to spend the weekend.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 14:09:47, 02/07/16
Off to the Quantock Hills for us. Sunday for 5 days O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:16:46, 02/07/16
Today I walked from Brighton Marina to Newhaven, partly on the undercliff walk and partly on top of the cliffs.  As a walk on the Sussex coast, it isn't up there with Seaford to Eastbourne but it has fabulous panoramic views over Seaford Bay   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 21:43:21, 02/07/16
I'm confined to barracks packing for a house move which may yet prove abortive.  Our purchasers have agreed to move out of their own house before exchanging contracts with us and now want us to pay them compensation if we cannot be out by a week on Tuesday even though we are yet to exchange on the house we are buying.  Mrs N says she will take it off the market before they see a penny piece!  Then today our movers say they can no longer do it on the day and we have had to scrabble around for another company.  We have moved house 28 times since we got married - not doing it again!  >:(


Ninthace, what cheek of your purchasers! If they want to vacate their poverty ahead of time, that's their business, but to pressurise you and expect financial compensation seems ridiculous.  I'm with Mrs N.


Hope it all works out.


No walking managed here - except around shops...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 22:00:31, 02/07/16
post deleted as it's best I dont interfere!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:29:16, 03/07/16
Ended up on Bodmin today.  Left my camera in the car though so no pictures.  Shame, as the weather was perfect. I completed the walk I set out to do two weekends ago.
 
Jamaica Inn, Butters Tor, Garrow Tor, Louden Hill, Logan Rock, Rough Tor, Brown Willy, Tolborough Tor.
 
Amazing how much faster you travel when you can see more than 30 yards.  Last time I abandoned soaked to the under crackers and averaged 1.7 mph for half the route.  This week 2.6 for the whole route. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:25:07, 04/07/16
After no walks for almost a month I hope to get over to Pendle this weekend to do a classic trio of Stang Top Moor, Pendle Hill and Spence Moor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sbt on 16:34:16, 04/07/16
Off up to Capel- Curig   for a week on Saturday.
Fingers crossed for good weather. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 17:05:15, 04/07/16
Did Mickle Fell (south route) today ... weather clear, followed the fence up & back ... many varieties of unknown birds & plants ...almost enjoyed as much as Kinder Scout...no-one else around for many miles..top walk!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 17:25:26, 04/07/16
Did Mickle Fell (south route) today ... weather clear, followed the fence up & back ... many varieties of unknown birds & plants ...almost enjoyed as much as Kinder Scout...no-one else around for many miles..top walk!


Its a great route for Golden Plover - there are the remains of a Stirling bomber up there somewhere too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 17:50:40, 04/07/16
^ aha ! .. my accompanying flora/fauna identifier (/possible bs merchant) identified the bird as a curlew ...lol...and then tried to tell me there were venus fly traps in the bogs ! (but I believed the bit about skylarks and grouse)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:00:30, 08/07/16
Got away from work early today. Two Bridges BearDown Tor up to Rough Tor around the contours. Then back the other side of the Valley via White Tor To Crockern Tor Meeting Place of the Stannary Parliament.  Beautiful Cool breeze and very light cloud. Nice little walk. O0   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 23:10:51, 10/07/16
A retrospective mention of a really nice walk of about 10 miles today from Ribblehead, down the flanks of Whernside and across & up onto Ingleborough. Back along the ridge and down to Gauber & return to Ribblehead.
I say, nice walk, but had it not been for the incessant showers/heavy rain, it would have been. Still, we all enjoyed getting out and it'll be there another day when the weather is better.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: - Dave - on 17:16:42, 14/07/16
Blencathra this weekend - that elusive final Wainwright then maybe a potter around Colwith Force the following day
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 18:24:15, 14/07/16
Off to Ulverston in the morning to begin a 4 day Cumbria Way, stopping at Coniston, Borowdale and Skidaw House  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:55:08, 14/07/16
Away in Snowdonia for a week so somewhere high  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 20:33:10, 14/07/16
Going to Snowdonia on Tuesday for a few days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 13:14:28, 16/07/16
It's a beautifully day here in Cornwall.  I have a garden to cut, then off up onto Dartmoor later, once it cools off a little.  May head up to Duck pool, never been to that spot before. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 16:51:17, 16/07/16
Hope you enjoyed your walk to Duck's Pool BuzyG.  It's one of my favourites.  We were out this afternoon, walking from Burrator to Stanlake, then crossed over the A386 and down onto the Princetown railway track, and followed that back to Burrator.  It was quite warm when we were out of the breeze.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Scrambledlegs on 19:55:25, 17/07/16
Not this weekend but next. Heading to Wasdale Head with the hubby to do Lords Rake the way we planned t'other week before the fog crept in. Going to settle in and give the drive to Langdale a miss this time so we can check out 2 scrambles on the south that I'm quite excited about. One being napes needle (strictly back door route for me). Sadly as we have to give way to the kids holidays it'll be one of our last visits till the new year, unless a september weekend with the arthritic grandparents in a hotel while we camp with the kids down the road in September counts?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:03:50, 17/07/16
Hope you enjoyed your walk to Duck's Pool BuzyG.  It's one of my favourites.  We were out this afternoon, walking from Burrator to Stanlake, then crossed over the A386 and down onto the Princetown railway track, and followed that back to Burrator.  It was quite warm when we were out of the breeze.


Cheers Dave.  I ended up doing some painting on the front of the house Yesterday.  Did the walk up to Duckpool this morning.  Boy oh boy it was hot.  Lovely spot.  Laughed at the two plastic ducks in the letterbox.  O0


My wife and I did the railway track up to Prince town from Plymton a few months back.  Lovely walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 22:13:31, 17/07/16
Glad you enjoyed it BuzyG.  I'm walking in the Bennett's Cross area tomorrow.  One of the benefits of being retired!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 21:46:36, 22/07/16
Wish me luck for my gruelling 10m slog up from the layby to Yorkshire East Riding historic county top tomorrow (Sat 23rd). Managed to get some more fitness and altitude training in earlier this week so probably will try without oxygen bottles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:02:22, 22/07/16
Wish me luck for my gruelling 10m slog up from the layby to Yorkshire East Riding historic county top tomorrow (Sat 23rd). Managed to get some more fitness and altitude training in earlier this week so probably will try without oxygen bottles.

 :D    ;D
 
Garrowby Hill / Bishop Wilton Wold ?
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 23:05:17, 22/07/16
^ exactly.. Bishops Wilton Wold ...park at A166 layby then push on thru the 10m till u there
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:07:48, 22/07/16
Are you literally walking from the layby?  (or including it as part of a longer walk?)
 
PS. I'm local-ish and know the area  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 08:44:49, 23/07/16
We're probably going to do a bit of the Minster way (i think it's that ...fromBishop Wilton) then over the Wold to the trig ...but actually in Barnsley for the Kate Rusby Festival ... so really just bagging the top aswe're nearby.


Lovely part of the world tho :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 14:37:28, 23/07/16
It certainly is lovely at this time of year  :)   If you're heading South, there's a lovely tea room at Millington  :)
 
Hope you enjoy your walk and the festival  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:27:58, 23/07/16
Hot and sunny in Sussex today and I walked around the Chidham peninsular in Chichester Harbour  -   a beautiful creekside walk
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 14:17:07, 24/07/16
Very humid, and heavy rain is the order of the day,here in North Wales.
Temperature is still around 23C but the humidity is very high, making any walking trip a real misery.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 15:17:29, 24/07/16
managed to sneak in a visit to Wharram Percy while in the Wolds ..well worth a detour if you're in the area :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:41:59, 24/07/16
Had a cracking day on the Northern edge of Kinder yesterday, after ascending via Fair Brook. Only done that route once before.....a long time ago now.....and had forgotten how lovely some parts of it were. It's so much quieter on that part of Kinder and we virtually had Fair Brook to ourselves. A bit of fun scrambling to be had too!
Weather was fab, company even better....so all in all, a great day  O0


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:28:15, 26/07/16
Long weekend in the Lakes coming up
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 09:37:36, 27/07/16
Somewhere in the Lakes - dunno which part, or if it's really bad weather then another Winter Hill wander in the rain  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: J0J0 on 07:46:53, 29/07/16
Hi all, I'm very shiny and new here and have a question - I love all things lakes and go there about every 6 weeks. We where camping at Sykeside last weekend and done a lovely walk upto Angle Tarn, it was my first visit to this tarn and I think its one of the prettiest I've seen.

There were quite a few 'wild swimmers' there, some in just costumes and others in wet suits, so the question is, has anyone ever 'wild swam' in the tarns and if so do you have any tips? I would definitely like to give it a try!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 08:22:35, 29/07/16
Forsaking the Beacons this weekend after a hard week in Snowdonia, so off to Long Mynd in Shropshire.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 09:12:47, 29/07/16
Isle of Wight for a short week ...no idea whether there are any good walks there (obviously will bag the countytop) so any suggestions welcome!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:09:34, 29/07/16
A route featuring Grisedale Pike :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:48:23, 29/07/16
Should be out tonight but not feeling brill.  Hopefully out on Dartmoor Sunday.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 22:12:22, 29/07/16
...so the question is, has anyone ever 'wild swam' in the tarns and if so do you have any tips? I would definitely like to give it a try!!


Hi JOJO, I've had a few 'dips' during the recent hot spell a month or so ago. The main advise I can give is to carry a small pack towel and an extra pair of briefs (or whatever the girlie equivalent is).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 15:18:44, 30/07/16
Just staying local this weekend (Ochils) next week I'm off to Sarek National Park in Sweden and getting very excited. Taxi booked for 04.30 Friday and I won't get to Kvikkjokk the start of my walk till 16.00 on Saturday. Then I'll be backpacking all on my own for fifteen days.   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 15:23:32, 30/07/16
There were quite a few 'wild swimmers' there, some in just costumes and others in wet suits, so the question is, has anyone ever 'wild swam' in the tarns and if so do you have any tips? I would definitely like to give it a try!!


Something I do all the time, I just use discretion rather than a costume. The water is always very cold so it's best not to jumping in too deep too quickly. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:48:28, 30/07/16
I did a walk from Amberley Station today, taking in part of the West Sussex Literary Trail and part of the South Downs Way
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 21:34:17, 30/07/16
Lovely area.  Hope the heavy rain that hit Worthing missed you  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:57:33, 30/07/16
Lovely area.  Hope the heavy rain that hit Worthing missed you  ;)

There was some drizzle on and off for a while but then brightened up    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 13:24:25, 02/08/16
I did a walk from Amberley Station today, taking in part of the West Sussex Literary Trail and part of the South Downs Way


Did you have to book it   ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 13:36:47, 02/08/16

Did you have to book it   ;D

Very witty IM    ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 07:23:17, 03/08/16
Another mid-week trip to Norfolk coast so Midge can run around on the beaches without the fear of running in to things. Then off to Snowdonia.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: JulianC on 08:50:27, 03/08/16
Off to Slovenia to walk across the Julian Alps and up Triglav. Can't wait  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RonA on 10:26:52, 03/08/16
I'm off for two days to Snowdonia this weekend, just looking to do a couple of long day walks off the beaten track really. Plus I'm not sure how hard it will be to find a place to camp on Sat night with it being the school hols, prefer to stay around Beddgelert probably but its not set in stone. I'm hoping that if just head over there I should be able to find somewhere that will take a single 1P tent?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 02:15:49, 04/08/16
Hopefully doing a little local walk just outside Derby for someone's birthday taking in about 4-5 pubs should be good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:20:39, 06/08/16
Some quite varied plans there for this weekend. Shows what a diverse bunch we are!

Heading to Shropshire - haven't quite decided between Long Mynd or Stiperstones.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:49:34, 06/08/16
I walked by one of the beautiful creeks of Chichester Harbour today, taking in picturesque Dell Quay, and then by the Chichester Canal.  Gloriously sunny and lots of boats    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:22:00, 06/08/16
Headed up to the start point of the Devonport leat, via Higher White Tor, with MrsG.  Never seen Dartmoor so packed.  What a beautiful day it was for walking.  Then we wandered up the hill to Prince Town for lunch in the old Police station Cafe.  Fine Breaded Plaice and Chips.  O0 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 13:53:47, 07/08/16
So far today I've probably managed half a mile with 200ft of ascent - to and from my car, to the tip, then up the steps to chuck stuff away  :-\
 
Going for a nice walk along the beach and a paddle in the sea later though  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RonA on 21:08:53, 07/08/16
Well the Snowdonia trip worked out ok, stayed in Beddgelert, spent Sat morning doing the  Sygun route, maybe 6 miles or so, PM was Moel Hebog at around 10 miles, Sunday was Cnicht. Felt overdressed really given the number of people heading up into the low cloud wearing strappy tops and trainers.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: J0J0 on 07:39:12, 08/08/16
I've been waiting a while to say...I'm walking in the Lakes this weekend  :D ;D  off to Clappersgate and the lakes is my oyster!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:27:40, 13/08/16
I did a walk in Hastings Country Park today  -  a wild and beautiful landscape with sandstone cliffs, magical wooded ravines, and a cove with a rock-strewn shore.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:07:24, 14/08/16
What a perfect walking day it was today.  Headed to North Bodmin and did a quick loop around. 
Garrow, Butters, Brown Willy & Row Tors.
Travelling light today, just my camera bag with 1.5 ltrs of water and a some butties.   Enjoying the firm dry moorland.   O0  Much easier to traverse than with a heavy pack stuffed with clothing, on sodden winter ground.  Ended up jogging down from Row Tor to the car park.  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Scrambledlegs on 08:11:34, 30/08/16
We're off on a family one to Langdale this weekend.

First time we've used all the seats in our car so we have 3 generations heading out on the motorway route.

We're staying at the campsite and the grandparents are being placed strategically at the old Dungeon Ghyll so we can combine walking, child minding and a gentle stroll.

Can't wait. We will just go up to stickle Tarn and around with the kids but may go round the back of Pavey Ark and loop back on ourselves. We will wait and see how kind the weather is and we're just keeping our fingers crossed for dry enough weather to get the big tent up.

Last planned big one of the year for us sadly as my hubby is about to change jobs in October but we have loved every walk and scramble we managed to do in the Lakes this year.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:15:36, 30/08/16
North Wales for a couple of days starting tomorrow. I have not done Cnicht and the Moelwyns for some time so I think that will be tomorrow afternoon's trip with the Glyders and Snowdon from Llanberis for Thursday. Weather looks OK too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:38:13, 02/09/16
We are off to walk a bit more of the Kennett & Avon Canal this weekend.  Avon Cliff to Devizes.  Plus take in a few Stately homes in the area.  :)   MrsG prefers the flat. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:16:28, 02/09/16
My daughter is off on her DofE expedition this weekend.
Why after all the dry weather we have had does it decide to break tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MoelPysgod on 12:58:32, 02/09/16
Currently in Aviemore waiting for a bus to Ullapool. Tonight - Suileag bothy, tomorrow - Suilven (FINALLY), then either a camp by Fionn Loch or, more likely given the midges, back to the bothy. Sunday - Canisp, then across to the Inchnadamph bone caves, with a view to exploring their bivvy potential.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:03:30, 02/09/16
Another one camping in Langdale - looking at the forecast I suspect Brambles and the pubs are going to be doing some business.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RonA on 14:23:46, 02/09/16
Technically not walking this weekend perhaps but it is this weekend that the Coast to Coast finally starts for me I guess. I'll be getting dropped off in St Bees on Sunday, camping  there overnight then setting off towards Ennerdale early on Monday morning... Can't wait.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 22:33:20, 08/09/16
Going camping in Hertfordshire, only 20mins drive from home but it will be nice to be under canvas for a couple of nights.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:54:19, 08/09/16
Long weekend so going to walk 3 days along the Cleveland Way  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 06:50:08, 09/09/16
Ashdown Forest, training 13 new members of our SAR team  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 08:06:41, 09/09/16
Just locally, then off to Scotland for 2 weeks!!!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 08:44:06, 09/09/16
Today - me, Mel & Jon tackle the Pap of Coe...............in the pouring rain! Just off to meet up.
Sparnel
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 10:04:13, 09/09/16
Oh dear.  Forecast looks pretty grim Bill  :(


Enjoy (if you can!) ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 12:55:11, 09/09/16
Monday afternoon next ,weather permitting, i will be walking amongst the ancient ruins on the Orkney Islands.
Off on a coach holiday tomorrow, staying in Dornoch, and then a specially laid on bus will take sixteen of us to the Orkney islands.
The Ring of Brogar, Standing Stones  of Stennes, possibly the Broch of Gurness, and if time and weather allows Maes Howe and Skara Brae.
I booked the tour months ago, and have thought of nothing else since.

Good weather will be a bonus, but really i do not care what weather i get, i am going prepared for the worst weather imaginable, but having it dry will be nice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13:29:22, 09/09/16
That Orkney trip sounds interesting. I'd love to go and see Skara Brae. I think even in inclement weather, it will be very atmospheric, maybe even more so.


After my little reconnaissance along Grains Gill the other day, I'm thinking I might go that way up to Sprinkling Tarn and around to Glaramara tomorrow. It'll probably be busy on a Saturday, but got to grab the good weather when it comes. Assuming I can get up early enough to get down to Seathwaite before all the parking is taken up of course.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:32:00, 09/09/16
Today - me, Mel & Jon tackle the Pap of Coe...............in the pouring rain! Just off to meet up.
Sparnel

You forgot to mention the sleet  :o
 
Oh dear.  Forecast looks pretty grim Bill  :(
Enjoy (if you can!) ;D

The weather was alright on the way up Dom  :)  ..... On the way down was a different story  :-\   Having said that, at least the gale force winds and truly torrential rain held off until we all got back safe and sound  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 20:35:05, 09/09/16

You forgot to mention the sleet  :o
 
The weather was alright on the way up Dom  :)  ..... On the way down was a different story  :-\   Having said that, at least the gale force winds and truly torrential rain held off until we all got back safe and sound  O0

WELCOME to Scotland lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:45:12, 09/09/16
Not coming home.  It's all wild and woolly and untamed.  I love it.   :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 00:36:50, 10/09/16
The weather was alright on the way up Dom  :)  ..... On the way down was a different story  :-\   Having said that, at least the gale force winds and truly torrential rain held off until we all got back safe and sound  O0


 :)


Better coming down than on the way up like you say.


How was the walk?  Gonna see if I can sneak that one in next time i'm up there since it's practically next door to the hostel.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:37:26, 10/09/16
Do it Dom  O0
 
My only advice would be.... waterproof your boots, wear gaiters and I hope you enjoy descending the steep, loose, rocky repaired path section as much as I did  ;D
 
But seriously, do it.  It's a smashing hill  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 21:50:56, 10/09/16
Assume you got home safely Mel...........was a pleasure to meet you. Hope you enjoyed yesterday despite the rain!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:38:26, 10/09/16
Yep, home  :(  safe and sound Bill.
 
I left Scotland in truly glorious sunshine this morning and drove into rain at home this evening  >:(
 
It was great to meet you too Bill, and it's always good to put a face to a forum name.  I really appreciate you taking the time out yesterday to meet for the walk, especially given the weather forecast.  ... And I did enjoy it... despite the weather  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 22:52:28, 10/09/16
Do it Dom  O0
 
My only advice would be.... waterproof your boots, wear gaiters and I hope you enjoy descending the steep, loose, rocky repaired path section as much as I did  ;D
 
But seriously, do it.  It's a smashing hill  :)


Aye it looks lovely.  Seen it from below (down in Glencoe) and above (coming off Aonagh Eagach just across the way).  Bet the views from the top are great.


Will try and pop up there this year or next.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 08:23:23, 12/09/16
Beautiful day yesterday here in Portsmouth. My wife was visiting her mother so on the spur of the moment I decided to visit my sister for a cup of tea in Maidstone. I caught the train to Horsham, then hitchiked to within a mile of her house. Managed to do it in three lifts and one bus ride.

Had my cup of tea and cake and decided to hitchike home. A very good day and luckily no problems, 5 lifts did it, the last lift dropped me at the end of my road.

I had to wait longest for the 3rd lift, about 15 minutes. I was dropped by number 2 lift on a B road and there were not many cars passing through. On the way home I had to walk a mile at one point to get to a suitable pick up area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jon71 on 11:44:04, 12/09/16
Couldn't go far yesterday so my son and I did an 8mile loop from Great Ayton which goes up Roseberry Topping, across the North Yorks Moors, over to Captain Cook's Monument and then then descends down back around Great Ayton. Was a lovely clear day could see for miles and red hot too :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PeakRambler on 15:48:57, 12/09/16
I had a very pleasant surprise from some friends, a drive up to Monsal Head for a pub lunch, a drive of some 74 miles from home!

But it was good to get out of the house on such a fine day.

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 10:31:07, 13/09/16
A return to Pen y Ghent is on the cards for me and my other half. I might also factor in the ascent of Plover Hill of there hasn't been too much rain lately :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:38:00, 18/09/16
Took a quick stroll around Siblyback reservoir yesterday.  Then up to Down Tor today, with Mrs G.  Great weather, in fact a little bit sun burnt.  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:40:36, 18/09/16
There really should be a separate thread about where people are walking "during the week" too  O0

Anyway, no walking this weekend but 2 days along the Pennine Way planned for Tue and Wed. Train to Hebden Bridge and walk to Haworth then onto Gargrave next day and train home  O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 22:18:06, 18/09/16
There really should be a separate thread about where people are walking "during the week" too  O0


Yes, I agree.  Being retired I tend to go out walking during the week when it's less busy, then at the weekends I catch up on all the jobs that Mrs. DD says I should have done during the week.  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:05:53, 19/09/16
There really should be a separate thread about where people are walking "during the week" too  O0

Anyway, no walking this weekend but 2 days along the Pennine Way planned for Tue and Wed. Train to Hebden Bridge and walk to Haworth then onto Gargrave next day and train home  O0
Start your own thread! :P
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 17:14:15, 19/09/16
Sometime between Thurs & Sun am planning to walk from Langleeford to The Cheviot top and (hopefully!) back..shd be fun!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 11:29:51, 21/09/16
I have somehow managed to negotiate a long weekend away and am off to Morzine area tomorrow for four days of alpine walking.  One more sleep. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jon71 on 12:36:59, 21/09/16
Nowhere big or special but a walk from Sutton Bank and around the North York Moors with my son, about 8+ miles and hope we don't get lost lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sam85 on 14:09:23, 21/09/16
Finally managed to get a couple of extra days off work to make a long weekend and head to Wales with my wife and father in law.


Hoping to have a go at Crib Goch but doesn't look like the weather wants to play ball at the moment, no other definite routes planned so far so if anyone has any suggestions they think are a must then I'm all ears.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 09:28:09, 23/09/16
I am going to join a Ranger Ramble walk tomorrow starting at Brigg, North Lincs. I haven't been on one of these for years, preferring to walk alone. Haven't seen Ranger Sarah for a long time so it will be a bit of a gossipy catch up. Eleven miles with a cafe for lunch.
Ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Phileas on 19:55:21, 23/09/16
I'm off to the Lakes tomorrow. Camping at the Patterdale YHA for two nights (hoping to do Helvellyn at least) then five nights at Ambleside (b&b).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:06:40, 23/09/16
Back on Dartmoor with the ramblers on Sunday.    O0  Saturday looks like a wash out.  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: keithie on 19:00:11, 24/09/16
Did the Cheviot today, very lucky with the weather, dry & clear...excellent views. Went up via Harthope valley, down via Scald hill. Lower base of the trig point has been repaired with some good shuttered concrete very recently. Fell in bogs up to my knees twice ..excellent day trip!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:32:54, 24/09/16
I did a walk from Fittleworth in Sussex today, partly on the Serpent Trail, which wends its serpentine way through the Wealden Greensand
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 23:34:09, 24/09/16
Good area in Snowdonia in poor weather is the woodlands and lakes at the back of Capel Curig and Betws.  Used to be a café on the southern shore of Lake Crafnant.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:14:28, 25/09/16
Dartmoor was at it's best today.  Cracking sunny day interspersed with a couple of hail storms and some beautiful rainbows. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 07:47:45, 26/09/16
I'm camping in Borrowdale this weekend. Haven't decided on walks yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 20:50:52, 30/09/16
I did a walk from Fittleworth in Sussex today, partly on the Serpent Trail, which wends its serpentine way through the Wealden Greensand

Sounds like s good walk :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:09:59, 30/09/16
Sounds like s good walk :)

Lovely woodlands and heathlands, although the heather was past its best 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:14:39, 30/09/16
Stanage Edge tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 21:29:44, 30/09/16
Lovely woodlands and heathlands, although the heather was past its best


Still lovely though :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 21:30:21, 30/09/16
Stanage Edge tomorrow  ;)


I've been there it's gorgeous :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: NANT on 11:29:31, 01/10/16
Just come back from the North Yorks Moor, did a section of the Cleveland way.  Would like to do all of it some time!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 13:40:51, 01/10/16
The Kentmere round for me tomorrow, it's supposed to be a nice day... Should be a bit of a test too. I've not done a walk of this size for a good few months now. :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:46:11, 01/10/16
Had planned to do The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill tomorrow, circumstances have me heading South in the morning though so it will just be a short walk up Rosebeery Topping instead.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: youradvocate on 14:14:11, 01/10/16
All my plans collapsed this week so I am just going to concentrate on getting to the meet in Malham on the 8th Oct.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 20:25:27, 01/10/16

I've been there it's gorgeous :)

It was Cnicht  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 10:53:24, 02/10/16
Weekend off to rest the foot so no walking.

Typical glorious weather outside now ::) >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 19:30:33, 03/10/16
All my plans collapsed this week so I am just going to concentrate on getting to the meet in Malham on the 8th Oct.
See you there  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 21:03:59, 03/10/16
Stupidly early start for me this coming Sunday as am heading down to do the Yorkshire three peaks, hoping for decent weather but preparing for the worst.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 18:43:49, 04/10/16
I'm in sunny Grasmere at the moment, but will likely be going into Snowdonia on Saturday if anyone fancies it?
Most areas considered
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 16:41:00, 13/10/16
Weather forecast looks good for Sunday if anyone fancies walking/scrambling in Snowdonia?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:45:18, 13/10/16
No walking for me this Sunday :(, bruising sustained under the nail of my big toe during the Lyke Wake Walk 6 weeks ago and then the subsequent hammering it took again last Sunday doing the Yorkshire three peaks  means I've had to have the nail removed, a tad sore and tender at the moment so will have to wait a couple of weeks before my next foray out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:30:16, 13/10/16
Weather forecast looks good for Sunday if anyone fancies walking/scrambling in Snowdonia?

I might - though not scrambly stuff.  I'm staying in Betws-y-Coed this weekend and not quite decided where I'm going to walk yet  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 14:18:28, 14/10/16
If you are still on line Mel there is a very pleasant walk circling the forest behind Betws, past lake Geirionydd, You start the walk just across the little bridge almost opposite the Climber shop, coming back near the Swallow Falls above the river.  Used to be a very good lakeside café, Lake Crafnant. ON the lane side.  And one of the best and easiest ridge walks in Wales is the traverse of Cregiau Gleision finishing over Crimpiau, a circuit of the lake in fact.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: altirando on 14:21:55, 14/10/16
Should have added that there is a useful little carpark at the east end of Lake Crafnant, gets you right to the start of the best walks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: nicthedeacon on 15:42:12, 14/10/16
No Where >:(  busy Painting the Bathroom.


But got a wild camp in the Lakes 30th  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:26:20, 14/10/16
Off to see the white lady falls in the Lydford Gorge tomorrow, with MrsG, weather permitting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:24:53, 16/10/16
White lady falls were better than expected.  :)  Out with the Moorland ramblers today.  Fantastic weather for walking crisp and sunny all day on Dartmoor.  8) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:29:05, 22/10/16
I did a walk today from Billingshurst in the Low Weald of Sussex, partly along the Wey South Path, and saw the industrial archeology of Lording's Lock.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 19:39:49, 22/10/16
Managed a beautiful walk around Llyn Brenig reservoir, near the Denbigh moors.
A circular walk of ten miles, all on easy paths, but there was a nip in the air, as i forgot the reservoir is over 1600ft above sea level.


Certainly colder than Dyffryn, but the sun was out, and the late autumn colours were magnificent.


Managed to see one of the elusive Hen Harriers, close to Pentrefoelas, it was some distance away, but one could make out the species quite clearly.

Went there to test out a new pair of binoculars that a friend loaned me for the afternoon, as the bird life in the area is amongst the best in Northern Snowdonia.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 21:50:03, 22/10/16
A brilliant day today on the Glyders with JulianC and MoelPysgod. Up Seniors Ridge onto Glyder Fach, then on to Y Garn, Foel Goch, Elidir Fawr and Mynydd Perfedd.


Thanks chaps!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dave23 on 22:28:22, 22/10/16
Did a 14 mile loop over the Malverns today... quite a few people up top despite the thick fog first thing.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MoelPysgod on 23:34:10, 22/10/16
A brilliant day today on the Glyders with JulianC and MoelPysgod. Up Seniors Ridge onto Glyder Fach, then on to Y Garn, Foel Goch, Elidir Fawr and Mynydd Perfedd.


Thanks chaps!

That was a bloody good day. Thanks yourself. Though I'm not sure when you managed to squeeze Glyder Fach in - maybe when I was having a pee on Elidir Fawr?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 06:52:40, 23/10/16
That was a bloody good day. Thanks yourself. Though I'm not sure when you managed to squeeze Glyder Fach in - maybe when I was having a pee on Elidir Fawr?


oops, should have read Glyder Fawr
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 18:52:59, 24/10/16
Walked Scafell Pike 13.5 miles I was brushed.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:22:14, 26/10/16
We are going to pop over to the Isle of Wight and walk the coast path (15 Miles) from the Alum Bay to Ventnor. Stop for lunch at the Wight Mouse Inn, Chale  :)
and on to Spyglass Inn, Ventnor.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:11:13, 26/10/16
Probably up to the Cheviots on Sunday, in two minds as to whether to do The Cheviot itself or Hedgehope Hill or both, guess we'll have to see what A; The weather is planning,  B: How I feel,  C: If a better walk pops into mind, before I make a firmer decision.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:26:36, 26/10/16
I'm out with a group on Sunday, around Beeley Moor & woods, Chatsworth and Rowsley.  Think we're visiting a few Bronze age monuments on Beeley Moor at some point.


Haven't yet decided about Saturday!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: snoopdawg on 17:25:33, 26/10/16
Plan is for the Inn Pinn on the Friday and Kintail Sat/Sun Hope it works out
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 18:52:11, 26/10/16
Plan is for the Inn Pinn on the Friday and Kintail Sat/Sun Hope it works out


Sounds a bit more exciting than mine  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:57:15, 26/10/16
Week before payday so a local Wolds walk for me  :) Looking forward to it... lots going on at work and I need to rid my brain of the fog that it's generating  :buck2:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 10:06:22, 27/10/16
Staying somewhere in Yorkshire for a few days.

Hoping to do something like Pen-y-ghent on one of the days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 10:08:10, 27/10/16
Probably up to the Cheviots on Sunday, in two minds as to whether to do The Cheviot itself or Hedgehope Hill or both, guess we'll have to see what A; The weather is planning,  B: How I feel,  C: If a better walk pops into mind, before I make a firmer decision.

Funny how plans change, will be doing Roseberry Topping instead this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 16:10:35, 27/10/16
I'll be keeping an eye on the weather forecast for Sunday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 17:29:02, 27/10/16
Long weekend in Snowdonia for us, nice cottage in Beddgelert again so hitting the hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 22:16:00, 27/10/16
Funny how plans change, will be doing Roseberry Topping instead this weekend.


I suggested that to Mrs I last night: The jury is still out.
It would be ideal for us as we only have a short day, so not able to travel too far (more's the pity).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mattia on 23:45:23, 27/10/16
Hello good people of this forum,

I'm heading to Northern Wales for the weekend, driving up from London on Friday afternoon. Was wondering if anyone on here is keen on doing the Tryfan, Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr walk; or parts of it. I usually enjoy hiking by myself but for this one I wouldn't mind some company. Anyone up for heading up there, preferably on Saturday 29th?
Cheers. Mattia
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 06:52:20, 28/10/16
I could be walking on the Carneddau on Sunday but won't know until Saturday
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:33:28, 28/10/16
Week before payday so a local Wolds walk for me  :)

Changed my mind and I'm doing a walk that's in the latest Country Walking mag... turns out it's only a 20-30 min drive away for me  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:00:04, 29/10/16
I went a walk today from Forest Row, partly on the High Weald Landscape Trail and the Vanguard Way.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: henryb on 19:15:37, 29/10/16
I walked from Kilbroney forest park to Leitrim Lodge and back again today
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:32:58, 05/11/16
I walked the Seven Sisters today and continued to Beachy Head and Eastbourne.  My favourite walk    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dave23 on 20:09:46, 05/11/16
I did the Scarborough to Whitby section of the Cleveland Way yesterday, so was resting my weary legs today.

I chose the right day, the weather was glorious, much better than it would have been today... all ended with a pint with the goths in Whitby for the festival.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:00:38, 05/11/16
Heading up onto Kinder Scout tomorrow from Hayfield (via Sandy Heys).  Our route includes Mill Hill & Burnt Hill, then up over Lantern Pike, before returning to Hayfield.


The weather could be rather wild!! Brrrrrrr!!! :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Forkbeard on 14:54:14, 06/11/16
Too busy for a day out, but had a mooch round the old Orgreave Colliery site, not far from where I grew up. It's become somewhat of a hotspot for birdwatchers (and news reporters apparently). Had a good walk round and clocked up quite a few miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:13:06, 06/11/16
Heading up onto Kinder Scout tomorrow from Hayfield (via Sandy Heys).  Our route includes Mill Hill & Burnt Hill, then up over Lantern Pike, before returning to Hayfield.


The weather could be rather wild!! Brrrrrrr!!! :o


The first snows today (in the Peak District) and I was lucky enough to be in it!  Here I am on Kinder Scout.....(I'm supposed to be waving at the guy taking the pic  :D )


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 19:37:40, 06/11/16
Crikey that seems a bit hardcore! :o
Snow indeed! :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:35:39, 06/11/16
Crikey that seems a bit hardcore! :o
Snow indeed! :o


Yep...and hail....and sleet....and rain....but no sun  :(


We got a bit wet and my hands were frozen when we stopped for lunch.


Note to self.....buy some waterproof gloves  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 09:45:49, 07/11/16
I can concur that it did indeed snow a tad in the Peaks yesterday.  Just on the higher edges (Derwent).  Selfie with a couple of fellow members.

(https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14976563_10154453678807530_7873729521379688551_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14976862_10154453678892530_7467425970469979611_o.jpg)
You wouldn't have known it 20 minutes later though ;D
(https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14976864_10154453679642530_1744993136263879526_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: yorksgal on 19:43:15, 07/11/16
Nice photos Dom and a nice walk it was too  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:59:25, 08/11/16
Teesdale is the destination of choice for this coming Sunday, a nice circular walk up and past  Low and High Force and maybe if time and daylight permits a diversion out to Gibson's Cave on the way back.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 10:46:44, 08/11/16
I am carefully checking the weather forecast, as there is more significant snow on its way.
The Met Office are pretty sure, that the previous very mild winters will be replaced by incredibly cold weather this winter.
Snowdon and Crib Goch, as well as most of the Glyders are covered in a blanket of snow at the moment, so therefore i will probably stay indoors and keep warm.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 12:05:35, 08/11/16
The Met Office are pretty sure, that the previous very mild winters will be replaced by incredibly cold weather this winter.

I hope, on this occasion at least, you are correct  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 15:10:25, 08/11/16
i will probably stay indoors


Sounds like an excellent idea
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PeakRambler on 16:49:06, 10/11/16
Heading up onto Kinder Scout tomorrow from Hayfield (via Sandy Heys).  Our route includes Mill Hill & Burnt Hill, then up over Lantern Pike, before returning to Hayfield.


The weather could be rather wild!! Brrrrrrr!!! :o

I'm envious...

I hope you had a good wander?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:28:39, 11/11/16
Local walks for me this weekend.  I'm hoping to catch some early morning ground mist on the "cow field".  If the past couple of days are anything to go by when I've driven past it, it looks spectacular and should be spooky if it's cloudy and shimmery if it's sunny.  I'm really looking forward to the peace and tranquillity of a world that hasn't woken up yet  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:16:02, 13/11/16
Great walk around some fascinating Tin mining sites on Dartmoor today.  Top marks to the walk leader who really knew his stuff and taught us more in a day than all those lessons at school ever could have.   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 10:56:34, 14/11/16
Sounds fun. Which sites?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:42:13, 14/11/16
Off up Kinder (again) on Saturday....but via Crowden Clough this time.  Route then works it's way South to Dale Head before climbing again to Chapel Gate.  Then an easy walk back to the start  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 13:22:17, 14/11/16
Carneddau yesterday - Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen yr Helgi Du - saw FOUR people.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 17:38:07, 14/11/16
13/11/16
Bowfell and Crinkle Crags.
Started well. Then clag and rain.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:06:21, 14/11/16
Sounds fun. Which sites?

Whitemoor Mead,
Keagleborough Mine,
Willabeam,
Whiteworks Mine
and finally Ailsborough Mine.

Amazing the things you just walk past and ignore until you know what they are.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 20:58:13, 14/11/16
13/11/16
Bowfell and Crinkle Crags.
Started well. Then clag and rain.

I was on the far eastern fells and watching that weather all afternoon moving in from the west.
It finally arrived over me about 4pm ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Silver fox on 06:58:03, 15/11/16
I was on the far eastern fells and watching that weather all afternoon moving in from the west.
It finally arrived over me about 4pm ::)
Yes got dark early. Following a path back to Dungeon Ghyll. We some how lost the track.
Wandering round for half a hour so decided to go down the fell to the river. It does ring it home to you how walkers can get lost in conditions like that.we did have a map and compass, head torches.
Maybe gps would have come to help in this case.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 08:44:45, 15/11/16
Whitemoor Mead,
Keagleborough Mine,
Willabeam,
Whiteworks Mine
and finally Ailsborough Mine.

Amazing the things you just walk past and ignore until you know what they are.  :)


I thought I knew Dartmoor well, but I have never heard of some of these.  I know Whiteworks and Ailsborough (although I know it as Eylesbarrow), but I have never heard of the other three.  Where are they?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:46:26, 15/11/16
Nice days walking in the Teesdale valley.   Coolish weather and overcast all day but the rain held off, Low Force and High Force where in good form after the rain earlier on in the week.  There are still warning signs and disinfectant stations along the PW with regards Juniper tree disease, please observe them.   Carried on the PW to Saur Hill bridge before  crossing the Tees and heading back to Bowlees, diverted up to Gibson's Cave and again a fair amount of water coming over, ended the day with a coffee and slice of tiffin in the visitors centre, rain came in just after leaving and followed us pretty much all the way home to Wallsend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:24:46, 16/11/16

I thought I knew Dartmoor well, but I have never heard of some of these.  I know Whiteworks and Ailsborough (although I know it as Eylesbarrow), but I have never heard of the other three.  Where are they?


Dave, Hopefully you can access this GPS route file I have plotted in Walking Highlands.

http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=68248 (http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=68248)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 13:04:01, 17/11/16
Thanks for that BuzyG.  That looks a good walk.  I know the mines you were referring to now, but I didn't realise they had names.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: domtheone on 13:21:15, 17/11/16
Back to Snowdonia this weekend

http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33140.0 (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33140.0)

Might be a touch of the white stuff on offer :D


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 14:12:02, 17/11/16
North Yorkshire Moors on Sunday all being well, no route planned as yet but might take a trip up to see Fat Betty.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 15:43:27, 17/11/16
Nowhere, judging by the weather forecast! >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:46:37, 17/11/16
Nowhere, judging by the weather forecast! >:(

No such thing as bad weather.........  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 20:44:25, 17/11/16
There was today!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:44:51, 17/11/16
There was today!


A few squally showers is hardly bad weather. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:35:17, 18/11/16
Wasn't "squally" here.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 15:11:24, 18/11/16
Wasn't "squally" here.
]So was it just constant rain then?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:11:27, 19/11/16
I went to Horsham in the Sussex Weald today and did part of the Riverside Walk through beautiful woodlands on the urban fringe.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:18:07, 19/11/16
Headed out on Dartmoor again early this morning.  Made me chuckle to see a snowman at High Willhays.   ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 10:03:01, 02/12/16
Heading out into the Cheviots on Sunday, going to combine my walk with one of my other outdoor puruits, geocaching.  A nice 9.5 mile circular walk around some of the Cheviots more interesting crags around Langleeford.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:45:44, 03/12/16
Peak District for me.  My first walk of over 5 miles since my Moel Eilio mooch....in fact, it'll be my first walk out of my home County since then as well.  I'm hoping for a cold, crisp and sunny day but will be happy just to be out on something with some sort of gradient, whatever the weather  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:54:30, 03/12/16
Peak District for me.  My first walk of over 5 miles since my Moel Eilio mooch....in fact, it'll be my first walk out of my home County since then as well.  I'm hoping for a cold, crisp and sunny day but will be happy just to be out on something with some sort of gradient, whatever the weather  :)

Hope you have a good day young lady, forecast looks good  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: agentmancuso on 20:56:18, 04/12/16
Glen Afton; first proper walk in three months. Some small patches of snow above 700m, but nothing much. Can feel it in my legs today though; amazing how quickly hill fitness disappears these days...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:55:54, 04/12/16
Drove up from Cornwall to the Brecon beacons today, with my son.  We walked the ridge around Pen-Y-Fan.  Fantastic weather, if a little chilly in the wind. I realised, as we walked, that I was exactly the same age, as my son is, when I last walked up there. Thoughtfully great day. :) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:35:59, 24/12/16
Did two separate walks today, one first thing this morning straight from my door and up the old railway track then across some fields.  Then one earlier this afty around the mudflats and marshlands at Paull.  I think I clocked up a total of 5 miles  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:07:10, 04/01/17
Heading up into the Cheviots on Sunday a nice 9.25 mile stretch of the legs around the Coquet Valley, Barrow Law and Windy Gyle to The Street.  Hoping for good visibility to take in the far-seeing English/Scottish panoramas, plan B if it is forecast for low visibility will be a walk along a stretch of Hadrian's Wall.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:40:14, 07/01/17
I walked from Saltdean to Seaford today, partly on top of the cliffs.  Very muddy!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 19:40:16, 07/01/17
Weather forecast for tomorrow's Cheviot walk is wall to wall fog except for between 11 and 12 when it will just be misty :D, looks like it's going to be a trip up to Hadrian's Wall.  A circular walk from Steel Rigg via Housesteads and Haughton Green Bothy looks favourite at the moment.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Murphy on 21:07:15, 07/01/17
The Roaches for me.......
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:22:15, 08/01/17
Oakamoor/Churnet Valley area for me today.  Just can't express how much I'm looking forward to being out.  Had a crap start to the year so far :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 17:12:04, 08/01/17
Great day walking part of the Wall and part of the Pennine way, a nice 9 and a bit mile outing, dry with a bit of wind and a fair few patches of mist gave the wall section a really atmospheric feel to it, can really understand now why the Romans packed up and went home :).  Passed Crag Lough and Housesteads before heading up to Houghtongreen bothy where we stopped and cooked some lunch.  Leaving some visitors from last night still keeping warm by the fire they had made we headed back out on our return journey taking in Greenlee Lough along the way.  Cracking day out now to be finished off with a nice soak in the bath, a rum n coke and a roast chicken dinner, perfect sunday :). 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:05:40, 08/01/17
6 miles around the muddiest fields in Worcestershire. Not easy walking with extra mud weight on your feet. I wore my old boots - they leaked. The forecast was dry - it rained at the end. We went for a Sunday roast on the way home - O/H's pork was inedible. 


Not the best walk I have ever had...
Rol on next weekend and Cumbria  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 12:50:57, 09/01/17
Gonna do the half-Amble again, with my brother in law, in preparation of next month's full amble: https://www.ldwa.org.uk/WestLancashire/W/2968/anglezarke-amble.html
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: maximurph on 14:02:51, 09/01/17
Looking at doing the amble fatgoat just got to sort work out. First challenge walk of the New year.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mananddog on 15:01:28, 09/01/17
Locally at the weekend and then off to Snowdonia if there has been any snow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slipkid on 15:03:08, 09/01/17
Rannoch this weekend wild camping and looking forward to the snow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:57:42, 09/01/17
I'll be looking for snow.  Possibly head up to the Brecons again or just up on the high moor. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 13:03:20, 10/01/17
Looking at doing the amble fatgoat just got to sort work out. First challenge walk of the New year.


Which version: 16 or 24.5 miles?


I did the 24.5 miles one last year on the main day in February,  but I would say that I enjoyed the shorter version more when I did that in the Autumn.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 11:52:02, 11/01/17
Hoping to get over to the Peak District this weekend, probably just for a relatively short wander on familiar ground to ease myself back into walking. I might pay a visit to the new Stanage Pole, which I haven't seen yet.


Not been out since early December due to two nasty colds and various other stuff that's interfered with my free time, so I'm looking forward to some fresh air - and if the forecasts are correct, it sounds like the air is going to be very fresh indeed!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:40:16, 13/01/17
Well Dartmoor has won this weekend.  Off up to the North moor with my son and two Toboggans tomorrow morning at 07:00.  Just trying to work out how to carry a plastic toboggan, on my ruck sack.  Two Kids aged 24 and 55 on the moor.  ;D   Still planing to get in a decent walk as well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moorview on 20:11:17, 13/01/17
In the wilds woods of Worcestershire in the rain,  I think.Still beautiful views expected.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:49:42, 21/01/17
I walked in Ashdown Forest today, which is more heathland than woodland, in the Sussex High Weald. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:30:19, 21/01/17
Walking in Harbury, Warwickshire. Not sure of the route as my son is route master tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 14:35:32, 22/01/17
just had a bimble around Ikea, that's a test of anyone's navigation skills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dinger on 16:13:06, 22/01/17
Pendle hill circular, from Barley car park heading towards lower Ogden and upper Ogden reservoirs then upto the summit of pendle hill then back down for a nice pint.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Murphy on 19:12:11, 22/01/17
Moel Hebog, Beddgelert.  Fabulous blue ski and sunshine yesterday.  Camped in The Forest, Beddgelert.  Stopped off for breakfast at Pete"s Eats at Llanberis on way home......Not much open in Beddgelert which is a shame as plenty of people around.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:25:10, 27/01/17
Off for a local North London/Hertfordshire walk tomorrow afternoon and evening with my children.
I think, as they are going on a 50k challenge walk next month, I shall generously allow them to carry my kit to help with their training.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 09:50:24, 27/01/17
Will probably be over Kinder way this weekend. Sunday looked better last time I checked but that was a couple of days ago so it might be tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 16:32:18, 27/01/17
Not certain, but it will be in/around London.
We bought cheap advance train tickets with the aim of meeting up with our son. Due to work commitments he is no longer able to meet us.
We even offered the tickets to the other son, but he is off to Cheltenham.
So rather than waste them we want to do something different - rather than anything touristy.


On a normal day trip to London, we usually walk in excess of 10 miles and that is often just pottering around. Whatever we opt for will be good exercise.
Just a bogger getting the early train !!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:48:11, 27/01/17
Staying in Hebden Bridge over the weekend and have a walk with a group on Sunday O0   Weather not looking to good atm though  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:52:31, 28/01/17
Well, I'm here....and it's raining....but it's quite a nice town though :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 19:31:28, 28/01/17
We decided to go local for a walk yesterday...........didn't go far until we encountered these..............


(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/sparnel/20170127_121618.jpg) (http://)


Snapped in Ardgour, Ardnamurchan
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MikeW on 10:22:47, 29/01/17
Tal-y-llyn

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Up onto Carnedd Llewelyn

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:57:28, 03/02/17
Back to Dartmoor again tomorrow. O0   


I do wish we got some decent Ice up there more often.  But It's surrounded by the warm ocean down here in the SW, so just occasional damp snow so far this winter.  Bring back 2010.  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:54:20, 04/02/17
I did an urban coastal walk today from Eastbourne to the marina at Sovereign Harbour, which is to the east of the town.   The sun came out, which was very welcome after the dreary wet weather we've been having on the Sussex coast     :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:45:32, 04/02/17
Off for a local North London/Hertfordshire walk tomorrow afternoon and evening with my children.
I think, as they are going on a 50k challenge walk next month, I shall generously allow them to carry my kit to help with their training.


That made me laugh.   So did they carry your kit then.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:05:19, 05/02/17

That made me laugh.   So did they carry your kit then.
I did take a small rucksack with my waterproofs and head torch in but it was mainly for forms sake.
They had sleeping bag, stove & pan, rations and emergency rations, water, survival bags, first aid kits. Everything on the kit list that they will have to carry.
I gave them a list of coordinates and a map, which is what will happen on their hike, and off we went. Leaving at lunchtime we managed to get some night-nav practice which they will need as they are walking 50km but not starting until 7:46am.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 16:23:03, 05/02/17
Started at Hope station onto the great ridge to mam tor, rushup edge, brown knoll to Jacobs ladder and back into Edale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 16:54:22, 05/02/17
Started at Hope station onto the great ridge to mam tor, rushup edge, brown knoll to Jacobs ladder and back into Edale.

I've done it the opposite way, lovely ridge walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:20:10, 13/02/17
As mentioned higher up the thread my kids were out walking on Saturday in the worst weather we have had round here all year, very cold with snow and sleet almost all day but the ground not frozen so they were deep in mud.
My daughter called it a day at 40km but my son pressed on for the whole 50km, I am very proud of both of them.


Son at the finish second from left.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/2017/C4bLHvzWQAAEpB7_zpswsqn2mlx.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 09:45:19, 13/02/17
What an achievement !
You have every reason to be very proud of them both. It'd be difficult enough under good conditions let alone this weekends foul weather.


You can bet they'll be recounting stories about it for many years to come. ' Character building ' as they used to say.


 O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 15:09:29, 13/02/17
This thread "Where are folks walking this weekend?" and "Your last walk" seem to be merging. I thought one was meant to be past tense and one future.


For the record I did the Long Meanygate - no, seriously that's the name of a track from Churchtown to Mere Brow near Southport.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 16:04:04, 13/02/17
 I went to Hebden Bridge to do Stoodley Pike. Weather was lousy, sleeting. I came back :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:31:14, 14/02/17
This thread "Where are folks walking this weekend?" and "Your last walk" seem to be merging. I thought one was meant to be past tense and one future.


For the record I did the Long Meanygate - no, seriously that's the name of a track from Churchtown to Mere Brow near Southport.


Which route did you take out of Churchtown? 


Oh and as you mentioned this is the before thread, so we're discussing your walk in the wrong thread.  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:25:32, 14/02/17
I went to Hebden Bridge to do Stoodley Pike. Weather was lousy, sleeting. I came back :(


It was quite nice when I went a couple of weeks ago and the views from the monument were lovely!  8) ...


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16426187_1442255839126499_7034476735755427654_n.jpg?oh=0cb55968f191bea7630c3f1b029fb034&oe=5943ABC3)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16427638_1442255799126503_4007053119874795199_n.jpg?oh=f57e664cf9c83144c6a8b18e5aad2dd0&oe=5904CAFA)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16507984_1442256519126431_8041076699665363803_n.jpg?oh=38e626a2f2c853cd1b10ce59ffd32a1f&oe=5932D592)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16473108_1442256285793121_5044890849156620576_n.jpg?oh=7a12f0bee6e9fe76a5e03115bf37e79c&oe=59452C25)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16508740_1442256179126465_4546956643535087111_n.jpg?oh=bd1246589e5fa8eed0c890700135008e&oe=5940D0CF)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16427286_1442256119126471_523570784999108535_n.jpg?oh=1d144a3cf9438ff1fc436a146e7efaa9&oe=59079BEA)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 12:57:11, 15/02/17
Yes thank you Sunnydale that makes me feel a whole lot better! :P
Did you go up to the balcony?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 22:35:22, 15/02/17
As mentioned higher up the thread my kids were out walking on Saturday in the worst weather we have had round here all year, very cold with snow and sleet almost all day but the ground not frozen so they were deep in mud.
My daughter called it a day at 40km but my son pressed on for the whole 50km, I am very proud of both of them.


Son at the finish second from left.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/2017/C4bLHvzWQAAEpB7_zpswsqn2mlx.jpg) (http://)

Wonderful  :) Both of them did well, the weather was awful last weekend. Your son looks very like you  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:38:49, 16/02/17
Your son looks very like you  :)
Yes he does, poor sod.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:57:51, 16/02/17
Yes thank you Sunnydale that makes me feel a whole lot better! :P
Did you go up to the balcony?


Yes....that's where I took the pics from  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:54:51, 18/02/17
I walked in the High Weald today, taking in Broadwater Warren, an RSPB reserve, where they're restoring the heathland habitat. 
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Post by: Murphy on 20:31:14, 18/02/17
Planning on Mill Hill from The Grouse going onto Kinder Scout.....
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Post by: fat goat on 13:25:11, 21/02/17
Pendle Hill (at last, it's been way too long  :(  ) to take in the threesome of Stang Top Moor - Pendle Hill - Spence Moor. And I'm gonna love it  O0
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Post by: Bhod on 11:28:46, 23/02/17
2 of the Yorkshire "three peaks" planned for sunday.  A circular walk taking in Whernside and Ingleborough all being well. 
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Post by: SplanK on 12:58:03, 23/02/17
Trip up to Winter Hill tomorrow for me... weather looks like it should clear up and be a nice morning/early afternoon but suggested wind chill of -2
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Post by: pleb on 10:05:08, 24/02/17
Dunno, but somewhere on Sunday, weather permitting 8)
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:11:33, 26/02/17
Just back from a walk on the Moor 15 miles around Burrator Reservoir, taking in 4 small waterfalls.  The weather was atrocious, even by Dartmoor standards.  Today's lunch spot was one of my favourite places, a beautiful quite waterfall on Shavercoombe Brook.  Even on a day like today, it was tranquil & perfect :) .
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Post by: DevonDave on 18:13:59, 26/02/17
Yes I agree BuzyG, that is a delightful spot and an ideal place for a lunch break, but not in today's weather though!
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Post by: BuzyG on 19:02:22, 26/02/17
Took a few snaps on my phone today.


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and one from a few months back, rather less water.


(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff300/BuzyG/Walking/DSCN4052.jpg) (http://)
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Post by: DevonDave on 22:12:57, 26/02/17
Nice photos BG.  They came out well despite the weather.
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Post by: BuzyG on 23:05:17, 26/02/17
Tucked out of the wind and drizzle, listening to the waterfall it could have been Spring. 15 mins after taking those I had the compass out.  Visibility about 100 yards.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 15:31:16, 27/02/17
It's surprising how quick you lose hill fitness.  I did the Yorkshire three peaks last year a month after doing the Lyke Wake Walk and a whole summers worth of walking and whilst not entirely a breeze, I completed in a good time and suffered no ill effects.  Having done little to no walking over the winter, I set off early yesterday morning to head down to Ingleton, the plan to do Ingleborough and Whernside in a circular route bringing me back to Ingleton. 

The ascent of Ingleborough went well enough, no views at all to be had from the top though and a hellish gusting wind blowing across the summit, a quick touch of the trig point and I dropped down and headed for Whernside.  The ascent of Whernside wasn't at all as pleasant, my legs had begun to ache to the extent I even had thoughts of sacking it off and making my way back to Ingleton by the quickest route possible, but I persevered.  No views to be had at all from the top of Whernside, the wind gusting at near gale force levels and then the rain came. 

The descent of Whernside is never the easiest at the best of times but with aching legs, poor visibility, the gusting winds and the driving rain, it seemed so much worse.  Little did I know that the remaining 6 miles of walk back to Ingleton would be into a head wind, constant driving rain and across sodden ground, it all really sapped away at my strength, I've never been so pleased to get back to the van in all my life.   I feel worse today than I have done in a long long time, with another planned Lyke Wake Walk for the end of April I'd best get cracking with some more hill time, just need the leg muscles to stop aching first :(.
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Post by: BuzyG on 21:06:00, 27/02/17
Yes the weather deteriorated during the day on Sunday here too.  Had a similar leg up Sharpi Tor into the wind and driving rain, heading back to the car park.  Arrived back at the car tired, wet and looking forward to a warm up. 


Unfortunately for me, a young lad had got his mothers Fiesta stuck in the mud.  No towing eye on the front.  Fortunately for him, I have a old climbing rope in the boot, for just such occasion and there was one on the back.  20 mins later and now frozen Bl##by stiff, we managed to spin the car 180 degrees and pull it out backwards. Then I got to take my boots off and climb in to my lovely warm car.  ;D
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Post by: robrymond on 05:53:37, 28/02/17
We've gone from a fairly dry winter to a quagmire in a matter of weeks round the Staffs Moorlands and Peaks. Getting a little sick of walking in thick mud everywhere, especially with my dog who is getting covered. Even the main trails are caked in the stuff like at Rudyard Lake which I walked on Sunday. Even lower walked paths are thick in the stuff. Bring on the warmer weather now!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 10:29:06, 03/03/17
Again the weather isn't looking the best for the coming weekend :( but I need to get my fitness levels back up, so,  if everything goes to plan I'll be doing part two of my personal challenge to do the 3 Yorkshire peaks in pairs, with Pen Y Ghent and Whernside as this weeks choice of peaks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:17:36, 04/03/17
I walked on the South Downs and coast near Beachy Head today.
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Post by: domtheone on 21:26:32, 04/03/17
Dovedale yesterday.

Absolute mud bath with all the recent rain.
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Post by: BuzyG on 22:07:58, 05/03/17
Out on the moor with the ramblers again today.  A fun 14 miles of impromptu route picking, after the walk leader had to pull out at the last minute.  Really enjoyed the support from the group, great bunch, as I'd never walked that area of the moor and had no time to plan a formal route before hand.  Weather was interesting.  Very strong winds, that seemed stronger than the 40mph gust that were forecast, interspersed hail and a decent amount of sunshine.  All in all one of the most enjoyable walks I've had, since returning to it last February.  :)
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Post by: mananddog on 16:19:59, 06/03/17
Torridon - for a week!
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Post by: robrymond on 05:03:05, 07/03/17
Dovedale yesterday.

Absolute mud bath with all the recent rain.


Peak District is terrible at the moment, even higher up. The ground just feels like a soft sponge with every tread. Even with several inches or snow last week near Flash, you could see the thick mud underneath.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 09:42:05, 07/03/17
You lucky, lucky people!

At the moment I'm completely bogged down with a left leg hamstring injury (diagnosed by an NHS physio) and all that I can do at the moment is to walk on the flat for about 100yds uncomfortably and then I'm hobbling painfully for the next 100yds or so. This has been with me since early last December and now its really boring me!

If I walk up and downstairs, no problem, just on the flat!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:46:22, 07/03/17
Was up early Sunday morning for the 2 hour drive down to Ribblehead, parked the van up opposite the viaduct and with views across to Pen Y Ghent, my first fell of the day I pulled my boots on.  Had decided against the train into Horton as it would mean setting off later than I wanted to so had arranged for a taxi to pick me up from Ribblehead Station to take me into Horton in Ribblesdale. 

Set off from the Pen Y Ghent cafe car park and walked what is the classic route of the three peaks, lovely views up onto PYG and made good time, however it's head was in the clouds so no view to be had from the top also still some remnants of snowfall from ealier in the week made it a tad cool up there, but at least it was dry.  Dropped down from PYG for the long slog to Ribblehead, wet underfoot and tough going in places but managed a decent pace.  No sign of the fog/mist/rain that had been forecast so was well pleased. 

Stopped off at the van at Ribblehead for some lunch and then a quick change of jackets and it was off to scale the heady heights of Whernside, 100 metres from the summit and the wind had really picked up in strength, rather cold up there with the windchill, again still some snow patches and nothing to be seen again because of low laying cloud, still no rain, BONUS !.   I really do hate the downhill leg off of Whernside, every toe bruising, knee jarring yard of it.  Headed back to Ribblehead and the van via the PF to Winterscales Beck.   

All in all a cracking day out, dry but cold, waterlogged and muddy in places but nothing a decent pair of boots and gaiters couldn't handle.  Just short of 19 miles walked and two fells bagged and although not fresh as a daisy on the drive home I wasn't as bad as the previous week. 

Having a change of scenery this coming weekend,  which leaves me  PYG and Ingleborough in a couple of weeks time and then I will have walked the three peaks in all combinations, singularly, in pairs and the triple, might have to finish the year off with another triple but in reverse order, we'll have to see how it goes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:40:48, 07/03/17
Now that sounds like a full day out enjoying the peaks.  O0
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Post by: Dovegirl on 19:27:52, 11/03/17
I walked in Ashdown Forest today, a beautiful walk of high heathland, delightful ghyll woodland and fine views.  And warm and sunny   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Murphy on 16:06:03, 12/03/17
Time limitations, knee injury and mud, meant local pretty boring walk for me today..........Carsington Water, Nr Ashbourne. Okay as I started early, but by the time the 8 miles around the lake was completed, it was like a honeypot and crawling with people..........hopefully back to normal next week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:17:02, 12/03/17
Lots to do today, so not much time for a walk.  I did manage a quick 4.5 mile sprint up Brown Willy & Rough Tor.  Managed to average  3.5 mph, considering the 370m of accents and the sodden ground underfoot, I was pleased at that.  There's life in the old dog yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 23:43:20, 14/03/17
After taking last sunday off to spend time with my gorgeous wife, i'll be back on the hills again this sunday.  I'll hopefully be completing my challenge to do the "three peaks" in pairs, with Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough being my playground for the day.  Hoping for better views from the summits this weekend but Que sera sera, just looking forwar to another good stretch of the legs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 02:13:34, 15/03/17
Staying local this weekend around south Derbyshire, Melbourne,Ashby finishing in Ticknall.
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Post by: sunnydale on 08:47:05, 15/03/17
Leading a group around the Macc Forest/Shutlingsloe/Tegg's Nose area....but the weather looks a bit iffy for the weekend atm! :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jonfun on 11:07:04, 15/03/17
Hoping to travel up to the Peaks next weekend and do Kinder Scout (never been) .. Otherwise I'll do a few laps around my beloved Lickey Hills South Birmingham  :)
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Post by: sunnydale on 19:47:53, 15/03/17
Hoping to travel up to the Peaks next weekend and do Kinder Scout (never been) ..


If the weather forecast improves, I really think you should!  You'll love it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jonfun on 10:37:40, 16/03/17

If the weather forecast improves, I really think you should!  You'll love it  O0


Great thanks, Its about 2hrs from us so it'll be a nice early Saturday morn.


I dont mind a bit of rain I need to test out my new Hardshell  ;D  but Spring is definitely in the air so we'll see.
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Post by: pleb on 10:40:17, 16/03/17
Nice to see the weather forecast looking [censored] again for the weekend................... >:(
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Post by: bricam2096 on 10:50:29, 16/03/17
Nice to see the weather forecast looking [censored] again for the weekend................... >:(

Typical, isn't it? The last few days I've been working without a jacket on and had sunglasses on yesterday, ideal walking weather. Looks ahead to Sunday weather, grrrrr  >:(
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Post by: pleb on 10:51:14, 16/03/17
Yes I blame posties for everything, lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mda63 on 11:06:17, 16/03/17
Hoping to undertake the Headingley/Armley/Bramley ‘Tithe to 2009’ Boundary Trail tomorrow, a short, four-mile, largely urban walk which, for a portion of its length, follows the Airedale railway line, and the Leeds & Liverpool canal, which are themselves concomitant for a significant proportion of their lengths.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:29:09, 16/03/17
Hoping to undertake the Headingley/Armley/Bramley ‘Tithe to 2009’ Boundary Trail tomorrow, a short, four-mile, largely urban walk which, for a portion of its length, follows the Airedale railway line, and the Leeds & Liverpool canal, which are themselves concomitant for a significant proportion of their lengths.

One of my favourite walks used to be from the dark arches under Leeds central station and out to Kirkstall Abbey along the canal tow path.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: mda63 on 00:00:53, 17/03/17
One of my favourite walks used to be from the dark arches under Leeds central station and out to Kirkstall Abbey along the canal tow path.
The Dark Arches are - quite literally - awesome, and rather uncanny in a strange way. There's something about elderly structures like that, particularly dark, hidden, cathedral-like structures, which really puts me on edge, but I still enjoy it (so I guess it's a sublime feeling). I suppose they're quite alien to us today, with how brightly-lit and clinical everything is; by comparison, the Dark Arches almost seem to be 'grown', rather than constructed! I have the same feeling from cathedrals, Victorian factories etc.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 22:50:43, 19/03/17
After taking last sunday off to spend time with my gorgeous wife, i'll be back on the hills again this sunday.  I'll hopefully be completing my challenge to do the "three peaks" in pairs, with Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough being my playground for the day.  Hoping for better views from the summits this weekend but Que sera sera, just looking forwar to another good stretch of the legs.

It didn't happen :(, undeterred by the torrential rain it was the sheer amount of standing water that made me realise today wasn't going to happen unless I was prepared to wade through ankle/shin deep water for several miles :(, always next weekend I suppose.
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Post by: Innominate Man on 09:49:43, 20/03/17
The Dark Arches are - quite literally - awesome, and rather uncanny in a strange way. There's something about elderly structures like that, particularly dark, hidden, cathedral-like structures, which really puts me on edge, but I still enjoy it (so I guess it's a sublime feeling). I suppose they're quite alien to us today, with how brightly-lit and clinical everything is; by comparison, the Dark Arches almost seem to be 'grown', rather than constructed! I have the same feeling from cathedrals, Victorian factories etc.
That whole area is quite interesting - especially with the raging torrent flowing under the railway station. The only aspect that I don't like is the smell from the water down there.
Out in the canal basin is another good area to explore - the old warehouse buildings, some of which have been renovated, and the towers/chimneys that stand around 'Tower Works' - the Italianate styling of one of them particularly. Much of the way up to Horsforth you have the river, canal and railway running parallel most of the way.
One of my friends cycles every day from Greengates down into Leeds on the canal path.
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Post by: pauldawes on 15:30:50, 20/03/17
One of my favourite walks used to be from the dark arches under Leeds central station and out to Kirkstall Abbey along the canal tow path.


Was looking for something different to do this Friday...so may well try that.


Did a Saturday walk for first time for ages. (A couple of friends I usually meet on Saturday were visiting their daughter).


Got a train to Chinley and walked to Edale...used a route I'd used a few years ago, and descended Jacob's Ladder as part of the route. Reminded me just how much I dislike that particular descent..I far prefer ascending it. I'll certainly follow basic plan of doing a linear walk from Chinley to Edale again, but will be avoiding Jacob's Ladder descent, obviously plenty of other options.
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Post by: pauldawes on 15:30:04, 24/03/17
Does Friday count as the week-end? Well I'll post here anyway because I got idea from these thread.


Went to Leeds this morning and did a five mile city route, taking in the Dark Arches.


Enjoyed it, but "reminded" once or twice that navigating round a city centre can be one of the trickier feats of map reading. Not sure I'd like to walk through the Dark Arches at night, that must be well spooky.


Will certainly go back again sometime soon, probably just to do a less convoluted route along the canal.
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Post by: Bhod on 06:33:05, 25/03/17
Undecided (as yet), whether to try for Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough again this sunday or to do the 26 miles around Kielder water, decisions, decisions....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:22:39, 25/03/17
I did another walk in the High Weald today. I walked from the outskirts of Crowborough, through a wildly beautiful spot with deep ghyll woodlands, and came up on to the high heathlands of Ashdown Forest, with glorious views over its landscape of hill and valley.  Very windy but fine and sunny, with masses of gorse in flower.
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Post by: Penygadair on 15:19:34, 26/03/17
Finally got to enjoy Curbar and Froggatt Edges yesterday. A glorious day.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 07:47:37, 28/03/17
Completed my challenge of walking the Yorkshire 3 peaks in pairs on Sunday with the final pairing of Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough.  Absolutely glorious day a very stark contrast to that of seven days ago.  Discovered a new (to me) route up Ingleborough ascending via Park fell, Simon Fell and the Ingleborough Rim.   If anybody is in the area and fancies something a little different I can highly recommend the Ingleborough Rim walk, all in all a good days walking. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:22:14, 28/03/17
I'm leading a group on what I call the 'Three Peaks in the High Peak' walk on Saturday.  Climbing up onto Cracken Edge/Chinley Churn to start with, then after skirting around the edge of Hayfield we'll be climbing Mount Famine and South Head.


A great walk with fab views (weather permitting!) 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 09:47:21, 28/03/17
I can escape tomorrow so am planning to do a walk around Fusedale and Martindale in the Far Eastern Fells.


Oops - wrong thread.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 09:58:36, 28/03/17
One of the girls from here is talking about coming over to Scarborough for some basic Nav instruction. Going to be on the moor between Scarborough and Whitby on Sat from around 10 ish if anybody fancied tagging along. No charge but donations to my local MRT team is optional. Can cope with 4/5 people. Will be covering basic map reading and understanding contours etc, pacing, timing, compass bearings (and walking on said bearing) and a small amount of micro nav. Nothing too heavy with a nice walk between target points. I have no recognised qualification but am considered competent.
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Post by: maximurph on 14:53:32, 28/03/17
Doing the calderdale hike Saturday. The shorter 26 mile route.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:06:01, 01/04/17
Had a lovely local walk with our WI walking group today.  I walked from home to the village hall where we meet (1.5 miles).  We walked from there to the lake and back again (4 miles).  After that we walked to the local garden centre for a cuppa and cake, then back to the hall (1 mile). From there, I said my farewells and walked home across the fields (3 miles).  
   
9.5 miles - as easy as that - when it’s broken down into little chunks  :)  
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Post by: bricam2096 on 19:51:59, 01/04/17
There's always cake ;-)
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Post by: Dovegirl on 20:50:19, 01/04/17
I walked the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head to Eastbourne today.  I've recently been doing a lot of walks in the Sussex Weald and much though I enjoyed them it was great being back on the South Downs.
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Post by: bricam2096 on 21:05:47, 01/04/17
I walked the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head to Eastbourne today.  I've recently been doing a lot of walks in the Sussex Weald and much though I enjoyed them it was great being back on the South Downs.

I'll be walking the South Downs Way in 3 weeks, is it muddy? lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:41:05, 01/04/17
I'll be walking the South Downs Way in 3 weeks, is it muddy? lol

It wasn't where I walked today!  The downland paths can get muddy but unless we get a lot of rain I shouldn't think you'll encounter much   :)   
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Post by: Dovegirl on 19:48:50, 08/04/17
I walked on the South Downs from Bishopstone near Seaford to Exceat today, taking in Alfriston and the hill of High and Over.  Wonderful views and it was warm and sunny    :)
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Post by: BuzyG on 08:47:52, 09/04/17
Lovely walk yesterday.  I had no particular plan.  Parked near the Jamaica Inn and just set off, such a glorious day.  I finally visited King Arher's Hall.  What a strange place that is.  I have seen literally thousands of Neolithic sites over the years wandering the moors, but nothing remotely similar to that wonderful place. (Nothing to do with King Arther  strangely, some one just made that association up, several hundred years ago and it has stuck). So much for not planning a route. I had to strip down to my pants at one point to cross a river.  Probably too much information there.  ;D  Any way it was a good walk and I got back to my little sports car after dark, then enjoyed the stars roof down as I journeyed home.  A good day on the moors.  O0
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Post by: ljmeerkat75 on 10:12:52, 09/04/17
Only to the shops ☹️I am nursing the wife after an op and we have beautiful weather in Wales at the moment and that doesn't last
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Post by: Glyno on 10:24:44, 09/04/17
Stunning Saturday spent walking and scrambling on Cadair Idris
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Post by: Penygadair on 13:29:19, 09/04/17
Stunning Saturday spent walking and scrambling on Cadair Idris


Similarly a superb day in the Southern Rhinogs yesterday. Had to clear frost off the car windscreen in the morning but when I returned to the car late afternoon it was 21C. In the last hour low cloud has drifted in, the temperature has dropped like a stone and I can only just make out the outline of Foel Ispri opposite at 1000ft.
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Post by: rincewind on 14:00:57, 09/04/17
 Camped on top of Helvellyn last night , up striding edge and back downswirrel edge . Great day
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 18:48:03, 09/04/17
I did a circular walk yesterday from Skidby East Yorkshire, to Beverley. It was lovely, lots of nice people to stop and chat to, 11 miles.


Ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 10:59:26, 10/04/17
Mostly try to walk during the the week now I don't pursue any gainful employment. But I did a walk yesterday, on t'Sabbath wasn't it, good time to get across a bit of open ground when there might be folk around with nothing better to do than call after me "Hoy what are yow doing there!". On the topic I have been looking at lostways and the effects of areas without rights of way called Xzones or Black Holes I was curious about a break in the natural line of 'Off Road' that seemed to exist between Newport, Shropshire and Shrewsbury shown in a map I posted here (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=30054.msg491297#msg491297)  , it is the break in the line of travel to the east and is the area of the WW2 airfield of High Ercall. An old footpath was not reinstated by the War Dept. Lazy load of booggers. Anyway there was about a mile runway and other tarmac of vintage grade which gave me a very blustery insight into the geography of that area and why it should be suitable for a war time airfield. Reading some of the history on line I gather most of the runways were ripped up, but some left for access to hangers that still remain. Actually there is enough of those, which are still there, to provide a very good route across from Walton to Moortown except for about 200 yards short of Moortown, where there is two farms and the start of a right of way that provides a good mile of cross country to a crossing of the A442 near Waters Upton.

Some information on Shropshire airfield;
http://shropshirehistory.com/military/airfields.htm


I took an interest in the rather attractive farm buildings, classic agricultural Revolution, when estates invested in the infrastructure of agriculture to get rental incomes from good tenancies and I got talking to the retired farmer, who lives at the Chestnuts, one of the two farms. He recognised me though I have been out of the Shropshire agricultural scene for more that 30 years. Having been very friendly with one of his cousins, it was easy to get a bit of local gossip. Most of the his land is let off, so the work is done by contractors for farmers running much larger farming operations, I find this useful to know as the 'worker in the field' or machine operator will be disinterested in a walker, using field margins and farm tracks.


This farmer was an owner/occupier, descendant of the tenant, who bought the farm from an estate after WW1, to pay off death duties. I think he told be the name of the estate was Buckley (https://www.houseofnames.com/buckley-family-crest), though I was not too sure when I got back to the car and a pen and paper to makes notes. More important details like what I might get away with in the area as far as additional access was prime in my mind and not the name of some old pharts who lost their land. Still they had some pretty little embellishments which can be seen on the link through their name.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:24:57, 10/04/17
Somewhere on Anglesey 8)
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Post by: Louwoo on 23:58:31, 10/04/17
Finally got round to doing the Horseshoe path up Pen Y Fan from the Upper Neuadd Reservoir. Fantastic day!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:11:14, 11/04/17
Finally got round to doing the Horseshoe path up Pen Y Fan from the Upper Neuadd Reservoir. Fantastic day!


That's a lovely walk.  Did it with my son back in early December, bitter cold wind I recall, but what a crisp sunny day.  Did you get up to the rock on Fan Y Big on the way?
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Post by: Louwoo on 00:14:59, 11/04/17
Sadly not, we came down that side and the decent from Cribyn did us in!   We plan to do Fan Y Big on another trip.  Pen Y Fan was very busy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:35:25, 11/04/17
Yes it was a bit of a cattle market up there.  I didn't like the silly sign at the top either.  But what wonderful views. I shouldn't moan about the crowds, as I hope to take my wife up this year. So ,we will be adding to two moor pairs of foot prints to the trails.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:19:06, 11/04/17
Had a lovely walk on Saturday - started at Pooley Bridge and made way up to High Raise via Arthur's Pike, Loadpot and Wether Hill - doodled about a bit round Kidsty Pike, Rampsgill Head etc and then descended to Patterdale toi catch the bus back to Pooley Bridge to pick up the car.  Beautiful weather and, with a 6.50 start didnt see a soul for the first three and a half hours - bliss.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 10:00:02, 11/04/17
Here (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=30054.msg473081#msg473081) ; 200yds east along a very nasty stretch of the A417, where a RoW from Bowly  Town dumps the unsuspecting walker. Just went to find out if my suspicions based a bit of Google Earth exploration were in fact substantiated. Rather than adhering righteously to the prescribed way a short deviation south at the point the righteous way crosses the track and exits onto the A417, in the path of hurtling lumps of steel of various magnitudes of charged momentum, it is possible to make a direct crossing. Whoops and safely too;
 
If you look first right, then left, then right again, it is possible if you are fortunate enough to time this logical sequence of observation with a gap between those with less time on their hand than I.
 Because directly opposite there is a field gate, with a stunning view down to the wooded banks of the River Lugg, the source of which I have just been reminiscing about on Doddy's topic (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=34401.msg494564#msg494564) in the Long Distance ways section, and the backdrop escarpment of Ashen Grove, flashes of white cherry blossom emerging from its stark winter shades. I crossed 1/3 of a mile of river meadow to a point where the map says there are weirs, but Google Earth gives the hint of a bridge, lo and behold there is a bridge, albeit a farm service bridge and judging by the proliferation of privacy notices, one not to be shared, for the use of, by such as I :'( .


A little further on there is another farm service bridge or was it a back drive to Hampton Court in grander times. Under the escarpment, with hints of sandstone protruding out from it's wooded slopes, there is a track. As far back as the 1880's, inferring from OS, the people of Bodenham Bridge and Bodenham Manor could reach a school and Church and even catch the stagecoach on the post road between Shrewsbury and Hereford.


Fanciful of me to think that landowners could or should share the amenity of these two bridges to bring safe passage across a road that has altered in time. But it did show me the way into the beautiful gardens of Hampton Court, I even reached the front desk from the rear and reaching in my pocket realised that I had left my wallet in the car. A sensible precaution, when in trespass, I would not wish to put the temptation of plunder in the mind of poverty stricken landowners.


The exit of these grounds can be made from a bridge, which leads to a zip wire, being enjoyed by two boys as I quietly merged into the wood, and approached the fence, spying a straining post. My days of agile leaping such barriers, now sadly a memory, but not without pausing to breath in the honeyed nectar of the abundant cherry blossom, before throwing myself out into the howling gale of fumes and noise on the A417.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 01:59:46, 12/04/17
Off up Kinder this sat looking forward to it just hope its dry and we can see something.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:09:40, 12/04/17
Well I was going to dust the cobwebs off my tent and park my canvas in Norfolk (a County I've not bagged yet) for the Easter Weekend but, a stonkingly bad cold has put paid to that idea unless I make a miraculous recovery between now and tomorrow night  :-\
 
Instead, I'll pootle around the Yorkshire Wolds .... if I feel up to it ... or I might stay in bed and feel sorry for myself  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:10:12, 13/04/17
Well I was going to dust the cobwebs off my tent and park my canvas in Norfolk (a County I've not bagged yet) 
  ... or I might stay in bed and feel sorry for myself  ;D


I'm sure others know some fabulous places in Norfolk (if you do get chance to go sometime) but I came across the small town of Holt, several years ago.
The surrounding area and the town itself are delightful. I do mean to go back for a few days holiday some time as I was only there through work and didn't see nearly enough of the place.
Don't stay in bed, even if you feel terrible it'll be worth getting up and having a lope around.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:36:35, 13/04/17
Dunno what I'm doing, of course no real info from work about what days I might be "safe" from getting a shift, ie. not miss a chance to earn. Almost certainly nowt now before next wed, suppose can go somewhere........................looks agood weather forecast :) well more or less!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fat goat on 19:49:35, 13/04/17
Pendle Hill at some point and the half Anglezarke Amble at some point!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:46:12, 13/04/17

I'm sure others know some fabulous places in Norfolk (if you do get chance to go sometime) but I came across the small town of Holt, several years ago.
The surrounding area and the town itself are delightful. I do mean to go back for a few days holiday some time as I was only there through work and didn't see nearly enough of the place.
Don't stay in bed, even if you feel terrible it'll be worth getting up and having a lope around.

Strangely enough, it was a campsite near Holt that I was planning to park my tent!  I have 2 walks that I can do straight out of the tent-flap from there  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 20:58:15, 13/04/17
Holt......who goes there?  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:06:55, 13/04/17
*groans*  ::)   Dot be it would seeb, snuffle, sniffle, cough, sneeze
 
                        ^^^ said with a bunged up nose  :'(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 21:20:58, 13/04/17
The Howgills for me tomorrow,  a nice circular bimble from the Cross Keys in Sedbergh taking in Yarlside, Randygill top, Hazel Gill Knott, Cobles, Fell Head, Bush Howe, The Calf, Calders and down via Cautley Spout, just under 11 miles an a new are for me to discover.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:30:49, 15/04/17
I walked on the South Downs north of Brighton today, taking in woodland paths, beautiful valleys, and Ditchling Beacon with its panoramic views.  A very scenic walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:51:02, 15/04/17
I walked on the South Downs north of Brighton today, taking in woodland paths, beautiful valleys, and Ditchling Beacon with its panoramic views.  A very scenic walk.

I'll be started my South Downs Way walk on Friday, I look forward to having the same views as you keep teasing me with  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:45:26, 15/04/17
I'll be started my South Downs Way walk on Friday, I look forward to having the same views as you keep teasing me with  O0

Good luck with the walk!  I look forward to hearing about your adventures on the South Downs    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 11:37:45, 21/04/17
Saturday in the Lyth Valley - it's the local Damson Day fair.
Sunday will be with some chaps from work walking Pen Y Ghent and around the area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:47:30, 22/04/17
I walked in Ashdown Forest today, going over high heathlands bright with gorse and through an enchanting deep wooded ravine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 20:02:30, 22/04/17
I experienced Morris Dancing in East Meon today....interesting.

On to Grafham in the morning along the South Downs Way which I have enjoyed so far...apart from the flies.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:48:45, 27/04/17
Leading an 11 mile walk on Saturday; Highshaw Clough, Moscar, Stanage End, Stanage Edge, North Lees, Bamford Edge & Hordron Edge....with a lot of lovely bits in between!  Weather looks fairly good too! 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Warbler on 21:20:02, 27/04/17

With much anticipation, a pleasant circular in the South Downs from East Meon, taking in Butser Hill and Old Winchester Hill.
Hopefully the Sustainability Centre about half way round will be open for refreshments.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 21:58:34, 27/04/17
With much anticipation, a pleasant circular in the South Downs from East Meon, taking in Butser Hill and Old Winchester Hill.
Hopefully the Sustainability Centre about half way round will be open for refreshments.

I camped there on Saturday night, their cafe was open then (or so the sign said).

Bank holiday weekend, Winchester Hill will be busy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:59:51, 27/04/17
Local walk with our WI walking group to see the bluebells in the woods on Saturday  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: johnberman on 22:11:38, 27/04/17
Churt Walk, Surrey Hills for me

John B
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: wolfboy on 13:17:26, 28/04/17
Might try Ben Lomond this Sunday if it's nice weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 07:51:09, 29/04/17
Cumbria for us this weekend. Nothing too strenuous as hubby is getting over a cold and I am still getting my walking condition back after the winter.


Sallows and Sour Howes today from Troutbeck, possibly followed by a visit to the newly reopened Queen's Head.


Tomorrow I quite fancy something around Kirkstile/Loweswater - but we'll see. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:32:04, 29/04/17
I walked from Patcham on the northern outskirts of Brighton on to the South Downs today, going up on to Newtimber Hill, which has a lovely display of bluebells, and came down into Poynings and wended my way to the Devil's Dyke.  Fine, sunny and warmer    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 11:53:10, 01/05/17
Just did Scafell pike for the first time at 56. Sat morning from Wastwater end. So busy. At least 600-700 folk. Good view of Great Gable near the top. But apart from that was way to "commercial" to thoroughly enjoy. At least I've done it though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 12:35:12, 01/05/17
Just did Scafell pike for the first time at 56. Sat morning from Wastwater end. So busy. At least 600-700 folk. Good view of Great Gable near the top. But apart from that was way to "commercial" to thoroughly enjoy. At least I've done it though.

A good reason to do the less popular hills and areas when it's a Bank Holiday  O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 13:04:23, 01/05/17
A good reason to do the less popular hills and areas when it's a Bank Holiday  O0


Yes, we got it wrong this time. Usually do southern lakes in winter and move north and west as the season develops and the tourists flock in.


The two folks I was with reckoned it was nearer 1,000 people. Was just a snake of them as far as the eye could see
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:19:24, 01/05/17
Leading an 11 mile walk on Saturday; Highshaw Clough, Moscar, Stanage End, Stanage Edge, North Lees, Bamford Edge & Hordron Edge....with a lot of lovely bits in between!  Weather looks fairly good too! 8)


What a great day and not that many folk about, considering it was a Saturday and a BH weekend. Our group (all 34 of us! :o ) were the only ones around for most of my route  8)


Parked in Wormhill yesterday and had an easy going wander through Flag Dale, Chee Dale & Monks Dale.  Lots of lovely Early Purple orchids out down the dales :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:25:42, 06/05/17
I've been waiting for the weather "to "break" for some time and it seems as though this weekend is going to be perfect.  Sundays outing will be to the Northern Fells,  Blencathra via Sharp Edge the destination.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:24:25, 06/05/17
I walked today over the South Downs from Lewes to Rottingdean and then on top of the cliffs to Brighton Marina.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: welshwiz on 21:43:17, 07/05/17
First walk for 6 months after major surgery. Capel Curig to Crimpiau
And back O0  tired out but very happy
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Peakandfell on 17:01:34, 08/05/17
I think we're going to stay local and just do a little walk around Shincliffe near Durham. Take a picnic and try to get some shelter from this pesky Easterly wind. It's getting on my nerves now  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:11:26, 08/05/17
Headed out on to Dartmoor with the ramblers Sunday.  We walked the Wheal Emma leat  Sounds simple enough. It was, wrt navigation, however the going was far tougher that it looked on the map. Took us over 7 hours, to cover 15 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:34:44, 11/05/17
Another group walk took me up Win Hill and over Crook Hill on Sunday.  It was boiling! 8)


Leading an 11 mile walk around the quieter side of the Eastern Moors this Saturday, starting with Brown Edge. We'll be calling in at Longshaw before crossing the moors and heading for Barbrook Reservoir, Ramsley Reservoir and Leash Fen. A lovely walk with lots of interest and should be fairly quiet.


On Sunday I'm doing an 18 mile group walk that the organiser calls the 'Kinder Skyline'.  It's gonna be a tough one! :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: KimE on 19:49:00, 13/05/17
Walked a bit on the High Coast Trail, Sweden. Up on the beacon mountian Valkallen. The last fire was 1722 then the russians raided the coast. Wonderful weather and nice views over the botnicbay and the Nora fjord/bay.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:35:12, 13/05/17
I walked from Shoreham up on to the South Downs and by the river Adur today.  Very pleasant, with masses of white blossom on the scrub, and panoramic views over the Adur valley.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:06:41, 13/05/17
Did a lovely walk this afty - a Wayrham to Fridaythorpe circuit in the Yorkshire Wolds. 
 
Big sky views, patchwork fields of our green and pleasant land, deep glacial dry chalk valleys, cute baby lambsies, randy bullocks, dense woodland with twigs that go snap behind you and there's nobody there  :o   and the sun even came out  :)
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 10:18:09, 14/05/17
We did a couple of early evening walks, both there-and-backs - Rushup Edge from Mam Nick on Friday and Mam Tor/Great Ridge from the same point last night. It was a bit murky on Friday but last night was glorious!  :)


A phone pic from last Mam Tor night:

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:52:18, 15/05/17
No walk planned for this coming weekend, will be sat on me bum all weekend watching rugby league instead.  The following weekend though is a trip to Ingleborough, more specifically Gaping Gill, Bradford Caving Club have their annual winch event on, can highly recommend it if anyone is in the area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 17:46:45, 15/05/17
With luck between Crowden and Malham on my PW walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:57:33, 20/05/17
Today - Aira Force to Patterdale. Up to Lanty's Tarn, overcto Greenside Rd and a sneaky drink at the Travellers Rest - great beer now it is run by the Heskett Newmarket brewery. To the pier to get the boat to Aira Force - those boats not running for some reason. So back to Aira Force on foot. A bit of rain but an enjoyable and easy walk.


Knackered now after digging out half a border in the garden.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 17:14:26, 21/05/17
Yesterday was Helvellyn, lower man, nethermost Pike,Dollywagon.
Weather supposed to be mixed with cloud, showers and sunny spells. Was windy, cloudy, foggy and horizontal hail. Still fun though :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 17:25:22, 21/05/17
No walk planned for this coming weekend, will be sat on me bum all weekend watching rugby league instead.  The following weekend though is a trip to Ingleborough, more specifically Gaping Gill, Bradford Caving Club have their annual winch event on, can highly recommend it if anyone is in the area.

I took my then girl friend on a winch meet at GG. I knew how to show a girl a good time in those days. Must have worked though - we are still talking even though we have been married 43 years. Took her on a walk to GG last year too, just for old times sake.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:04:45, 22/05/17
Lake District for me this Bank Holiday weekend  :D   Can't wait  :D   As lovely as the Y.Wolds are at this time of year, I'm ready for a bit of craggly, lumpy, bumpy mountain walking  :D
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:34:16, 22/05/17
Working Saturday morning but have Sunday to Wednesday off so thinking about the Lakes or some of the Pennine Way, just waiting to see what the weather holds, I might end up wherever the weather is best  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: - Dave - on 13:48:35, 23/05/17
Yorkshire Three Peaks on Saturday, can't wait!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 14:42:13, 23/05/17
Great Langdale for me and the other half this weekend - I'll look out for Mel and Bricam.


Dave, enjoy the Y3P - especially the final (agonising) few miles back to Horton.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 15:05:27, 23/05/17
Clapham to Ingleborough sunday for the Gaping Gill winch meet,  Might head for the summit after but that's up to my walking companion, I'm not fussed as I've already been up twice this year, don't think he's ever been up though so we shall have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Scrambledlegs on 16:20:43, 23/05/17
Yorkshire Three Peaks on Saturday, can't wait!


When you do it, do you walk in a huge group starting off together and hi-fiving together at the end or can you do it solo? I ask because I would like to do it but I don't like rigid routes and whenever​ I walk with my hubby we tend to keep away from other people so we can't hear the every day conversations people seem to carry up the hills with them and I would find it hard to stay jolly with a group but feel a bit rude avoiding walking with them.


Best of luck. I hope you have fun. I know two people doing it on the same day and I hear the weather is going to be good for you.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:00:26, 23/05/17
Great Langdale for me and the other half this weekend - I'll look out for Mel and Bricam.


I'll look out for you too.... you should be easy to spot .... you'll be the one staggering from pub to pub in the general Langdale Valley area  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: - Dave - on 20:06:46, 23/05/17
I'll be doing it with friends from work, around 10 of us
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:29:54, 23/05/17

I'll look out for you too.... you should be easy to spot .... you'll be the one staggering from pub to pub in the general Langdale Valley area  :D


 ;D :2funny:


Top marks for concentrating and cross threading!!


Have you got any,routes or areas in mind?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:12:38, 24/05/17
Doing a 15 miler from Rowsley on Sunday. We'll be up on Stanton Moor at some point (where the Nine Ladies stone circle is), along with bits around Birchover, Elton and then a wander down Gratton Dale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:16:54, 24/05/17

 ;D :2funny:


Top marks for concentrating and cross threading!!


Have you got any,routes or areas in mind?

 :D   sorry, couldn't resist  :D
 
I'm staying near Keswick and have my eye on Helvellyn (again).  Trouble is, I forget how BIIIIIIG mountains are when I've not seen any for a while.  I've also got my eye on High Tove to complete that boggy mass of fells east of Derwent Water.  I think the Bluebells at Rannerdale might have gone by now - that was a potential "further afield" trip for me if the timing was right  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 23:46:06, 24/05/17
It's been so dry that now is probably the perfect time to do High Tove et al. Can't say that part is top of my list for a revisit. Another boggy spot which might be dry now is Carrock Fell and High Pike.

I know what you mean about those high fells being high - if we do get up Bowfell, I'll certainly know about it and need the pub crawl to recover. One of my methods is to walk from a pass - purists might call it cheating. I'm not a purist.

I have never yet seen Rannerdale Bluebells - but if you head that way there's always plenty of other good walking.


Helvellyn i have only been up once. I must remedy that ...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 00:27:31, 25/05/17
Hopefully High Tove will be top of nobody else's list on a sunny May Bank Holiday weekend either  ;D   I'm sure Bleaberry and Walla Crag will be rammed. 
 
Even the purists aren't purists unless they're actually starting from sea level  ;)  but no, the view from the top of a mountain is the same however you get to it and I'd rather meander lazily up the easiest route  :D
 
Enjoy Bowfell (and the medicinal pub crawl afterwards  O0  )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:35:29, 25/05/17

I have never yet seen Rannerdale Bluebells - but if you head that way there's always plenty of other good walking.



Three weeks ago it looked like this :-


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: buntonn on 08:10:14, 25/05/17
Family camping this weekend in the New Forest, so a few forest walks for me whist we are down there, not many hills, but nice forest and a few more miles on the feet in preparation for the Lakes  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 08:13:05, 25/05/17
Off to my parents at the weekend so it'll be the Malvern Hills on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:41:49, 25/05/17
I think the Bluebells at Rannerdale might have gone by now - that was a potential "further afield" trip for me if the timing was right  O0

We saw the bluebells in Rannerdale last year 21 May 16, looking like this
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So you may still have plenty to look at Mel. Have a good weekend, the weather is looking a little mixed  :D

Sarah, I hope you have a good time too and enjoy the Climber's Traverse  O0

We were hoping to get out for a three day trek starting at the ODG Great Langdale and wild camp 2 nights, it depends how the weather behaves  :(  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:25:31, 25/05/17
April, thanks - I'll let you know how it goes. I've got your TR on a tab on the laptop for reference and revision tonight. I hope you manage your trek. I am feeling cautiously optimistic when I read the weatherline - but you never really know... I do fancy wild camping, just not sure I'lll ever get hubby anywhere near canvas...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 16:25:22, 26/05/17
Oooh, lovely pic April.  I hope there's some Bluebells still on the go seeing as the Met Office forecast I've just looked at (yellow weather warning for rain, hail, thunder and lightning) isn't really inspiring me to do Helvellyn  :(  and Rannerdale Knotts might be just the ticket as an alternative  O0   
 
Hope you and Beefy manage to do your 3 day trek  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: midweekmountain on 10:02:58, 27/05/17
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Some Blue for you.........from Langdale this week


Bank holidays are always too busy so its a stay at home times for me.

Weather has been brill all week in the lakes we drove home last night on clear roads with standing traffic queueing to the opposite direction back into the lakes. Today I will be watching the FA cup then a little evening stroll maybe call into the local on the way back.

Tomorrow will be a local walk, might go back to Scotland on Monday night if the the weather settles down.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:23:58, 27/05/17
I went to Cuckmere Haven and walked the Seven Sisters today, my favourite walk    :)    A lot of people up there!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:45:39, 27/05/17
I went to Cuckmere Haven and walked the Seven Sisters today, my favourite walk    :)    A lot of people up there!

I can see why you would like it and it's quite a picturesque ending for a National Trail as well, much nicer than walking through a town/city to get to the end  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 20:52:54, 27/05/17
I will probably go up sinc giedd in the beacons to one of the aircraft crash sites
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: midweekmountain on 08:46:37, 28/05/17
Weather has been brill all week

Yes the weather has been brill we went storm chasin yesterday, got some superb lightining shots then a great FA cup match where the underdogs won.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:41:01, 28/05/17
Booked 3 nights at Wasdale YHA. Today's walk was a lovely circular walk taking in Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell with lovely views over Wast Water but Scafell Pike stayed mostly under a layer of cloud, everywhere else was mainly clear.

Very quite walk despite it being a bank holiday, I guess everyone went up the Pike instead as the car parks and road edges were full with cars.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:00:56, 29/05/17
We did do our 3 day trek, we managed to stay dry until today, great weekend and very quiet where we were  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 20:00:33, 29/05/17
Up at 5am yesterday for an early start on Ingleborough, the plan being Clapham, Trow Gill, Gaping Gill, Ingleborough summit returning to Clapham via The Dales Highway to Nick Pot, Juniper Gulf, Long Scar and finally Thwaites Plantation, all in all an 11 mile circular walk. 

Very foggy start for the ascent up to Gaping Gill, many thanks must go to Bradford Pothole Club for their annual winch event, it gave me the opportunity to revist memories of my first ever descent in the cavern some 30+ years ago (the winch event is on all this week, with the next one organised by Craven pothole club in August),  after a wander around the cavern it was winch out and  then the trip up to the summit, no views to be had at all with visibility down to around 10 metres at times.  A quick visit to the trig point (my third this year), and then it was the descent back to Clapham returning via The Dales highway, just short of Nick Pot the fog cleared and although not brilliant sunshine we had at least some views on the return for our efforts.  A great day out with plenty of laughs along the way.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 21:30:31, 29/05/17
Great news, April. How did you manage to avoid the thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon? We got back to the hotel around 3.15 and the heavens opened about 5 minutes later and kept going for some hours. The next day we met a couple of wet French chaps who had wild camped near Bowfell and had been caught in the rain. You were lucky I think!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:29:41, 29/05/17
Visited Hucken Tor Today.  So many Blue Bells.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:22:10, 30/05/17
Great news, April. How did you manage to avoid the thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon? We got back to the hotel around 3.15 and the heavens opened about 5 minutes later and kept going for some hours. The next day we met a couple of wet French chaps who had wild camped near Bowfell and had been caught in the rain. You were lucky I think!

We were very lucky, we were camping on Hard Knott on Saturday. We got our tent up about 4pm before the rain started about ten minutes later. It was torrential for a while and a bit disconcerting with the thunder above us. We were dry inside but the tent got a bit wet!

Did you do the climbers traverse?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 17:29:40, 30/05/17
Hard Knott - the scene of a big drenching for us the time we were there. It's on the agenda again so that we can see Border End, the Needle and the views.


Yes - we went via the Climbers Traverse. A great route which was most definitely manageable. So thank you for your reassurance. The only tricky bit was getting over that chockstone - or more correctly me getting safely down the other side. The mists were in for much of the traverse but when we got to Cambridge Crags (where I drank from the wrong water too!!!), the skies cleared and the views were stupendous. It was a magnificent way to reach the summit, not too long at all and we will definitely walk that way again.


I'll try and put a mini TR in my original thread later.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:21:48, 30/05/17
I'll be walking somewhere up a mountain on Skopelos  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 10:59:29, 31/05/17
With luck i will be on the island of Vatersay in the Outer hebrides on Friday evening, and throughout next week, will be visiting eleven of the other islands.
Ive wanted to visit them for ages, but never got around to arranging accommodation and nosh throughout my trip.

A local coach firm on Anglesey is doing the whole thing for £845 all in, which is superb value, especially when that includes travel, all ferry rides, full board in various quality accommodation, and admission to all the attractions.

Thankfully the weather forecast is for much cooler weather up north, which will suit me just fine, as it was murder in Dyffryn last Friday, a most unpleasant 29C.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:11:02, 03/06/17
I walked on the South Downs on the western side of the Adur valley today, from Botolphs to Bramber, taking in some of the South Downs Way and some of the Monarch's Way.   Lovely to be on the downs in the sunshine    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 02:10:59, 06/06/17
Parked at Frogatt edge Curber,White edge Longshaw and back to Froggatt lovely walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:43:29, 10/06/17
I walked from Seaford to Exceat today, going on top of the cliffs to Hope Gap. The tide was out so I picked my way along the rock-strewn shore below the cliffs to Cuckmere Haven, from where I walked by the river to Exceat. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 21:12:05, 10/06/17
Heading to Borrowdale tomorrow for a few days  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 11:19:23, 15/06/17
Two weeks ago, we had a very tough walk, Helvellyn area. so last weekend, we took a change of pace, a stroll over the undulating Caldbeck common taking in:-
Longlands fell, Little Sca Fell, Great Sca Fell, Meal Fell, Great Cockup.
A great change of pace. Firstly we only met 2 people! no manufactured path. The climbs were reasonably large, much more than expected.
Felt like total wilderness with a great view of the back of Skiddaw area.
We all liked it.
J
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:03:31, 17/06/17
Gloriously hot and sunny today and I walked on the downs from Portslade, on the outskirts of Hove, to the Devil's Dyke, some of the time on the South Downs Way    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 08:37:35, 18/06/17
Glorious sunny day on the Berwyns yesterday. 7 mile circular on the tops from the Ceriog Forest, including a section of the N Berwyn way, an explore of the Moel y Ferma Slate mine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 05:51:33, 19/06/17
We had my dad staying Friday night so on Saturday we took him along Burbage Rocks from Longshaw. Had a nice, ice cold can of pop from the ice cream van at Upper Burbage Bridge and then followed the lower level path back below the rocks. We've taken my mum there too, as it's not too challenging but still provides superb views.


Yesterday afternoon, no parents around, we set off for a half day jaunt up Kinder from Hayfield as it seemed a shame to waste the glorious weather. Unlike Saturday, however, there was no breeze and the heat defeated us. Halfway up to Sandy Heys we decided we weren't enjoying the experience and retreated to the Sportsman's Inn for a couple of pints, an experience we very much enjoyed.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 11:47:10, 22/06/17
After a couple of week s off nursing a sore knee and doing domestic type things I'll be heading for Skiddaw on Sunday,going to take it easy and learn how to use my walking poles properly, hope they'll save my knees on the descents.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: walkingthedog on 12:30:13, 22/06/17
Hi been out today and completed a 6 mile circular around the outskirts of my town of Bishop Auckland the walk incorporates bridle paths and farmland with a few short inclines to test me. I know its not somewhere people know of but its a lovely walk with great views. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: - Dave - on 13:19:20, 22/06/17
I'll probably find myself up in the Yorkshire Dales somewhere though haven't decided where yet. Possibilities include around Swaledale or up around Gragareth
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:51:46, 23/06/17
Leading a walk tomorrow up to Alport Castles. Part of the route will head over Margery Hill and then along Howden Edge .
Looking forward to it, so hoping the weather's OK.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 18:15:20, 23/06/17
Leading a walk tomorrow up to Alport Castles. Part of the route will head over Margery Hill and then along Howden Edge .
Looking forward to it, so hoping the weather's OK.
No point asking if u want to go that way for a walk on Sunday then! Another time :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:21:59, 23/06/17
Heading out to Fur Tor with the Ramblers group on Sunday. Looking forward to it after several weeks taking it very easy, after pulling something in my thigh.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 17:34:11, 24/06/17
Leading a walk tomorrow up to Alport Castles. Part of the route will head over Margery Hill and then along Howden Edge .
Looking forward to it, so hoping the weather's OK.
How was it Sunnydale?
I decided on a low level walk and then wondered all day if I should have chosen to go higher.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:09:33, 25/06/17
How was it Sunnydale?
I decided on a low level walk and then wondered all day if I should have chosen to go higher.


Hi Ridge,



Weather better than expected, although a bit windy on the tops. Not cold though.  Got the views I hoped for and some sunshine along the way, so all in all, a good day! O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:11:04, 25/06/17
No point asking if u want to go that way for a walk on Sunday then! Another time :)


Wish I'd read this sooner pleb! Too late now as I already have plans  ::)
We WILL get a walk....one day! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 08:41:26, 28/06/17
This coming weekend, if the weather forecast is right, it could be Whernside starting at Ribble Head Rail Station on Saturday.  Hopefully the Y3P lot won't be out in such numbers this weekend.


I think Sunday may be around Kinder Scout, but that's all dependent on how I feel after Whernside.  I was planning on starting at Edale but I did wonder if there is anywhere else that it could be started where there is easy (and free) parking??  ::)


Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:31:39, 28/06/17

  I was planning on starting at Edale but I did wonder if there is anywhere else that it could be started where there is easy (and free) parking??  ::)


Cheers
Lee


How about Birchen Clough?....


http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1227-description (http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1227-description)


Going up Kinder this way myself very soon. Quieter than the other routes from Edale/Hayfield. It's a really nice way up too!


Tracey :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 17:41:05, 28/06/17
How about Birchen Clough?....

http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1227-description (http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1227-description)

Going up Kinder this way myself very soon. Quieter than the other routes from Edale/Hayfield. It's a really nice way up too!

Tracey :)


Hi Tracey,


Thank you for that route.  I shall certainly look at that as it is much easier for me to get to the start point too  :)


Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 08:59:31, 29/06/17
If work and weather are both calm then Kinder from Hayfield for me on Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:10:52, 29/06/17
If work and weather are both calm then Kinder from Hayfield for me on Saturday.


I'm heading up Kinder too on Saturday Ridge....via Fairbrook (see link I posted above for photonut).
I'm not leading this walk though, so should be able to relax a bit more and enjoy the views O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 01:24:01, 30/06/17
Heading up into the peak district around Froggatt edge I think.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 08:29:08, 30/06/17
Not a walk as such, but I am having a taster session at a local climbing wall. Christmas present from my son. He is coming too so that I have someone to share the laughs with...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:40:53, 01/07/17
I walked on the South Downs today from Hangleton on the outskirts of Hove to the Devil's Dyke, going via Saddlescombe and Poynings. It was lovely seeing the wild flowers on the grassland    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 21:07:58, 01/07/17
Today was Brotherswater to Angle tarn and a loop back to the car in the lake district
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 18:40:07, 06/07/17
...... And Saturday will be Hindscarth and Robinson plus Goldscope mine from Littletown.


After Robinson we drop down into the valley, follow the stream to the old mine workings dam. Just as you approach this, the cliffs on the other side and the waterfall is one of the most spectacular sights i see in the lakes - usually without passing another person
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 08:24:44, 07/07/17
Malham, Malham Lings, Tarn, Arncliffe then down to Arncliffe Coate along the river.  At Arncliffe Coate I'll head towards Street Gate and then onto Middle Laithe and then back to Malham

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 14:29:37, 08/07/17
Lovely walk Lee.  I can still remember walking that route almost 40 years ago, on a geology field trip.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 14:53:03, 08/07/17
Well 6 of us completed our night walk out to Fur Tor last night.  Conditions were far from ideal.  Raining  as we set off at 9pm, after a good meal in the Castle Inn at Lynford.  A steady climb to the top sharp Tor via, Doe Tor had us within the cloud base. Then on across Amicombe hill and brook to our midnight rest stop at Fur Tor, where we met  a chap wild camping.  We started back just after midnight and caught a very fleeting appearance from the Moon, that boosted moral.  A daft navigation error, after a 5 minute rest stop on Hare Tor, added 1.5 miles and 90m accent to the route, as we doubled back on the marked GPS route. Wished I had taken my compass out at the top, as I thought the leader was heading the wrong way, but played the sheep in the fog along with the others.  Live and learn.  We finally got back to the Pub Car park, wet through to the skin, at 03:40am.  An average speed of 1.8 mph from a pretty fit bunch.  Tired today too, that was a hard walk. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:25:43, 08/07/17
Anothwer couple of Wainwright's for me tomorrow, Bowscale fell and Bannerdale crags all being well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 16:33:50, 08/07/17
Anothwer couple of Wainwright's for me tomorrow, Bowscale fell and Bannerdale crags all being well.

add on to that Souther Fell for a nice 7 mile circular route that I did last summer from Mungrisedale  O0

http://brians-walks.co.uk/lakes-mungrisdale.html
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:54:12, 08/07/17
add on to that Souther Fell for a nice 7 mile circular route that I did last summer from Mungrisedale  O0

http://brians-walks.co.uk/lakes-mungrisdale.html (http://brians-walks.co.uk/lakes-mungrisdale.html)

Cheers Brian, Souther Fell is a possibile, just have to wait and see how the knee holds up, fine going up and on the flat but have to take it easy on the way down, don't want to stress it too much, Souther might just be a fell too far  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 17:14:33, 08/07/17
when you get to Bannerdale Crags and look over and see Souther Fell, you might decide to "bag" it as well  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 19:18:50, 08/07/17
Another recommendation to add in Souther Fell as well. It rounds off the day nicely. When coming off Bannerdale Crags (which is a great view spot for lunch) come down White Horse Bent. (There is a path initially but it fades a bit) Great views of Sharp Edge and you can come down just above the footbridge to take you onto Souther.  This route avoids all the crowds heading to the gap under Atkinson Pike.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:18:22, 08/07/17
I walked on the South Downs today from Patcham on the outskirts of Brighton to Ditchling Beacon. I then wended my way along wooded paths down the scarp and climbed up Burnhouse Bostal, one of my favourite routes on the scarp face, back to the escarpment and followed the SDW back to Ditchling Beacon. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 06:51:14, 09/07/17
Hindscarth and Robinson from Little Town yesterday.
Beautiful day, great long distance views. The guy who came with me, who has not seen this before, said it was probably the best views he had ever seen. It's also way up there with me
Loved the old dam on Goldscope beck along with the cliff there and the waterfall.


So remote. Very few people
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 17:47:38, 09/07/17
when you get to Bannerdale Crags and look over and see Souther Fell, you might decide to "bag" it as well  O0

I did, but very nearly wished I hadn't, the descent off was a little steeper than I really wanted, put my knee under a lot of pressure which I'm trying not to do at the moment.  Still, an enjoyable day out, the footbridge to take you onto Souther is no more unfortunately Sarah, just a single plank to walk across :(

Now to head to LD section to update Wainwright list :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 20:00:52, 09/07/17
Sorry we put your knee under strain. Hope there's no lasting damage. Are you using poles to help?
I can't believe the footbridge is almost obliterated. I was going to say how can that have happened since last year but then checked when I was last there - Sep 15. So maybe it was washed away in storm Desmond.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 08:39:38, 10/07/17
Lovely walk Lee.  I can still remember walking that route almost 40 years ago, on a geology field trip.  O0

Hi BuzyG,

Indeed, it was a nice walk.  One I would happily do again.

I did modify it a bit though and did not go all the way to Street Gate, instead I headed south at Lee Gates High Mark and headed for Malham that way (it was a bit boggy too so I wouldn't recommend that route if it had been raining a lot).

I just need to work out where to go this weekend now  :D 

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:17:28, 10/07/17
Sorry we put your knee under strain. Hope there's no lasting damage. Are you using poles to help?

No problem, Sarah, was my decision at the end of the day.  Still trying to figure out what is happening with the knee so trying to not put too much strain on it.  Have started to use poles and no longer look like bambi on ice when I use them too so that's a bonus  ;D   A most enjoyable walk all in all, made a brew at Bowscales Tarn and used my new Sawyer mini for the water.  Up onto Bowscaled fell, no view to be had though as low laying cloud, lunch stop on Bannerdale Crags which prompted the "might as well while I'm here" decision to do Souther.  Cloud had lifted by this time and some beautiful views back to Blencathra could be had.  Souther a little boggy in patches but nothing you couldn't skirt around, it was just the steep descent at the end that was a little troublesome, but 3 Wainwright's bagged, Suunto Ambit 3 Peak had total distance of 9.7 miles walked, time out on the hills (including rest stops) 5 hrs 12 mins.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 09:30:31, 12/07/17
This weekend my walk will be starting at Hebden.  Following the trail north that takes you past all the old mining sites then onto the tops and eventually getting to Kettlewell.  From here I'll 'sort of' follow the river Wharfe to Conistone, Grassington and Linton (ish) - ending up back in Hebden, aiming to finish by 2pm  :)   GPX file attached to view the 'intended' route.

Does anyone know if it is ok to park on Main St in Hebden??

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonDave on 09:49:24, 12/07/17
Yes, there is normally plenty of parking available in Main Street.  Try the Old School Tearoom while you're there - I can thoroughly recommend it.  We spent some time exploring the old mining remains last year, it's worth having a look round.  I remember when we were walking up the track towards the mine workings we came across a dead peregrine falcon on the path.  There wasn't a mark on it, so we thought it had probably been poisoned.  Such a shame as it was a beautiful bird.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 09:55:04, 12/07/17
Yes, there is normally plenty of parking available in Main Street.  Try the Old School Tearoom while you're there - I can thoroughly recommend it.

Hi Dave

Thank you for your quick response - most helpful.

I had seen the cafe on Google and thought it would make a fitting place to finish and have a cuppa  :)   (I think there is also a pub in Hebden too)

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:11:01, 13/07/17
I'm doing 3 separate scrambles up Kinder on Saturday. Not sure where exactly, although I'm sure Crowden Clough will be on the list.  A bit of up/down/up/down/up/down by all accounts! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 18:08:28, 13/07/17
In Snowdonia for 4 days so a few suitable for an 8 month old collie  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:28:38, 15/07/17
The weather is looking good tomorrow, so I'm hoping to head down Haweswater and walk Harter Fell. We'll ascend via Nan Bield which gives us the easier underfoot descent via Gatescarth Pass, as well as the option to continue to Branstree And Selside Pike and descending via the old corpse road, depending on energy levels.


My plan is also to try out the tea shop at Bamptoon on the way back as it is under new management.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:42:49, 15/07/17
I walked on the South Downs today from the Devil's Dyke to Ditchling Beacon via Wolstonbury Hill, an outlier from the escarpment, with wonderful views.  Lovely seeing the masses of wild flowers   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 12:51:58, 16/07/17
Nowhere this weekend :(, unless around  a local sunday market counts  ::) .  Next Sunday however I plan on Ullock Pike, Longside Edge, Carl Side and Dodd.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 14:53:41, 16/07/17
Nice route Bhod, and you might get to see the ospreys too!


Just back from Haweswater and Harter Fell. Great weather and views - did the soul a power of good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 22:03:32, 16/07/17
Nice to hear it's a nice route Sarah, am looking forward to it.  I was tempted to drive further down into the lakes next weekend as my most recent excursions down there have all been into the Northern fells, might have to change things up a bit next time around and head for a walk in the Far Eastern/Eastern Or Central fells just for varieties sake :D.

Roy.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 23:04:38, 16/07/17
I have just checked and I walked that exact route on 14/05/11. Time for a revisit soon, I think.


Depending on where you are coming from sometimes it doesn't take too much extra time to nip off to other areas e.g. You can access the High Street range from Haweswater which is probably quicker from the A66 than trekking down to Hartsop.


If your aim is to walk all 214 then at some point you,will have to venture further afield. We found it helpful to plan a weekend away in the more distant parts to help e.g. Wasdale Head,Inn, Woolpack. And then plan walks to mop up hills we hadn't yet walked.


Despite the fact that we have both completed our 214, we still keep up the weekend away tradition and still keep aiming for Summits!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 07:44:26, 17/07/17
Coming from the t'other side o'country (Wallsend) pretty much anywhere in the lakes is between a 2 -3 hour drive for me which normally neccessitates me getting up at stupid o'clock on a sunday morning for a day out in the fells.  Will need to sit down and do a lot more planning next year for trips rather than the ad hoc system I seem to do at the moment.  It would make sense to do the longer trips (driving further), on the longer days of summer and vice versa. 

Unfortunately unless something major changes with my business, I'm restricted to Sunday walks only, weekends are a luxury I can only dream of, I'll just have to bag as many as I can when I can with the ultimate aim of completing the 214 "sometime", after all for me, it's not a race merely a journey with a final goal.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 13:18:01, 21/07/17
A shorter one tomorrow.
from Rosthwaite, south of Derwentwater - Lake district.
Over the Rosthwaite Stepping stones, north into the small wood trying to find Millican Dalton's Cave Hotel - a fascinating story.
then onto Castle Crag and it's slate quarry with it strange vertical standing stones.
Finally a look at Rigghead slate quarry with the ruined buildings, tunnels (only a peek!), paraphernalia etc.
J
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 10:21:56, 23/07/17

 trying to find Millican Dalton's Cave Hotel - a fascinating story.
Finally a look at Rigghead slate quarry with the ruined buildings, tunnels (only a peek!), paraphernalia etc.
J
Didn't find the cave. however got a photo while approximatley there, that looks like one on the Net at the beginning of tha path to it. So next time!
Didn't get to Rigghead quarry :-( spent too long in the wilderness and undergrowth looking for the cave!
JJ
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 18:46:28, 23/07/17
Fantastic trip to do Ullock Pike, Long Side, Carl Side and Dodd this morning.  On the road for 6am which saw me getting the pick of the parking spots in the Dodd Woods car park (£6.30 all day  :o )  Fantastic views up the Edge and then onto Ullock, the mist came over briefly for Long Side but had retreated again by the time Carl Side was ascended.  Great views over to Bassenthwaite and Derwent Water from the top of Dodd and then a quick trip to watch the Ospreys on the way down.  Stopped and had a coffee and bowl of veggie soup at the tea room before heading back across the North Peninnes in torrential rain.  Feet up now with a rum n coke, stomach full of beef madras n rice, Bath full of Matey bubbles awaits, Wainwright's now climbed into double figures, happy days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:58:20, 25/07/17
I'm going to be walking to and from work this weekend  :-\   If I'm feeling really adventurous, I might take the scenic route back through the woods and across the field  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:17:45, 29/07/17
I'm supposed to be doing a variation of the Edale Skyline tomorrow....20 miles or so....but as usual these days, the weather looks a bit grim  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:07:49, 29/07/17
Forecast looks "not too bad" for the east coast tomorrow so I'm off to do a 7 mile mooch round Hornsea Mere  :)
 
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:07:04, 30/07/17
The beach with the dogs this morning and then an amble around Tynemouth market as today is a stay at home and do things with Samantha (my lovely wife), day.  Enjoy your walks wherever you may end up.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 23:10:13, 30/07/17
I'm supposed to be doing a variation of the Edale Skyline tomorrow....20 miles or so....but as usual these days, the weather looks a bit grim  ::)


Well, it wasn't so bad in the end!  We had a very heavy shower that lasted about 15 minutes and a couple of light showers that passed over fairly quickly.  There was more sunshine than expected too! Rainbows galore  8)
Just under 20 miles....and I'm aching all over, even after a hot bath! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 15:04:22, 31/07/17
We had a lovely walk yesterday around Walberswick and Blythburgh (north Suffolk). Did a 8.5 circular route and there were lots of bits we hadn't done before.  Weather was good and saw lots of dragonflies, partridges and a snake!  Not sure if it was a grasssnake or adder as it was quite well hidden.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 16:10:32, 31/07/17
We had a lovely walk yesterday around Walberswick and Blythburgh (north Suffolk). Did a 8.5 circular route and there were lots of bits we hadn't done before.  Weather was good and saw lots of dragonflies, partridges and a snake!  Not sure if it was a grasssnake or adder as it was quite well hidden.


Nice walk. I'll be doing my annual plod from Kessingland to Southwold and on to Blythburgh in October. (stopping for Adnams on the way!)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:16:15, 03/08/17
Managed to negotiate a solo pass for the weekend so am off to the lakes, staying in Patterdale - Saturday planning a walk up to the Kirkstone Inn via High Street, taking in a few Wainwrights I've not done (Angetarn Pikes, Rest Dodd, Grey Crags and Hartsop Dodd).  Getting the bus back to Patterdale after, hopefully, a pint in the pub.  Sunday hopefully Arnsiton Crags, Birks and St Sunday Crag.  As always, plans will probably change - but looking forward to a solo weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 13:52:02, 03/08/17
A Martindale route similar to Karl's tomorrow.


Oldham V Oxford United on Saturday.


Decorating on Sunday.


2 out of 3 ain't bad.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 14:05:37, 03/08/17
Leading a 14.5 mile walk on Saturday, meandering through the Goyt Valley and then along by the Errwood & Fernilee Reservoirs. We'll then be heading up over Taxal Moor to Windgather Rocks, before walking along the Tors via Pym Chair, Cat's Tor and Shining Tor.
We'll drop back down into the Goyt Valley via Stake Side and woodland around Deep Clough, before heading back to the cars via Derbyshire Bridge. O0


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Charlieslater on 09:16:55, 04/08/17
Intending driving over fro Teeside tonight and doing Crib Coch on Sat followed by a mooch around Tyfan on Sunday. Forcast looks about as good as could be expected so taking the opportunity. Did post it as a late meet up but had no takers. Should be "fun"
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 09:36:33, 04/08/17
I'm on the bus and will soon be in keswick, the sun is shining, and I'm wearing shades  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:50:10, 04/08/17
You on a mission from God?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 10:35:11, 04/08/17
Not walking as such as it's the Brecon show this weekend, should be a good day  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 10:38:19, 04/08/17
bloomin Flickr  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 10:38:54, 04/08/17
You on a mission from God?
Is poor Beefy not even allowed to call her April now?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 11:52:43, 04/08/17
Is poor Beefy not even allowed to call her April now?

 
Ha ha - I assumed Beefy was paraphrasing this film quote "There's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark out, and we're wearing sunglasses."  [/size]I wouldn't dare risk offending one of the senior members of the forum. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 11:58:47, 04/08/17
Is poor Beefy not even allowed to call her April now?
;D ;D

 
Ha ha - I assumed Beefy was paraphrasing this film quote "There's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark out, and we're wearing sunglasses."  [/size]I wouldn't dare risk offending one of the senior members of the forum. :)
8)  I've even got my own smiley  8)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:12:02, 04/08/17
You on a mission from God?

Is poor Beefy not even allowed to call her April now?

No, or I won't cook his tea  :D

beefy your pic link is coming up as adult content   :o  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 12:14:32, 04/08/17
No, or I won't cook his tea  :D

beefy your pic link is coming up as adult content   :o ;D
It's a pic of derwent water for gods sake ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:18:10, 04/08/17
I hope you are having a nice time... while I'm slaving away at work...not fair...not fair  :'(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 12:19:40, 04/08/17
I hope you are having a nice time... while I'm slaving away at work...not fair...not fair  :'(
Look on the bright side,
I'll cook you a nice korma later and bring some nice 🍷
 ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: buntonn on 14:05:05, 04/08/17
Anywhere in the Cumbrian mountains my son and I end up walking  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 15:14:50, 04/08/17
Although sunday has been designated as a walking day I'm struggling for inspiration as to where to walk.  Looking for a fairly longish walk, 10 - 20 miles, nice scenery, nothing too strenuous but then again nothing flat, circular and within 2.5 hours drive of Newcastle, any thoughts?

Fairfield Horseshoe ?
Coledale Horseshoe ?
Kentmere Horseshoe ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Alan Kilroy on 11:25:22, 05/08/17
Tomorrow.....Wicklow National Park.
My third hike ....ever..... :D ...a planned 20k with 1000m apparently.
Just this week I got my new Meindl boots, and Sportwax'ed them yesterday. I was, last week in a pair of Lidl finest, absorbant, I found out after an hour in long grass etc Wet socks for a few hours.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 11:46:38, 05/08/17
Although sunday has been designated as a walking day I'm struggling for inspiration as to where to walk.  Looking for a fairly longish walk, 10 - 20 miles, nice scenery, nothing too strenuous but then again nothing flat, circular and within 2.5 hours drive of Newcastle, any thoughts?

Fairfield Horseshoe ?
Coledale Horseshoe ?
Kentmere Horseshoe ?


How about something a bit closer to home and less crowded?


Grey Nag from Slaggyford
http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1880 (http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1880)
Cross Fell Classic if you want to test your skills
http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1609 (http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1609)


A chance to see the start to the Tyne and the Tees


Both routes are also on gpsies.com
https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=txwgsxphcegtzbfj (https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=txwgsxphcegtzbfj)
https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=abuslehfnyrgvyjo (https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=abuslehfnyrgvyjo)


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 12:54:55, 05/08/17

How about something a bit closer to home and less crowded?


Grey Nag from Slaggyford
http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1880 (http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1880)
Cross Fell Classic if you want to test your skills
http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1609 (http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/routes/download/?walk=1609)


A chance to see the start to the Tyne and the Tees


Both routes are also on gpsies.com
https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=txwgsxphcegtzbfj (https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=txwgsxphcegtzbfj)
https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=abuslehfnyrgvyjo (https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=A68311AA82C16D15F6CDFEA9FEDD42C1.fe2?fileId=abuslehfnyrgvyjo)
Thanks for those, filed away for shorter days out, although the Cross Fell one could be my last "training" walk before the Lyke Wake  in September.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 11:54:29, 11/08/17
A few weeks ago, down Hartsop way in the Lakes. We saw over the valley and said, "oh, that looks nice over there". So sunday, weather permitting, were doing our 4th walk down in that area this year.


J
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 15:21:15, 11/08/17
Alnwick gardens and castle with the wife and my niece during the day and then a longer walk (8 milesish), around Hulne Park for me tomorrow evening while they go to see Jess Glynne. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:49:33, 12/08/17
Tried out a circular route on the SWCP from Morwenstow now that the coastal section to the west of there has been replaced. There are some really decent steep sections along that part of the coast which Mrs N did not think much of. Met one young lady struggling up from St Morwenna's Well immaculately attired in tailored tweed jacket with sleeves of her shirt turned back over the cuffs, tight jeans and wood soled Scholl sandals - hope she made it, the contours are that close together the map is just brown!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 20:03:38, 12/08/17
Staying in Wiltshire for a few days. Lovely walk today, hope the weather is as good tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:32:44, 12/08/17
I walked from West Wittering to Chichester today.  A fabulous walk, with sand dunes and vast sandy beaches, then one of the creeks of Chichester Harbour with boats on the water and woodland coming down to the shore, and the picturesque quayside village of West Itchenor and idyllic Dell Quay.  Chichester Harbour is so beautiful and is one of my favourite places to walk    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:24:31, 16/08/17
After seeing some lovely pictures of heather in the "Best Pic of the Day" topic, I'm heading up to the North Yorks. Moors to fill my senses with purple loveliness  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 19:39:59, 16/08/17
After seeing some lovely pictures of heather in the "Best Pic of the Day" topic, I'm heading up to the North Yorks. Moors to fill my senses with purple loveliness  :)

We headed across to Whitby from Leeds on Sunday via the A64/A169, some lovely views to be had and swathes of purple heather to be seen, Enjoy Mel, we did.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:52:29, 17/08/17
Ooohh, that's good to hear Bhod, cheers for that  O0


.... is it weekend yet?  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 17:52:21, 18/08/17
Sunday will see me driving to Leeds to go look at a pop top caravan with a view to purchasing one  ::) instead of -   [strike]walking the full 26 miles around Kielder water.  I did it last year whilst preparing for the Lyke Wake Walk and will take the opportunity to do it again this year as one of my final walks in preparation for another Lyke Wake Walk in September.  Tempted to go around clockwise this time, North Shore then South rather than last years route of South then North anti clockwise.  For those that have never been it's a fantastic walk, good network of paths, some interesting artwork along the way, some lovely scenery and the South bank especially is nice and tranquil.[/strike]
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:05:26, 19/08/17
I walked from Selsey to Pagham today, a wonderful walk on the Sussex coast, taking in Pagham Harbour, which is an area of creeks and marshes, and Pagham Beach. The beach is shingle but the tide was a long way out and there were patches of sand, and the scene was one of ethereal beauty. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 22:47:03, 19/08/17
We had a central London walk today, never too far away from coffee and cake which is an important consideration for Mr R.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:07:14, 20/08/17
Erm... coffee/tea and cake are a mandatory part of any walk Ridge  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 15:55:08, 21/08/17
I did a circular walk on Friday from the Longshaw Estate along White Edge and then back across Big Moor and Flask Edge. The heather was just incredible, I've never experienced an expanse of it like the one by Flask Edge.


My dad was visiting Sat/Sun so we took him to Big Moor yesterday along an easy part of the route I did across Big Moor - up to the abandoned reservoir (which was full of heather) by Car Top and back, with a side trip to the stone circle and ring cairns, which was interesting. I spotted the circle on Friday but I hadn't realised there were more historic sites further up on the moor.


(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20994372_10155567427048834_346817969649213548_n.jpg?oh=9361f46cf3bf1ca9d7101f0def31d376&oe=5A1E0744)
On top of the dam at the disused reservoir.


(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20915594_10155567426988834_6466428710972889176_n.jpg?oh=51376136aa562ee19d454d4c107127d4&oe=5A17B3A5)
"Inside" the reservoir.


(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20914662_10155567426998834_3620471356300802827_n.jpg?oh=ceef991e1880a6926566f3b08231d781&oe=5A229F2D)
At one of the ring cairns on Big Moor.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 16:08:13, 21/08/17
Nice one Adalard. Hopefully I'll be able to pop over to have a look before it all fades.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:19:30, 21/08/17
Lovely photos adalard    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:49:40, 21/08/17
Lots of lovely photos of heather on the forum at the moment.
Thanks for posting yours adalard
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:34:29, 21/08/17
Lovely photos Adalard. It looks like you were at Barbrook Reservoir. The heather's always nice around that area. O0

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 07:59:00, 22/08/17
Thanks, everyone.  :)


Lovely photos Adalard. It looks like you were at Barbrook Reservoir. The heather's always nice around that area. O0


Yes, it was Barbrook Reservoir, Sunnydale. A nice tranquil spot on a weekday - though it was surprisingly busy when I went back on Sunday.


Nice one Adalard. Hopefully I'll be able to pop over to have a look before it all fades.


It's definitely worth it, Penygadair. The heather between Barbrook Bridge and Flask Edge was the most impressive, probably because you're in the middle of a sea of it if you follow the narrow path up to the trig. But as Sunnydale says, the heather is lovely all around the eastern moors.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 09:15:57, 22/08/17
The Cinder track from Scarborough to Whitby.  I have walked the stretch from Ravenscar to Whitby before but have fancied doing the whole stretch (21 miles) for a while and seeing as Kielder water didn't happen last weekend this weekend is an ideal opportunity to A: Get a long walk in and B: take the new pop top with us and get used to it and kit it out, win/win situation in my book.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 14:14:03, 22/08/17
The Cinder track from Scarborough to Whitby.  I have walked the stretch from Ravenscar to Whitby before but have fancied doing the whole stretch (21 miles) for a while and seeing as Kielder water didn't happen last weekend this weekend is an ideal opportunity to A: Get a long walk in and B: take the new pop top with us and get used to it and kit it out, win/win situation in my book.

That's one of my winter "training walks" as it's usually quiet then, not many bikes either and gets you some good mileage. Not very nice walking through Scarborough but once you get through the last housing estate, it's a nice walk  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 15:38:39, 22/08/17
That's one of my winter "training walks" as it's usually quiet then, not many bikes either and gets you some good mileage. Not very nice walking through Scarborough but once you get through the last housing estate, it's a nice walk  O0

Cheers Bricam, didn't know what to expect of the Scarborough stretch, but I love the stretch in between Ravenscar and "The Bay", some great views to be had and in the most part more sheltered than the coast path.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 18:50:10, 22/08/17
Cheers Bricam, didn't know what to expect of the Scarborough stretch, but I love the stretch in between Ravenscar and "The Bay", some great views to be had and in the most part more sheltered than the coast path.

Another good reason why I do this in winter  O0 Plus there are plenty of seats/benches. I quite often do this walk then stay at Whitby YHA then do the Cleveland Way back depending on the weather plus there are a few places where you can swap routes  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:25:45, 26/08/17
I walked on Malling Down, which is to the east of Lewes, today.  Gloriously hot and sunny and it was lovely to see the wild flowers on the chalk grassland    :)     The downs east of Lewes aren't on the South Downs Way as they don't form part of the main escarpment but they offer great walking, with rolling hills, deep coombes and panoramic views.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:44:49, 26/08/17
Had a short walk around Kit Hill this evening.  Off to Dartmoor tomorrow with the Moorland Group Ramblers.  Fingers crossed my groin strain holds out and I do't end up straggling off the back again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:59:08, 26/08/17
I did my first walk since last Saturday's foot injury today with my local walking group.  5 miles of easy, mainly flat terrain along field edges and bridleways round a place called Scorborough (not Scarborough).  My foot only twinged a bit towards the end but it's puffed up like a balloon again now.  Maybe I overdid it for my first walk but on the whole I'm really pleased with the lack of ouch during the walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 19:00:22, 27/08/17
Twas Ilkley moor today, it was like Piccadilly circus!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:26:50, 27/08/17
Beautiful weather on Dartmoor today.  We don't get many days like that.  Sun cracking the flags all day yet not too hot.  Just Perfect.  35 out with the group, that has to be a record.  We stopped ant the feeder end of Avon Dam Lake for lunch.  What a fantastic spot that is, never been there before. 


To top it all off no pain walking today, just tugging to remind me not to go too hard. First time, on a walk that long, since May, so I'm a happy bunny,  :)   Fingers cross I can get back to more regular walking again soon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:39:52, 27/08/17
Had a lovely, peaceful walk yesterday over Offerton & Abney moors and then through Bretton Clough. Always quiet down there, whatever the time of year.  Bit overgrown in places with bracken atm, so a good job I knew where I was going! :D
Leading a 14 mile walk in that area on Wednesday, so felt it best to check what it was like first!


Spent today working in the garden and keeping away from the hordes 8) 



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 00:45:32, 29/08/17
Fantastic (if a little hot) walk along the Cinder track.  Was quite surprised by the lack of pedestrians and cyclists, thought there might have been more out than there was but hey, I'm not complaining.  The section from Scarborough to Burniston wasn't as bad as I expected, ok, so not very scenic but then again not entirely industrial either.  Had an adder cross the path in front of me between Staitondale and Ravenscar which took me by surprise, was rather worried that my idiot spaniel was getting a little too close for comfort to it, so only managed to get a photo of it's tail as it disappeared into the undergrowth.  Robin Hood's Bay was jam packed as usual for a bank holiday weekend, but still managed to dodge into a pub and grab a couple of pints of ice cold cider to slake the thirst.  After off-loading the idiot spaniel to the better half I contemplated  dropping down onto the Cleveland way to walk into Whitby, but decided to stick to my original plan of walking the Cinder track in its entirety.  After setting off from Scarborough just before 9am I walked into the Waiting Room at the Whitby station just after 4pm, plenty of time to spare for a couple of pints of cider before last orders called at 4.50pm.  21 miles walked in a little over 7 hours (actual walking time 6hrs 31mins) on a very hot but very pleasant day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 10:36:49, 29/08/17
Spent Sunday on the fells above Haweswater - Corpse Road, Selside, Branstree, Tarn Crag and Grey Crag.  In clag from 9.30 to 2.00.  In bog most of that time too.  This is probably a very nice walk, but with visibility of 50 metres until I dropped down to Gatesgarth Pass I couldn't really say!


Paul
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 11:50:06, 29/08/17
Spent Sunday on the fells above Haweswater - Corpse Road, Selside, Branstree, Tarn Crag and Grey Crag.  In clag from 9.30 to 2.00.  In bog most of that time too.  This is probably a very nice walk, but with visibility of 50 metres until I dropped down to Gatesgarth Pass I couldn't really say!


Paul


It is indeed. Try it in early October when the rut is on. You would be unlucky not to see or hear the Red Deer.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:50:45, 30/08/17
Thank Ninthace - I've been lucky this year with red deer sightings and would love to see more of them.  However, it may have to wait until next year as most weekends are booked up until mid November.  Other than the bog I did get the impression that I would have liked this walk!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:05:27, 31/08/17
I'm off to Whitby on Saturday for a week... but may wait until Monday before I start doing the 'classic' coastal walks nearby. Hopefully all the holidaymakers will have gone back home by then :D
Got a few adventures planned but as always, it will depend on the weather!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:55:09, 31/08/17
I'm off to Whitby on Saturday for a week... but may wait until Monday before I start doing the 'classic' coastal walks nearby. Hopefully all the holidaymakers will have gone back home by then :D
Got a few adventures planned but as always, it will depend on the weather!
No point askin if u want a sunday walk then! One day, one day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:44:45, 31/08/17
I'm off to Whitby on Saturday for a week... but may wait until Monday before I start doing the 'classic' coastal walks nearby. Hopefully all the holidaymakers will have gone back home by then :D
Got a few adventures planned but as always, it will depend on the weather!

Enjoy, things might have quietened down a little by then (kids back at school etc).  If you're looking for a decent "watering hole" then I can highly reccomend the Waiting Room at the station, normally several craft beers and several ciders to choose from, no lagers, no spirits, no tv, no jukebox, no kids, well behaved dogs allowed, informal seating arrangements, just a great place to visit, relax and chat amongst yourselves or with others at your table.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:51:01, 31/08/17
Enjoy, things might have quietened down a little by then (kids back at school etc).  If you're looking for a decent "watering hole" then I can highly reccomend the Waiting Room at the station, normally several craft beers and several ciders to choose from, no lagers, no spirits, no tv, no jukebox, no kids, well behaved dogs allowed, informal seating arrangements, just a great place to visit, relax and chat amongst yourselves or with others at your table.


Thanks for the info Bhod...but I don't really do pubs.  Not much of a drinker tbh.  I might have the odd glass of wine with my evening meal...but even then, I could easily enjoy water more! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:52:16, 31/08/17
No point askin if u want a sunday walk then! One day, one day.
Sorry pleb :(   We'll get there....eventually! O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:45:41, 31/08/17
This weekend, mostly, I will be walking up Steel Knotts and eyeing up Hallin Fell... or maybe corkscrewing my way up Hallin Fell and eyeing up Steel Knotts, depending on what time I manage to get to the Lakes  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 20:25:28, 31/08/17
Me, visiting friends in Milton Keynes and walking to the nearest pub.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 20:27:53, 31/08/17
This weekend will be Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain from Glen Feshie followed by camping somewhere on the Moine Mhor, probably by Loch nan Cnapan.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: buntonn on 08:25:17, 01/09/17
This weekend will be Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain from Glen Feshie followed by camping somewhere on the Moine Mhor, probably by Loch nan Cnapan.


So jealous reading that, sounds like a great weekend, enjoy!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Zambuck on 14:13:39, 01/09/17
Myself, the Mrs and our 9month old will be strolling up Pen y Fan tomorrow morning.
Forecast is currently rather pleasant, which will be most welcome as the previous time we went up with the little rascal a couple of months ago it was dire!

Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 22:14:34, 01/09/17
The current plan for tomorrow is High Cup Nick... It's been on the list for years. Really hoping for good weather and all the views I can drink in.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:04:26, 02/09/17
The current plan for tomorrow is High Cup Nick... It's been on the list for years. Really hoping for good weather and all the views I can drink in.
Its well worth doing!!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: micmac on 10:18:56, 02/09/17
Can't make my mind up as to whether to do a decent local walk or got to Bakewell and do a walk there. Will ask my daughter which she wants to do.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:43:04, 02/09/17
The current plan for tomorrow is High Cup Nick... It's been on the list for years. Really hoping for good weather and all the views I can drink in.
Which way you thinking of going, Dufton or Cow Green Reservoir?  I walked from Cow Green last year, approx a 16 mile round trip including the diversion down to Cauldron Snout.  The best thing about walking from Cow Green is you don't actually see High Cup until the last few metres when it opens up in front of you, definately a wow moment.

Whichever, enjoy your walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BimblingBob on 16:30:22, 02/09/17
Did a stretch of the Grantham Canal from a mile or two outside Kinoulton in Notts down to Hickling then back across the fields and village to the car.  About 7 miles round trip and nice countryside to walk but the canal is a real disappointment.  Really overgrown mostly interspersed with bits that have been cleared for fishing.

Probably won't do it again but all in all a good of bit of weather and a pleasant (and easy) way to spend a few hours.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Sarah Pitht on 18:38:27, 02/09/17
Which way you thinking of going, Dufton or Cow Green Reservoir?  I walked from Cow Green last year, approx a 16 mile round trip including the diversion down to Cauldron Snout.  The best thing about walking from Cow Green is you don't actually see High Cup until the last few metres when it opens up in front of you, definately a wow moment.

Whichever, enjoy your walk.


The plan was from Dufton out on the Pennine Way. Unfortunately it didn't happen because I woke up to a mega-migraine which put paid to most of the morning... so frustrating.


We are in Cumbria for a few days so if the weather looks reasonable, we might plan it again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:19:18, 02/09/17
I walked from Shoreham today, going over Mill Hill to Beeding Hill, where I followed the South Downs Way to the bridge at Botolphs. I then walked by the river Adur back to Shoreham.  Warm and sunny and the views over the Adur valley from the downs were panoramic.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:25:46, 02/09/17
My plans have all changed now seeing as the weather forecast for tomorrow through to Tuesday is kakkapants... exactly the length of time I was planning on going up to the Lakes and camping for a couple of nights  >:(   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 09:42:54, 03/09/17
My plans have all changed now seeing as the weather forecast for tomorrow through to Tuesday is kakkapants... exactly the length of time I was planning on going up to the Lakes and camping for a couple of nights  >:(

awe, have you cancelled? Maybe better weather on the other coast, you know what our fabulous weather is like  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:01:33, 03/09/17
Deferred to middle of the week now when the weather looks a bit more promising  :)


I'm feeling the urge to get up some hills before winter .... ideally without being in the pouring rain or a thunderstorm  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 17:39:39, 03/09/17
you fair weather walker  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 10:36:03, 04/09/17
I'm off to Wasdale Hall YH on Thursday for two nights, then Borrowdale YH for another two. So this could have gone in the weekend and/or the week walks thread.


Weather permitting the pencilled in walks are: Scafell Pike going up to Sty Head and joining the corridor route, the Mosedale Horseshoe and something involving Great End from Seathwaite when we're in Borrowdale.


I think May was the last time I got up to the Lakes so really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:26:27, 04/09/17
Just a shortish bimble around Low and High Force planned for the coming weekend, it might turn into something longer, but that's the current plans.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 10:32:46, 13/09/17
A trip across the North Yorks Moors, Osmotherley to Ravenscar aka the Lyke Wake Walk.  Setting off midnight Friday, hope to be at Ravenscar for around 4pm Saturday.  After all the rainfall this week I'm expecting the boggy section to be a bit wet but the forecast for the walk seems to be good'ish at last looking.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 08:09:10, 18/09/17
Another crossing successfuly completed.  A tad slower this year at 17.5 hours but bad weather and an enforced detour at the "stepping stones"  added extra time. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:15:50, 18/09/17
Bit late, as it's after the event...but I did a 13 mile recce walk on Saturday around parts of the Haddon and Chatsworth Estates, taking in the quieter paths and some that are probably hardly ever walked.  I discovered some lovely woodland along the way, which I'm hoping will be a bit more colourful by the time I lead the walk. 8) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:44:17, 18/09/17
A good long walk around Black Down near Feanhurst, Haslemere and finish at a pub. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 14:13:27, 21/09/17
Coniston coppermines valley, and where ever that may lead.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:00:44, 21/09/17
Doing a 13 mile walk from Ashbourne on Sunday with a group of friends. From the walk description, a lot of it will be on paths in areas that I don't know much about; Mapelton, Oakover Park, Swinscoe, Middle Mayfield and Snelton Park. I don't recall walking in any of those areas before, so could/should be an interesting day :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:22:40, 21/09/17
Scarborough coastline for me on a girly walking weekend.  Lots of food, some wine, a bit of celebrating, and I think we might be doing a couple of walks too  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: micmac on 19:34:11, 21/09/17
Hopefully be walking some more of the cuckoo way. It all depends on how my daughter is and if the weather is ok.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:31:11, 21/09/17
Hopefully be walking some more of the cuckoo way. ..


That's a new one on me micmac!  ** goes off to Google it** lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:34:58, 21/09/17
Oh my life, I've walked some of it! :D   Had no idea it was called the Cuckoo Way though. :-[
I walked the section from Worksop to Retford a couple of years ago!



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:48:56, 21/09/17
As I'm reading this our cuckoo clock just signalled 11:00 PM.  Yes I know it's 20 minutes fast gets us up for 7:00 am O0   Great name for a route. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:29:16, 22/09/17
Weekend without walking this week, domestic duties calling.  Have the multifuel stove to clean and service before the onset of winter, have the front garden to tidy, have the back garden to tidy, have the caravan to tidy, have two dumpy bags of logs to stack..... damn, how I wish i was walking this weekend ;).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Zambuck on 19:22:54, 22/09/17
We are taking a stroll up Snowdon tomorrow. Hopefully the weather improves :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:10:34, 23/09/17
I walked over the downs from the outskirts of Seaford to East Dean today, partly on the alternative Alfriston to Eastbourne route of the South Downs Way.  I took in Lullington Heath, which has some chalk heathland, a rare habitat.  An interesting and scenic walk    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Zambuck on 05:31:15, 24/09/17
We are taking a stroll up Snowdon tomorrow. Hopefully the weather improves :)


Aww, we had to turn around just after Clogwyn Station as the winds were just too strong to risk the more exposed sections higher up as we had our 10month old with us. Other than that it was a pleasant morning out and looking forward to returning in future.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 09:42:20, 24/09/17
We did our walk yesterday, as part of the Ambleside Festival of the Fells. A guided tour round the mining history of the Coppermines Valley, Coniston. Fascination tour by a true enthusiast. Mark Hatton of http://www.catmhs.org.uk/
Talks on the waterwheel pits, leats to carry water to the wheels from the becks that cover miles, and some locked tunnel entrances he holds the key for that we got in to see the remains of the working and machinery left inside.
If it's on the go next year, well worth a visit.
J
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 09:31:17, 02/10/17
Although the forecast wasn't great, went for a short circular walk in the mist and drizzle yesterday. Parked near Rushup Edge, over Brown Knoll, down to South Head and then back round via the Pennine Bridleway.


Didn't get many pics as there wasn't much to see in the clag but the breeze was mild and it wasn't as wet as expected so it ended up being a nice "blow the cobwebs away" ramble. I'd never been up close to Roych Clough before. It's a really beautiful spot, looking forward to returning in better conditions. Just above it we saw a massive owl take wing at our approach and fly into some trees - it was a beautiful sight.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Codster on 10:43:10, 02/10/17
Helvellyn hopefully, watching the weather, hoping it calms down by Friday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:11:56, 02/10/17
Had a nice walk round Sproatley (East Yorkshire) on Saturday with my WI walking group.  4 miles in the sunshine and warm winds, across fields and along quiet country lanes.  Lovely  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:07:05, 03/10/17
Had a nice walk round Sproatley (East Yorkshire) on Saturday with my WI walking group.  4 miles in the sunshine and warm winds, across fields and along quiet country lanes.  Lovely  :)


Bliss, walked several miles in mist and the rain here.  Always knew Yorkshire had the best weather. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 11:17:09, 05/10/17
Heading up to Budle Bay saturday night with the pop top, will get a walk in around Bamburgh/Lindisfarne/Amble area on sunday all being well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tyldesley Paul on 14:40:22, 05/10/17
Off to Pendle Hill  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: micmac on 15:04:39, 05/10/17
Oh my life, I've walked some of it! :D   Had no idea it was called the Cuckoo Way though. :-[
I walked the section from Worksop to Retford a couple of years ago!


I would say that is the best part especially the Turner wood section, that bit is very pretty.
I'm finishing it this weekend, only got the Killamarsh to Chesterfield section to do.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:23:24, 05/10/17

I would say that is the best part especially the Turner wood section, that bit is very pretty.
I'm finishing it this weekend, only got the Killamarsh to Chesterfield section to do.


Hope the weather holds out for your finishing flourish.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Zambuck on 14:26:56, 06/10/17
A stroll up Brent Knoll and Crook Peak in Somerset on Sunday AM for myself and the little one.
Perhaps not the most exhilarating of excursions, but we have a Skittles party to attend on Saturday evening, and I'll probably not be up for much more than some hills in the morning!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:06:28, 08/10/17
Heading up to near Keswick for a weekend at my pal's caravan  :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   O0   O0   O0   O0   O0 


... not that I'm looking forward to it or anything....  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 12:01:26, 09/10/17
Keswick, eh? Hope the weather is better for you than it was for me.


You can always enjoy the traditional Cumbrian (or was it Colombian) culture in the Market Place.


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After two pints in The Oddfellows it becomes strangely addictive.  :D


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: eddycreative on 16:53:49, 09/10/17
Pistyll Raedyr in Wales! :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:34:34, 09/10/17
Mmm, panpipes! I shall make an appointment to avoid those  ;D  Forecast's not looking good for Keswick at the mo Penygadair  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 20:12:59, 09/10/17
Forecast's not looking good for Keswick at the mo Penygadair  :(

I would bring a brolly Mel, it looks very wet and windy  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:27:14, 09/10/17



You can always enjoy the traditional Cumbrian (or was it Colombian) culture in the Market Place.




OMG!  Those same guys were in Whitby when I was there on hol last month! :D


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jamiek on 17:48:59, 18/10/17
I was hoping up Snowdon over Crib Goch, but as usual the weather looks horrible up there!


Maybe a walk around the lower ground of Snowdonia it is then!  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:28:43, 19/10/17
I'm leading a walk on Saturday; Cromford Canal, Black Rocks, High Peak Trail, Middleton, Bonsall, Heights of Abraham..


But...I'm a little concerned about the current forecast :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:50:32, 19/10/17
But...I'm a little concerned about the current forecast :o
I'm up in the Peaks this weekend with Mrs R, so no big walks but we were hoping to get out a bit. Still the weather forecast has been wrong before.
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:19:18, 19/10/17
Not far judging by sunday forecast  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:28:46, 19/10/17
Not far judging by sunday forecast  :(

Saturday looks equally as dire  :( Looks like we will be heading eastward but we said that last weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 14:50:00, 19/10/17
I'm in Spain at the moment and was expecting to be walking around the deck of the ferry home to Portsmouth. Not any more, due to bad weather it's been cancelled. I now have to drive 945miles to Caen to get home. Never mind I like France, a good chance to have a couple of decent meals and wine en route.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 15:59:14, 19/10/17
Not far judging by sunday forecast  :(


Agreed, batten down the hatches...............


J
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 16:13:01, 19/10/17
This is the very first time in my whole life that I've had to change my planned route.


I might, if I hurry, get to have a couple of hours walking in the Suisse Normandy area. Always wanted to 'do' this area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:17:07, 20/10/17
I'm up in the Peaks this weekend with Mrs R, so no big walks but we were hoping to get out a bit. Still the weather forecast has been wrong before.



Tomorrow shouldn't be too bad up to lunch time-ish....but then goes rapidly down hill early afternoon with prolonged heavy showers and 40mph winds.
Sunday is a little better....but not much!


I was considering postponing my walk but it didn't go down too well with members of the group....so we're just going to set off and see what happens. (Think I'll have around 16+)
I can always divert and get us back sooner if things are too bad.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:40:02, 22/10/17
I walked over the South Downs today from Woodingdean on the outskirts of Brighton to Lewes. Still very windy but fine and sunny and there was no mist obscuring the fabulous views    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 19:00:14, 22/10/17
I walked over the South Downs today from Woodingdean on the outskirts of Brighton to Lewes. Still very windy but fine and sunny and there was no mist obscuring the fabulous views    :)


That sounds like my ideal walking weather!  :) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jethro10 on 19:03:20, 22/10/17
We did Little town, to high spy, the Tarn at the top and back along Newlands Beck. Monstrous winds, and a waterfall at times looking like it was flowing up hill due to the wind. Torrents of rain. Paths like rivers.


Forecast site 10mph wind and 10-20% chance of rain. Yeah right.
J
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:39:59, 22/10/17
Headed into Fur Tor over Standon Hill, never walked up that one, from the River Tavey before, it's steep.  Had two fords to cross, on the way back. Sandy ford was up past my knees and I'm 6ft 4.  Powerful flow after all the rain from Storm Brian.  It was much cooler than it's been since last winter too.  Not helped by the wind still blowing 30 to 40 mph on the tops.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: eddycreative on 17:40:25, 23/10/17
Ilfracombe!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:43:55, 25/10/17

Tomorrow shouldn't be too bad up to lunch time-ish....but then goes rapidly down hill early afternoon with prolonged heavy showers and 40mph winds.



Well, Brian didn't bother turning up after all, so we had a really great walk in pretty good weather! 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: micmac on 06:00:57, 26/10/17
I'm not going to get chance to go for a walk this weekend, busy both days  :( . Last Saturday my daughter, her friend and I started to walk along the Trent valley way. Did about 11 miles of it in the strong wind but luckily the rain held off.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 08:00:05, 26/10/17
Off to Keswick for two nights on Sunday. Walks will be determined by the weather, it looks promising.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:55:48, 26/10/17
Saturday - Tegs Nose, White Nancy, the Saddle of Kerridge, then a section of canal between Bollington & Macclesfield.
Funnily enough, I only did the canal bit on Monday.  I didn't know then that it would be part of the route on this weekends group walk! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: stuartpb on 08:24:31, 27/10/17
I'm off to spend a night wild camping near Bamford Edge in the Peak District tomorrow with my eldest daughter. We're taking our cameras, so the pace will be steady and relaxed for us both. The weather isn't looking great for tomorrow though, rain, fog and mist in no particular order. Might get some moody shots but I think that'll be it. Sunday is supposed to be loads better though, so we'll have a good walk around Ladybower and we'll walk Win Hill on the way back too, before setting off for the train home.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:39:22, 27/10/17
The weather isn't looking great but the forecasters hardly ever get it right anyway even on the day  :D So whenever you decide to go anywhere it is always a gamble and makes no difference if your plan is made a few months in advance or if the decision is made the day before or even a couple of hours before you go. For instance on Wednesday I saw a forecast at 7am and the forecast was for dry and bright weather. What did I get - heavy showers  ;D
We are hoping to wild camp in the Lakes somewhere out of the wind and we hope we don't get too wet  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Penygadair on 12:47:05, 27/10/17

We are hoping to wild camp in the Lakes somewhere out of the wind   :)


Is that actually possible with Beefy?   :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:50:34, 27/10/17
Is that actually possible with Beefy?   :D

 ;D No not really, I am a silly billy  :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 14:53:14, 27/10/17

Is that actually possible with Beefy?   :D
;D ;D ;D
Maybe the winds of change are blowing.......................
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 17:45:25, 27/10/17

Is that actually possible with Beefy?   :D
Oi....  :(


;D No not really, I am a silly billy  :)


Oi.... >:(


;D ;D ;D
Maybe the winds of change are blowing.......................
Oiiiiiiiiii >:( :tickedoff: :tickedoff:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:00:51, 28/10/17
I walked on the South Downs to the north of Brighton today, going via Ditchling Beacon and through some beautiful valleys.  One of my favourite local walks   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: John Walker on 19:10:23, 28/10/17
I couldn't go far away as there was home maintenance to do.  But the day turned out so sunny that we went to Wimbledon by train then walked across the common to Richmond Park, past Pen Ponds and down to Petersham Meadows, then took the ferry back across the Thames to Twickenham. It was a beautiful clear autumn day, I'm glad we ignored the domestic chores for a while and at least had a couple of hours in the fresh air  :) .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:13:30, 16/11/17
I was going to do some central fells of the Lakes, Walla Crag down to Armboth, but I've been advised to leave this until hard frost due to it being extremely boggy for most of the year.


So plan b is now a wander around Troutbeck  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Nimbus on 09:29:06, 18/11/17
Hopefully moel siobad tomorrow :)
Will drive up North this afternoon.



I am really really excited.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: dank86 on 21:53:37, 20/11/17
Sadly I don't get to walk over the weekend due to work though i do get Wednesday and Thursdays off which means quieter walking
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 17:43:43, 25/11/17
I walked from Woodingdean to Saltdean today, near Brighton, taking in a beautiful area of the South Downs that isn't on the SDW itself. Cold but fine and brilliantly sunny    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:20:25, 28/11/17
Up on the South Downs somewhere, probably a round Glatting Beacon, Bignor Hill and Eartham Wood.  :)

Jon.   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 16:42:41, 16/12/17
Not long back from a lovely, cold, crisp local walk. 


The terrain for most of the walk:
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Apart from across this field:     :D
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Frosty foliage:
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The lovely head-clearing coldness and sunshine certainly lifted my spirits  :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 17:38:33, 16/12/17
Like the pretty frosty foliage Mel    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 11:42:13, 17/12/17
Cheers Dovegirl  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:03:32, 17/12/17
Walked the Dart Valley from Dartmeet to Lucky Tor & Hotchkinston Tor,  Don't think I will ever walk that again, in the winter.  Much of it was scrambling over damp moss covered boulders, stroon with Ivy.   I don't usually worry about such things, but I kept saying to myself, don't slip and turn an ankle here, no one will ever find you.  Then when I did finally reach Hotchkinston  Tor SX 6952 7193, it was a bit of a none event as Tors go.  At least from there it was a reasonably straight forward, if steep climb out of the valley, to the safety of the Two Moors Way.  If your ever trying to reach it I would recommend a climb down and back. Don't bother trying to climb up from the river.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 06:42:06, 22/12/17
I'll be adding another section of the Cleveland Way to my "done" list -  Runswick Bay to Whitby, can't for my life fathom out why I have never walked the stretch from Runswick to Sandsend before but hey ho, this weekend will see me doing it. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:57:28, 22/12/17
I have a Christmas Walk with my group tomorrow, around the Castleton area.  We'll probs be trudging over the Great Ridge at some point!
As co organiser, I'll be testing the groups festive general knowledge along the way, with the first 3 rounds of a Christmas Quiz I've prepared. The final round will take place in the pub post-walk! :D
We're also having a men v women singing competition, so if anyone's around....bring ear defenders!!! ;D


Up in Castleton today for a shorter walk with a few members of the group, as a pre-cursor to tomorrow's main walk!


Have a great weekend everyone :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 09:54:14, 22/12/17
I'll be out on Saturday, by then my wife would already have gone to her Mother's. My plan at the moment is do do a long hike and run around Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Peterfield, Hants, if not I will catch a train to Rowlands Castle train stastion then hike and run from there to Queen Eliabeth Country Park, then on to Petersfield train station and then return home. Its nice to have choice, I think?

My sprits are now lifted, the days are now getting longer. Isn't it great!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:29:09, 22/12/17
Nice park, we used to walk for miles around there and Butser hill, carrying the kids when they were little.  I don't suppose the wig wam's are still there?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 12:54:38, 22/12/17
The wigwam? Do you mean the iron age village?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 16:02:33, 22/12/17

This Saturday walking part of the Hangers way, Emsworth to Chalton, we got lunch booked at the Red Lion then back to Emsworth, 17 mile round trip.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:16:56, 22/12/17
The wigwam? Do you mean the iron age village?


Yes that was it.  Is it still going? Must be 25 years ago.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 15:52:45, 23/12/17
Hi BuzyG,
             No longer at Butser Hill was relocated to Hillscombe Down in 1991.
http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/ (http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/)

Great place to visit.
 
On the way back to Emsworth, about 4 miles to go.

Jon.

Via iPhone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:04:10, 23/12/17
Cheers Jon. 


Amazed to see it's thriving after all these years.  All be it a few miles away.  When we moved down to Cornwall, there was a similar set up on Bodmin moor, in the valley between Kilmar Tor & Trewortha Tor. By coincidence I was walking there Yesterday.  Alas that settlement dwindled away several years ago.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 02:07:22, 24/12/17
Yet another local walk for me.  Am getting rather bored of them now but I don't seem to have more than a 2 hour slot of "daylight" in my day, with other commitments and such like.


Roll on Spring  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:35:51, 24/12/17
I have a Christmas Walk with my group tomorrow, around the Castleton area.  We'll probs be trudging over the Great Ridge at some point!.................


We had a fab day yesterday and even the fog didn't spoil it! :D


Winnat's Pass...


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A chink of brightness over there...


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Back Tor was up there somewhere!....


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25591591_1783960321622714_7713334351140818055_n.jpg?oh=45f3c4a93455042dfab84d4cc61dc88c&oe=5AC35A33)


T. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 14:07:27, 24/12/17
Nice atmospheric photos sunnydale   :)   The Winnats Pass is one of my favourite spots in Derbyshire    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 13:40:27, 28/12/17
Up on the South Downs this Saturday or maybe Sunday, around Hooksway and pause for a pint and bite at the Royal Oak.  O0

Jon. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:47:34, 31/12/17
Back to Dartmoor today.  A bit blowy with a few hail storms thrown in. Thick fog on High Willhays. Then finally the sun came out. 


Got to love the British weather. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:59:09, 06/01/18
Off to pick off a few tors and perhaps a little bouldering around Widicombe on the moor tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:43:51, 07/01/18
Had a brilliant linear night walk with my group yesterday; After meeting in Ashbourne, we all caught the bus to Hartington, where the walk started at 4pm from the Devonshire Arms.
After leaving the village, we walked through Berresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and down to Mill Dale (really quite dark by this point but most of us had head torches).  Had a break here before wandering down Dovedale to the Stepping Stones, then off up Thorpe Pastures to the village of Thorpe and a well earned drink and some food in the Old Dog pub.
The last few miles was an easy stretch along the Tissington Trail back to Ashboune.


Highlights included being serenaded by Tawny owls, seeing the stunning night sky as it was so clear last night...and seeing a shooting star as we had a break at Mill Dale! 8)


Great fun and can't wait to do it again! O0





Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harry_keogh on 11:37:00, 08/01/18
Sometime this week (probably not the weekend) I plan to do a little circuit around the north-west of Kinder, covering a few bits I've managed to somehow avoid over the years... Burnt Hill, Harry Hut, William Clough, Back up at Sandy Heys, and back down at Red Brook past the three knolls.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:12:44, 12/01/18
Off to Wales early tomorrow morning for a walk in the Llangollen area, then staying over and doing a walk to take in the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall on Sunday.
Sort of a treat to myself before having my op next week! :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 11:51:52, 13/01/18
Up early tomorrow for a trip across to Ullswater and the Fusedale round.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: tom83 on 13:10:04, 13/01/18
Hopefully off to Settle in the morning, for a day of waterfalls, caves and kilns.


Confident I won't oversleep this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 13:47:16, 13/01/18
More local, out of the door walks for me this weekend.


Don't get me wrong, it's nice to be out in the fresh air and it's great that it isn't raining, but I'm feeling the urge to see and walk along something more than muddy crop fields and urban streets in the dark.


... think I'm going to have to start scheduling a "walking day" into my diary  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:07:22, 16/01/18
I'm probably going to jinx the wall-to-wall sunshine forecast for Saturday by saying this but.... I'm heading to the Dales  :D



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 08:17:33, 17/01/18
I'm probably going to jinx the wall-to-wall sunshine forecast for Saturday by saying this but.... I'm heading to the Dales  :D

Which weather forecast are you using Mel, all the ones I've looked at reckon more snow and wintry showers...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: tom83 on 08:22:12, 17/01/18
Saturday is meant to be nice all day. Im planning a walk around Delamere Forest on Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:22:49, 17/01/18
I'm probably going to jinx the wall-to-wall sunshine forecast for Saturday by saying this but.... I'm heading to the Dales  :D


Hope the weather stays good for you Mel & you enjoy yourself!  8)   The cloud/mist was down over Cadair Berwyn on Sunday, so got no views whatsoever! It was another world entirely once we'd started climbing higher; thick fog, lots of ice underfoot, frozen snow, very windy....but I still enjoyed it. :)
Going back in Spring/Summer to see what I didn't see at the weekend! :D




I'll be in 'recovery' mode from tomorrow night onwards, so no walking for me this weekend :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:20:23, 04/02/18
Had a couple of days local walking this weekend...yesterday's in mizzle and murk and today's in wall-to-wall sunshine.  Godda love British weather  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:41:29, 05/02/18
Love little walk tor bagging around Peter Tavy yesterday.  Been resting my pulled groin for the past month, so it was good to get out and walk a few gentle miles.  Beautiful day, if a little nippy. I stopped for a butty and a cuppa, at Prowtytown Rocks.  I had no idea they were there all these years.  What a lovely tranquil  little spot, SX528745, so close to the busiest car park on Dartmoor. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 10:23:44, 06/02/18
I had a bit of a trek around the Lake District.  Started near Ambleside, then North-west and finished near Loweswater :)  Here's a piccy whilst sat having a cuppa on Black Crag whilst watching the RAF aircraft zoom along Windermere:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/28332809799_fe44547296_z.jpg)

Next weekend... a bit more of the same :D

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 10:51:40, 06/02/18
Off to Tintagel for 3 days walking the coast and, hopefully, some inland paths - Cornwall is not noted for well waymarked and accessible paths.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 14:08:07, 06/02/18
Annoyingly, Shearings holidays have given me a great deal of four days holiday, full board at any of their Scottish hotels, for a bargain £120.
As ive been a good customer of their's, they offered me four days for £120, but i am not venturing north in the current weather conditions.
If the weather had been more kind, i would have jumped at the offer, but visiting my friend in Deganwy this morning, the snow was chucking it down, and the Crimea Pass was like a scene from the Artic.
Ive no idea what the weather is like in other parts of the country, but Wales has been hit by serious snowfall last night.
I do not fancy driving a huge distance in questionable weather conditions,  bargain accommodation or not.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Tin on 14:41:43, 06/02/18
Off to Tintagel for 3 days walking the coast and, hopefully, some inland paths - Cornwall is not noted for well waymarked and accessible paths.


If you have time try to visit Chalice waterfall if you've never been before - it's a magical and beautiful place.


Have a great time wherever you go.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:05:32, 06/02/18
Off to Tintagel for 3 days walking the coast and, hopefully, some inland paths - Cornwall is not noted for well waymarked and accessible paths.


The paths around Tintagel are wonderful.   Have a great break Mel.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Chris954 on 20:36:38, 10/02/18
hoping to start off at the car park next to Ladybower and climb up Win Hill, Head north west along the ridge then drop down to the reservoir edge and back, about 6.5 miles according to Garmin basecamp
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 01:18:44, 11/02/18

The paths around Tintagel are wonderful.   Have a great break Mel.

Was Mel there too? I didn't spot her ;)

Coastpath was fine of course but the linking path down from Westdowns was atrocious. NT land, they had been clearing the scrub and then let cattle in to churn it up even better and at the bottom of the valley in the flooded woodland the rotten stile was only held up by the loose strands of barbed wire - a danger to walkers and beasts.
YHA Tintagel is a lovely cosy hostel - newly refurbished with excellent facilities inlcuding a wood burner and glorious sea views - a bit blowy on Thursday night.
(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1613498392031731&set=oa.2069932633251887&type=3&theater&ifg=1)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 16:55:42, 11/02/18
Had a nice bimble around Beverley Westwood today in my favourite winter walking conditions.... Brilliant sunshine and bitterly cold.  Only 3 miles but it was lovely.  Underfoot conditions weren't bad either.  Think I'll add this one to my meagre list of reasonably mud-free local winter walks that don't involve tonnes of road walking  :)
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 09:49:01, 12/02/18
My brother's girlfriend came to stay for the weekend and we had a walk down to South Head on the Pennine Bridleway, then back to the car over Brown Knoll and on the Chapel Gate Path. It was very cold and windy and we had all sorts of weather during the course of the afternoon but it was all good fun!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moorview on 21:30:29, 12/02/18
Walked round Salwarpe.Near a town but feels miles into the country with fantastic views.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:33:26, 14/02/18
Pressure of work meant a weekend in the office for me.  But - I've managed to find a room in Braithwaite this Saturday so hoping to have two good days out on the fells, and a couple of beers and a bite to eat in the Royal Oak.  
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 09:39:54, 18/02/18
Took advantage of a window of sunshine yesterday afternoon to have a ramble over Stanton Moor and Oaker Hill from Rowsley. Hadn't walked there before and it was an interesting location with some great views.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 10:34:55, 03/03/18
Out with my WI walking group today.  Though I'm half expecting the organiser to text/email to say it's cancelled due to the snow/cold weather.  Either way, I'll walk up to the meeting point (about a mile and a half), have a cheese scone and cuppa and walk back across the fields - and if I get a walk with the group in the middle of that then it's a bonus  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:15:46, 03/03/18
A lonely walk up High Willhays and Yes tors today.  I needed to use a shovel to get the car up to the car park in Meldon village.  No other foot prints up there at all.  Supposedly it was several degrees warmer than Thursday.  But in the high winds and freezing fog I ended up wearing even more layers for the slide back down, than on Thursday.  I did have a lot of fun practising my fall arrest with my ice axe though.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:52:47, 18/03/18
Had two lovely(??) walks this weekend.  Both along the river bank on opposite sides of the town. Yesterday's involved mostly walking in sideways blizzards and freezing cold, blow you off your feet, winds.  Today's was more amiable in that there was no blizzard but the wind was still bluddi cawld on mi fizzog.


I have a wind-burnt face  :-[


Thoroughly enjoyed both walks  ;D


No, really.  I actually did  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:11:10, 18/03/18
I had every thing packed for a walk on Dartmoor today.  Heading up between the moors from home, I looked right at the Ominous snow filled sky over Dartmoor,  then left at the snow capped, sun drenched hills of Bodmin moor.  So it was off to Bodmin.  O0  By 1pm the snow had arrived in earnest again there  to, but not before a welcome cuppa at the top of Brown Willy.  8) :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 18:22:55, 23/03/18
I have a long weekend so took advantage of YHA special offers and booked 3 nights in Whitby YHA for only £24

So, walked the Cinder Track from Scarborough to Whitby today and tomorrow I think I’ll take a train to Glaisdale and then walk back

Sunday I think I’ll walk along the Cleveland Way along the coast to Saltburn and bus it back.

Monday, Cinder Track back to Scarborough before heading home then back to work :-(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:00:28, 24/03/18
I walked from Ditchling Beacon today, following the South Downs Way to Plumpton Plain, where I turned off down into the Low Weald. I walked through East Chiltington, Streat and Westmeston and climbed up to the escarpment of the downs back to the Beacon.  Incredibly muddy but very scenic and there were lots of primroses.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:03:38, 24/03/18
Walked over the Moors from Glaisdale to Whitby, flippers would have been a better choice of footwear than boots.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:30:11, 25/03/18
Nice walk today around Burton Constable Hall's grounds.  Seeing as the entry fee costs £5.50 I didn't have a cuppa and bun in the tea room.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: wombat on 22:44:16, 25/03/18
Had a walk along the bank of the Humber from Paull, was down to t shirt most of the way till the sun went in. An easy walk, building up strength after a back problem, ready for a week in the Yorkshire Dales in July
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 09:50:59, 26/03/18
I was on the southern part of the Gritstone Trail yesterday - it was supposed to be a two-day walk of the whole thing but around three miles from my accommodation I slipped in mud and pulled my back. I carried on for a mile but it was too painful and I decided I had to cancel my plans & ring home for a rescue lift from my OH.


I did think about carrying on to the pub I'd booked into for the night but I figured either:


a) I'd wake up unable to continue the walk this morning and be stuck in the middle of nowhere (there'd be no option of a lift this morning), or


b) I might feel better enough to carry on but lugging my backpack over another 16 miles of hills could aggravate the injury.


As it is, I am better but still sore and walking today wouldn't have been a wise move so I think I made the right call.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:56:20, 26/03/18
Had a walk along the bank of the Humber from Paull, was down to t shirt most of the way till the sun went in. An easy walk, building up strength after a back problem, ready for a week in the Yorkshire Dales in July


Well by 'eck.  I never thought I'd ever see someone else on here posting one of my favourite, short, local walks!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hullwalker on 18:38:26, 26/03/18
Well I never,  it was a toss up between a walk along the old disused railway line from Hull to Hedon then on to Paull (for a pint or two)  or Pocklington canal, but opted for the latter
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: scottk on 18:43:09, 26/03/18
I was on the southern part of the Gritstone Trail yesterday - it was supposed to be a two-day walk of the whole thing but around three miles from my accommodation I slipped in mud and pulled my back. I carried on for a mile but it was too painful and I decided I had to cancel my plans & ring home for a rescue lift from my OH.


I did think about carrying on to the pub I'd booked into for the night but I figured either:


a) I'd wake up unable to continue the walk this morning and be stuck in the middle of nowhere (there'd be no option of a lift this morning), or


b) I might feel better enough to carry on but lugging my backpack over another 16 miles of hills could aggravate the injury.


As it is, I am better but still sore and walking today wouldn't have been a wise move so I think I made the right call.


Definitely the right call. I carried on with an ache and it stopped any long walks for a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lazar on 05:20:36, 27/03/18
The Malvern Hills for me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 09:59:52, 27/03/18
Definitely the right call. I carried on with an ache and it stopped any long walks for a couple of weeks.


Yeah, I'm going to take it easy for a week or so - just local rambles if I do anything, so I don't have to carry a backpack.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 10:05:00, 27/03/18
Hopefully a walk from Kirkstone Inn taking in the Kilnshaw Chimney :)   (makes my legs ache thinking about it)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 12:48:31, 27/03/18
Nowhere judging by the weather forecast!  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 13:05:41, 27/03/18
Time with the kids this weekend.  O0

Though why they wan't to come on a walk, with their parents, youngest is 26, is beyond my comprehension.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 17:47:28, 28/03/18
Well i recon the train will not be heading anywhere near the summit of Snowdon this coming Easter weekend.
I had to turn back just after halfway house this afternoon, as conditions under foot were dodgy to say the least.

The ground was thawing slowly in the sunshine, but underneath the snow, it was icey above half way house.

This week has seen significant snowfall, so i can see many disappointed tourists contemplating whether to risk life and limb in trainers and jeans.

Not especially cold, at 5C, but the entire mountain range is covered in snow, not good news for the Mountain Railway, which usually opens for the season at Easter.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 11:37:54, 30/03/18
Well I never,  it was a toss up between a walk along the old disused railway line from Hull to Hedon then on to Paull (for a pint or two)  or Pocklington canal, but opted for the latter


Pocklington canal's certainly the more scenic choice!  I keep threatening to catch the bus into town and walk home via the disused railway line.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 11:55:38, 30/03/18
The most interesting walk along any railway line Ive ever completed, was the walk from Penydarren just outside Merthyr Tydfil, to Quakers Yard.
This was the route taken by the now legendary Penydarren railway line or Tramroad as it was known, constructed by the great Cornishman, Richard Trevithick back in 1802.

The powerful iron masters of Merthyr, Richard Crawshay and Samuel Homphrey, made a bet that Trevithicks small steam engine could not haul several tons of iron ore, and several passengers as far as Quakers yard, a distance of just under 9.5miles.

The small steam engine successfully made that momentous journey, making it the very first passenger railwayline, beating Stephenson's Rocket, by a full 25yrs.


Many of the original railway line sleepers are still in position, along the cyclepath, and i bet few people even know or care about what lies beneath their feet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:39:37, 31/03/18
Did Hull's Victoria Dock Heritage Trail today in a desperate bid to avoid mud.


Urban walking's not usually my cup of tea but I am Truly. Sick. And. Fed. Up. Of. Mud  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:42:34, 08/04/18
Lovely walk on Dartmoor today.  Amazed how quickly he rains have drained away, with h just a few dry days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:40:40, 12/04/18
Off to Wasdale tomorrow for two nights, three days walking.  Staying at the Wasdale Head so there may be some beer involved too!  Very excited.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 09:45:10, 12/04/18
Off to Wasdale tomorrow for two nights, three days walking.  Staying at the Wasdale Head so there may be some beer involved too!  Very excited.

Good luck with getting the Waingwrights done!  Fingers crossed you get some nice weather too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 10:49:16, 12/04/18
Cheers Lee - the fingers are very crossed, though the current forecast is for the western fells to get the better weather so I'm hopeful, otherwise I'll be adding to the list of Claggwrights!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:10:11, 12/04/18
Enjoy Wasdale pdstsp  O0 We are heading to the Far East this weekend  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 12:27:21, 12/04/18
....... otherwise I'll be adding to the list of Claggwrights!
Nooooooooo :(

Are you going to Joss Naylors cairn on your route too?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 12:39:13, 12/04/18
Cheers April - I love Wasdale, it's been my favourite since childhood, though I've not walked quite a few of the lesser known fells yet.  I'm hoping to put that right this weekend.  Enjoy the Far East - China or Kentmere ;D ?


Lee - hopefully we'll take in the cairn - we are looking at ascending Buckbarrow en route to Seatallan, Haycock and Caw Fell, then working round to Red Pike and Yewbarrow if we've got the legs for it.  Looks like the Saturday walk at the moment. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:47:02, 12/04/18
Cheers April - I love Wasdale, it's been my favourite since childhood, though I've not walked quite a few of the lesser known fells yet.

It is a great place Wasdale, Karl likens it to heaven  :)

Enjoy the Far East - China or Kentmere ;D ?

A bit further north  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 13:15:54, 12/04/18

A bit further north  ;)


Russia?  :2funny:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:07:35, 13/04/18
Enjoy Wasdale pdstsp  O0 We are heading to the Far East this weekend  ;)
Sweden?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 13:32:19, 13/04/18
Russia?  :2funny:

No, too risky

Sweden?

A bit further south east  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:39:18, 14/04/18
Doing a 12 ish mile circular tomorrow starting from Monsal Head, around the Water-cum-Jolly, Priestcliffe, Taddington, Sheldon & Ashford area O0


Weather looks a bit drab!  Why oh why can't it be the same as today?? ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:16:17, 14/04/18
I walked on the South Downs today from Falmer to Lewes via Blackcap in the glorious spring sunshine   :)   And there wasn't much mud!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 20:34:07, 14/04/18
I walked on the South Downs today from Falmer to Lewes via Blackcap in the glorious spring sunshine   :)   And there wasn't much mud!

Almost a year ago I was walking the South Downs Way with no mud  :D

This time next week I'll be doing the North Downs Way, what's the mud situation on that?  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:10:54, 14/04/18
Almost a year ago I was walking the South Downs Way with no mud  :D

This time next week I'll be doing the North Downs Way, what's the mud situation on that?  :)

No idea about mud on the North Downs Way!  But a walk I did on the South Downs on Wednesday was incredibly muddy    :D         
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 15:45:57, 15/04/18
Yet another out of the door local walk for me earlier today  ::)


... followed by a walk up and down the garden behind the lawnmower  :-\


To be fair, I've not done the walk for a while because the weather has been kak and it was lovely to see all the hedgerows coming into bloom and the buds on the trees  :)



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:49:55, 21/04/18
I walked from Stanmer to the coast today, a walk on the fringes of the South Downs to the east of Brighton, taking in hilly parkland, extensive woodlands with a beautiful display of bluebells, and the open rolling downland with fine views.  Hot and sunny    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:38:24, 21/04/18
Sounds almost identical to my day from Guildford to Reigate Hill.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 07:59:55, 22/04/18
Had a lovely little bimble (less than a good walk) from Ilam Country Park into Dovedale.


An amazing Victorian Gothic youth hostel at Ilam Hall, set in beautiful grounds, Swiss style houses and a stunning little church.


Not to mention the lambs  :)


Dovedale was a bit too busy for my liking, but still very enjoyable  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 07:50:34, 04/05/18
We'e off to Scotland for a 3 nighter
I can't wait to wear my kilt, swing my sporren,  sample the single malt,
And especially for ridge, show off pics of my trossachs  ;D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:27:15, 04/05/18
We'e off to Scotland for a 3 nighter
I can't wait to wear my kilt, swing my sporren,  sample the single malt,
And especially for ridge, show off pics of my trossachs  ;D


Sounds like fun! :D   Hope you both have a great time O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 08:50:54, 04/05/18

Sounds like fun! :D   Hope you both have a great time O0
Thanks sunnydale  ;D    
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 10:09:17, 04/05/18
I can't wait to wear my kilt, swing my sporren,  sample the single malt,
And especially for ridge, show off pics of my trossachs  ;D

I think I might go to the Lake District instead  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 11:44:16, 04/05/18
We'll just be staying local in Derbyshire this weekend, I think.


Hope you have a great time in Scotland, April and Beefy.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mick wmexile on 11:54:57, 04/05/18
Looking to get an early start in the morning, hope to get through Hayfield and end of Kinder Lane for 7:00 ish. Its then a 18 mile circuit around Kinder Scout. Walking from reservoir up to Sandy Hays, then anti clockwise getting to the Downfall before the "tourists" arrive. Finishing in the afternoon along the north edges, always prefer the north edges to the south for some reason, probably quieter. So looking for a good full days walk, hope you all enjoy your weekend
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:28:03, 04/05/18
Away from all the honey pots this weekend.  :)

Jon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Requiem on 15:19:58, 04/05/18
Driving up to Ullswater, staying at Watermillock for a few weeks - Friars Crag saturday evening to photo lots of people walking with lights up onto Catbells Saturday night then starting the holiday with a low level wild camp on Little Mell Fell to see how the Labradors react to tent life and get a few decent sunrise photies
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:02:19, 04/05/18
Local walks (yet again!) for me.  At least spring has sprung into a lush greenness and dried up the mud now.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:54:05, 06/05/18
A walk with my wife and daughter on Bodmin yesterday.  On my own on Dartmoor today.  They went to the gym. If there's any thing left in my legs IllI be out again tomorrow.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 20:16:56, 06/05/18
Tomorrow morning I catch the 08.15hrs ferry from Portsmouth to Caen and arrive at 15.00hrs. I'm then going to bus it to Falaise and camp there for the night. The following day I will hike to Pont d'Ouilly and camp there and the day after will go north on the GR36 through the Suisse Normande area via Thurry Harcourt to Caen again. If I'm lucky I'll have two, three, maybe even four restaurant meals, plus wine at each location. Just a short trip but I'm hopeful its going to be a good one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 20:09:39, 07/05/18
We'll just be staying local in Derbyshire this weekend, I think.


Hope you have a great time in Scotland, April and Beefy.  O0
Thanks adalard we did trip reports to follow O0
Hope you have a good time too  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: The Wondering Wanderer on 15:41:17, 09/05/18
Any suggestions for a nice wooded family walk in buckinghamshire? Other than wendover woods. I'd like to go somewhere new.


Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 07:45:03, 12/05/18
Trainers not boots today, I am going for a walk by the Thames. Youngest Ridge has to go to Waterloo so I'm going to pick up the Thames Path and head west then either find transport to get me back or cross a bridge and return by the north bank.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 15:49:09, 12/05/18
Trainers not boots today,
Well that was a mistake, got a blister now  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:46:53, 19/05/18
I walked from the Cinque Port of Winchelsea today, taking in a stretch of the River Brede and some of the 1066 Country Walk. A very enjoyable walk in beautiful lush countryside in the sunshine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:33:05, 28/05/18
Out with Mrs G yesterday, we walked the next little section of the South west coast path.  Tintagel to Boscastle, looping back slightly inland. Around 8 miles I think.


Then today I headed up to Melton late on, around 5pm intending to just do a quick up and back training run to Yes Tor.  It was such a perfect evening though and I was feeling good, so I ended up at Cranmeer pool doubling back to High Willhays again on my return route.  Amazing how quickly you can cover the ground this time of year.  The tussucks are still manageable with my long legs and as it bone dry up there I walked straight across the peat bogs. 3 1/2 hours out and back is something of a PB.  Not that I was racing just perfect walking conditions.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: tom83 on 15:31:49, 01/06/18
Just checked in to our rented house for the weekend in Thornthwaite. All boys stag do, hoping to climb Skiddaw and Saddleback tomorrow, and hopefully Scafell Pike on Sunday.


Completely dependant on alcohol consumption though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:22:38, 07/07/18
I walked on the South Downs near Lewes today, via the village of Glynde and the hillfort of The Caburn. This area isn't on the SDW itself and is an outlier from the main escarpment but it offers fine walking over rolling hills, with panoramic views, and there are masses of wild flowers on the chalk grassland.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 22:40:30, 07/07/18
I was supposed to walk from Rye tomorrow on the Sussex Border Path but I'm having to adjust my plan due to rail repairs. Will re-plan to Monday. South of England camp site prices, aren't they expensive! All I want is a patch of grass 6' x 3', around £20 for a night is I think a bit much. I am now planning to wild camp.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 10:35:01, 08/07/18
I walked on the South Downs near Lewes today, via the village of Glynde and the hillfort of The Caburn. This area isn't on the SDW itself and is an outlier from the main escarpment but it offers fine walking over rolling hills, with panoramic views, and there are masses of wild flowers on the chalk grassland.


It sounds wonderful, Dovegirl.


We walked Bretton Clough and Eyam Moor yesterday. We'd done the walk previously (last November) and found it a bit dull and muddy in the clough so we thought we'd give it another chance.


Nice views from Sir William Hill and Eyam Moor but in and around the clough wasn't much fun, having to force our way through large stretches of chest/head high bracken and hordes of flies. They weren't the biting sort but the cowpat-loving sort, landing on our faces, mouths and eyes - it was pretty unpleasant and lasted really until we reached Sir William Hill so we had a good couple of hours constantly brushing them off. Insect repellent didn't faze them at all.  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 12:52:23, 08/07/18
This weekend I am mainly walking up and down stepladders painting front room. Shader than being out in this heat I suppose.  Again will jog around the streets tonight to get my daily 4 miles in.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:35:11, 08/07/18
Out early this morning for a drive up to the North of the moor.  I was hoping for a cool start, but no chance of that, must have been mid 20's by 08:00.  I was in the mood for some sheepish slopes, so I headed up from below Melton viaduct to Branscombe's Loaf. Then straight back down to the resovior and up the other side to Highwillhays.  800m of acents in short order.


Met a very knowledgeable walker on top of Yes for a had a chat for a short while.  Like many one of his favourite spots on the moor was Fur tor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:43:53, 13/07/18
On the early morning ferry over the Pentland Firth tomorrow; then down to Glen Nevis for a few days of family camping and walking. 11 year old son very keen to climb Ben Nevis.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 21:56:10, 13/07/18
Good for him.
I am in the middle of a trip to the Lakes with my son and my dad.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 17:48:24, 15/07/18
Camped at Lee valley almost wild campsite, Broxbourne. Did a little forest walk and checked out a lake, cooked dinner n brekky on the 🔥.
Far too hot for any serious walking for me though.
It's 29° here. How is it elsewhere?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:05:58, 15/07/18
Camped at Lee valley almost wild campsite, Broxbourne. Did a little forest walk and checked out a lake, cooked dinner n brekky on the 🔥.
Far too hot for any serious walking for me though.
It's 29° here. How is it elsewhere?
Raining in Glen Nevis  :(
We drove east to try to escape the rain - all the way to Glen Feshie! Caught some drizzle but it was dry on the way back down the Glen from the bothy.


Forecast for tomorrow better though. :)



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:10:28, 15/07/18
Good for him.
I am in the middle of a trip to the Lakes with my son and my dad.


Hope that you are having better weather than we are.


I still remember the first time that my father took me up a hill; it was Helm Crag above Grasmere. I was only seven, and it seemed like a mountain to me!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 19:27:49, 15/07/18
Raining in Glen Nevis  :(
We drove east to try to escape the rain - all the way to Glen Feshie! Caught some drizzle but it was dry on the way back down the Glen from the bothy.


Forecast for tomorrow better though. :)


Mate it's too hot here. Think i got minor heat stroke earlier. Rains a pain, but heat's a killer.
I reckon you've got some damn amazing views up there too. I have to get to the highlands.
Hope it dries up for you tomo
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:37:29, 15/07/18

Mate it's too hot here. Think i got minor heat stroke earlier. Rains a pain, but heat's a killer.
I reckon you've got some damn amazing views up there too. I have to get to the highlands.
Hope it dries up for you tomo


I"pl take the sunshine.  Absolutely gorgeous up on Dartmoor today. 12 degrees cooler than last Sunday. At 19 C, but still glorious sunshine all day long.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 23:32:00, 15/07/18
Ok well 19° is nice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Cnicht on 19:24:37, 20/07/18
Probably to the pub this weekend haha got very good friends coming over to dinner Saturday so wonder to the pub by the lake maybe in order 🙂
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:27:30, 22/07/18
Hot again today.  Set out early but it was still a bit too warm.  Lovely day again though. Took in Great Links and Fur Tor then Tavy Cleave and home for Lunch.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 23:46:47, 22/07/18
Did a roughly 20km circular today from hexton. It was bloody hot, but a nice walk including Barton hills nature reserve, passed Pegsdon hills and Deacon hill beacon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:58:47, 28/07/18
Really enjoyed my walk on the moor today.  So much cooler than of late and some how managed to avoid all of the rain too.   Trying to get fit for a trip to the lakes with my son.  So took in plenty of ups and down between. Great Links, Cox, Pew, Great Mix and Kings Tors.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:30:20, 30/07/18
It's our WI walking group walk this weekend so most likely* keeping it local - and probably* will end up in a tea room somewhere for a cuppa and bun afterwards  O0


Then, if the weather's fairly reasonable# I'm having a couple of days away camping/walking to try and get my Challenge365 miles back up to speed again  O0


* for "most likely" and "probably" read "absolutely definitely, beyond a shadow of a doubt" ;D


# for "fairly reasonable" read "not raining and not maftingly hot" :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 21:13:34, 30/07/18
* for "most likely" and "probably" read "absolutely definitely, beyond a shadow of a doubt" ;D


# for "fairly reasonable" read "not raining and not maftingly hot" :D

 ;D

Maftingly. Now that is a new word for me.

I hope it is warm enough this weekend so I can use it. "Am reet mafted" will be THE in phrase  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:54:00, 30/07/18

# for "fairly reasonable" read "not raining and not maftingly hot" :D


Word of the week.  Definitely nicking that one.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:12:54, 31/07/18
;D

Maftingly. Now that is a new word for me.

I hope it is warm enough this weekend so I can use it. "Am reet mafted" will be THE in phrase  ;D


Word of the week.  Definitely nicking that one.  O0


 :D    ;D



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:41:44, 05/08/18
Out on Bodmin moor with our crazy Ramblers group today.  18 miles in that heat near killed me.  Loved ever step. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:01:50, 05/08/18
Out with our WI walking group yesterday.  I think we spent more time in the cafe than we did doing the walk.  Now that's what I call proper walking  ::)   O0



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:32:55, 06/08/18
I was down (and up) in a couple of the quieter Derbyshire Dales yesterday; Gratton Dale & Long Dale.
Made it a 10ish mile circular in the end. A bit of a recce really, as will be leading others on the same walk in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lostme1 on 16:59:53, 06/08/18
Out with our WI walking group yesterday.  I think we spent more time in the cafe than we did doing the walk.  Now that's what I call proper walking  ::)   O0

+1 especially when it is this hot.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 17:52:30, 09/08/18
Off to sunny Lake District in the morning for four days - staying in Boot, Wasdale and Langdale.  Was going to make it a walking tour but my lower back has partly "spasmed" again so I'm going to drive - it will give me a back up plan.  Scafell via Lingcove Bridge and Foxes Tarn planned for tomorrow, bit of a figure of eight round Pillar and Kirk Fell planned for Saturday, a tramp round Seathwaite Tarn area on Sunday and playing it by ear for Monday.  Weather forecast is decidedly mixed but can't complain after some of the days out I've had this year.  Have a good weekend everyone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 20:51:47, 09/08/18
Off to sunny Lake District in the morning for four days - staying in Boot, Wasdale and Langdale.  Was going to make it a walking tour but my lower back has partly "spasmed" again so I'm going to drive - it will give me a back up plan. 

I hope your back holds out pdstsp. The weather isn't looking as grim now so you might get a couple of days of not too bad weather. Sunday looks horrendous mind. I hope you enjoy your few days  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 22:00:17, 09/08/18
Thanks April - Sunday does look challenging!  You camping out?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 22:38:35, 09/08/18
Thanks April - Sunday does look challenging!  You camping out?

We are but we don't know where yet. I will have to get planning now the weather forecast has improved  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:21:51, 10/08/18
We are but we don't know where yet. I will have to get planning now the weather forecast has improved  :)


Weather forecast here in the SW is not good for this weekend. :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:35:01, 10/08/18

Catching the early morning Pentalina (http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/the-pentalina/) across the Pentland Firth on Sunday, for a few days family camping in the Highlands; not sure where yet - depends upon the weather.


It'll be a choice between the far North West, staying at Durness for a few days; maybe moving on to Gairloch. Spoilt for choice for superb hills: Ben Hope, Arkle, Quinaig in the north; Beinn Eighe if we go to Gairloch; maybe even a wild camp in Coire Mhic Fhearchair, if I can persuade my wife; now that would be something!


(http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/74171288.jpg)(not my photo, sadly)


Plan B if the weather is bad in the NW, is to head SE, to Deeside. Lochnagar awaits; possibly Ben Macdui with a wild camp.


Packing today; we'll be staying at campsites in our Coleman Mosedale 5 man tunnel tent; the 'Mosedale Whale' as I have started calling it. Hope it's not too windy at Durness!


(https://image.ibb.co/dnmdD9/Campsite_small.jpg)
The Mosedale Whale (left) in Glen Nevis last month.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:50:29, 11/08/18

Plan C - go on Monday (because the Sunday ferry is fully booked  >:( )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:36:00, 12/08/18
Plan C - go on Monday (because the Sunday ferry is fully booked  >:( )


Have a great trip. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:42:33, 12/08/18
Out with the Moorland group today, 15 miles around the Willsworthy range.  Difficult to believe the river Tavy through Tavy Cleave, was the same river I crossed effortlessly two weeks ago.  Today we had to changed our route as there was no possible way to cross, short of Fur Tor.  It reminded me of looking down on the Colorado from the Grand Canyon.  Only at 1:25 scale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:31:30, 13/08/18

Have a great trip. O0


Thanks - on the ferry now  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 00:01:33, 19/08/18
Had a nice couple of walks today wrapped around my yoga class.  The first walk was a functional "on the pavement" walk from home to get there.  My return walk was more of a relaxed dawdle across the fields to get home.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 09:36:59, 20/08/18
Yesterday I hiked up to the peak of Castro valnera Mountain(1700m) in cantabria, Spain. 750m climb, 6.5km there and back down. We took the hard route, less travelled, guided by the girlfriends dad who last did it 40 years ago!
I think he was really happy to revisit something from his youth.
It was a tough one, but a good challenge, a real knee buster and my dodgy leg seems to be perfect after an odd, but effective treatment
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:40:02, 20/08/18
Yesterday I hiked up to the peak of Castro valnera Mountain(1700m) in cantabria, Spain. 750m climb, 6.5km there and back down. We took the hard route, less travelled, guided by the girlfriends dad who last did it 40 years ago!
I think he was really happy to revisit something from his youth.
It was a tough one, but a good challenge, a real knee buster and my dodgy leg seems to be perfect after an odd, but effective treatment
Some times walk therapy does the trick just fine. :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 23:16:42, 20/08/18
Haha, that's not what I meant by treatment.
The missus' friend used a spikey hammer and those Chinese suction jars on my leg(plus a bit of massage).
The jars sucked out some lumps of congealed blood which is apparently was part of the problem(she did say its tendonitis).
Sounded like [censored], but that night I did a night hike, slept on the mountain and hiked back down in the morning. Then the Castro Valera a few days later, both with no problems at all.
Incredible.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:30:57, 25/08/18
Well what a contrast today, from my eerily bewitchingly walk out to Cranmere Pool and the Ted Hughes memorial, in thick fog, last weekend.  Mrs G and I enjoyed a beautiful cool sunny day walking another short section of the SW coast path.  We enjoyed a tasty pastie and chips for lunch in Boscastle, along he way to High Cliff. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:26:22, 26/08/18
First (semi) wild camp with my 11 year old son (and dog) down in the dunes at Dingies Howe, Orkney; our local beach - he slept like a log!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 23:25:23, 26/08/18
Wendover to princes risborough on the Ridgeway. About 7 miles in [censored] down rain.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:08:26, 01/09/18
I walked over the South Downs today from Newhaven to Lewes via Firle and Glynde. One of those gloriously hot and sunny days when it's so lovely to be on the downs    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:44:48, 08/09/18
First walk in the rain for months, yes actually months! today with our WI walking group.  We headed to Aldbrough to explore the new / diverted paths now the Tansterne biomass plant has been built.  I forgot just how delightful the feeling of wet grass on trouser leg bottoms is  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:14:51, 09/09/18
A short walk up from St Agnes beach to the Beacon. Then on to view some fine examples of tin mines, which Mrs G told me featured in Poldark.  Then back along the coast path, via St Agnes head, to the beach and a very fine wine bar?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:42:19, 09/09/18
Out on Bodmin moor today.  I walked area from Killmar tor out to fox tor and back via Greymare rock.  An area I had not walked since I was in my teens. A most enjoyable day. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bigbri on 14:24:52, 12/09/18
Might do Whitfield Lough this weekend near Alston


Bri
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:24:07, 13/09/18
Walking all over Isle of Wight starting this weekend into next week. :)
Lots of pubs to visit  :)

Jon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:19:01, 15/09/18
I walked from Shoreham today over the South Downs, past Lancing Ring Nature Reserve, to Coombes. At nearby Botolphs, which is on the SDW, I crossed the bridge over the Adur and walked by the river back to Shoreham.  A pleasant mix of downland and riverside walking, with panoramic views, and masses of berries on the hawthorn.  Warm and sunny   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gary m on 22:33:00, 15/09/18
Hopefully up the arans tomorrow
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:23:13, 15/09/18
Hopefully up the arans tomorrow
I think there is a herbal cure for that. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:21:43, 23/09/18
Out on Dartmoor again today. 13 miles with the walking group, around Staple tor to Peter tavy area.  Rubbish weather to start.  Really quite cold.  Then the sun came out after lunch, every thing dryed out and all was good with the world.  Enjoying the fitness benefits from the Lake district walks too.  Dartmoor is suddenly a lot flatter than it was. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:45:58, 21/10/18
What a great long weekend that was.  Started Thursday straight out to Bodmin moor after-work for a jog up Brown Willy before dark.  Then another small stretch of SW coast paths, with Mrs G on Friday. Followed by a cracking walk out to Cranmeer pool on Dartmoor today, with the walking group. I actually have sun burn, in late October. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:42:01, 22/10/18
Did the Limestone Way & Lathkill Dale on Saturday with the group.  About 30 of us attended! :o
Think I'll stick to week-day walks. :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:01:14, 22/10/18
Did the Limestone Way & Lathkill Dale on Saturday with the group.  About 30 of us attended! :o
Think I'll stick to week-day walks. :D
Blimey! That's too many........done a couple of walks like that, bit hectic.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:11:41, 28/10/18
Another short stretch off SW Coast path today with MrsG.  Dizzard Farm to Bude.   Nice flatish stretch too. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: chriscab on 19:30:23, 30/10/18
Ilkley this weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 16:11:33, 03/11/18
Nice walk round Burton Constable Hall's grounds today.  Can't beat kicking through fallen leaves on a blustery sunny day  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Moreandy on 18:23:32, 03/11/18
Going to Goathland tomorrow for a wander .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:31:53, 03/11/18
Group walk on Dartmoor tomorrow weather looking Biblical.  Hope the forcast is a bit off.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:06:52, 03/11/18
I walked in the Boarshead, Mott's Mill and Eridge area in the High Weald today, partly on the Sussex Border Path.  One of my favourite spots.  It's so beautiful and the autumn colours are looking lovely.  But being the Weald, it's already getting muddy and I could have done with my gaiters!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 06:53:50, 04/11/18
Not out this weekend, as busy decorating and making a birthday cake for my daughters birthday tomorrow!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PeterDevon on 08:54:05, 04/11/18
Dartmoor for me, up the Swincombe valley just to see what clouds look like from the inside.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:12:36, 04/11/18
Dartmoor for me, up the Swincombe valley just to see what clouds look like from the inside.
Well the weather was much better than forcast.  Really mild day and not much cloud or rain, up on the North West moor.  We found the bomber again. The remaining engine by the plaque is in decent condition. Well for 75 years on the moor it is. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 20:45:56, 14/11/18
Got a cottage in Glenridding for the weekend, can't persuade Mrs pdstsp, but elder daughter and her boyfriend are joining me.  Weather looks ok but not counting any chickens.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:31:26, 15/11/18
Weather looks ok but not counting any chickens.

It looks pretty good but might get a bit windy on Sunday afternoon  :)

We are off wild camping in the Lakes District. We might do a bit of a walk before we pitch the tent and drink all the wine  ;)

Enjoy your weekend pdstsp  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:14:23, 15/11/18
Hi April - yeah - may be a little breezy which is a shame as she wants to do Striding Edge.  That one may have to wait, looking at the wind forecast.


Why don't you reverse your plans - drink all the wine, pitch the tent then go for a walk? That way you'd have less to carry.


Enjoy the weekend - hope you find a sheltered spot  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:28:14, 17/11/18
Out on Bodmin moor this morning checking the route for a walk I am leading over Christmas.  Up and out on Dartmoor tomorrow with our walking group.  If I get up.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 20:43:38, 17/11/18
Nothing strenuous really tomorrow. Parking at Robin Hoods Bay (free from Nov to April) and walking along the Cleveland Way to Whitby. Stopping for lunch then up to the Cinder Track and back to the car.

Got new boots so probably a better idea to get used to them on gentle ground rather than straight up a hill.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 20:53:36, 17/11/18
Buzy, I thought about Dartmoor too but the forecast for the north coast is even better so going to do a variation of a circular walk on the SWCP above Morwenstow.  My original plan involved going S of Morwenstow too but according t the Cornwall Council website the SWCP has been closed and diverted inland for the next 6 months while they sort out the cliff.  The same section was closed for a while last year - not surprised, it was cracking and decidedly scary last year.  Means I will have to visit the Bush Inn again, sigh, still somebody has to  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 00:04:04, 18/11/18
It was an absolutely beautiful day today, perfect blue skies. Did a short walk locally and looked at mushrooms along the way.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:47:40, 18/11/18
What amazing visibility today. Not often the air is so clear. Plymouth breakwater looked like it was in the room with us from the middle of Dartmoor. I have a spot of sunburn too.  Teach me to walk in a T shirt in mid November.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:09:30, 18/11/18
Wonderful weekend in the lakes , great walking, weather and beer O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:04:15, 18/11/18
Same here.  Great couple of days in the Lake District.  Lovely walk up the Newlands Valley as far as the waterfalls on the headwall of Dale Head then a mooch up Gowbarrow Fell.  Caught the sun too.  Who'd have imagined that in mid-November  ;D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 18:52:30, 19/11/18
I did a recce walk yesterday around and about the Goyt Valley. 
It was a lovely day but quite cold/windy up at Windgather Rocks. Found a lovely lunch spot up on Foxlow Edge, with great views!  Just need another nice day now so the group get to enjoy the walk as much as I did! 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Murphy on 19:55:58, 19/11/18
Sunnydale,


That's my neck of the woods, very local to me.  Up there regularly.   Hope your group enjoy.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:51:49, 25/11/18
Enjoyed a couple of walks on Bodmin moor this weekend.


Fri I headed up on the south moor.  I was expecting heavy rain and planned to checkout my new Jacket.  Not a drop  :D . The good news I retraced a small section of a walk I did last week and found the full water bottle I had dropped on Killmar tor.  It was only an Evian bottle, but I hate litter.


Today it was off to the North moor and a quick circuit of Roughtor, Aurthers Hall, Garrow tor, Brown Willy and once again to the top of Roughtor.  Just for fun. O0


Fun weekend and somehow I did not catch a drop of rain.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:13:57, 26/11/18
Out with the group yesterday on a damp, misty walk along Derwent Edge and the surrounding area.
I've never seen so many cars/people down in the valley, eager to explore the ruins of Derwent Village, which is now exposed due to low water levels in the reservoirs.
More folk yesterday than on a Bank Hol Weekend in the Summer!


It's disgusting that stones from the ruins are being stolen and graffiti is appearing on the ruins themselves >:(


The fact that the village is visible has been too well advertised IMHO. Too late now though...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 18:27:50, 26/11/18
I'm going to try, but I've only the time to catch a bus to just south of Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield in Hampshire on Saturday and then a fast sprint, or walk across the downs to Rowlands Castle train station and then back home. My wife and I are taking it in turnslast week and this week to care for my 93 year old mother in law. She's frail, unsteady on her feet and now has to use a zimmer frame. On Sunday she will move into a new flat very near to us, with her oldest son.

Her claim to fame was as a Wren in WW2 she was stationed on the east coast of Scotland as part of the team that went out to sink the Tirpitz! She also knew Buster Crabbe, she was not impressed!

For the first time in 50 years, once she is in the flat, she will not have to climb up and down stairs to get to the bathroom.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:21:43, 30/11/18
Out on Dartmoor again this afternoon, after work. Getting in a bit of graft ahead of hopefully returning to the Ben in a months time.  Manage 4000 ft of climbing in 4 hours.  Sourton village up and over to Bradscombes Loaf.  Straight back down to the Vellake Corner. Up HighWillhays via Black tor and on to Yes tor.  Straight back down to Meldon Viaduct bellow the dam. Up to the top of South Down and back down to Vellake corner for the second time. Then finaly back up Branscombes Loaf one more time. Absolutely loved it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 20:28:07, 30/11/18
Lucky you, sounds like a great walk, must get down to Dartmoor again soon  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:55:14, 30/11/18
Lucky you, sounds like a great walk, must get down to Dartmoor again soon  O0
You should indeed.  I never tire of that little corner of the moor.  Lovely cool sunny afternoon and the strong SW wind blew me up the hard bits.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 21:06:50, 30/11/18
Walked that area when I was down last, it is a great part of the moor  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 15:50:46, 01/12/18
Got back earlier from our monthly walking group walk.  From the hall to the garden centre for a cuppa and scone and back again in the pouring rain.  1.5 miles round trip  :D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:19:03, 01/12/18
No walking this weekend, our village charity is putting on its annual panto tonight.  I get to play the King in Cinderella this time.  Last year I was the King in Snow White - its the only outfit I've got.  Just been putting the chairs out in the village hall and now feeling distinctly nervous - its a sell out and that's an awful lot of chairs.  I'll need a decent walk next week to get over it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AFANASIEW on 18:34:20, 02/12/18
I get to play the King in Cinderella this time.  Last year I was the King in Snow White...
With a bit of wild camping you might get to play Queen next year!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:19:14, 02/12/18
No walking this weekend, our village charity is putting on its annual panto tonight.  I get to play the King in Cinderella this time.  Last year I was the King in Snow White - its the only outfit I've got.  Just been putting the chairs out in the village hall and now feeling distinctly nervous - its a sell out and that's an awful lot of chairs.  I'll need a decent walk next week to get over it.
Sounds well worth missing a walk for enjoy.  May be next year they can do Twelth Night.  I can imagine you making an exelent Malvolio.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:34:43, 02/12/18
Out on Bodmin moor today walked the full route I have planned for group walk at Christmas.  The weather was attrosious. My new Jacket took it in it's stride. :)   The second benefit of the weather was I found an alternate, less exposed, route along Killmar tor ridge, as a back up on the day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 20:09:00, 02/12/18
The weather was attrosious.


So's your spelling  ;)  but glad the jacket held out.  I am thinking of branching out to Bodmin.  It is just on the hour to Launceston with a following wind then branch off up the A395 - what do you reckon?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:33:44, 02/12/18

So's your spelling  ;)  but glad the jacket held out.  I am thinking of branching out to Bodmin.  It is just on the hour to Launceston with a following wind then branch off up the A395 - what do you reckon?
If you are heading for Rough tor car park and Brown Willy, then that is the simplest route in. Turn off at Davidstow dairy and cut across the airfield.


My favourite tor is the next highest, where I ate my lunch today.  That is Killmar tor, on the South moor.  A fun scramble along the top of the ridge in the summer.  A little more intimidating on wet rock in the wind today.


Always happy to guide if I'm about.  My navigating is better than my spelling.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 11:01:16, 03/12/18
Thanks Buzy.  I was looking at Kilmar Tor as well, looks fun on the aerial photos.  Can you recommend a jumping off point where I can park?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 11:13:37, 03/12/18
There is  free car park in the village of North Hill to the northeast with footpaths up onto the moor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 12:20:35, 03/12/18
There is  free car park in the village of North Hill to the northeast with footpaths up onto the moor.
Thanks.  Look like it has a pub too!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 12:26:06, 03/12/18
Thanks.  Look like it has a pub too!

Yes, The Racehorse. Good reviews on Tadviser though I can't comment as it was closed on the one afternoon I was there :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:12:34, 03/12/18
Thanks Buzy.  I was looking at Kilmar Tor as well, looks fun on the aerial photos.  Can you recommend a jumping off point where I can park?
I enjoy the walk in from Minions, then cross the Whithey Brook and return via Tregarrick tor.  Nice view from there over Siblyback, plus lots of antiquities along the way, if you enjoy those? All open access though not much trodden, so you may need to climb the odd gate.


You can also park between stow hill and sharp tor tor or even simply park at the top of the lane just North east of Killmar tor itself.  I sometimes park there in the summer, after work and then just head straight up on to the ridge and head along and back.  You can make the ridge itself as hard or as easy as you like.  There is proper climbing required to reach a few of the high points along it.  But it is very shallow on the South side, so you can simply walk around any parts you do not fancy scrambling over.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 00:00:11, 04/12/18
Thanks Buzy - useful gen, I will start plotting some routes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: peapod21 on 15:18:09, 16/12/18
Been up Sugarloaf today. It was a bit windy  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:46:54, 16/12/18
Up on Yes tor today.  A proper little hail squal hit for about half an hour.  Happily spotted it coming and threw on my waterproofs.  That stuff don't half sting your face. Something else I recall from my surfing days. Happily I bought a new pair of clear safety glasses yesterday, they were just the ticket.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:11:45, 23/12/18
Out on Bodmin today, leading a Christmas walk for our group.  Happily a few others turned up in the driving mizzell and we enjoyed a few Mince pies along the way.

Have to be honest my heart was on Ben Nevis, in the sunshine, where I was hoping to get with my lad.  Commitments aye.  :) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:11:44, 29/12/18
Last walk of the year with our walking group today.  4 lovely, blustery, sunny miles around Brandesburton followed by a scone and cuppa in the nearby garden centre  :)



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 19:38:03, 30/12/18
I am still contemplating seeing the New Year on Snowdon.
Its been quite a few years since ive been upstairs as the New year arrives.

Some friends went up Y Garn, above Ogwen, yesterday, and conditions were very mild, but quite cloudy.

Its been a while since ive been to the summit, and looking at the forecast, the weather looks almost ideal, apart from very poor visibility.

There is 100% guarantee of heavy cloud cover on the summit, and i know navigating in pitch darkness with the light from my Petzl, will be a big challenge.

Was it not for the guaranteed poor visibility, then conditions are ideal.

I will think it over tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Yorkshiremarv on 21:03:40, 30/12/18
Took the wife for walk up pen y ghent on saturday, weather was poor in the morning and getting better from dinner time so as usual we were very relaxed in getting ready in the morn and once a lunch gathering stop was made @the naked man cafe, we arrived in horton abt 11am. All the usual spots and car park were busy(which was good to see). Cloud cover was decreasing all the time and the current bun was saying hello which was uplifting, the only concern was the wind and strong gusts. For all the cars parked about there wasnt that many footprints in the mud. Once attempting the steep climbing section the wind/gusts were id say 5mph away from too dangerous to attempt, a few times i was very nearly blown away. Was good to get up to the top again, had the ham sarnie in the wind shelter and even had a phone call on the top. Going down the other side was very very windy and it was just head down and take the steps at a time to get low down asap. We did 6.56miles in 2h20 walking which i was very happy with. Found some glasses on the steep climb bit if anyone knows of anybody who lost some, we still have them!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:49:40, 20/01/19
Out and back to Hangingstone hill, with the moorland group today.  Took in Irishman's wall and Cosden beacon on route.  One of those fun routes where you can see the entire route right from the first ridge. The weather was much better than forcast too, which is always a bonus.  A nice days walking. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 09:17:15, 21/01/19
I haven’t been on the moor yet this year, been holding off after all the wet. What’s the going like?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:31:43, 22/01/19
The going is still pretty firm by winter moorland standards.  Very little run off and the ford at he base of Steeperton was easily crossed. Not always the case in winter. 

Clearly a Ten tors training day though.  It was like Paddington Station eating lunch on Wild tor.  That is a very popular and accessable part of the moor mind.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 11:12:27, 23/01/19
Just booked a night in Mungrisdale on Saturday for a two day walking weekend - looking at the forecast for Saturday I may regret this one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:51:14, 24/01/19
Just booked a night in Mungrisdale on Saturday for a two day walking weekend - looking at the forecast for Saturday I may regret this one.

 :(  It does look pants  :(

We will be doing a low level walk, we don't fancy the 50mph gusting winds and heavy rain higher up  :(

You could always spend some time in the pub there, pdstsp  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:08:54, 26/01/19
Doing the Roaches tomorrow with my group.  Thermals at the ready! :D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ronin83 on 18:28:50, 27/01/19
Did an 11km circular walk including some chess river walk(Herts). Bloody windy with some hail at times.
No stopping, but a warm pub at the end of it.
Nice
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:39:30, 27/01/19
:(  It does look pants  :(

We will be doing a low level walk, we don't fancy the 50mph gusting winds and heavy rain higher up  :(

You could always spend some time in the pub there, pdstsp  :)


Great advice - walked round High Rigg on Saturday, stayed at the Mill inn on Saturday, good beer, food and bed!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:46:42, 27/01/19
Another Dartmoor day today.  I decided I needed a good work out so walked around all the 600m tops on the moor.  I had not tried that in the winter before.  Tis hard work. O0


Strarted from Meldon quary up red a ven, to Yes tor 619m, then straight down the other side to East Mill tor. Then on to Hangingstone hill 603m, via Okement hill.  Next a quick loop around on the peat pass to Whitehorse Hill, 602m.  From here accross to Cut Hill, 603m, is a proper slog, not even any decent animal trails just 3km of unrelenting, tussocks.


 To make things intesesting the East Dart, normally a trickle this close to it's source, was a proper little River.  I ended up waist deep hauling myself out on to the grass, after stepping on the wrong bit of marsh after I thought I was accross.  Not ideal with wind chill at -9 LoL.  Happily the walk to the summit of cut hill was enough to keep me warm, until I could find shelter from the biting wind at Fur tor.  Never done that before lesson noted.


After a well earned lunch in the shadow of Fur tor, it was on along the edge of Black hill to Great Knesset, before crossing the West Okement and climbing the final few Kms up to the last summit of the day, High Willhays.  Just caught the last few rays of the setting sun.  A nice cuppa and it was back down to Meldon.  After a day entirely alone I was joined by a very amiable young guy for the decent in he diminishing light.


Great day on the moor and yet more valuable experience gained.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:43:36, 15/02/19
RidgeDaughter, very occasional member of this forum, is off on a 50km Scout challenge walk this weekend across the Chilterns. So I have a 2.5 hour round trip to drop her and her friends there this evening
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 20:18:42, 15/02/19
RidgeDaughter, very occasional member of this forum, is off on a 50km Scout challenge walk this weekend across the Chilterns. So I have a 2.5 hour round trip to drop her and her friends there this evening

Good luck RidgeDaughter  O0

I hope you get back soon enough to have a glass of wine before you retire for the evening  :)

We are off on a wild camp, we hope. The forecast is now for gales over the higher fells, so we will be camping low down, if we can find anywhere  :-\   :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 20:27:02, 15/02/19
Good luck RidgeDaughter  O0

I hope you get back soon enough to have a glass of wine before you retire for the evening  :)
Probably no wine tonight, I'll have to rectify that tomorrow.
RD wanted to call their team 'Jasmin Paris' but the other members wouldn't have it.


Hope you have a good time and it is not too windy*


*insert your own joke at Beefy's expense here.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 23:27:47, 16/02/19
Ridgedaughter and team have completed the 50k walk.
One very, very proud Dad!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:03:51, 17/02/19
Ridgedaughter and team have completed the 50k walk.
One very, very proud Dad!



Congratulations Ridge and Ridgedaughter. Something very satisfying about completing a challenge with your offspring!


Off to Hoy for a tough 12 mile walk along the clifftops with my 12 year old son tomorrow - he already beats me in the Parkrun.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 13:16:55, 17/02/19

Congratulations Ridge and Ridgedaughter. Something very satisfying about completing a challenge with your offspring!
Love walking with my kids but this was her and her Scouting friends, nothing to do with me. She was the oldest in the group of 5 and, from what she was saying when she got back, did most of the map reading.
No doubt I'll hear all about it when she eventually wakes up.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:30:19, 17/02/19

Ah - I misunderstood - thought that you were part of the 'team'.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 15:23:26, 17/02/19
Well after thinking I would not get out this weekend I managed a good walk on Dartmoor,  Friday afternoon/evening and then out again today for a quick walk to fox tor on Bodmin moor.  Far nicer weather than expected, if  little breezy.. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:52:24, 17/02/19
For myself, swmbo and the dog we got up into Mid Wales and did a loop along Caban Coch in the Elan Valley, then up and over Y Foel, didn’t see a soul until we rejoined the road to get back to the car. There is a bothy (well two actually) in the area, one of which we really fancy having a night in, never stayed in a bothy before but I’m a certain border collie would love it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:54:56, 17/02/19
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:43:04, 17/02/19
Lovely picture Phil.  How quickly all that snow has gone.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 20:01:14, 17/02/19
Yes didn’t take long did it, looking warm for next weekend too. Nice long weekend away in Snowdonia again in three weeks so looking forward to that  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:47:29, 18/02/19
Ridgedaughter and team have completed the 50k walk.
One very, very proud Dad!

Well done Ridgedaughter  O0  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 10:15:10, 18/02/19
Yes, well done Ridgedaughter - great achievement.


On Saturday I went to Llyn Brenig to do a loop of Llyn Alwen and Brenig.  Imagine my delight  >:( when we arrived to find the Cambrian Rally was taking place, so Llyn Alwen was out of bounds and the whole place was very noisy and very smelly.  We walked alongside the course for about 300m, and boy do those cars go fast.  Hid behind a tree a couple of times as it seemed impossible for them to make the bends!  Had to cut short the walk to just Brenig, which was pleasant.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:06:35, 21/02/19
Off to Ambleside in the Lake District for a long weekend. Walking up hills will be a change from my usual trail walking, it's been a while.

Mind you, when I booked it, I did so with the thought of snow on the hills, good photos and great scenery with my winter gear, however it looks nearer to shorts and tshirt weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 05:14:41, 22/02/19
The Craters of the Moon.


(It’s a geothermal park  ;) )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 10:57:45, 22/02/19
Planning a bigun out of Glenridding, if all goes to plan, 8 more Wainwright’s and some spectacular views if the forecast stays true  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 11:04:29, 22/02/19
Make sure you but some rocks in your bag, Jontea, to hold you down :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 13:03:01, 22/02/19
Make sure you but some rocks in your bag, Jontea, to hold you down :)


Ha ha  ;D  yes Paul just a little bit of wind expected  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:26:34, 22/02/19
Certainly is!  I'm off to the Lakes for the day with elder daughter - we may go mid-level though - she'll whinge if its too windy on the tops, so I'm thinking of Scawgill Bridge and wander up the forest tracks onto Barf, Lords Seat area - but I'm going to play it by ear in the morning.  Enjoy Glenridding.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 17:33:59, 22/02/19
We are off on another wild camp, hope to be higher up than last week  :) 


Hope you both have a great trip bricam and pdstsp  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 17:52:31, 22/02/19
If my back allows, I will try an ascent of Bennachie. That would be my first outing in the hills since late June.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 18:27:01, 22/02/19
Certainly is!  I'm off to the Lakes for the day with elder daughter - we may go mid-level though - she'll whinge if its too windy on the tops, so I'm thinking of Scawgill Bridge and wander up the forest tracks onto Barf, Lords Seat area - but I'm going to play it by ear in the morning.  Enjoy Glenridding.


Thanks Paul, hope you both have a good day. Nice area that, but I’d stay clear of Wythop Moss unless you’re in waders  ;D


We are off on another wild camp, hope to be higher up than last week  :)


Hope you’re in a sheltered spot for the night April. Have a great one  O0


Hope you both have a great trip bricam and pdstsp  :)


.............. :-\  okay April  :'(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:47:08, 22/02/19
I hope you ALL have a good time.


Happy now John? Where are you heading towards from Glenridding?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:51:33, 22/02/19
I hope you ALL have a good time.


Happy now John? Where are you heading towards from Glenridding?

I did a 10 Wainwright walk from Glenridding before, enjoyed it very much, the hills including Helvelyn came thick and fast  O0

I had a 16 mile circular walk from Elterwater today, only 3 Wainwrights but long distances between them. Was a lovely feeling walking in a tshirt in Feb when you're expecting to be walking in full winter gear  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 22:20:19, 22/02/19
I hope you ALL have a good time.


Happy now John? Where are you heading towards from Glenridding?


Ha ha  ;D  very happy now Mark  O0


I’m hoping to do a route which includes Glenridding Dodd, Sheffield Pike, Hart Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Watson’s Dodd, Great Dodd, Raise and finally White Side.
If all goes well, it should be an epic day.
Enjoy your walks guys,  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:22:39, 22/02/19
I did a 10 Wainwright walk from Glenridding before, enjoyed it very much, the hills including Helvelyn came thick and fast  O0

I had a 16 mile circular walk from Elterwater today, only 3 Wainwrights but long distances between them. Was a lovely feeling walking in a tshirt in Feb when you're expecting to be walking in full winter gear  :D

As we all know, the weather can soon change in the hills. 

I also set off in a T shirt today.  I  was heading towards Fur tor from the Dartmoor Inn.  I could see the mist rising in the center of the moor, so changed my route and headed over to HighWillhays via kitty tor.  Thinking if I timed it right, I could make Great Links for  sun set and a cuppa before heading down.

Didn't quite work out like that.  By the time I reached Great Links I couldn't see the tor from 20 yards away. ;D  let alone the sun set.  I carried on down to Widgery Cross at Brat tor and had my cuppa there, in the cold and gloom. Now wearing two fleeces. Then finaly headed back down to my car.  Realy good walk, but not the one I was expecting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 17:06:21, 23/02/19
I was almost blown off the Carneddau this afternoon.
What a change from yesterday's beautiful calm conditions.
Eventually made to Foel Grach, from Gerlan, but blimey was it windy.
 Thankfully the mild conditions allowed me to reach the central Carneddau ridge, and  the rain that was forecast did not arrive until i was back at the car.


Had a home made pastie and pre cooked rice, inside the Refuge Shelter.


Apart from the wind, ive known colder days in June, certainly not February conditions  at the moment.

Quite busy as well, nearly ten people enjoying this mild weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 19:36:36, 23/02/19

I’m hoping to do a route which includes Glenridding Dodd, Sheffield Pike, Hart Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Watson’s Dodd, Great Dodd, Raise and finally White Side.
If all goes well, it should be an epic day.
Enjoy your walks guys,  ;)


Just got home, completed the route. The wind from the south made the ridge hard work and by the time I got to ‘Raise’ I had to dig deep to find the energy to reach White Side as well.
Excellent day, unbelievable for February  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:47:59, 23/02/19

Just got home, completed the route. The wind from the south made the ridge hard work and by the time I got to ‘Raise’ I had to dig deep to find the energy to reach White Side as well.
Excellent day, unbelievable for February  8)

I sent a wave your direction from Fairfield  :D

I was in a tshirt as I was sheltered by the big wall going up Low and High Pike but the fleece, jacket and hat soon went on. Bit breezy up there.

In the distance I could see some brave/daft people crossing Striding Edge.

Enjoyed the horseshoe but the views were a bit mirky.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 21:26:51, 23/02/19

Just got home, completed the route. The wind from the south made the ridge hard work and by the time I got to ‘Raise’ I had to dig deep to find the energy to reach White Side as well.
Excellent day, unbelievable for February  8)
Sounds like an epic day, look forward to the TR.


Boring local walk for me but glorious weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:27:33, 23/02/19
I sent a wave your direction from Fairfield  :D



I wondered who the hell was waving at me Brian  ;D


I was in a tshirt as I was sheltered by the big wall going up Low and High Pike but the fleece, jacket and hat soon went on. Bit breezy up there. 


Yeah out of the wind it was lovely and warm, but jacket, hat AND gloves were on high up. Just got down before the rain came in. O0


In the distance I could see some brave/daft people crossing Striding Edge.


Ah..... I think that could have been Dave, Dom and Luke  :D


Enjoyed the horseshoe but the views were a bit mirky.


Yeah not great for photography, my best views were to the south and west, straight into the sun and haze  >:(


Glad you had and a good day Brian, cracking walk that is  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:33:34, 23/02/19
Sounds like an epic day, look forward to the TR.


Boring local walk for me but glorious weather.


I’ll be busy writing it up in the next couple of weeks when I get some time Mark.
Yes, it was a great day.


Gotta do the boring ones too mate, all adds up to the 520  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:37:34, 23/02/19

I’ll be busy writing it up in the next couple of weeks when I get some time Mark.
Yes, it was a great day.


Gotta do the boring ones too mate, all adds up to the 520  ;)


What's the significance of 520 pray tell.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 07:53:03, 24/02/19

What's the significance of 520 pray tell.


520 miles is my modest challenge to complete this year by dog walking or hiking. Not nipping to the shops, or the 6 miles a day at work my Fitbit tells me I’ve done. The local dog walking can be boring.


Ridge has also set a target of 520 miles to complete this year  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:33:00, 24/02/19
Always handy to set a goal or two.  ;)


Another cracking day up on the moor today.  Yar tor Down to Dartmeet, Bellever tor  to postbridge and back via Corndon tor.  Suddenly realised as we set of after the lunch stop, that I had not even popped on a fleece for the stop.  T shirt weather in February on top of Dartmoor.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:10:42, 03/03/19
An entertaining 12 miles with a much reduced walkng group, around the Hay tor, Hound tor areas of Dartmoor.  Storm Fraer may have had something to do with the lack of participants.  Certainly made for a few interesting and quite uplifting moments, litteraly, as we were blown arond like rag dolls on a washing line.  We left out Rippon tor, towards the end of the walk, as it was just too dangerous by then to top out any more.  Fun day. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 11:22:54, 08/03/19
Nowhere judging by the weather  >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:25:24, 08/03/19
Lochgoilhead area - low level walks in the forest if the weather is foul, up in the surrounding hills if fine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:27:45, 08/03/19
We will be going to the Lake District tomorrow to get wet and wind blown.

Sunday, we will be trying to find Pleb's bench by the River Eden  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 16:05:07, 08/03/19
Sunday, we will be trying to find Pleb's bench by the River Eden  :)
Don't give him any money, he'll only spend it on Special Brew.


I'm trying to work out if I can shift round the things I have to do on Saturday, including being at work, to give me a decent gap in the middle of the day to get out for a walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 11:16:35, 09/03/19
Lochgoilhead area - low level walks in the forest if the weather is foul, up in the surrounding hills if fine.



Ferry from Orkney cancelled due to gales, so will be arriving a day later than planned  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:24:25, 09/03/19
Sunday, we will be trying to find Pleb's bench by the River Eden  :)

Don't give him any money, he'll only spend it on Special Brew.

 ;D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:05:55, 10/03/19
Out tor bagging this morning Three more I had never done before, added to the long list, including Easdon tor.  Cracking view from up there. O0


Then I drove Across to Meldon Quary and did a quick wizz around West mill, Yes tor, HighWillhays and Black tors. Got back to the car just secods ahead of the rain.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 17:45:22, 11/03/19
Sunday, we will be trying to find Pleb's bench by the River Eden  :)

We didn't find Pleb's bench. When we got off the bus in Carlisle it was blizzard like conditions, we turned back after half an hour. We will have to go looking for it another time.


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:19:18, 23/03/19
Good hike on Dartmoor today. Set off without a plan and just walked to some of my favourite spots.  Including Fur tor and Cranmer's pool.  17.5 miles in 6 hours off piste, very happy with that.  Bumped into the same guy I met a few weeks back, at the top of Yes tor. He was setting up to watch the Sun rise in the morning. So natrualy we chatted about cars, he has a very nice Lotus. ;)


Hopefully walking a little more of the SW with MrsG tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 11:05:25, 30/03/19
Heading up to Dolanog on the River Vynwy, just planned a circular with riverside and other, to make a new route. Interesting to see if some of the paths chosen are used by others. Those, who have walked Glyndwr's Way will know the area or at least the better trod part. Looking forward to a chat with the locals in the Red Lion, Pont Robert afterwards.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 22:08:01, 30/03/19
Beautiful day to be out today, the may blossom was in full bloom.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 08:08:30, 31/03/19
Mrs J, daughter and myself are in Ambleside for a mother’s day weekend treat, and although we had a very pleasant walk from white Moss to Grasmere with tea and cake, and back, walking just over 5 miles, my daughter has developed a groin injury and can now hardly move her leg. This has been a recurring problem in recent years and getting worse. It’s now time to get it sorted   :(


So a mooch around the garden centre and shops if she can manage that. We are booked into ‘The Gaddum’ for more cake this afternoon before heading home so need to kill some time. Happy Mother’s Day  :-\
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 13:04:17, 31/03/19
A lovely day yesterday, I don't like to bring the seasons forwards though climate change may be doing this out of our control. Fortunately it was the Blackthorne that was in full bloom along the Vyrnwy.
The May blossom, comes after the leaves have formed on then swamp the Hawthorne tree with colour usually white to pink, sometimes a deep pink. May be it is the distinction between these two thorn trees that gave rise to the old country saying;
Quote
Ne'er cast a clout afore the May be out
The countryman, who leaves off his winter clothing too early might be caught out by the cold snaps still to come before the Hawthorne Blossom of early June.
The farm worker working in the fields some distance from his home was not free to return home for a wanted overcoat.

Our walk yesterday, from Dolanog, revealed some interesting thoughts on the historic purpose of the local pathways and how they work as a leisure network today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 15:18:42, 05/04/19
Planning on a walk just south of Keighley West Yorks saturday, 6.2 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 17:16:28, 05/04/19
The elder daughter and I are heading for Langdale for the day tomorrow - Cold Pike, Bow Fell, Esk Pike and optional Langdale Pikes (to be decided at the time).  She has set herself a target of 50 Wainwrights by the end of the year and is on 10 1/2 at the moment.  And I can't persuade her that turning round half way up Pike O'Blisco in the snow doesn't get her 1/2 a Wainwright.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 17:28:11, 05/04/19
The elder daughter .............. She has set herself a target of 50 Wainwrights by the end of the year and is on 10 1/2 at the moment.  And I can't persuade her that turning round half way up Pike O'Blisco in the snow doesn't get her 1/2 a Wainwright.


You could 'let her declare it' but to get to the top, she has to reach her last high point anyhow - so it'll still need a full ascent  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:35:55, 05/04/19

You could 'let her declare it' but to get to the top, she has to reach her last high point anyhow - so it'll still need a full ascent  ;D


Maybe she could persuade her dad to give her a piggy back half way next time.  So worth claiming the first bit this time.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:40:53, 05/04/19
The piggy back daysare way gone  ;D .  But I'm looking forward to tomorrow - days walking with her are my favourites.  My other two are not as keen yet, but the two of us have some fun days. 


And IM , I think deep down she knows.  ;D 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: wombat on 22:40:18, 05/04/19
Taking a mate up Penyghent tomorrow, he's supposed to be doing the three peaks in july and wants a small taster walk to see how fit he is :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:15:26, 06/04/19
The piggy back daysare way gone  ;D .  But I'm looking forward to tomorrow - days walking with her are my favourites.  My other two are not as keen yet, but the two of us have some fun days. 


And IM , I think deep down she knows.  ;D


Indeed they are.  I recall walking miles with my son on my shoulders untill he was about 3 or 4 years old.  These days he leads up the climbs and helps drag this old carcass up on a rope, when required.  ;D


Time with your kids is just so precious.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:59:39, 06/04/19
Time with your kids is just so precious.  O0



ditto Grandkids O0


In fact it's time which is so precious, whether with family friends or just making time for a chat at a casual meeting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 15:14:51, 06/04/19
We were out in the countryside behind Woolacombe this morning.  Did a bit of the coastal path as part of the route and ended up in the pub in Georgeham for lunch.  Plenty of mud in places thanks to the donkey wallopers but even so a good day.  Checked the new motor when I got home - did over 108 mpg today- sweet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:26:24, 06/04/19
I walked in the Low Weald of Sussex today, from Little Horsted to the outskirts of Uckfield via Framfield. A pretty walk in gently undulating countryside, with some delightful ghyll woodlands with wood anemones in flower.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: eddycreative on 21:12:29, 06/04/19
Hadrians Wall! :)  :D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RobertJames on 23:18:18, 06/04/19
Had a lovely short (but sharp) walk up to Shutlingsloe today whilst making the best of the spring weather, its one of those summits that's nearby to home but for some reason I never got the opportunity to visit. Although the steep gradient is a knee burner the views out across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Manchester are worth it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 23:47:36, 06/04/19
Circular walk in Hertfordshire. Nice and warm in the morning, stopped for some lunch in a pub and it was really chilly when we emerged for the return leg.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: adalard on 10:04:34, 07/04/19
We had wander down some of the Derbyshire dales near us yesterday, an ice cream at the Monsal Trail, and then back above the dales along various bridleways. Around 8 miles in total. The outward journey I've done many times but the loop back was a new route. It was a nice circuit, especially in the spring sunshine, and one I'll return to.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 16:01:35, 11/04/19
Thinking of doing an overnight trip to the Ben Lawers group, for those that don't know these hills there on the north side of Loch Tay not far from the village of Killin.
Hopefully going over Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers before dropping down to Lochan nan Cat to camp. Coming back via Meall Garbh and An Stuc. Of course if you don't know the area that will mean nothing to you.
This will be my first outing since hurting my leg a month ago, so fingers crossed it is healing ok.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:18:34, 11/04/19
Thinking of doing an overnight trip to the Ben Lawers group, for those that don't know these hills there on the north side of Loch Tay not far from the village of Killin.
Hopefully going over Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers before dropping down to Lochan nan Cat to camp. Coming back via Meall Garbh and An Stuc. Of course if you don't know the area that will mean nothing to you.
This will be my first outing since hurting my leg a month ago, so fingers crossed it is heeling ok.


Good luck - take it steady and the hopefully the healing process will continue uninterrupted.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:40:12, 11/04/19
This will be my first outing since hurting my leg a month ago, so fingers crossed it is healing ok.

I hope you have a good trip and are ok with your leg  O0

I don't know any of the places you mention  ;D Perhaps you should do a TR so we can learn about the area?  ;) We would love to see some nice pics  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: taxino8 on 18:51:55, 11/04/19
I intended to have a wander around Patterdale onto High Street and an overnighter on Place Fell but the forecast is -8 and I haven’t the necessary sleeping bag to handle that although I suppose I could take some extra clothes and a blanket but that’s extra weight and to be honest I’m not sure I’d like “surviving” so I’ll probably just wait another week or two.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 19:52:39, 11/04/19
I intended to have a wander around Patterdale onto High Street and an overnighter on Place Fell but the forecast is -8 and I haven’t the necessary sleeping bag to handle that
...
I’ll probably just wait another week or two.

Good idea, that's pretty cold. I wouldn't want to try -8 without the proper kit (having tried -6 with army surplus thermals and a 10.5 tog duvet).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: beefy on 20:26:08, 11/04/19
I hope you have a good trip and are ok with your leg  O0

I don't know any of the places you mention  ;D Perhaps you should do a TR so we can learn about the area?  ;) We would love to see some nice pics  :)
+1 O0
I intended to have a wander around Patterdale onto High Street and an overnighter on Place Fell but the forecast is -8 and I haven’t the necessary sleeping bag to handle that although I suppose I could take some extra clothes and a blanket but that’s extra weight and to be honest I’m not sure I’d like “surviving” so I’ll probably just wait another week or two.
An extra jacket in your sleeping bag might do the trick :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 21:00:31, 11/04/19
I hope you have a good trip and are ok with your leg  O0

I don't know any of the places you mention  ;D Perhaps you should do a TR so we can learn about the area?  ;) We would love to see some nice pics  :)





Thanks April, and I will think about a TR.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:39:19, 11/04/19
Enjoy Ben Lawers, Owen; hope that it goes well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:40:18, 11/04/19
I intended to have a wander around Patterdale onto High Street and an overnighter on Place Fell but the forecast is -8 and I haven’t the necessary sleeping bag to handle that although I suppose I could take some extra clothes and a blanket but that’s extra weight and to be honest I’m not sure I’d like “surviving” so I’ll probably just wait another week or two.



In really frosty conditions, it is often warmer on the top of the hill than in the valley below.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:45:44, 11/04/19
Good idea, that's pretty cold. I wouldn't want to try -8 without the proper kit (having tried -6 with army surplus thermals and a 10.5 tog duvet).


Hopefully won't be quite that chilled this weekend. Though Saturday night does look chilly up on place fell.  Have a good walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 21:53:47, 11/04/19

Hopefully won't be quite that chilled this weekend. Though Saturday night does look chilly up on place fell.  Have a good walk.

Oh, I was looking at the wind chill figure, the actual temperature is going to be -2 according to this forecast (https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Place-Fell/forecasts/657).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 22:14:32, 11/04/19
Enjoy Ben Lawers, Owen; hope that it goes well.




Cheers.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: taxino8 on 06:06:15, 12/04/19

In really frosty conditions, it is often warmer on the top of the hill than in the valley below.


Not this weekend according to this but thanks.


https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Place-Fell/forecasts/657 (https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Place-Fell/forecasts/657)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:56:02, 12/04/19
This weekend is going to be cold higher up than in the valleys. We will still be going out but on a lower level fell where the air temp is set to drop to freezing or just below. It is the wind chill that is lower, -5 at the height we want to pitch, but you wont feel that inside a tent, unless you have a draughty tent. The place I have in mind will be sheltered from the south easterly wind, at least I hope it is or it will be a bid cad going outside for a pee in the middle of the night!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: RobertJames on 13:09:58, 12/04/19
After volunteering for tomorrow's Pennine Bridleway race I'll be having a hike around the Goyt Valley as there's a few paths and hidden places to check out. 11mi in total so nothing too strenuous.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 14:22:51, 12/04/19
I'm going to try out the route suggested by Ninthace in another thread:
Steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown, then up on to the tops and return to PB via Loadpot hill and the roman road. 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 15:08:20, 12/04/19
I'm going to try out the route suggested by Ninthace in another thread:
Steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown, then up on to the tops and return to PB via Loadpot hill and the roman road. 8)

I'm probably having another go at this route having turned around by Groove Gill last time. Assuming I sleep reasonably. Might be on the boat with you although I won't recognise you as I haven't seen your photo.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 15:14:53, 12/04/19
Can sort of see you from your avatar... If I spot you I'll say hi. Won't suggest we do it together as I'm far too slow and I expect it to take between 6 and 8 hours.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 15:16:22, 12/04/19
I'm going to try out the route suggested by Ninthace in another thread:
Steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown, then up on to the tops and return to PB via Loadpot hill and the roman road. 8)
Sorry I cannot claim credit for that route, that route suggestion is richardh1905's  Mine was an easier way from the Helton road.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 15:30:50, 12/04/19
Hi Rob, yes if you recognise me please say hello. I may be easier to recognise because I'll be with a mate and we'll most likely be bickering about pointless nonsense  :D !


Ninthace; So it is! apologies to yourself and Richard.


Just to modify my original post - I might also take in Pikewassa (very odd name) if I fancy the look on the way past and my mate agrees. Which he probably won't ...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 16:06:14, 12/04/19
Do any of you know about the cheap parking at Pooley Bridge this time of year? I think I've found the entrance at 54.6127129, -2.8183325 (NY4724624481) but don't know how much a day is? Is it 3 pounds in an honesty box? Is it even open? Having paid £8 last time I'd rather save a few quid this time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:39:21, 12/04/19
Do any of you know about the cheap parking at Pooley Bridge this time of year? I think I've found the entrance at 54.6127129, -2.8183325 (NY4724624481) but don't know how much a day is? Is it 3 pounds in an honesty box? Is it even open? Having paid £8 last time I'd rather save a few quid this time.
  Add https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/ (https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/) to your list of useful websites
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:45:24, 12/04/19
Do any of you know about the cheap parking at Pooley Bridge this time of year? I think I've found the entrance at 54.6127129, -2.8183325 (NY4724624481) but don't know how much a day is? Is it 3 pounds in an honesty box? Is it even open? Having paid £8 last time I'd rather save a few quid this time.
If you intend to do a lot of Lake District walking consider joining the National Trust then you can park all day in NT car parks for free.  If you search the old threads I did put up a file with the gpx locations of NT car parks in the Lakes. http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=30400.0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 16:52:25, 12/04/19
If you search the old threads I did put up a file with the gpx locations of NT car parks in the Lakes.

Thanks ninthace. I notice you haven't included the National Trust car park in Pooley Bridge in your points of interest though!

Maybe I'm mistaken and it's not National Trust?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:57:25, 12/04/19
Thanks ninthace. I notice you haven't included the National Trust car park in Pooley Bridge in your points of interest though!

Maybe I'm mistaken and it's not National Trust?
Parkopaedia says the Eusemere car park belongs to the LDNPA.  If there is another one it may post date the file.  The file on the website was as accurate as I could make it using NT data at the time I compiled it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 17:05:19, 12/04/19
It was Eusemere I was thinking of. There is another car park (I posted co-ordinates of it's entrance) but that one isn't National Trust.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 17:19:15, 12/04/19
I've used that one in the past - privately owned IIRC.  Was £3.00 in July 2016 according to GE
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 17:34:09, 12/04/19
There is free parking in a layby at Roehead.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Florence Lamb on 17:37:12, 12/04/19
Hi.......


I'm off to the Llyn Peninsula in my new camper-van this weekend!  Can't wait to try it out.  Mind you will spend all day out walking, but will be good to try something different.  Won't give up on the backpacking but decided to have some luxury for a while!




Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 17:55:25, 12/04/19
There is free parking in a layby at Roehead.

You mean 54.605115, -2.808739 (NY4785623628)? 1.1 miles away from the steamer landing?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:08:04, 12/04/19
That's the spot - looks like parking for around 10 cars.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:26:42, 12/04/19
Thanks April and Ninthace, I might well rock up early and use that given it's on the route anyhow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: taxino8 on 18:39:11, 12/04/19
Thanks ninthace. I notice you haven't included the National Trust car park in Pooley Bridge in your points of interest though!

Maybe I'm mistaken and it's not National Trust?
There are a few free spaces near the Church in Martindale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 09:35:10, 13/04/19
The free layby parking was full when I arrived at 9 am.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 13:21:55, 13/04/19
So where did you end up? The 3 quid slots facing the church?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 15:15:53, 13/04/19
The free layby parking was full when I arrived at 9 am.
  Thems as is keen get fell in previous.  I have arrived at popular spots such as Seathwaite at 0700 and not been any way near the first.  Either there are people even keener oneself or last night's wild campers haven't come down yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 15:32:23, 13/04/19
So where did you end up? The 3 quid slots facing the church?

The spot I posted GPS coordinates of. It's 3 quid, no idea if it's opposite a church. Almost finished my walk now.

Edit: Finished my walk. Yes, opposite the church.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 17:49:36, 13/04/19
Cheers Rob, that's where I'm planning to park tomorrow. How did the walk go? You had a nice day for it. :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 17:53:05, 13/04/19
Cheers Rob, that's where I'm planning to park tomorrow. How did the walk go? You had a nice day for it. :)


Went well thanks. I posted a summary in the overweight hikers thread. Took me less time than I expected too. I asked a guy who said hello to me and kept staring at me if he was you! Thought I'd see you pass me at some point but after a while realised you must be doing it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 17:58:35, 13/04/19
It was the first time I wished I'd packed gloves. My hands went part purple at one point but it was a short lived wind-chilly bit.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:07:51, 13/04/19
A few more sunny miles covered on the SWCP with mrsG today.  Finished at Harlyn bay.  Used to be like a second home to me in the winter, for 25 years. Not been back there since I stopped surfing, four years back. We were remniscing about the time our youngest, Edd, dropped a Jaffa cake in a rock pool, then tried to eat it.  So funny watching him spit it out.  He was five at the time.  Happy memories. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 18:59:27, 13/04/19
What a day, sun, hail, sun, cold wind and sun again.
Fortunately the hail only started as we were within striking distance of the cafe we were heading to for lunch.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 19:01:57, 13/04/19
What a day, sun, hail, sun, cold wind and sun again.
Fortunately the hail only started as we were within striking distance of the cafe we were heading to for lunch.

Where did you go Ridge?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 20:11:11, 13/04/19
Thinking of doing an overnight trip to the Ben Lawers group, for those that don't know these hills there on the north side of Loch Tay not far from the village of Killin.
Hopefully going over Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers before dropping down to Lochan nan Cat to camp. Coming back via Meall Garbh and An Stuc. Of course if you don't know the area that will mean nothing to you.
This will be my first outing since hurting my leg a month ago, so fingers crossed it is healing ok.


Well, the leg held up prity well. The ankle started grumbling towards the end that all. Decided not to camp as it was so windy on top I couldn't actually stand. Air temperature around -1 or 2 but wind-chill was very high. I don't mind the cold but wasn't sure I could find anywhere out of the wind.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 21:57:37, 13/04/19
Where did you go Ridge?
I live on the northern edge of London so it was a wander round the fields and woods of Hertfordshire. I wont see a decent hill until June, when I'll be in the Peak District and I'm not up in your part of the world until July. This is why I take so much interest in the Lakes walks of you and others, it is just for the vicarious pleasure.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 22:06:45, 13/04/19
I live on the northern edge of London so it was a wander round the fields and woods of Hertfordshire. I wont see a decent hill until June, when I'll be in the Peak District and I'm not up in your part of the world until July. This is why I take so much interest in the Lakes walks of you and others, it is just for the vicarious pleasure.

Oh right, thanks for taking an interest anyway. O0 Maybe I should post full blown trip reports, except I'm not knowledgeable enough to label it all like April does and everywhere I go, I'm sure someone has been and posted a trip report before. I put my pictures on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142831277@N07/albums) if you're curious, today's shots were mostly of hill but I got a nice one of Ullswater too from NY4654521312 (it's in the my best pic of the day thread).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:04:11, 14/04/19
Nice pics Rob  O0


Do trip reports if you want to, not because you feel that you should.
If only people as knowledgeable as April posted in the Lake District threads they would be very sparse.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: forgotmyoldpassword on 09:35:38, 14/04/19
Nice pics Rob  O0


Do trip reports if you want to, not because you feel that you should.
If only people as knowledgeable as April posted in the Lake District threads they would be very sparse.


It would be basically April, beefy and karl having a three way chat - with a lot of confused head scratching from everyone else!


Even as someone in that part of the world with (what I consider) a good level of local knowledge - people like April with their encyclopedic knowledge really are fantastic - love running into them in a pub when you've got your map out and they proceed to tell you a half dozen 'must see' areas with a huge grin on their face :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:39:42, 14/04/19
Out on SE area of Dartmoor today. Walked in from Gutter tor to meet the walking group at Cadover Bridge.  Then we headed accross Trollesworthy tors to Hen tor and down to Shaveacome waterfall,  before continuing on through Plym ford, to our lunch spot at Nuns Cross Farm.  Then back via the stone row to Distworthy Warren and one last blast over Gutter tor back to my little car.  Good days walking and great to catch up with some of the group that I had not seen for a while. O0


No rest.  My turn to lead next Sunday.  Nothing planned, as it is due to the leader having to drop out through injury.  Hopefully I can throw a route together by then.  All I promised, when asked today, was that we would start from the same car park as planned and possibly finish there too.


Top tip... Never raise people's expectations too high too soon.  ;) . Wish me luck.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 15:22:17, 16/04/19
A long weekend in the wilds of Mid Wales and the Cambrian mountains this weekend, leaving the Beacons to the masses.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:53:14, 16/04/19
Are you sure it's not the Brecons Phil?  :P


(sorry, couldn't resist  :D  )
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 19:07:13, 16/04/19
Are you sure it's not the Brecons Phil?  :P


(sorry, couldn't resist  :D  )
:tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :knuppel2: :angel:
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:36:16, 16/04/19
Are you sure it's not the Brecons Phil?  :P


(sorry, couldn't resist  :D  )


Your a brave one.  ;)   I recall a mild roasting from a certain Phil of these hollowed pages, when I dared to call them that.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: phil1960 on 06:07:59, 17/04/19
Sorry John, had to be said  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:57:23, 21/04/19
Great group walk on Dartmoor today.  Had the fun of leading the group after the walk leader had to withdraw.


 What a stunning day for a walk. Started out from the Dartmoor inn and headed up Doe tor.  Then we threaded through  between hare and sharp tors to Chat tor tor, our first tea break.  It was apparent we were making pretty slow progress, so I switched over to plan B and instead of heading accross the west oakment river, we turned North, down the valley and went in search of the first of two bombers that crashed just after Christmas 1943. 


A mile or so down the valley we found the plaque and one of the engines from the first site.  A Dekota, that took all 10 crew to their graves, after it skimmed the ridge 400 ft above us and tumbled down the steep valley side scattering debris as it fell.  We climbed a few hundred feet up the track of the crash site and enjoyed our lunch in the cooling breeze, perched next to another area of wreckage.  What a fantastic view accross the valley from there towards Back tor woods and High Willhays.


After lunch we contitued up to the top of the ridge a headed via Brascomb loaf, to the second crash site, close to the source of the river Lyd.  This was the remaining wreckage of a modified flying fortress, that crashed two days before the Dekota, returning from a sortie to take weather readings, that had been called off after one of the engines failed. The plane had clipped the edge of the track where it crossed the Lyd and then skidded to a halt some half a mile further up the gentle slope.  Seven died here,.  However the pilot, navigator and some what supprisingly, the bomb aimer, sat under the belly of the aircraft, all survived.


A short walk later we reached the very spot the plane had first struck the ground.  Here we parted company with one of our older members, who with his trusty dog Kim and a further member of the group, made a b line back down towards the cars. 


The remaining group of us headed up to Great Links for our final tea stop of the day and watched the others as they made their way over great nodden.  We then continued down ourselves via little Links, Arms tor and finaly Brat tor. Happily my cunning plan worked a treat and our elder statesman arrived back at the car park a few hundred yards ahead of the main group


Got to love it when a pretty much off the cuff walk, with a decent sized group (19) just works so well.  Realy enjoyed that.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 23:03:09, 21/04/19
Reads like you had fun BuzyG. I'd never think to go exploring crash sites, you know all the history too. 19 is a big group of walkers!

Got a photo of the view accross the valley towards Back tor woods and High Willhay?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:11:45, 21/04/19
Yes it was a fun day Rob.  Not huge miles, not actually measured it.  Just all worked out so well. Satisfying and rewarding are perhaps better words.  But it was also fun.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 23:32:21, 21/04/19
Satisfying and rewarding are good words. Fun is a synonym of pleasure, it's possible I overuse it. Everything pleasurable to me gets classed as fun.

I've never tried a group walk don't know if I'd like it. Possibly I could join a ramblers group with a slower group, I was thinking of trying out the Penrith ramblers when I lived there. Something for the bucket list.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:52:49, 21/04/19
Satisfying and rewarding are good words. Fun is a synonym of pleasure, it's possible I overuse it. Everything pleasurable to me gets classed as fun.

I've never tried a group walk don't know if I'd like it. Possibly I could join a ramblers group with a slower group, I was thinking of trying out the Penrith ramblers when I lived there. Something for the bucket list.


Deffinatley give it a go. I am no socialiser, but I have found new freinds and learnt a good deal, as a result of walking with a group. 


Originally I picked our group, simply based on how difficult their usual Sunday walk was. It was mearly a personal training tool, ahead of a Ben Nevis climb, a few years back.  It has tuned out to be so much more than that.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 00:50:39, 22/04/19
Deffinatley give it a go. I am no socialiser, but I have found new freinds and learnt a good deal, as a result of walking with a group. 

I've emailed Penrith ramblers  O0 Let's see where this goes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:34:20, 22/04/19

Got a photo of the view accross the valley towards Back tor woods and High Willhay?


Here you go Rob, you may need to pan accross it. But just so happens I had just the photo you requested, from yesterday's walk. Wreckage of the Dekota bottom right, Black tor woods accross the valley.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 10:51:21, 22/04/19
Interesting. Thanks BuzyG. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dread on 20:02:06, 22/04/19
Up on Blackstone Edge, very warm with a welcome breeze. It would have been beautiful clear skies except for the fact that Marsden Moor is on fire. Followed the Pennine Way for a while then just wandered  before heading to Hebden Bridge, just in time for the annual duck race.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:19:59, 22/04/19
Happy memories of youth.  Good walking country.  Plus a fine hill climb on a push bike up from Hebdon bridge, as I recall.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dread on 20:49:19, 22/04/19
Happy memories of youth.  Good walking country.  Plus a fine hill climb on a push bike up from Hebdon bridge, as I recall.

You must have had thighs of iron to ride a bike up there regularly. Respect!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 08:00:28, 28/04/19
You must have had thighs of iron to ride a bike up there regularly. Respect!
It was the getting there and back, from Liverpool, that required thighs of iron. A around 145 mile circuit over many a fine hill. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:42:30, 03/05/19
I'm leading our WI walking group on a bluebells walk tomorrow.  Our usual walk leader has had an op which means she can't walk far for a month or two.  The weather's not looking that great mindst, but I hope the rain showers hold off until we get in the cafe at the end  :)







Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 20:49:59, 03/05/19
Fingers crossed for you regarding the rain Mel hope the bluebells are smashing  O0

I'm accompanying my nephew to the zoo tomorrow and having dinner round my mother's on Sunday so no walking this weekend for Rob. It'll have to wait until next week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 07:56:58, 04/05/19
I'm leading our WI walking group on a bluebells walk tomorrow.  Our usual walk leader has had an op which means she can't walk far for a month or two.  The weather's not looking that great mindst, but I hope the rain showers hold off until we get in the cafe at the end  :)
Have a great walk Mel.  The Bluebells are glorious this year.   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 09:46:06, 04/05/19
Working today but supposed to be getting some miles done in the Chilterns on Monday with my daughter as training for her DofE expedition and also just for the fun of it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 11:59:59, 04/05/19

Gower then Pembroke coast path.
With my new (my first :-[ ) smart phone - got viewranger installed so if you hear of a walker going over a cliff whilst trying to follow a route on a mobile that will be me. If you see steam rising from the west that will also be me trying  to sort the ***** thing out unless I have already gone over the cliff, of course.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:47:44, 12/05/19

Our WI had a trip to Waddesdon Manor and Bletchley Park so I've just spent a lovely weekend part-bagging a bonus County.... Buckinghamshire  :)    Frustratingly, I have just under 1 mile to go now for it to be classed as "Officially Bagged"  ;D

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:47:32, 12/05/19
Walked the coast path with MrsG and our daughter, up  to Hartland quay yesterday.  What a lovely stretch that is. O0

Found an interesting spot to sit and admire the view.  ;)

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:58:11, 13/05/19
That looks rubbish.  Couldn't you have found somewhere a bit better?  ;)   :D   :P


Yours
Not Jealous At All
Mel
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: taxino8 on 20:24:44, 13/05/19
I’m hoping to get over to Patterdale on Saturday for a quick night out on the hills, probably end up on Place Fell if the weather looks to be ok.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:32:21, 13/05/19
That looks rubbish.  Couldn't you have found somewhere a bit better?  ;)   :D   :P

Yours
Not Jealous At All
Mel
We were walking North. So the first I saw of the water fall, was when I looked over the edge and realised it was a 100 ft staight down. :o

Too late by then to retire, as my daughter was up ahead with her camera. So I casualty sat on the edge and popped a leg over.  If you notice my right arm, I am actually hanging on like  grim death, complete with smile. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 11:51:33, 14/05/19
Our last walk was on Saturday, so a weekend walk. Mrs BWW suggested somewhere connected having seen landrovers or 4x4, my hearing not being good only caught half she said, but my mind flashed back some years to a 4x4, tipped on it's side, skirts all up and privates in view. A disconsolate family enduring a wait, whilst an off-road recovery vehicle drove 150 miles to their assistance.
A quick google earth drive by showed me we could park in remote lanes, next by a public telephone by the picturesque church of Llandgadwaladr, with a churchyard occupied by some very ancient yew trees;
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40880741953_587609015d_z.jpg) (http://)yew-graveyard1 (https://flic.kr/p/25huujv) by Barewirewalker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/barewirewalker/), on Flickr
Hopefully put a TR together in due course, a rather interesting encounter with a farmer, talked to a gang upgrading a trackway because of 4x4 driving; asked them if they had dug any abandoned 4x4's, this got a laugh.
Altogether a great walk and day out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 09:39:34, 17/05/19
I'm going to Bodium today (lovely castle, location for the film The Witchfinder General) and will camp there the night. I'll hike and camp for two days following The Sussex Border Path to Crowborough. Once there I'll either return home the following day, or perhaps walk on for two more days?

My brother-in-law is going to do a bit of do-it-yourself for us, not my thing, so a good time to scarper!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:33:35, 17/05/19
Cup Final and Eurovision on TV tomorrow - definitely two good reasons to head for the hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:08:32, 17/05/19
Cup Final and Eurovision on TV tomorrow - definitely two good reasons to head for the hills.
Used to be a good reason to head for the car keys.  Empty roads, traffic free driving.  Not any more.  A walk sounds like a fine plan.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: barewirewalker on 10:46:17, 19/05/19
Heading into the Tanat Valley again, last night I spotted a narrow area about a mile in length of Open Access around Craig Orllwyn. Google Earth provided a possible parking place to give a circular walk of 4.5 mile-ish, exploring the OA to add. Should give good views to Berwyn Ridge at about 3miles West.
Walk profile looks good, bit of woodland, ridge and escarpment, minimum road (quiet lane), maybe a few yards of off-piste to close a gap in the righteous way.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:20:04, 19/05/19
A fine weekend.  Dartmoor Saturday around Two bridges area and upnto the East Dart waterfall.


Then a drive down Zennor, near at Ives, early this morning, to meet the walking group for a realy enjoyable walk on the SW coast path taking in Gunards head.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Warbler on 23:36:51, 19/05/19
A fine weekend.  Dartmoor Saturday around Two bridges area and upnto the East Dart waterfall.


Then a drive down Zennor, near at Ives, early this morning, to meet the walking group for a realy enjoyable walk on the SW coast path taking in Gunards head.  :)

St Ives down to Sennen Cove is one of my favourite stretches of the SWCP. Coastal Cornwall at its most rugged.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:04:11, 20/05/19
St Ives down to Sennen Cove is one of my favourite stretches of the SWCP. Coastal Cornwall at its most rugged.
On the right day the Asur blue sea over crisp white sand, waves crashing into the base of the granite cliffs, tin mines dotted across steep crags.  Realy does take some beating. O0

I stood on top of Gurnards Head. Hardy a breath of wind, what a 360 panorama view that is.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: taxino8 on 20:45:29, 20/05/19
Hopefully going to Borrowdale on Sunday for a night out on a hill, not quite sure which one yet but I’m spoilt for choice around there.
The only snag may be I’ve a Grandchild due tomorrow so fingers crossed that all goes well and I’ll be good to go by Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:09:09, 20/05/19
A couple of quick snaps towards and from the very top of Gurnard's head. What a view that was. :)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:21:03, 21/05/19
Splendid BuzyG  O0
That looks a fabulous place.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 19:54:53, 22/05/19
Spur of the moment decision to give the Cwm Eigiau Horseshoe a visit.
Something really strange happened today, from leaving the shockingly pot holed upper Eigiau carpark, and a full anti clockwise traverse of the full horseshoe, i completed it back to the car, in 4hrs 17min.

It was quite windy, with a chill wind, throughout most of the walk, but i felt just superb.

Carpark to the cairn on Llewellyn's summit, 1hr 42min, and three hours exactly to the style below Pen Lithrig Y Wrach.

I much prefer an ascent of Pen Yr Helyg Ddu from Craig Yr Ysfa, rather than a decent from the Lithrig y Wrach side,, as the ground above Pen Yr Helyg is very steep and sheer, always frightens me.

Just enjoyed the entire walk, and just over 4hrs really surprised me.

I was not walking particularly quickly, but i can never remember doing it this quickly, everything just felt right for a quick traverse.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 07:10:39, 23/05/19
Still no photos, a shame as you always seem to write about some lovely walks  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 10:37:04, 23/05/19
Why does everyone want photographs of a particular walk, theres plenty available here online, and anyway Ive done the walk numerous times before, and it looks like i will be doing a rerun this Saturday afternoon.
I told my friend about this Cwm Eigiau special, and he is desperate to give it a go, so i will introduce it to him probably on Saturday.

Does anyone here know who is legally responsible for the upkeep of the Eigiau carpark, i think i have done some damage to the underneath floorpan of my car.

The potholes inside the carpark are getting so deep, that unless you have significant clearance from your car, its impossible not to do some damage, and the deepest hole, is right inside the entrance, so it cannot be avoided.

Theres one hole that only a 4x4 can clear safely.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sussamb on 10:47:19, 23/05/19
I can find lots of things on line, trip reports etc, but just always nice to see some fresh photos of areas  O0

As for car parks I sympathise, had a fuel pump damaged once in a car park. Took photos of the offending article (in my case a stump sticking up) and the council paid up, and removed the stump  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 10:50:46, 23/05/19
I don't try to get out and about on Bank Holiday weekends, gave that a thumbs down a long while back! I'm on the rota to 'babysit' my frail old mother in law for a few hours per day so for me, so if I go 'to the woods' for a couple of hours, I catch a bus as well, pointless trying to use my car.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 10:56:56, 23/05/19
Does anyone here know who is legally responsible for the upkeep of the Eigiau carpark, i think i have done some damage to the underneath floorpan of my car.

The potholes inside the carpark are getting so deep, that unless you have significant clearance from your car, its impossible not to do some damage, and the deepest hole, is right inside the entrance, so it cannot be avoided.

Theres one hole that only a 4x4 can clear safely.
  There is nothing on Parkopaedia.  I think it may be a case of  caveat emptor, especially if you saw it before you drove into it.   I always investigate potholes if I have any doubts and use a spotter when negotiating potholes in car parks to help me straddle them if possible.
We have some doozies round here too.  After winter some of our back lanes have potholes big enough to have their own weather systems.  Last year we had one that was marked by cones - they chucked 3 of them into it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:26:14, 24/05/19
A couple of quick snaps towards and from the very top of Gurnard's head. What a view that was. :)



Gorgeous photos BuzyG 8)   I remember sitting on the end of there some years ago when I did that section of the SWCP.  It was one of my favourite bits! O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:31:13, 25/05/19
We were late getting out today and I was worried that the pub we were planning to have lunch at half way round our walk would have stopped serving, they only do food 12.00 - 3.00. Fortunately Mrs Ridge pointed out that, as it was a circular walk, we could start at the pub. The woman is a genius.


So we had lunch at the John Bunyon in Coleman Green a hamlet of 3 houses one pub and an old listed and listing chimney.
Coffee and cake in Wheathampstead and then back to the pub for a quick pint before coming home.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 19:55:33, 25/05/19
The woman is a genius.


Never ever ever ever say that Mark, they never forget  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 20:09:30, 25/05/19

Never ever ever ever say that Mark, they never forget  ::)
Its OK she is on the other sofa, she can't see what I am typing.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 20:33:55, 25/05/19
Its OK she is on the other sofa, she can't see what I am typing.
They still know, you know!
Fortunately we men have superior control as in when she says "Now look what you made me do!"
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 20:51:35, 25/05/19
Compliments are not the only things they remember. My wife remembers everything she thinks I have done wrong since we met and frequently reminds me of them. My slant on this subject is slightly different, in that I have never done anything wrong :) . My wife does say “when I met Mr. Right, I didn’t realise his first name was Always”.  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:46:38, 25/05/19
Quick walk and a spot of climbing on Sheep's tor this afternoon.  What a popular spot for climbers.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:48:18, 25/06/19
Walked the Abbots way, from Tavistock to Buckland, on Sunday.  A bit damp, but that's Dartmoor for you.  Not the most scenic 22 miles I will ever walk ether.  Even the Avon dam, usually an inviting vista for a tea stop, was a grey monosalabic tone in the drizzle.  A good paced workout though.


Very happy to see MrsG in the car park, at the Abbey, with dry shirt and socks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 23:05:56, 25/06/19

Hopefully an overnight foray into the Cairngorms on my way south to pick my son (and his stuff) up from Glasgow.
I have my eye on Braeriach.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 21:46:27, 28/06/19
Decided at the last minute (yesterday) to take the offer of a lift to Fort William  on Sunday. So will walk the Great Glen Way.Not sure how I'll get on as have recently had to be admitted back onto cardiology I.C.. They spotted a problem via my internal permanent heart monitor. Great bit of kit. Sends wireless signal nightly to the local hospital and they look at the trace daily. No problems now . Been taken off the beta blockers as they were slowing the ticker too much. Looking forward to a long easy (er) walk and may be able to find out if I do have a second gear. Bag packed,  12Kilo, counting food for the week and water. A few nights under the stars to look forward  to.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 11:24:38, 30/06/19
Had a nice mooch yesterday around the Yorkshire Sculpture Park with our WI walking group  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ralph on 16:41:52, 30/06/19
Decided at the last minute (yesterday) to take the offer of a lift to Fort William  on Sunday. So will walk the Great Glen Way.Not sure how I'll get on as have recently had to be admitted back onto cardiology I.C.. They spotted a problem via my internal permanent heart monitor. Great bit of kit. Sends wireless signal nightly to the local hospital and they look at the trace daily. No problems now . Been taken off the beta blockers as they were slowing the ticker too much. Looking forward to a long easy (er) walk and may be able to find out if I do have a second gear. Bag packed,  12Kilo, counting food for the week and water. A few nights under the stars to look forward  to.
Good luck & take care.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:55:32, 30/06/19
Decided at the last minute (yesterday) to take the offer of a lift to Fort William  on Sunday. So will walk the Great Glen Way.Not sure how I'll get on as have recently had to be admitted back onto cardiology I.C.. They spotted a problem via my internal permanent heart monitor. Great bit of kit. Sends wireless signal nightly to the local hospital and they look at the trace daily. No problems now . Been taken off the beta blockers as they were slowing the ticker too much. Looking forward to a long easy (er) walk and may be able to find out if I do have a second gear. Bag packed,  12Kilo, counting food for the week and water. A few nights under the stars to look forward  to.


Chance to gradually build up the fitness, now you are beta blocker free.  Take it steady and enjoy those stars.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:00:44, 30/06/19
Good walk up on Dartmoor today.  Headed over chat tor from the Dartmoor Inn.  Then on past kitty tor and accross the valley to Yes tor.  Then I returned via Lints tor.  Enjoyed a little climb to the top. Never got up it before in all these years, as the weather has always been poor on previous visits.  Not today, finally some decent walking weather too.  Cool and sunny.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:28:15, 28/07/19
Good 15 miles walk out from near Ivy Bridge to Green Hill and the Erm pits.  Bagged my last few tors in that area along the way.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 18:32:53, 28/07/19
Staying near Welshpool and had a hideous walk today.
No waymarks, paths planted over with crops and overgrown with brambles and nettles. Electric fences and barbwire fences.
Wish we hadn't done it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:15:56, 28/07/19
I've stayed indoors all day today, apart from nipping to the shop. Weather's been awful, raining all day long.
Still, no watering the plants for a few days now! :D


Hoping to get out tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 07:58:01, 31/07/19
Unless it's raining when I get up, I'm going on the Smardale walk ninthace suggested 2 and a half months ago (!) on Saturday. I might go even if it is raining but would like the chance at least of nicer weather, weather.com predicts rain, accuweather not.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:59:57, 03/08/19
Did a nice walk around North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve today with our WI walking group.  Saw a Kingfisher  :)



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:35:25, 04/08/19
Dartmoor again for me today.  Got in some serious training for the Dartmoor Highground Marathon.


http://www.dartmoorhighground.com/marathon-route (http://www.dartmoorhighground.com/marathon-route)


Today was 24.5 miles following the marathon route.  I dropped off a Couple of LTRs of water under a rock near the half way point at Nodden Gate.  On my way up. That meant I could travel at a decent lick.  Managed the route, which included over a mile of accent, in just under 7 hours.  The final 1000 ft accent staight up Yes tor, was a tester, took just on an hour for that, then jogged the rest of the route down.  Realy satisfying day on the moor, when I think, this time last year I was injured and worried I might have to stop walking.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:36:55, 05/08/19
Good luck with the marathon, busyg.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 12:20:49, 05/08/19
Dartmoor again for me today.  Got in some serious training for the Dartmoor Highground Marathon.


http://www.dartmoorhighground.com/marathon-route (http://www.dartmoorhighground.com/marathon-route)




I think this is the event my brother was planning to do, sounds quite interesting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:49:32, 06/08/19
Good luck with the marathon, busyg.
Thanks Richard.  I just hope it's not too hot.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:52:59, 06/08/19

I think this is the event my brother was planning to do, sounds quite interesting.


Not too many entrants around 60 so far.  May I ask his name?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 20:17:32, 06/08/19

Not too many entrants around 60 so far.  May I ask his name?


Pete Merrick.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 20:52:55, 06/08/19
Not this coming weekend but the one after, I'm going back to Aviemore to try and finish my walk from Ben Macdui to Ben Nevis. Just hope the rainy weather has past over by then. just worked out some weights, just under 7kg for kit, 5.2kg for 8 days food, and an additional 950g of camera kit.   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:22:41, 06/08/19

Pete Merrick.
Not on the list yet. Still time though. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:55:39, 18/08/19
Out covering a few more miles of SWCP yesterday, with MrsG and our daughter. Constantine bay to Bedruthan Steps, nice easy section that.


Back on Dartmoor this morning getting in some final training for the Dartmoor Highground Marathon.  Just 11 miles but at a fair old lick.  Met another competitor, well he came past me and we chatted for the climb up sheep's tor, it will be his third running.  I feel a little less crazy for signing up now. Lol
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:33:25, 15/09/19
Just back from a lovely weekend of walking on the North Yorkshire coast.  Yesterday we did a Flamborough / Danes Dyke circuit and today we did a Cloughton / Hayburn Wyke circuit.  I'd forgotten just how uppy and downy coastal clifftop walks can be!

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:52:13, 28/09/19
Walked up Haystacks today. Supposedly Wainwrights favourite. It's not my favourite but the views were pretty fine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:08:54, 29/09/19
Full day ahd a good long walk on Dartmoor today.  New boots passed with flying colours.  Right calf muscle also passed with flying colours.  Weather was perfect,............. For surfing.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: wombat on 22:25:55, 30/09/19
Hopefully taking a mate up Whernside on Saturday as part of his three peaks practice, if bad weather probably a walk in the Malham area :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 12:13:48, 01/10/19
I'm going back to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield, by bus to Clanfield first, then will either run or walk into the park, I've not decided yet. Its the best time of the year, the leaf colours can be fantastic. Halfway around I'll stop at the Visitor Centre cafe for coffee and cake and then decide my way back, either to return to Clanfield, make my way to Horndean, or to finish at Rowlands Castle.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Warbler on 14:20:17, 01/10/19
I'm going back to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield, by bus to Clanfield first, then will either run or walk into the park, I've not decided yet. Its the best time of the year, the leaf colours can be fantastic. Halfway around I'll stop at the Visitor Centre cafe for coffee and cake and then decide my way back, either to return to Clanfield, make my way to Horndean, or to finish at Rowlands Castle.
I'm intending doing a walk from East Meon this weekend, so will be looking down on you from atop Butser Hill.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:24:20, 05/10/19
Walked up Grange Fell and Great Crag today with a friend I made at the Ramblers.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:32:51, 05/10/19
If the weather forecast holds we are going back to the Quantock Hills.  I have plotted a route that is predominantly good tracks and has no fords in an effort to stay out of the mud.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GnP on 19:40:30, 05/10/19
My better half, daughter & myself are visiting the crooked church at Cwmyoy, Wales for a few pics, then onto Llanthony Priory to do a 6 mile loop in the Black Mountains, tomorrow...forecast is sunny with moderate winds...so chilly at the top.

I am so looking forward to it as I was laid up for a spell but now I`m really getting back into things...the Black Mountains, is an area I used to day dream about when stuck at home.. :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jontea on 21:48:16, 05/10/19
Back from a 10 mile walk up Bonscale Pike, and taking in Arthur’s Pike, Loadpot Hill and Steel Knotts.


It was while planning this walk, I decided what my final Wainwright would be. Hallin Fell. I still have 59 to do yet, but you’ve got to think about these things  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:54:42, 06/10/19
Out tor bagging today.  What a beautiful day it was too.  That was an unexpected treat, sun and a pleasant cooling breeze all day long.  Amazing how pretty the old Imiris workings are now.  Not walked across the site very much and not that route before.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lee R on 19:33:29, 06/10/19
We just managed a local one near to Winscombe in Somerset - Not quite at Crook Peak. Still got 5¼ miles in though with a nice lunch stop in a disused quarry. Was much prettier than it sounds!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:29:08, 13/10/19
Wizzed up Roughtor and Brown Willie yesterday.  Enjoyed it so much, when I got back to the car I turned around and did it again.  Got a few encouraging comments from folk I ment two or three times.


Horrid weather this morning may pop out on Dartmoor after lunch, if the sun comes out?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 11:52:16, 13/10/19
Nice walk up Carron Crag in Grisedale yesterday. A nice little rocky knoll poking out above the trees; a grand viewpoint, despite its modest height of 314m.


Black Coomb, Caw, Dow Crag, Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, Helvellyn, Fairfield, Red Screes, Troutbeck Hills, Whernside, Ingleborough, Forest of Bowland, and a nice view south down the Leven Estuary. Lovely.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:51:59, 13/10/19
Well the rain finally stopped so I legged it out on to Dartmoor at lunch time and enjoyed Widgery cross, aka Brat tor Great links for me Sourton, before heading back to the Dartmoor in via Great Hidden.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:58:25, 20/10/19
Out driving wth freind's this morning, finished at the Warren Inn.  So after a pleasant lunch of Plaice chips and please, it was off for an afternoon of tor bagging around Fernworthy forest and resevior.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: hinch184 on 09:10:00, 25/10/19
Thinking around Buckden this weekend, loved it when I first did the pike.


Will have to be Sunday though, meant to be horrific rain till then.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:14:14, 25/10/19
Ooh, really like Wharfedale. Especially the pubs!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 18:57:55, 28/10/19
Embleton, Northumberland along the beach to Dunstanburgh Castle and almost to Craster, and then back along the inland route. Blistering sunshine and a strong wind soon cleared away the cobwebs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 19:44:19, 28/10/19
Embleton, Northumberland along the beach to Dunstanburgh Castle and almost to Craster, and then back along the inland route. Blistering sunshine and a strong wind soon cleared away the cobwebs.
Shoosh man! That area is top secret. The best beach in the UK is Embleton beach. I love the bit further south of Craster, especially Cullernose point down past the rumbling kern through the sugar sands and along to the FBI in Boulmer. (Fishing Boat Inn), along another long sandy beach from Seaton point, past Foxton and arriving at Alnmouth.  Its muckle canny that yin.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:53:15, 28/10/19
Out with the Moorland Ramblers Sunday.  Glorious walking weather, lovely people. 


(https://i.postimg.cc/dVn16zrg/IMG-20191028-195003.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PCpTrV6M)


And not a pair a red socks in sight. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 19:55:54, 28/10/19
Shoosh man! That area is top secret. The best beach in the UK is Embleton beach. I love the bit further south of Craster, especially Cullernose point down past the rumbling kern through the sugar sands and along to the FBI in Boulmer. (Fishing Boat Inn), along another long sandy beach from Seaton point, past Foxton and arriving at Alnmouth.  Its muckle canny that yin.


My personal favourites? Beadnell closely followed by Druridge bay. Bamburgh would be in a class of its own  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 20:18:48, 28/10/19

My personal favourites? Beadnell closely followed by Druridge bay. Bamburgh would be in a class of its own  ;)
O0 There are a lot of great sandy beaches in Northumberland., truly a hard choice as to which is best but Seaton Point and Embleton are much quieter people wise.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 20:27:05, 28/10/19
O0 There are a lot of great sandy beaches in Northumberland., truly a hard choice as to which is best but Seaton Point and Embleton are much quieter people wise.


I’d forgotten Sugar Sands - fairly secluded and few people when I’ve visited.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 21:29:25, 28/10/19
What are you too like  ::)

Northumberland is pants, people won't enjoy it and should go somewhere else  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 21:43:18, 28/10/19
What are you too like  ::)

Northumberland is pants, people won't enjoy it and should go somewhere else  O0
Yes April you are absolutely right.
When you think deeply about it then anywhere else would be best.  ^-^ ^-^
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 22:15:30, 28/10/19
I think you will find that the best UK beaches are in Scotland: Luskentyre, Mellon Udrigle, St Cyrus, Firemore are a few well worth walking.


Northumberland is safe.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 22:54:51, 28/10/19
I think you will find that the best UK beaches are in Scotland: Luskentyre, Mellon Udrigle, St Cyrus, Firemore are a few we’ll worth walking.


Northumberland is safe.
Phew thanks BFM, you are of course (ahem) correct.
Divvent botha yasells wi Northumberland.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dread on 08:55:38, 29/10/19
Most of the beaches in Northumberland are still covered in mines from the war. I wouldn't risk it. And there's wolves. Hungry ones!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 09:06:55, 29/10/19
I went out with Strider and photonut to Tarn Crag and Sergeant Man on Sunday. I had fun. I don't think any of us can be bothered to do a TR though so I'll just say it was an OK ascent but a fairly difficult (for me) descent due to a scrambley bit that photonut bounded up and down as if it were a path and Strider gave me tips descending. There were a couple of other hands and feet in use over rock bits too. Should have photographed it really but hey go. GPX trace here (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=187SNFudBR9kZDnm90fFtmCWLag-5NBRo). They were really nice guys couldn't have asked for better company. Here's my favourite view of the day:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48978623498_dded113f2a_z_d.jpg)

Here's Strider rebuilding the cairn on top of Tarn Crag as someone had destroyed it:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48978623853_83ff8c7725_z_d.jpg)

Here's photonut on top of Sergeant Man. I don't think Strider wanted his picture taken this time as he turned away from the photo!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48979180496_3ffde0a1d3_z_d.jpg)

There's no photos of me from the day.

This is as close to a TR as we're probably going to get. We're going out again November 17th to do Loughrigg and Silver How so if you want to come along the thread is here (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=39255.0). Cheers!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 12:17:05, 29/10/19
Nice couple of pics Rob.  Glad you had a good day and enjoyed your little scrambling experience  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 12:29:57, 29/10/19
Most of the beaches in Northumberland are still covered in mines from the war. I wouldn't risk it. And there's wolves. Hungry ones!


Thanks I had forgotten to mention that. In fact the whole of Northumberland has the same problem  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 12:35:47, 29/10/19

Thanks I had forgotten to mention that. In fact the whole of Northumberland has the same problem  ;)


...and the food’s terrible  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 19:39:22, 29/10/19
The Scottish beaches are beautiful, but beware of the Scotsman (or woman)  :-\  As for the food, you can have whatever you like..... as long as it is dipped in batter and deep fried (Mars bar, Bounty, pineapple, mush peas, sausages, various puddings and even pizza).  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:10:24, 29/10/19
I think you will find that the best UK beaches are in Scotland: Luskentyre, Mellon Udrigle, St Cyrus, Firemore are a few well worth walking.


Northumberland is safe.
I beg to disagree sir.  Cornwall and the isles of Scilly have some breathtaking beaches.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 14:17:16, 30/10/19
...and the foods terrible.

Not for me, the worst 'food' for me was in Wales. I asked for a poached egg on toast, the egg was fine, but I objected to the jet black toast. I then asked for a black coffee, but the lady behind the counter obviously didn't believe me and asked if I wanted milk with it. I said "no thank you' so she sprayed cream from a large unlabeled grey can onto it, which of course then instantly dissolved. I asked her if that was now a black coffee, she said yes but she thought that I might like some cream on it. I looked at my 'black' coffee asked her where's the cream gone, that stumped her!

We started again and I got my black coffee, never did get any light brown toast though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:36:18, 02/11/19
Walked up Angletarn Pikes and Brock Crags.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:43:25, 02/11/19
Lovely route that Rob.  I've just been Photonutted, he has walked the very legs off me on a jaunt from Wasdale Head. He's like a bouncy mountain goat.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:55:40, 02/11/19
Lovely route that Rob.  I've just been Photonutted, he has walked the very legs off me on a jaunt from Wasdale Head. He's like a bouncy mountain goat.

Haha I think he slowed down for me and Strider, I'm not too bad at keeping up with him going uphill though I don't know how much slower he was going than normal. Downhill forget about it, I can't even begin to keep up with him!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:56:10, 02/11/19
Bet Brock Crags was wet?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 19:11:52, 02/11/19
Bet Brock Crags was wet?

It was a bit yeah! The chap I was walking with got water in his boot! The boggy section wasn't that long though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:18:20, 02/11/19
Yes, it depends on the approach. But I always end up a bit damp . Hope you got a view,, we did after 2, but it was a great day, we passed 4 people in 7 hours, think everyone was watching the rugby.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:21:20, 02/11/19
Headed east and climbed a cloud topped Ingleborough from Ingleton, an energetic 8.5 miles. Good to be back in cave country.



....and good to be back in Bernie's Cafe :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 17:10:16, 03/11/19
... He's like a bouncy mountain goat.

Ha ha, I've been called some things in my time but never that  ;D

Glad you had a good day out though, I thoroughly enjoyed it  O0 .. and nicely finished off with a pint in the Wasdale Inn


Look forward to catching up with you on the 17th


Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 20:07:52, 03/11/19
Cracking day. Legs of lead today! And I think my description is about right.  Thanks for slowing down yesterday.  Great route, chuffed to do the great door route at last.


Paul
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: photonut on 20:28:56, 03/11/19
Cracking day. Legs of lead today! And I think my description is about right.  Thanks for slowing down yesterday.  Great route, chuffed to do the great door route at last.

Paul

Hopefully your legs will be 'unleaded' tomorrow  :)


More than welcome and no thanks necessary.  Really enjoyed chatting and walking, made for a superb day out.... I shall take you up on your offer of a walk in Snowdonia at some point
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:55:30, 03/11/19
Good workout on Dartmoor today.  Straight up Yes tor from Meldon quary, over West mill and Rough tor to Irishman's wall. Then back down to the wooden bridge at Belstone. Staight up Cosdon beacon and over the top to the Hound tors, then up Steeperton and straight down tuther side to the ford.

The weather had closed in, so  I took advantage of the military tracks and jogged over to Dinger tor.

The last shelter and tea stop was at High Willhays.  I put on everything I had in my bag for the decent back to the car.  Once back bellow Yes tor once more I joined the track and ran the rest of the way down.  Finally warmed up as I arrive back. 18 miles and 4000 ft of accents.  Enjoyed that, dispite to awful weather.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 21:55:40, 07/11/19
A Northumberland National Park walk starting at Greenhaugh and taking in some local history including the bastles - fortified farmhouses built to defend against the marauding border reivers. So fresh air, great scenery, local history and a promising weather forecast. Around 7 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Warbler on 21:07:41, 10/11/19
Really good 8 mile walk in the South Downs today. Started from Singleton, over St Roche's Hill, around Goodwood racecourse, through East Dean, over North Down and Levin Down, and back into Singleton.

Nice bright day, expansive open views of the surrounding downs and some lovely colours. Not too muddy either considering recent rainfall.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:18:04, 10/11/19
Back up on Dartmoor today with the Moorland Ramblers group.  14miles out and around from Dartmeet.  A beautiful warm sunny day. So much warmer than last weekend in the driving rain.  No more moors until Christmas now.  ;)
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Post by: Innominate Man on 23:41:15, 16/11/19
Not quite this weekend - but Friday was a toss up between Chapel House Woods or Grizedale.
We decided to go that bit further as it was the first time taking our two (newish) dogs to the Lakes.
They really appreciated being off the lead and sniffing out everything in Grizedale.
The weather was kind with quite a reasonable amount of blue sky and only a passing shower or two.
We didn't see any other walkers and only a few cyclists as we headed back later in the afternoon.
The bonus for the day was catching the cafe at the visitor centre with just 10 mins to spare before they closed - to get a hot cuppa.
Two very tired pooches slept all the way home.
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Post by: Ronin83 on 12:40:01, 17/11/19
Did a 9.4 mile circular around Wendover. Took on the toughest climb In the Chilterns. I'd done it before but in reverse. Going up was less slippery but a very intense cardio burst, to reach the monument at the top of Coombe hill. Its near the end of the walk too. I do appreciate having the Chilterns on my doorstep. It's not exactly the lake district or snowdonia, but it's pretty good still.
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Post by: ninthace on 13:12:16, 17/11/19
I know the area well Ronin.  I did 3 tours at RAF Halton and, apart from walking the woods and the Ridgeway, I spent heaven knows how many hours floating above it in a glider.  Great country.
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Post by: BuzyG on 20:46:56, 22/11/19

We walked the hooker track up to Muller lake today.   That got us some amazing views of Mt cook.


(https://i.postimg.cc/zDsTD3XM/IMG-20191122-071919.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjGnDS97)


Many who ventured up there have not come back.  There is a telling memorial to them.  Most were in there teens or twenties.


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Off  to pastures new Tommorrow. :driving:
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Post by: Hadrian on 21:01:19, 22/11/19
A relaxed 6 mile walk from Rothbury along the Coquet valley, returning via the Terrace north of Rothbury and along the carriage drive created by Lord Armstrong of Cragside.
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Post by: BuzyG on 09:34:42, 24/11/19
Another busy days Holidaying I  even got MrsG into one of those wirly hello things for the first time and we spent a little time up on the snow accross the valley from mt Cook,   Not much walking there, we were only had ten minutes or so on the ground.  I did get a walk in in the evening though up from our accommodation in Lake Wakapo to the top of my name sake Mt John.
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Post by: sunnydale on 19:40:53, 25/11/19
Fab pics Buzy! O0
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Post by: pdstsp on 09:10:12, 28/11/19
Love those pics BuzyG.  Eldest daughter is considering a move to NZ, be a great excuse to go and walk those mountains.


Got three days in Borrowdale this weekend, and, touch wood, the forecast looks good.
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Post by: April on 18:44:02, 28/11/19
Got three days in Borrowdale this weekend, and, touch wood, the forecast looks good.

Enjoy, it does look good but very cold. I can't make my mind up where we are going but it will a wild camp somewhere with a sunset view  :)
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Post by: Hadrian on 18:39:49, 01/12/19
A short walk along the Northumberland Coast Path, from Embleton to Craster, passing Dunstanburgh Castle.
(https://i.ibb.co/ySC4Xjp/AB489028-C752-44-D1-AA4-E-8-B727-B541-CE2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ySC4Xjp)
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Post by: jimbob on 22:20:51, 01/12/19
A short walk along the Northumberland Coast Path, from Embleton to Craster, passing Dunstanburgh Castle.

My childhood stomping ground. Getting the herring guts from Robsons to go fishing for crabs off the harbour wall, accounted for many days in the summer holidays. Tomorrow have to go up to Amble so may try to walk from the little shore up the wynd to Warkworth and back.
.......

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Post by: richardh1905 on 07:27:52, 02/12/19
Dunstanburgh Castle is lovely.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 07:31:17, 02/12/19
Explored the aptly named Craggy Woods near Staveley, Kendal yesterday whilst waiting for my newly purchased mountain bike to be checked over. A lovely bit of woodland; a steep climb up through majestic mature beech onto the top of the crags, followed by a meandering wander through lovely mixed woodland. I can't get enough of trees after living in Orkney for 17 years!
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Post by: pdstsp on 13:12:22, 02/12/19
Enjoy, it does look good but very cold. I can't make my mind up where we are going but it will a wild camp somewhere with a sunset view  :)


Hope you had a good one too.  Did you get a sunset view on Saturday - there were quite a few clouds around the Borrowdale area?


Had a great wlak with Photonut on Saturday, Seatoller- Base Brown, Green Gable, Brandreth, Haystacks, Fleetwith Pike, Honister, Seatoller, Haweswater Gold.


 
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Post by: April on 21:04:09, 02/12/19
I can't get enough of trees after living in Orkney for 17 years!

 :)

Did you get a sunset view on Saturday - there were quite a few clouds around the Borrowdale area?

We did, not a great sunset but we did get a view of it  :) We were above Wast Water.

Had a great walk with Photonut on Saturday, Seatoller- Base Brown, Green Gable, Brandreth, Haystacks, Fleetwith Pike, Honister, Seatoller, Haweswater Gold.

Haweswater Gold? I can't recall that fell name  ;)
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Post by: Hadrian on 21:09:58, 02/12/19
Dunstanburgh Castle is lovely.


It was a beautiful day - cold but with bright sunshine.
(https://i.ibb.co/FBXWvSW/310-CB707-9-EF3-432-D-9-F5-A-41-FDD13-EF7-AC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FBXWvSW)
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Post by: jimbob on 21:27:24, 02/12/19
Not many people know about or even look for the harbour in the gut next to the castle. Quite interesting. We were led to believe that there was a tunnel from here up to Embleton tower. Never got an inkling where it could have been, but the erosion has been really bad over the centuries.

Also that there was a smugglers tunnel up to Howick Hall further south at  what was Howick caves which collapsed years ago, next to the rumbling kern.
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Post by: pdstsp on 22:35:38, 02/12/19
:)

We did, not a great sunset but we did get a view of it  :) We were above Wast Water.

Haweswater Gold? I can't recall that fell name  ;)


It's number 215. O0
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Post by: BuzyG on 00:52:18, 03/12/19
Out and about near Napier on the North Island, exploring waterfalls with our lad.


(https://i.postimg.cc/rmGqQjPL/01051005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZT0g3br)


We swam through this one and sat on the shelf behind.  Water not to cold here.


(https://i.postimg.cc/fRgy9862/01051047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68nBsf6n)


Still so much to explore.



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Post by: GnP on 09:55:19, 04/12/19
The start of my very wet & muddy walk around Lapworth yesterday. At one point two women were walking the opposite way. We greeted each other then one of them said it is very muddy up there. I thought to myself , I already guessed that as I`v been walking in mud for two hours.

When I arrived where they pointed to however, it was indeed very muddy and the deepest of the day. More like slurry and I had my work cut out stopping myself going knee deep. :o :o Pride comes before a fall....
Still I thoroughly enjoyed the walk as the sun shone for most of the time I was out and about. All good therapy to combat modern life... ;)


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Post by: gunwharfman on 10:28:52, 04/12/19
Unfortunately, I can only manage short walks at the weekend, more than likely to the top of Portsdown Hill as usual for me and the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield Other than this, Saturday is the day when I plan to was my down sleeping quilt, then wait about a week, with a bit of TLC in between, for it to dry.
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Post by: sunnydale on 07:55:40, 10/12/19
Lovely photos guys O0
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Post by: Sleepy on 12:06:56, 10/12/19
At the moment, I plan to return to Snowdonia for a couple of nights but the weather looks rubbish Thursday - Saturday  :-\  I'm keeping an eye on it for now
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Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 15:45:07, 10/12/19
The weather at the moment, is so poor on the western parts of the Uk, that i very much doubt anyone would consider going out for a walk,
Visited my friend in Deganwy yesterday afternoon, very high SW winds with intermittent heavy rain.

Weather is more than rubbish, stay at home and keep warm,  Snowdonia has been there for close on a billion years, it will certainly be there when the weather is nicer.
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Post by: sussamb on 16:13:50, 10/12/19
That may be good advice for some but I rather like the challenge that poor weather brings  O0
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Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 17:42:51, 10/12/19
I did venture out to the shop in the village, this morning, but even dressed in my full waterproof gear, i got soaked to the skin.
The high winds and heavy rain, crossing the road in front of my house, was so heavy, that even walking the three miles there and back, the rain saturated my clothing.

I recon i would have been soaked to the skin, even if i had been wearing a wetsuit, the rain is still throwing it down, as i write this.

I just cannot imagine battling through similar conditions on the Carneddau main ridge, or up the Llanberis Path to the summit of Snowdon.

Imagine traversing Dartmoor in such weather.

Testing ones abilities is one thing, but doing it whilst soaking wet, and not being able to take shelter, that's no fun at all.

Walking and testing ones ability in the mountains is meant to be enjoyed,

The forecast for the entire week, here in the National Park is for very unsettled conditions, with storm force winds for much of the week.


The high winds have not really dropped since last Friday, they have subsided a bit, but then grown in intensity, with Sunday night being mayhem outside.

I for one, will not be going walkies this week, and the lure of Moelfre or Diffwys has lost its magic, the weather is that bad.
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Post by: Hadrian on 15:35:08, 22/12/19
A leisurely circular walk today following the long carriage drive near Cragside at Rothbury in Northumberland. Coquetdale bathed in winter sunshine.
(https://i.ibb.co/dgtg5VN/352-E3669-297-A-4255-A2-A0-148-A4-D796-FE3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GT9T58Z)
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:30:24, 22/12/19
Out with the Moorland Ramblers on Dartmoor today.  What a beautiful place it is to walk. :)
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Post by: gunwharfman on 19:36:59, 22/12/19
I visited Maidstone, Kent today, difficult in some places and lots of really sticky gooey mud.! For those who know it, this is Teston Bridge and the river is the Medway. Just a couple of miles along towards Maidstone there is another bridge at East Farleigh which looks very similar. To see Teston Bridge in a different light, watch the original Dunkirk film starring John Mills. In the film, the British blew it up as they retreated. The scene is in the first 15 minutes.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/22/pm-urged-to-overhaul-flood-defence-funding-or-risk-catastrophe
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Post by: richardh1905 on 21:12:06, 23/12/19
A leisurely circular walk today following the long carriage drive near Cragside at Rothbury in Northumberland. Coquetdale bathed in winter sunshine.
(https://i.ibb.co/dgtg5VN/352-E3669-297-A-4255-A2-A0-148-A4-D796-FE3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GT9T58Z)

Stunning colours, Hadrian.
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Post by: April on 22:23:38, 23/12/19
Smashing photo Hadrian  O0

I know that area well, it is close to Newcastle so I walked there a lot when I lived there.
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Post by: Jac on 22:32:50, 23/12/19
Off to the Malvern Hills :)
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:39:02, 24/12/19
Off to the Malvern Hills :)

Nice - I remember catching a train from Birmingham and walking the length of the Malvern Hills on my birthday with a group of friends many years ago.
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Post by: gunwharfman on 11:02:02, 24/12/19
Last week, this week and perhaps next I'm down to about a mile or less a day, coping with a nasty running pain at the back of my right calf! For the past few mornings after getting up, it feels as though it's better, but like this morning after about 200yds of slowly and carefully walking its back! Going to get the frozen peas out again, plus an elevated leg sofa routine. I need to somehow get myself back to normal before I leave for my trip to La Palma in early January. Most annoying!
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 11:32:01, 24/12/19
Last week, this week and perhaps next I'm down to about a mile or less a day, coping with a nasty running pain at the back of my right calf! For the past few mornings after getting up, it feels as though it's better, but like this morning after about 200yds of slowly and carefully walking its back! Going to get the frozen peas out again, plus an elevated leg sofa routine. I need to somehow get myself back to normal before I leave for my trip to La Palma in early January. Most annoying!
Could it be a back problem, rather than the calf. My sciatica generally manifests itself in calf pain (and back pain). Some Pilates, yoga or just gentle stretches on the floor could make this go away. I generally find that if I press around the area of the pain, it has no effect (i.e. the pain is not actually there) and this generally points to referred pain from an irritated or trapped nerve.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 11:59:45, 24/12/19
Not strictly this weekend, but on Boxing Day morning I’m joining a Northumberland National Park circular walk along Hadrian’s Wall, starting at Walltown near Greenhead. 6 miles/3 hours.
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Post by: jimbob on 12:41:03, 24/12/19
Not walking but at Whitley Bay on boxing day for the annual North Sea dip.
As I get older I find that it takes longer to plodge in past the knees. Need to be pushed in to get the full body effect nowadays.
Once dried and clothed you seem to stay warm until the end of March, they say!.
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Post by: Hadrian on 13:12:00, 24/12/19
Not walking but at Whitley Bay on boxing day for the annual North Sea dip.
As I get older I find that it takes longer to plodge in past the knees. Need to be pushed in to get the full body effect nowadays.
Once dried and clothed you seem to stay warm until the end of March, they say!.


You deserve a medal!
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Post by: jimbob on 13:34:06, 24/12/19

You deserve a medal!
No, they divvent gie medals to gonniels.  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:34:22, 27/12/19
Might go for a family walk around Grasmere, Rydal and up Loughrigg if the weather improves as forecast.

I still have memories of walking around Rydal from (ahem) 51 years ago - bracken covered slopes of Loughrigg above Rydal, tadpoles in a slate cavern, and an ascent of mighty Helm Crag, my first Lakeland fell (certainly seemed mighty to a 7 year old).
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Post by: sunnydale on 07:14:34, 28/12/19
Out for a long walk today & will include one or two (or more) Edges! O0
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:22:51, 28/12/19
Enjoy your walk, Tracey. I love the Peak District gritstone edges.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:37:13, 28/12/19
Might go for a family walk around Grasmere, Rydal and up Loughrigg if the weather improves as forecast.

I still have memories of walking around Rydal from (ahem) 51 years ago - bracken covered slopes of Loughrigg above Rydal, tadpoles in a slate cavern, and an ascent of mighty Helm Crag, my first Lakeland fell (certainly seemed mighty to a 7 year old).

Walked the shores of Rydal and Grasmere today, and visited the slate cavern that I remember so well after visiting as a child (no tadpoles in December), but Loughrigg was covered in cloud so we didn't bother.
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Post by: Ridge on 18:51:20, 28/12/19
We actually managed to get out for a local walk today.
4 pairs of muddy boots for me to clean this evening, I couldn't be happier.
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Post by: Hadrian on 20:15:53, 31/12/19
Not quite the weekend, but tomorrow - New Year’s Day - I’m on a Northumberland National Park walk from Rothbury to Simonside. It should be fun as apparently New Year’s Day walks are always well attended.
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Post by: Hadrian on 16:30:13, 01/01/20
Contemplating the climb to the top of Simonside, Northumberland,  New Year’s Day.
(https://i.ibb.co/Dzkjpqm/8-E08-CEF8-DECD-4-F43-AB55-C22401-D1-C84-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZGKbmZv)
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:38:03, 01/01/20
Contemplating the climb to the top of Simonside, Northumberland,  New Year’s Day.
(https://i.ibb.co/Dzkjpqm/8-E08-CEF8-DECD-4-F43-AB55-C22401-D1-C84-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZGKbmZv)


So did you?
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Post by: Hadrian on 18:39:43, 01/01/20
Oh, yes!
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:44:51, 01/01/20
I was out with the moorland group on Sunday.  Two Bridges across the tops via East Dart water fall to Postbridge. Then Bellever tor for lunch before heading back via the Powder Mills.  Lovely route good weather and fine company. O0
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:45:22, 01/01/20
Oh, yes!
Nice one.  :)
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Post by: jimbob on 18:49:58, 01/01/20
Great place, great weather Hadrian. I got up early walked down to Tynemouth then along the Tyne and ended walking though Northumberland Park in North Shields. What a treasure that place is.
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Post by: BuzyG on 00:08:47, 06/01/20
Sunday back home from Bletchley and stow. I headed up yes tor and just sat near the top for an hour or so enjoying a spot of people watching.  Chilly old wind up there, glad I took plenty of layers.
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Post by: Hadrian on 12:20:05, 16/01/20
On Sunday I'll be joining a Northumberland National Park Walk in the foothills of the Cheviots. The Humbleton and Harehope Circuit follows St Cuthbert's Way going westwards over Gains Law and Black law. 4hrs/8 miles, and the forecast looks promising.

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Post by: 33027 on 12:33:55, 16/01/20
The Wey South Path. Very interesting it follows the path of the old canal from Guildford to Pulborough in West Sussex. This time of year many of the old sections are full of water and clear of the usual weeds and nettles along the path. It's a real treat walking through the woods and suddenly coming up on an old waterway in the middle of nowhere!


I'll wait until the summer to complete the last bit as it's on the floodplain of the river!  :-\
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Post by: April on 19:21:13, 16/01/20
The Humbleton and Harehope Circuit follows St Cuthbert's Way going westwards over Gains Law and Black law.

That is a fab walk  :)
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Post by: Hadrian on 19:23:37, 16/01/20
That is a fab walk  :)


Thanks - I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a part of Northumberland I don’t know at all.
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Post by: pdstsp on 17:29:36, 17/01/20
Off to Lakes in morning for two days - fingers crossed weather looks ok too.
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Post by: Hadrian on 16:43:48, 19/01/20
Humbleton and Harehope circuit today, Cheviot in the background. 39 brave souls plus 3 park rangers to maintain order!
(https://i.ibb.co/LrBMsPB/2-F31991-C-0-A60-4-B63-A4-E4-E036-C231-E389.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7QBH0zB)
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Post by: Ridge on 18:21:59, 19/01/20
Had a very muddy walk today.
7 miles through the Hertfordshire countryside to a pub where I met my wife, daughter and mother-in-law for lunch. After a huge meal and a couple of pints I waddled the 7 miles back home again.
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Post by: Bhod on 08:15:47, 23/01/20
Sunday's planned walk is a 10 mile circular fromBowes -
"The Pennine village of Bowes evolved around the medieval castle within the village which in turn evolved around the Roman fort of Lavatrae in the early AD 70's. This walk begins in the village and follows the River Greta upstream to the natural arch of God's Bridge before crossing open land to follow Sleightholme Beck, ones of the River Greta's tributaries. From the beck the walk climbs on to the Pennine moors and progresses over wild open uplands to the high point of the walk at the Citron Seat trig point before gently rolling off the moor to Gilmonby and back into Bowes."
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Post by: ninthace on 08:48:23, 23/01/20
Best place to park in Bowes is the village hall at the entrance to the village.  The Ancient Unicorn in Bowes is a decent pub to finish at.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:59:52, 23/01/20
Humbleton and Harehope circuit today, Cheviot in the background. 39 brave souls plus 3 park rangers to maintain order!
..

Nice photo, Hadrian - but 42 people in a group!
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Post by: Hadrian on 09:01:42, 23/01/20
Nice photo, Hadrian - but 42 people in a group!


I know - especially as most of the Park walks involve around 20 at most!
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Post by: Bhod on 13:51:08, 23/01/20
Best place to park in Bowes is the village hall at the entrance to the village.  The Ancient Unicorn in Bowes is a decent pub to finish at.

Cheers for that Ninthace, never been before so handy to know.
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Post by: jimbob on 15:47:17, 23/01/20
Hospital wards if unlucky. Sitting at home if lucky. Following dizziness spells not being cured by removal of the beta blockers I got word to pop in for a pacemaker.
Been told that I have to take it easy for a couple of weeks until first checkup, and told to split up my morning 4 miles into 4 x 1 mile walks over the day instead for a while. I have a Loop Recorder in my chest wall which sends signals back to the local hospital, so that has to be removed and the cavity sorted out. 
Was going to do part of the Macmillan Cross Britain Way starting from Boston next week, but that is now on the back burner. Will continue my winter routine if ambling around the parks and canal.
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Post by: April on 22:49:15, 23/01/20
Crikey jimbob  :( Best behave yourself and take it easy until you get sorted out.
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Post by: Mel on 20:14:33, 24/01/20
Oh gosh, jimbob  :o   Yes, take it easy, and I hope all goes well.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 20:21:42, 24/01/20
All the best, jimbob
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Post by: jimbob on 20:30:28, 24/01/20
First time through lead dislodged so a second fitting was done. Overnight stay. Physiologist checking lead placement tomorrow. Hopefully all well and can go home. It happens.  :-\
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Post by: watershed on 14:26:25, 25/01/20
Thinking of you jimbob. My father had that done 12 years ago and it was a great success.
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Post by: jimbob on 17:50:24, 25/01/20
Thinking of you jimbob. My father had that done 12 years ago and it was a great success.
Thanks to you all. Everything seems to be ok. Neither a bad nor painful procedure. Some nettle type pain today. All the nurses say the technology has leaped ahead, this one only cuts in if the heart rate goes below 30 bpm, but interestingly if it notices (dunno how) that you are straining as in high level exercise and your heart isn't responding it will up the bpm.
They said it will be of benefit in the hills as I will now have a fourth and fifth gear for hard high steep hills and won't pass out through dizziness and drop off the sharp edges. Mrs Jimbob has put the insurance documents away till the next event.
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 18:02:26, 25/01/20
I hope this gets you back into the outdoors. My dad had a pacemaker fitted a few years ago after several episodes when he passed out due to his heart stopping for about 30 seconds. Since he had the pacemaker he has had no episodes and is still very active in the garden, digging and carrying, at the age of 85.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 18:58:46, 25/01/20
Thanks. That is what I'm hoping for. Miss out on my local 4mile daily this week but into it big time the week after. Plans are for Hadrians Wall, if no snow forecast, in Feb, this time West to East. Testing enough, but close to bail out points all the way. So that will be both a "weekend" and a "during the week" walk, not going to kill myself.
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Post by: EnglishHiker on 09:44:15, 26/01/20
My partner and I will be going to Danby Beacon. It will be the first time I've been up there since I was a child. I think we might try walking over to Scaling reservoir. 
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Post by: Jac on 10:46:35, 26/01/20
Thanks. That is what I'm hoping for. Miss out on my local 4mile daily this week but into it big time the week after. Plans are for Hadrians Wall, if no snow forecast, in Feb, this time West to East. Testing enough, but close to bail out points all the way. So that will be both a "weekend" and a "during the week" walk, not going to kill myself.

Fingers crossed al goes well for you :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 16:52:03, 26/01/20
Sunday's planned walk is a 10 mile circular fromBowes -
"The Pennine village of Bowes evolved around the medieval castle within the village which in turn evolved around the Roman fort of Lavatrae in the early AD 70's. This walk begins in the village and follows the River Greta upstream to the natural arch of God's Bridge before crossing open land to follow Sleightholme Beck, ones of the River Greta's tributaries. From the beck the walk climbs on to the Pennine moors and progresses over wild open uplands to the high point of the walk at the Citron Seat trig point before gently rolling off the moor to Gilmonby and back into Bowes."

Turned into a just over an 8 mile walk, skipped the last section as the weather has been absolutley horrendous and spirits were flagging somewhat, still, an excuse to return in better weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slowcoach on 17:50:10, 26/01/20
Walked the Stonehenge Stomp today. 40 k of slippery mud and rain from 11.45. Our group of 4 got round together in 7 hours 45 minutes which given the conditions I am more than happy with.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:00:40, 27/01/20
8 miles around South Bodmin moor on Friday. Then a similar  distance tor bagging today on Dartmoor, around Buckland common and widdicombe area. Plus I met up with the walking group for lunch on Buckland Beacon.  Pretty horrid weather. All the better for keeping a decent pace going.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 14:57:49, 02/02/20
Circular walk today from Elsdon in Redesdale, Northumberland. Only 5 miles, but very muddy underfoot and drizzle for half the walk. Enjoyable nonetheless.


(https://i.ibb.co/hHVb90y/EFD86492-CE0-A-45-CF-8265-88-BA061-D7171.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BjBb3kt)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 15:03:41, 02/02/20
Circular walk today from Elsdon in Redesdale, Northumberland. Only 5 miles, but very muddy underfoot and drizzle for half the walk. Enjoyable nonetheless.


(https://i.ibb.co/hHVb90y/EFD86492-CE0-A-45-CF-8265-88-BA061-D7171.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BjBb3kt)
Did you see the gibbet, Dad always reckoned that Winter was a distant relative. He also said there was a route somewhere near there where they walked the geese and obviously sheep and cattle from southern Scotland to the marts around Newcastle. You just brought that back to mind. I'll need to get my old maps out. Though many drovers routes were never put down on the maps and they didn't have satellite views in those days either.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 15:10:27, 02/02/20
Did you see the gibbet, Dad always reckoned that Winter was a distant relative. He also said there was a route somewhere near there where they walked the geese and obviously sheep and cattle from southern Scotland to the marts around Newcastle. You just brought that back to mind. I'll need to get my old maps out. Though many drovers routes were never put down on the maps and they didn't have satellite views in those days either.


Unfortunately our route didn’t take us near the gibbet today. For anyone who’s interested, here’s a short history of Winter’s Gibbet.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winter-s-gibbet (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winter-s-gibbet)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Little Foot on 09:18:04, 03/02/20
Hoping to do a 6 mile Ramblers walk on Saturday with my lad and the dog. Was thinking of joining, but the vast majority of walks are on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, which are the exact days I work, so not sure it'd be worth it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:08:38, 03/02/20
Hoping to do a 6 mile Ramblers walk on Saturday with my lad and the dog. Was thinking of joining, but the vast majority of walks are on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, which are the exact days I work, so not sure it'd be worth it.
With the ramblers, the walks are set for whatever day of the week a group member offers to lead one.  So yes your right mainly Sundays and Wednesdays, but you could always join up and set a new trend for leading walks on a Saturday and Tuesday.  One thing is for sure others will also want to walk on those days.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 21:10:24, 03/02/20
Three photo's of a very wet and wintery Coire Ardair on Creag Meagaidh.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/6PziwZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6PziwZj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/Tetqz4.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnTetqz4j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/PUrTxb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poPUrTxbj)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 21:12:49, 03/02/20
Three photo's of a very wet and wintery Coire Ardair on Creag Meagaidh.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/6PziwZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6PziwZj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/Tetqz4.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnTetqz4j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/PUrTxb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poPUrTxbj)
Wonderful scenery in spite of the weather conditions
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GordonHorwich on 13:09:25, 05/02/20
Anglezarke Amble in the West Pennine Moors this Saturday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:11:29, 07/02/20
Our group walk planned for Sunday has been cancelled dew to the weather forecast.  That's the first time that has happened since I joined the group. :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 06:44:11, 07/02/20
Our group walk planned for Sunday has been cancelled dew to the weather forecast.  That's the first time that has happened since I joined the group. :(

Was looking at doing the Cleveland 3 peaks  on Sunday,  in this case however, I think "discretion is the better part of valour" applies.  Will walk from home to Tynemouth market and back instead, definitely a damn sight less scenic but I'll still get 12 miles in. :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 08:30:52, 07/02/20
The weekend starts early. Today I will be walking in the Market Weighton area. Meeting a friend, she has the route.
ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 09:57:01, 07/02/20
If you are walking this weekend, put some stones in your pockets.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 12:23:39, 07/02/20
If you are walking this weekend, put some stones in your pockets.
Indeed. I was planning to go up Ingleborough on Sunday but I’m now going to walk on the Bridgewater Canal. Even that may get cancelled if it’s horrendous.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: vghikers on 13:11:01, 07/02/20
Quote
I was planning to go up Ingleborough on Sunday but I’m now going to walk on the Bridgewater Canal. Even that may get cancelled if it’s horrendous

Whereabouts on the Bridgewater Canal?. We walked the local section from Altrincham to Manchester yesterday (glorious sunshine!) and, going from memory, there was a towpath closure notice between Marsland Bridge and Sale from this weekend until the end of the month.

Edit: found it (http://www.bridgewatercanal.co.uk/news/article.aspx?ID=278), it doesn't affect Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Percy on 13:25:04, 07/02/20
Whereabouts on the Bridgewater Canal?. We walked the local section from Altrincham to Manchester yesterday (glorious sunshine!) and, going from memory, there was a towpath closure notice between Marsland Bridge and Sale from this weekend until the end of the month.

Edit: found it (http://www.bridgewatercanal.co.uk/news/article.aspx?ID=278), it doesn't affect Sunday.
Thanks for letting me know even if it won’t affect me.


I’m walking from Brooklands tram stop to Lymm then back to the pub in Altrincham along the trans-pennine trail. Will drop off the trail at Dunham and walk into Bowdon across the golf course. About 13.5 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 17:13:01, 07/02/20
Looks like a local walk on the flatlands tomorrow - why do storms seem to hit at weekends?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:09:48, 07/02/20
Just rechecked the weather - Saturday now looking good if a bit draughty and no weather warning in force until Sunday.  Looks like we can get a walk in first thing and then shop in the afternoon.  We are planning to pay homage to Johnny Kingdom and give his bust a pat.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:31:47, 07/02/20
Just rechecked the weather - Saturday now looking good if a bit draughty and no weather warning in force until Sunday.  Looks like we can get a walk in first thing and then shop in the afternoon.  We are planning to pay homage to Johnny Kingdom and give his bust a pat.
Yes, it looks decent for an early start tomorrow.  O0

I may do Cranmere pool from the Dartmoor inn.  I have not walked in from there previously.  It's not rained for a few days, so the ground should be good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 08:47:43, 08/02/20
Good luck. I still think you may need waders in places!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:02:01, 08/02/20
Good luck. I still think you may need waders in places!


Thanks  O0


That went rather well.  I headed out over Great Links to Kitty tor. Then followed the ridge of Amicombe hill and crossed the saddle over to great kneeset, before crossing the peat bog to Cranmere.  I noted it is easy to spot coming from that direction.  After signing the book and a cuppa, I headed SW across the peat to Fur tor.  The wind that had pushed me to the pool was less friendly heading into it.  Fur tor provided excellent shelter from the now biting wind and after another butty and a cuppa I headed back to the Dartmoor Inn via Hare tor. I didn't risk the sandy ford choosing to hop back over Amicombe brook. Happily the streams were low and easy enough to hop across with my long legs.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lee R on 09:55:40, 09/02/20
Saturday was pretty good weather wise. Sunrise cloud, quickly cleared to blue skies, few nice fluffy white clouds started to come in about midday followed by some darker clouds a bit later :)


Local 6 mile wander around Priddy & Stockhill Woods.


Now sat here with a brew listening to the wind battering the house! :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 10:18:15, 09/02/20
I had a shortish walk around the village today. This was my first ‘proper’ walk-in over 18 months due to injury and illness. Flu and a chest infection over Christmas and New Year prevented me getting started then. I managed 4.6 miles at just over 4 mph, which is not based for an overweight, unfit 57 year old. It would have been longer and faster, but my Achilles and sciatica started to make an appearance, so I slowed down and shortened the walk.


Although I walked on pavements and single track roads, I got to see fields, woods and hills. Bennachie was wreathed in cloud, but the main summits of Mither Tap, Oxen Craig and Watch Craig put in the occasional appearance. I managed a brief glimpse of Balfluig Castle (built 1566) through the trees. I also visited ‘Rudolph’ the Aberdeen Angus. This is our nickname for the life size bronze statue of a bull commemorating the breed being started at nearby Tillyfour farm in the 1880s. He had his nose sprayed red and was covered with tinsel one Christmas. He also shared a nickname with David Beckham for a while and made is way into the national newspapers.  He has not been embellished in recent years.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 11:30:54, 09/02/20
Nowhere, have you seen the weather !!!.
Storm Ciara is really battering Dyffryn.
The winds were high yesterday, and lashing with rain, and the wind has been gradually building in strength.


Thats what you get, when you live on the West coast, so close to the sea, very exciting weather.

The weather has been poor here on the West coast for most of the week, heavy rain, with occasional clear skies, but very unsettled.

Currently the winds are so strong, ive noticed a few trees are down, further up the valley

Still i bet there's a few mindless idiots attempting Snowdon, or probably Tryfan.

The storm is supposed to be passing over quickly, so currently i am tucked up nice and warm, watching the mayhem out to sea, and the ferocious winds below Moelfre.


My thoughts are going out to those poor souls who have to be out at sea in such poor weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 12:03:56, 09/02/20
My thoughts are going out to those poor souls who have to be out at sea in such poor weather.
Seconded
I did my sea training on the Hong Kong guard ship.  We had to follow a typhoon sending half hourly weather reports.  It an experience I would not want to repeat. We lost the bridge wipers, the stanchions round the upper deck and bent the gun director that was mounted behind the bridge.  The sea even took the paint off.  My reports became a bit shorter when the Stephenson Screen bolted to the inside of the bridge wing disappeared over the side along with the thermometers leaving just the bolts.
Stay safe out there. Watch out for flying debris.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:15:41, 09/02/20
Nowhere, have you seen the weather !!!.
Storm Ciara is really battering Dyffryn….

My thoughts are going out to those poor souls who have to be out at sea in such poor weather.

Yes, 108mph gusts were forecast by the Met Office for Cadair Idris.

Not so bad here in the South Lakes - been up Hampsfell this morning, a bit of a blow but nothing remarkable. Certainly not by Orkney standards, anyway.

..and yes, those forced to go to sea in such conditions deserve our thoughts and respect.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 13:20:20, 09/02/20
Seconded
I did my sea training on the Hong Kong guard ship.  We had to follow a typhoon sending half hourly weather reports.  It an experience I would not want to repeat. We lost the bridge wipers, the stanchions round the upper deck and bent the gun director that was mounted behind the bridge.  The sea even took the paint off.  My reports became a bit shorter when the Stephenson Screen bolted to the inside of the bridge wing disappeared over the side along with the thermometers leaving just the bolts.
Stay safe out there. Watch out for flying debris.
The worst I have had is a force 9 gale on a mine hunter in the North Sea. I have landed at Aberdeen in 80 mph winds and that is something I won’t be rushing to repeat. (I was a passenger rather than a pilot).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 13:22:26, 09/02/20
I am supposed to have sealegs, as on my mothers side, all six of her distant relatives became Sea Captains.
Anyones who has read Aled Aimes book titled " Ships and Seamen of Anglesey" can read about them.

According to my late uncles research, one of them was even a Slave ship owner back in the early days of maritime history on the island.

As for sea legs, the ocean is supposed to be in my blood, but years ago, a friend who owns a yatch in Neyland marina, in Pembroke, took me up and down Milford Haven.

I was sick as a pig, and thats supposed to be sheltered water, not mid ocean.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 13:29:44, 09/02/20
 :D Ah Orkney, Ive been there twice, a magical island, with so much history and archaeology.

If social history and ancient archaeology is not your cuppa, i can imagine growing up there as a child can be mighty boring.


Lets go adventuring, to live and breathe the history of the people who lived at the Ness of Brodgar.


The standing stones of Stennes, were mind blowing,  their just stones i hear you say, whats mind blowing about them, the countless Milena that those stones have been exposed to the savagery of the Orkney winds.


What stories of times gone past, could they tell. :D
Orkney, just love the place.

Currently my thoughts are with the owners of the Barra Beach hotel, on the western side of the isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.
The hotel is less than 100m from the teeth of the Atlantic, with no protection from the elements.

The owners were telling me, the wind regularly goes over 100mph during the winter months.

I like Orkney, a bit like Anglesey in some respects, but i bet the severity of the winter winds have to be experienced first hand, theres nowhere really to hide.


Now i know why the roof tiles of the Black House looked like paving slabs in size and weight, not for the looks i bet.


Now i wonder why i saw few trees on the islands.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:17:05, 09/02/20
I ventured out on to Bodmin moor today.  The weather was shall we say interesting for an hour or so as the main front came through.  I took shelter behind sharp tor for over an hour and a half, where I enjoyed a cuppa watching the rain pass straight over above me whilst remaining dry as a bone.  Quite surreal.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 18:09:14, 14/02/20
Sunday’s planned walk was a Northumberland National Park circular walk along a section of the Roman Wall starting at Cawfields - around 7 miles. Unfortunately we have an amber rain warning for Northumberland on Sunday, so it’s postponed for a week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 09:34:15, 15/02/20
All group walks cancelled :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 11:41:35, 15/02/20
Just back from a very wet 4.5 miles through woods and along lanes on South Cumbria - Storm Dennis has arrived with a vengeance!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 14:38:57, 15/02/20
Just got home before the rain. Did twelve miles on the road after a bus drop off. Very windy 55-59 mph, mostly on my back though. From Mail in Cunningsburgh taking the side roads to Aithsetter, Fladdabister, Quarf, Gulberwick, Hollanders Knowe and home.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 16:47:36, 15/02/20
Ah, Shetland. Wild up there - these people Sooth don't know the meaning of the word 'Storm'. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lostme1 on 18:03:20, 15/02/20
Ah, Shetland. Wild up there - these people Sooth don't know the meaning of the word 'Storm'. :)
We did in 1987, no power for 5 days. When making an insurance claim for freezer contents, it was suggested we should make jam with the fruit. I pointed out we had an electric cooker. Claim was paid.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:17:19, 15/02/20
Short walk today - out into the garden to refill the feeders and find out what the odd noise we heard was (turned out to be slate committing suicide by jumping off the roof).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 19:23:33, 15/02/20
Ah, Shetland. Wild up there - these people Sooth don't know the meaning of the word 'Storm'. :)

Too True Richard, I come out in a cold sweat when I think of New Years night in 92.
 I walked home from my Girl Friends (Now my Wife) flat to my house in the early hours. I was in the relative lee of Staney hill. I have heard the expression screaming like a banshee, but only understood what they meant by it after that walk. It was as though a squadron of jets was passing over. It hit over 170mph in Unst. then the recording equipment blew away with the next bigger gust. It was a serious blow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:56:37, 23/02/20
Happily the wind on Dartmoor was only around 40mph today, but a pleasant warm breeze.  I enjoyed a walk out from Postbridge around 3pm, after earlier bagging Meldon hill.


The plan was to simply head  up over the rise to the Borah stones.  As I reached the East Dart waterfall however, I met a younger chap hoping to get to Fur tor.  After a brief discussion on torches and timescales I joined him and the pair of us sped off at full tilt. Knowing it would be dark by the he time we got back. Having taken two hours to reach the tor, we turned around after a cuppa and we're happily blown back to Postbridge in 1:30.  Well it is mainly down hill too, but still that was one quick return trip accross what is mostly open peat bog and tussock grass.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:30:07, 23/02/20
Loughrigg today, hopefully.

Weather set to improve. Hopefully!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 09:42:36, 23/02/20
I am trying to decide whether to walk from Lelant to St. Ives or go around The Loe again.
Coffee in town first then I shall decide.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 16:44:54, 23/02/20
Postponed from last week 7 mile circular walk beginning at Cawfields on the Roman Wall. First 4 miles in ankle-deep mud. Final section along the Wall much drier but windy.


(https://i.ibb.co/HXv9VFT/EFF49226-2-CB2-4-C0-C-9376-3-CCBA2-E71-E46.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TrXNkvM)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 16:54:28, 23/02/20
I am trying to decide whether to walk from Lelant to St. Ives or go around The Loe again.
Coffee in town first then I shall decide.
Well did Lelant to St. Ives and back, expensive lunch in St. Ives, but saw some interesting art.
GPS app played up, but think I know why (I uninstalled Google Earth and I think it uses that).  So no idea how far I really walked, probably about 7 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 18:01:19, 23/02/20
After several postponements I walked the Cleveland '3 peaks' today, Roseberry Topping, Highcliffe Nab and Easby Moor (Captain Cook's monument). Turned into a lovely walk if a tad breezy but boy do my legs fell like they've been through the mill, the climb out of Hutton Village up to Highcliffe Nab nearly did for me.... :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:49:46, 23/02/20
Yet another functional local walk for me today.  Decided to wade/squelch up the old railway track on my way back from the shops.  Lots of signs that spring is coming - birds chirruping, snowdrops and daffodils poking their heads up and a few buds and blossom on the trees  :)


As lovely as it is to get out into the (very) fresh air for a mooch, I'm getting raging cabin fever and a desperate urge to get some hills into my legs again.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:01:46, 23/02/20
Our walk yesterday was full of Spring's promise.  Daffodils, crocuses. catkins, pussy willow, primroses have all been out for a few weeks now and the cherry blossom just coming through too.  I hear that the magnolia is coming out just across the border in Cornwall too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:14:23, 23/02/20
Oooh, yes.  My pussy willow is getting its furry things on too  :)


Wouldn't mind but I hacked it down to the ground last year and it's nearly as tall as the house again.  By 'eck it can grow  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 10:44:17, 29/02/20
Found a sheltered spot on top of Hampsfell, just sitting in the sun taking in the view, Black Combe and Caw snow free, but Coniston Old Man, Langdales, Helvellyn, Fairfield  Red Screes, High Street still plastered in snow. Howgills snow free, but Ingleborough is white.


Snow level perhaps 2000' on the fells. Beautiful.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 11:10:18, 29/02/20
Tomorrow's walk is a climb up Drake Stone, on to Harbottle Lake and then back down to the Coquet valley. Plan is to finish up in The Star pub in the village of Harbottle, Northumberland.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 12:25:30, 29/02/20
....................  I hear that the magnolia is coming out just across the border in Cornwall too.

Magnolias out at Dartington last Wednesday :)

Caerhayes Castle, Cornwall should be well worth a visit for their huge magnolias just now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 12:39:36, 29/02/20
Just done another circuit of The Loe.
Seemed to take forever today, especially Loe Bar as it was against a 35 MPH wind.
But when I looked at the GPS data, was quicker than normal.
Lots of dog dodging today, should be kept on leads.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lonegunman on 07:22:47, 01/03/20
Due to set off soon on a 15 miler towards Tameside


Medlock Valley into Daisy Nook, across to Park Bridge and then up to Hartshead Pike and back again via Clayton Vale.


Podcasts prepped and pack ready to grab and go!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:37:56, 01/03/20
Had a nice little Mellie-Mooch on Paull Foreshore and surrounds this afternoon.  The weather really was quite nice, all things considered and the gear testing is going well.


Came across this large teddy bear on my wanderings:


(https://i.postimg.cc/kMZfPb99/20200301-154051-1.jpg)


The board it's propped up against says "Chris and Jess found me washed up and left me here to enjoy the view and named me Paul The Bear".



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:23:14, 05/03/20
Those lighthouses remind me of Bender from Futurama  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:02:39, 08/03/20
A pleasant 7 miles around the flanks of and over Whitbarrow - Lake District limestone country at it's best.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 19:31:45, 08/03/20
A short walk around Tehidy Woods today.
Bit longer one yesterday to Marazion.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mZ0hs8dH/Tehidy-08-03-2020.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qx1Cx1Pn/To-Marazion-07-03-2020.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 19:49:24, 08/03/20
Friday did 5.2 miles around the Cliffs of Cunningsburgh with a visit to the Viking Steatite Quarry at Catpund 1446 ft ascent.https://www.archaeologyshetland.org/post/2016-1-16-in-depth-steatite-in-shetland


Saturday 10 miles around the outskirts of Lerwick through the old WW2 defence system (now recognised as the best preserved town defence in the UK). ascent 1243Feet.
https://www.archaeologyshetland.org/site-in-focus

Sunday 6.8 miles around the inner edge of Lerwick and the Harbour. Ascent 719 feet
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 20:28:33, 08/03/20
We had a fated walk this weekend.  The plan was to go shopping early and do a walk from one of the villages on the way back.  We arrived at the start point to realise I had left my poles and hat behind.  We tried for a while but I still need poles for longer walks so we aborted and went home.  After lunch, we were ready again, complete with all the forgotten gear, but realised after a mile or two of driving that we had forgotten our boots this time.  So we went back, got the boots and did a local walk instead.  Just as well really - we had been on a decent walk the day before and by the end my knee was saying it had done enough and we were a mile short of our original target for the day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:00:56, 09/03/20
We had a fated walk this weekend.  The plan was to go shopping early and do a walk from one of the villages on the way back.  We arrived at the start point to realise I had left my poles and hat behind.  We tried for a while but I still need poles for longer walks so we aborted and went home.  After lunch, we were ready again, complete with all the forgotten gear, but realised after a mile or two of driving that we had forgotten our boots this time.  So we went back, got the boots and did a local walk instead.  Just as well really - we had been on a decent walk the day before and by the end my knee was saying it had done enough and we were a mile short of our original target for the day.
;D

Glad it's not just me.  Forgot my boots once on a group walk.  Walked 13miles of peat bog in training shoes.  My feet looks like I'd spent the day in a nice warm bath when I got home.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:09:32, 09/03/20
Aborted a walk at Bedruthin steps,with  MrsG on Friday, after less that a mile.  The wind was much stronger than expected, the mud was even deeper than expected and the rain was that special freezes as soon as it touches you type.  :(


Enjoyed a pasty in the little National Trust cafe though.  O0


Sunday I was out on Dartmoor with the moorland ramblers.  16.2 miles around the Warren Inn/post bridge area.  Weather much better than expected.  Mud less gloopy, wind somehow on our backs all day, or so it seemed.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 07:52:41, 09/03/20
Completed the Cleveland three peaks (Roseberry topping, Hichcliffe Nab and Easby Moor) for the second time within a fortnight on Sunday.   Stupidly I'd messed up my watch the first time and hadn't adequately 'tracked' my data and route etc so decided to go do it all again just for the hell of it.   

Lovely walk, clear excellent all 'round views.  A touch breezy in parts  but on the whole decent weather conditions.  Hill fitness gradualy coming back into the old legs, only needed the one rest on the slog out of Hutton village up to Highcliffe Nab.
Stats for anyone interested - Miles 10.6, ascent 2162ft, descent 2119ft, Highest point 1083ft, lowest point 443ft,  time taken 3hrs 56 min at an average speed of 2.7mph (average pace (22'21min/mil).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lee R on 20:15:13, 09/03/20
Just back from a few days in Wales for my birthday :)


We left early & managed Friday sunrise from Pentwyn Reservoir looking up towards a snow topped Pen y fan :) What a start to my actual birthday :) Then hiked from Neuadd up to the Cribyn/Fan y Big pass where I decided to climb Fan y Big for the view across the mountain tops whilst the other half stopped for a bite to eat. Returned via the drained upper reservoir. Then headed to Henrhyd Falls as she missed that one last time. Saturday was misty/drizzle so done the Pont Melin-fach to Sgwd Gwladus & return walk (done that last year but wanted to improve on those photos this time around) before popping down to Melincourt (that was lovely if not much of a walk!) Sunday we spent a few hours around the Blaen y Glyn forest/waterfalls before heading home with a stop off at Keepers Pond for a bite to eat.


All in all, a very enjoyable time away :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 10:11:36, 13/03/20
Another part of the Cleveland Way for me this weekend, the stretch between Staithes and Whitby is my intended route on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 13:19:58, 13/03/20
Hittisleigh on Sunday - if I'm spared
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 12:46:20, 22/03/20
I went for a local walk in Haughton Park and along the south bank of the river Don. I saw only a few dog walkers and a fisherman and it was easy to maintain a healthy distance. I nearly didn’t go out, but I am so glad I did. Due to injury, I haven’t done much walking in 21 months and at 6.1 miles this was my longest walk in that period.


I started in woods of silver birch covered in moss and silver green lichen. There were then a few Scots Pines, beech and oak. The birds were in full song. There was a pair of mallards cuddling on an island in the pond and oystercatchers noisily flying overhead. After the woods was a meadow and then the banks of the Don. This is pretty fast flowing, but quite shallow. It is very peaceful on its calmer stretches, but makes a load gurgling, rushing sound around the rapids. The water is very clear, with a hint of peaty colour and it is easy to see the rounded rocks on the bed and the bright green weed. Something had killed a bird right on the bank (a fox or perhaps an otter). There were feathers everywhere. All around were views of the hills: Bennachie, Millstone Hill and the Coreen Hills. All in all a great hour and 45 minutes on a lovely peaceful sunny Sunday morning.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:16:12, 22/03/20
Hittisleigh on Sunday - if I'm spared
In better circumstances, I would have recommended the Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton for a post or mid walk drink, especially if you are found of aged apple juice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 13:23:52, 22/03/20
I did my usual, favourite circle around The Loe.  Was surprised to see the cafe selling take away tea and buns as it is on NT land, but not an NT cafe.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 16:35:48, 22/03/20
In what may be one of the last group walks for a while, 8 of us walked Humbleton and Harehope Hills near Wooler, Northumberland. 7.5 miles in glorious sunshine with a light breeze.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:59:23, 22/03/20
Quite a tough half day climbing Red Screes and Middle Dodd in gorgeous weather (sorry Mel) from Kirkstone Pass.
I suspect that the descent from Middle Dodd towards Brotherswater is on April's 'banned list'!  :D


Noticed that The Kirkstone Pass Inn was selling take away drinks in bottles and plastic glasses from a table across the door - quite a few people enjoying them in the afternoon sunshine - plenty of picnic tables for people to spread themselves around on.


On a slightly sour note, several souped up cars driven by what I can only describe as p*nises revving in and out of the car park, litter louts too - more horsepower than brain cells. Could hear then from half way up the hill.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:38:29, 22/03/20
Mrs G and I Walked from Brownsham to East Tichberry along the back lanes and footpaths and then back along the coast path, with our daughter.  Very few people about.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 21:46:32, 22/03/20
I have given up on weekends by and large as people who still have to work are constrained to exercise then, whereas I can go at hopefully less crowded times.  Hopefully, we might manage another chunk of the Exe Valley Way near Bampton on the morrow, once we have raided the farmers supermarket and greengrocer first thing.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 18:11:44, 28/03/20
Back to Haughton Park and the banks of the River Don again, walking from my front door. The weather was very different this weekend. The wind was very cold and there was some snow and hail. The highlight this week was over 1,000 pink footed geese. The flew overhead and landed in nearby fields all the time making a tremendous racket. Suddenly, after some secret signal they all took to the air together and wheeled away towards the hills. There were still a few noisy mallards and oystercatchers, the later of which seem to have their voice boxes connected to their wings. There was also a grey heron flying over the river, before landing behind the opposite bank. The sun was shine on Bennachie and Millstone Hill and they looked very inviting. Unfortunately, these are a bit too far to walk to. They are only a 15 minute drive away, but it would be hypocritical to go and the car parks might be closed anyway. At least I am fortunate to live on the edge of a rural village, so I can easily get to seem some open space, even now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:29:49, 28/03/20
Notwithstanding my previous post, the new rules mean I am now walking "round the block" most days.  Living in a smallish village with a radial road pattern, crossed by some deep valleys, means I can go a fair way before I meet a road leading across to the next radial for the return.  The routes vary between 9 and 14 km.  It is door to door walking so I hope it is legal.  Once I leave the village, the only people I meet are in tractors or cars.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:47:05, 28/03/20
The routes vary between 9 and 14 km.  It is door to door walking so I hope it is legal.  Once I leave the village, the only people I meet are in tractors or cars.

On my modest 6.5km walk today from my front door I "met" dozens of people and had to criss cross the road to avoid them. If I had driven ten minutes to a more remote place I probably would have "met" 2 or 3 people. There is no mileage restriction ninthace, the guidelines say you can do your usual length of walk, run or bike ride.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:39:05, 28/03/20
On my modest 6.5km walk today from my front door I "met" dozens of people and had to criss cross the road to avoid them. If I had driven ten minutes to a more remote place I probably would have "met" 2 or 3 people. There is no mileage restriction ninthace, the guidelines say you can do your usual length of walk, run or bike ride.
Ah the joys of urban living!
I am still rehabilitating my knee.  It has been tested just beyond 10km but 14km is going to be interesting.  It still does not like descents though and since we live on the end of a ridge, any circular walk of a decent length involves a few.  I looked at my trace today: average speed on the flat 5.04kph, uphill 5.13kph, downhill 4.74kph - go figure!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 19:43:43, 28/03/20
My daily haunt around the many joined up parks. Since the lock down I've not seen a soul out walking, very few before so no great change. Mind you I try to be out by 6am at the latest get my 4 miles in and home for shower and breakfast.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 19:49:57, 28/03/20
average speed on the flat 5.04kph, uphill 5.13kph, downhill 4.74kph - go figure!

These days I am faster uphill too than downhill with my dodgy knees and hips  :(

Ah the joys of urban living!
I

I shouldn't complain really, I live 3+ miles from the only city in Cumbria. The problem is there are more people walking from their front doors than normal! They would normally be driving elsewhere!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: tonyk on 20:02:02, 28/03/20
 First walk tonight after two weeks of house arrest.Managed 200 meters before it started chucking it down so I turned around and ran home.I would have been fed up with the weather before but the fact that I can already run reasonably quick and not get out of breath is a sure sign things are heading in the right direction.Last weekend I was knackered after five minutes of pitifully slow riding on the exercise bike.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 22:55:00, 28/03/20
Good you can get back out Tonyk, and glad you are recovering so well
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 23:30:27, 28/03/20
There were less people around this week - in single figures - but that might have been the weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 13:12:10, 29/03/20
I did 7 miles yesterday around the outskirts of Lerwick myself then my wife and 4 kids joined in for a further 2.2 miles. 680M ascent.
today have done 5.4 miles getting in the shopping and will do a couple of miles with the family later.
I have never seen so many people walking here before, so for safety sake I will be heading back to the hills and solitude.
It is still close by in Shetland so should qualify for "local". same as my eggs and tatties.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:08:47, 29/03/20
10 miles or so around local byways and minor roads.  I walked a few I had never walked before too. Including the RoW marked through Marsh wood.  I now know why it is called marsh wood, very little path to follow that I could find, mainly because it is indeed a marsh but densely wooded.  First and last time for that RoW.  A little later I passed through a gate into a field full of Calves and their mums. they were totally ignoring me until I stopped and turned back toward them, to take a picture. At which point several got up off the warm grass and started to walk slowly towards me.  I took the hint and continued on my way.


Good to get out for a few hours, but not the same as the open moors. Doubt I saw a dozen people in 10+ miles though, very odd calm  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:30:55, 30/03/20
.......There is no mileage restriction ninthace, the guidelines say you can do your usual length of walk, run or bike ride.


That’s good to know! I was getting a bit worried about this & finding myself feeling very guilty for walking 12 miles from my door! I’ve felt like I have no right to be in my local countryside :-[
There are always locals in/around the town getting their daily exercise & walking their dogs....so it makes sense to me to walk further away to places I don’t ‘meet’ anyone at all. I’m actually doing all I can to stay away from people!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 09:09:44, 04/04/20
Nowhere.

For the first time since Christmas, we won't be doing a weekend walk. I think there'll be too many people out and about in the sunshine.

The forecast for Monday is for rain, which at the moment is my favourite kind of weather. I suspect I'll have the lanes to myself!


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: harland on 10:48:43, 04/04/20
The garden, it is starting to look really good although I can't get rid of the non-compostable rubbish.
Both my wife and I are in the vulnerable category so we need to stay within our property boundaries. Whilst we knew that my wife would be, due to having immunotherapy, I didn't know I would be - we are both over 70 as well! Something that they spotted in my blood years ago and monitor every year I put down to walking and muscle/bone damage but apparently people with it have a slightly higher risk of developing a cancer. I'm not worried as the level hasn't changed since it was first spotted. Not told my wife as she would think that I am about to pop my clogs!
Due to my wife's condition I had already decided not to do a long walk this year so I didn't have anything planned.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: taxino8 on 11:18:37, 04/04/20
I’m lucky, got Studley Royal Deer Park and Fountains Abbey on my doorstep.
It’s closed to vehicles but the public footpaths are open although the Abbey itself isn’t accessible.
Me and my wife have been there a few times, two hundreds yards from my door and I’m into fields and a decent seven mile circular walk all on public rights of way.
After the first couple of hundred yards from my house into the fields we’ve seen very few people.
Heading out there again today in a short while.
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 11:26:31, 04/04/20
Nowhere this weekend. I have had a cough for most of the week and my wife is showing signs of an infection, so we are self isolating. I don’t have a high temperature and my resting pulse is below 60 bpm, so I don’t think I have a fever. I am actually hoping that this is a mild case of Covid 19 so that I have got it over with and have some immunity, but that is probably wishful thinking. It’s a pity, as I have missed walking this week (from the front door) and have been cooped up at home working at my laptop.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 11:42:05, 04/04/20
Got up too early last few mornings to get my daily walk done, actually not seen a soul out walking at all for about a fortnight now. I have been walking around the town parks three if which join up to give reasonable distance. Have to say my motivation has flagged this week due to using the exact same walk daily, but I mainly do my daily walk for cardio reasons. Having been contacted by my surgery and told to be very wary because I'm in the difficult 10% group has not helped, but I suppose it gives me some sort of clarity as to just how deep my isolation has to be.

Been interested in the walking machine thingy chats going on in other topics, may think seriously about going that route.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 14:12:57, 04/04/20
We are going to be a fit lot when this is done.  Passed no end of folk I have never seen walking before on my way in and out of the village today, same yesterday.  My average walk length is down a little bit to try stay local but my frequency of walking has nearly tripled.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 15:01:26, 04/04/20
Just back from a Roer Water,  Ronas hill round. Successfully looking for the glove I lost yesterday.
I got lost in a snow white out, coming off the summit that added a mile to my route before I had the wit to look at my Phone tracker. Very cold, turned to Sleet then heavy rain on the lower slopes. Discovered that my Water proof trousers are NOT. absolutely soaked including boots from the water entering the tops via my legs. Hands were that cold, it took me several frustrating minutes to get my Ruck sack off as I couldn't get the catches squeezed to open them.
Still, happy now that I am home and had a looooong hot shower. 9.3 miles, 1909 feet ascent.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GnP on 20:28:08, 04/04/20
12 mile walk round Bittell resevoir, Arrowfield Top, Hopwood then onto Forhill. Light was fading fast toward the end, so had to leg it.Bumped into a some smiling, happy faces, that really made my afternoon.
 Good to see so many lambs. I Was followed by one, for quite a while bleating away, must have been looking for its mother.The temperature is rising and tomorrow is going to be a belter.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 10:44:30, 05/04/20
Today I am going for an hour’s walk on my own property. Those lawns don’t mow themselves.  :)
After that a bit of weeding to pass the time.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 11:39:14, 05/04/20
To Whitestone church.
The church itself was closed, of course, but the churchyard was 'set in a spring carpet of primroses, violets and celandine, mellow with the passing of seven centuries'.

The quote from my copy of Arthur Mee's Devon printed in 1938 but still perfect for today.

With the wind in the trees sounding like waves on a distant pebble shore and a skylark singing I could have stayed for ever.


Just realised the seven centuries quoted are now nearer eight!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:49:52, 05/04/20
To Whitestone church.
The church itself was closed, of course, but the churchyard was 'set in a spring carpet of primroses, violets and celandine, mellow with the passing of seven centuries'.

The quote from my copy of Arthur Mee's Devon printed in 1938 but still perfect for today.

With the wind in the trees sounding like waves on a distant pebble shore and a skylark singing I could have stayed for ever.
The lanes are coming into their finest this time of year. Hard on the feet but those hedge rows just about make up for it?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: 33027 on 14:41:34, 05/04/20
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 18:54:38, 05/04/20
................ in the woods by the River Mole.

Spent much of my childhood in and around the river Mole - catching minnows and bullheads at the Splash Fetch, wading between the islands nr Leatherhead, wandering through the fields, over the stepping stones below Box Hill. Happy days
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: 33027 on 19:35:12, 05/04/20
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 19:49:52, 05/04/20
We are going to be a fit lot when this is done.  Passed no end of folk I have never seen walking before on my way in and out of the village today, same yesterday.  My average walk length is down a little bit to try stay local but my frequency of walking has nearly tripled.

Haha. Some of the roads in and out of my town are now full of folk, mostly older ones. I've seen them as I run in and out of town so now I go out earlier when I don't sleep very badly and need a morning nap. Have seen a couple of joggers on the usually deserted pedestrian-wise inter-village roads too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:31:42, 05/04/20
Walked up to the next village then back across the fields.  Specifically chosen as a "people avoidance" option as it takes in no beauty spots to linger at.


People count = 64  :-\   


Trip report on its way  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 20:32:24, 05/04/20
Did 7 miles from my house this morning starting at 08:30, I met 3 joggers, 3 dog walkers, 2 solo walkers and a family of 5 walking together.
I managed to keep about 2 metres distance, from all, except for a jogger who passed me, from behind, on a tight path and a cyclist who chose to cycle on a footpath that was now open to him as the Kissing gates have been removed, to lesson the chance of transmission  due to people touching the gate (sic). Normally he couldn't access this path.

Yesterday I drove out of town to go for a walk, which the Health Secretary Matt Hancock said was ok, on News Night a couple of days ago. But I notice is frowned upon by a few in this forum and on various media outlets. I met no one and combined the car run with a shopping trip, to get essential food supplies.

I feel Matt Hancock is correct. But you need to be sensible. and don't overcrowd a place. up here the population density is small and there are very few regular walkers. If I keep clear of the few popular, easy access areas/beaches I can be sure to being alone. In other areas in the UK this may be more difficult. Also, maybe due to the colder weather, the only groups we have sunbathing together are seals.:)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 01:21:12, 06/04/20
I walked about 10 miles today on local roads and RoW. I am pretty sure I spotted a gathering of some sort being broken up by the Police  Out walking the deserted local lanes alone when accross the other side of the river Lyner SE of Pillaton, I noticed a load of Hi Viz Jackets moving about.  Looked very much like the police breaking up a largish group of people.  Can't be sure as I was a few hundred yards away.  I checked the location on Google when I got home and the campsite there is about as remote as you can get around here, so they probably thought no one would catch them.  Morons  >:(

It was a good walk any way.  I might never have strayed so far on local lanes if it were not for the current situation.  It's an education to walk the lanes I had only ridden or driven previously.  Every cloud as they say. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:05:00, 06/04/20
It's an education to walk the lanes I had only ridden or driven previously.  Every cloud as they say. :)


Yes, I feel the same. I’m enjoying discovering new little paths that I’ve never bothered with before. It’s really quite interesting & I’m seeing more wildlife too, although that’s probably due to the lack of people walking on the paths that I manage to find! :D 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 08:36:33, 06/04/20
It is interesting to note that within a few miles of the town the RoW have more people using them. Though I still only see a couple of people on them, that is more than the Zero I would normally expect to encounter on an evening stroll.  I even met one of our neighbours out the other evening.  They are normally gym bunnies. 


A little further out of the town it really is eerily quite.  Apart from the gathering I mentioned, which was clearly an exception, I past just five people during my 10 miles yesterday. Plus only saw maybe a dozen vehicles, mainly tractors.  On a normal day crossing the main A38 to walk further from town, would be a most dangerous activity in itself. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 14:45:01, 06/04/20
4.5 miles walk on the quiet, narrow lanes around Burgh and Hasketon. This is a walk we often do in the winter when field paths are too wet and muddy. Hardly saw anyone.
Sunday was a different matter, 5 mile walk, into Playford, along some of the Fynn Valley path to Bealings and back home. Usually we would hardly see anyone, today there were a lot more people about.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: jimbob on 14:52:15, 06/04/20
Saw a council workman this morning on my amble about the parks. He had a little truck and was emptying the litter bins, at 5:45a.m. He shouted across that he had asked to start 3 hours earlier so as to avoid people. First person I have seen on my daily walk in quite a while.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:13:05, 11/04/20
Just over 14 miles this morning round the local RoW. 750m of accents. What a beautiful sunny morning it was.  Glad to be home and showered, before it warmed up too much.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 16:56:26, 11/04/20
We followed part of the Ridge and Valley Walk today.  I have done odd parts before but there is a section close to home that I had never been able to tie into a walk before because I could not make a long enough loop.  That is not an issue now, a short loop is fine.  It included a beautiful stretch of woodland too.  I have become amazingly adept at opening and closing gates with my walking poles too!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:07:09, 11/04/20
I have become amazingly adept at opening and closing gates with my walking poles too!


lol I’ve been using sticks! The good thing is, I can just sling them in the undergrowth at the end of the walk O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 13:44:45, 12/04/20
Back out walking for the first time in 2 weeks, as I was self isolating due to a cough. I walked 7.8 miles from my front door, into Haughton Park and along the banks of the Don. I saw a more people than previously early on, but then almost nobody. There were some interesting flowers, but I don’t know what they were - where is richardh1905 when you need him. There were also sandpipers, mallards and pied wagtails along the river, blackbirds singing their hearts out in the trees and what sounded like skylarks singing - is it too early for them in Scotland? I saw (and heard) about 300 pink footed geese flying overhead and then saw a grey heron flying past. I later saw it standing in a shallow, rocky part of the river near some fast flowing rapids. I saw it again (or another one) further along the river.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 14:26:50, 12/04/20
I have become amazingly adept at opening and closing gates with my walking poles too!

I have been using feet, legs, elbows on the kissing gates. I've started taking a few sheets of kitchen roll to cover the catch or post when I have use my hands at gates or stiles. The used sheet straight into my pocket  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 14:36:23, 12/04/20
Walking poles are useful on stiles to prevent the need for using hands. They were also useful today to get past the tree that had fallen across the path by the river bank. It was one of a few that had been undercut by the river. I was able to step over the trunk, while ducking under large branches without needing to use my hands. Anyone under 6 feet tall would have struggled to straddle the trunk. This is quite useful, as it makes it less likely I will encounter others on the bank.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:48:20, 13/04/20
Mrs G was on shift this afternoon. So a late start and a 19 mile jog to Cotehele and back via St Melion golf course. It's a bit lumpy on those back lanes 3000ft of bumpy in fact when I checked. What an absolutely perfect evening for it though, the air so crisp and cool after a couple of warmer days. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 06:49:44, 14/04/20
No walk on Sunday as busy working in the garden.
Chores indoors yesterday morning but then went out locally from home in the afternoon.
Spotted a Nuthatch pecking at moss on a tree trunk, probably hunting for insects etc.
Managed to get a few pics but had to use max zoom on my small compact camera.
Chuffed to get any sort of photo at all, to be honest! O0



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:08:37, 14/04/20
Had to Google Nuthatch. One to watch out for.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:10:46, 14/04/20
Had to Google Nuthatch. One to watch out for.  :)


A lovely looking bird BuzyG, with an easy to recognise call. Once you know it, of course! ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 07:44:49, 15/04/20
Spotted a Nuthatch

On my walk on Monday I spotted a nuthatch too! I'd forgotten my camera but I doubt I would have got a shot anyway it was moving too fast! I'm going to do the same walk on Saturday in the hope of seeing it again. The bluebells I spotted will be easier to photograph  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:36:49, 15/04/20
Late evening walk yesterday and spent a peaceful half hour watching swallows hawking over a field of sheep in the setting sun.
Hope they ate well before bed time as we had a light frost overnight.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 09:57:13, 15/04/20
Late evening walk yesterday and spent a peaceful half hour watching swallows hawking over a field of sheep in the setting sun.
Hope they ate well before bed time as we had a light frost overnight.
The swallows had still not made it to my corner of Devon as of yesterday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:18:53, 15/04/20
The swallows had still not made it to my corner of Devon as of yesterday.


Not seen them here in SE Cornwall yet either.  The Blue bells are coming through finally though.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 12:13:42, 15/04/20

Not seen them here in SE Cornwall yet either.  The Blue bells are coming through finally though.  :)
I saw the first 3 swallows on the 2MW near our house today - I obviously spoke too soon.
We have had Spanish Bluebells for a couple of weeks now.  The standard Bluebells are just beginning to flower in favoured locations but we are still a week or so off the carpets of Bluebells.  The trees and hedgerows are finally showing that fresh spring green of new leaves and the horse chestnuts are getting ready to flower very soon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 22:29:18, 19/04/20
No swallows, but a group of what I think were house martins flying over the river today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:03:27, 19/04/20
Mrs G, was on the late shift again yesterday. So after lunch I treated my self to a short drive up to a little used parking spot near Killmar tor, then Walked via the Smallacoombe Plantation, East moor, Havana Plantation and Elephant rock, to Brown Willy. Then back via Tolborough tor and Grey Mare rock.  There were seven Buzzards circling the thermals above Elephant rock. 8)


Total humans seen on route in 18.5 miles.  A farmers wife in her yard 50 yards away and a young farmer with his sheep dog, climbing into a tractor about 200 yards away. Tis a very quite place normally and yesterday was happily surprisingly normal.  O0


A quite walk Down to the river with Mrs G this evening. It's her Birthday.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:12:48, 20/04/20
Happy Birthday to Mrs G :)

I'll be walking the lanes and tracks west of Exeter, combining my exercise with shopping local - haven't had anything from a supermarket for nearly 5 weeks now.
Local fruit farm/nursery/vineyard is now cutting asparagus :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 15:37:13, 25/04/20
A relaxed walk tomorrow from Rothbury up to Lordenshaws and the Iron Age hillfort at the top.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 18:43:37, 25/04/20
Mrs G, was on the late shift again yesterday. So after lunch I treated my self to a short drive up to a little used parking spot near Killmar tor, then Walked via the Smallacoombe Plantation, East moor, Havana Plantation and Elephant rock, to Brown Willy. Then back via Tolborough tor and Grey Mare rock.  There were seven Buzzards circling the thermals above Elephant rock. 


Total humans seen on route in 18.5 miles.  A farmers wife in her yard 50 yards away and a young farmer with his sheep dog, climbing into a tractor about 200 yards away. Tis a very quite place normally and yesterday was happily surprisingly normal.   


A quite walk Down to the river with Mrs G this evening. It's her Birthday. 

See you have changed your ideas on cars Buzzy, I hope I have not been a bad influence on You. :)

Re: Where are you good people walking DURING the week?
« Reply #1116 on: 23:14:02, 06/04/20 »
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 23:17:52, 25/04/20
Another walk in our local Haughton Country Park and along the south bank of the Don. It was fantastic weather for a 5 mile walk. Highlights of the day were 2 grey herons patiently fishing and a male goosander.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:26:24, 26/04/20

See you have changed your ideas on cars Buzzy, I hope I have not been a bad influence on You. :)

Re: Where are you good people walking DURING the week?
« Reply #1116 on: 23:14:02, 06/04/20 »


No it was the revised Police guidelines.  ;)


A weekend off for Mrs G . So we have been walking the local RoW again.  We went off in search of Blue Bells today.


(https://i.postimg.cc/C5xRzKcY/Blue-Bell-Crop.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R62SYvrb)

 
Another glorious morning for a walk it was too.   O0



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:37:40, 26/04/20
Saturday evening it was the fields at the back of the house.  We did notice the Dandelion seeds filling the air on this mornings walk in the Bluebell woods nearby.


(https://i.postimg.cc/wMNjtsDC/P1062073.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8f1S9cK4)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 18:20:37, 26/04/20

No it was the revised Police guidelines.  ;)


A weekend off for Mrs G . So we have been walking the local RoW again.  We went off in search of Blue Bells today.


Ha Ha Glad to hear it.

I expected something must have changed as you didn't get blasted by Statler and Waldorf :)


Lovely photos by the way
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:46:20, 02/05/20
For today's walk from the door, I walked through leafy residential areas of Brighton, with broad grass verges strewn with buttercups, and came up on to Hollingbury Hill on the fringes of the South Downs. I made my way down through steep beautiful woodland and climbed back up the hill by another path.  Great views and the hawthorn is in flower.  Fine and sunny    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GnP on 19:07:02, 02/05/20
I took a walk near the village of Mickleton, yesterday in north Gloucestershire. Part of it runs through Bakers wood where there are bluebells.

(https://i.postimg.cc/TPqpPDjk/Bluebells-at-Bakers-Hill-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:08:56, 02/05/20
Lovely picture G&P
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:36:44, 02/05/20
Short drive up to Bodmin moor today.  What a perfect cool sunny day for a walk.  I set off North with no real plan.  Just walked all day, with a few short butty breaks.  Ended up walking the full length of the moor up to Rough Tor and back.  Just over 25 miles, with about a mile of ascents. Absolutely wonderful days walking. Saw one family group, in the distance, near Brown Willy. Not another soul all day. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 11:48:21, 03/05/20
Can't make my mind up where to walk today.  The secret lake or the foreshore.


Someone make a decision for me  :D   O0



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 12:00:03, 03/05/20
SECRET LAKE, off you go.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 12:03:32, 03/05/20
Can't make my mind up where to walk today.  The secret lake or the foreshore.


Someone make a decision for me  :D   O0
If you know the secret, go to the lake. Otherwise for sure you should take the alternative route.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dread on 12:08:50, 03/05/20
Short drive up to Bodmin moor today.  What a perfect cool sunny day for a walk.  I set off North with no real plan.  Just walked all day, with a few short butty breaks.  Ended up walking the full length of the moor up to Rough Tor and back.  Just over 25 miles, with about a mile of accents. Absolutely wonderful days walking. Saw one family group, in the distance, near Brown Willy. Not another soul all day. O0


I love the idea of a mile of accents. See how many you can hear, that one's a Brummy, there's a Scouser I think, oh oh, just  over there.. a Geordie!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 12:31:38, 03/05/20
SECRET LAKE, off you go.


First answer wins  :)



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:55:47, 03/05/20

I love the idea of a mile of accents. See how many you can hear, that one's a Brummy, there's a Scouser I think, oh oh, just  over there.. a Geordie!


 ;D  My bad.  They would have to shout very loud.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 14:01:34, 03/05/20
Love the photo of the dandelion clocks, BuzyG.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 14:20:38, 03/05/20
Love the photo of the dandelion clocks, BuzyG.  O0


Thanks Richard.  Snapped on my old phone.  No amount of tech and skill can make up for right place right time.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 16:00:19, 10/05/20
Haughton Park, the banks of the Don and Murray Park both days this weekend. Yesterday was about 15 degrees C with some sun, clouds and rain. Today was about 3 degrees with hail, snow, wind and sun. The cold weather is heading south.


Yesterday, I saw a couple of mute swans, mallards, and a grey heron. Today we saw 2 roe deer, a tree creeper as well as the mallards and heron.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 12:36:30, 11/05/20
I shall, after scrutinising the 50 page document released later today, hopefully be walking in the Cheviots.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 12:49:01, 11/05/20
I shall, after scrutinising the 50 page document released later today, hopefully be walking in the Cheviots.


Sounds good - anywhere special? Humbleton/Harehope by any chance? That was my last full walk before lockdown kicked in. I was out and about in Rothbury this morning - the wind out of the North was bracing!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 13:13:59, 11/05/20

Sounds good - anywhere special? Humbleton/Harehope by any chance? That was my last full walk before lockdown kicked in. I was out and about in Rothbury this morning - the wind out of the North was bracing!
Route yet to be decided but looking at heading out saturday afternoon, having a couple or three hours walking, sneaking in an overnighter and then continuing on a circular on the sunday.  Not bothered about the Cheviot itself but would like to take in the Hen Hole, 3 sisters etc , am open to suggested routes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 15:30:31, 11/05/20
Haughton Park, the banks of the Don and Murray Park both days this weekend. Yesterday was about 15 degrees C with some sun, clouds and rain. Today was about 3 degrees with hail, snow, wind and sun. The cold weather is heading south.


Yesterday, I saw a couple of mute swans, mallards, and a grey heron. Today we saw 2 roe deer, a tree creeper as well as the mallards and heron.
Yes it's dropped to 12 degrees C from 20+ 0n Saturday, down here in Cornwall.  Perfect walking weather. 8)  Shame I'm stuck in working.


I saw the entire herd of Roe deer, that roam the South west boundaries of Bodmin moor, on my long walk last weekend.  Surprisingly, on the open moor, I actually spotted them some time before they spotted me. I will upload a picture.


Edit: Here you go... By the time I had fumbled around for my camera a couple had noticed me.  As soon as I started walking toward them again they upped and scarpered to higher ground. I have seen this herd before, but they have always been away before I got a decent photo.  Nice to literally catch them napping.  :)



(https://i.postimg.cc/vTfx7WbS/Dear-Herd-on-Bodmin01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHDf8HLn)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy3XvYcV/Dear-Herd-on-Bodmin02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7DTDkfD)


(https://i.postimg.cc/tRx6HHWt/Dear-Herd-on-Bodmin03.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVjCpw6H)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 16:12:18, 11/05/20
Edit: Here you go... By the time I had fumbled around for my camera a couple had noticed me.  As soon as I started walking toward them again they upped and scarpered to higher ground. I have seen this herd before, but they have always been away before I got a decent photo.  Nice to literally catch them napping.  :)

Oh dear
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 13:03:32, 16/05/20
Out with MrsG on the local RoW this morning. A six mile loop, from home to Elm Gate a back along the river Lyner to Anthony passage and Forder. Another beautuful morning and back in time for a late breakfast.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 15:15:27, 16/05/20
Out in the local woods this morning and probably again tomorrow - leaving the moors to the grockles over the weekend.  I was surprised to see a lot of frost damage on new growth though as we had none in the garden.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 15:24:40, 16/05/20
Lying low this weekend, just staying local until I see how things pan out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 16:26:18, 16/05/20
Just local parks and woods again, as we are still under lockdown in Scotland. Ther were more people about last weekend and during the week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lee R on 21:24:21, 16/05/20
Local walk planned for early tomorrow!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Yorci on 16:12:58, 17/05/20
I took a trip out to Spurn Point/Head which ever you want to call it. My first leg stretch since the lockdown started.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MprPmcsY/Spurn-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
A tad cloudy, but still warm even with the North Sea breeze, the sun this morning was gorgeous behind the clouds and they way it lit up the sea. I didn't see a sole whilst I was out at round 7 a.m.  I had the hole beach to myself. On the way back I saw the odd fisherman beach casting. For such a popular place it was very quiet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 17:27:19, 17/05/20
Just local parks and woods again, as we are still under lockdown in Scotland. Ther were more people about last weekend and during the week.
6 miles today in Haughton Park and along the Don. Today I did a new stretch of the river with an indistinct path, as the park was quite busy. I then walked over Montgarrie bridge into the village and turned left over Essat Burn up the hill to Tullynessle on the road. I then backtracked to the park and back along the river. My normal route was cut short due to a sheep on the path between the river and a barb wire topped fence. I didn’t want to panic the sheep, so turned around. The field behind the fence contained ewes and lambs (who had grown massively in a week) and a mixture of different coloured cows. On of these, on spotting me, got up and started to stare at me as I walked past. It then raised a hoof and dragged it several times on the ground, as if it was looking to charge. Fortunately, there was a lowest fence between us. I soon had to go back past it again due to the sheep.


Birds of note today were grey wagtails, goldfinch, martins or swifts and a heron.  There was also a pair of birds with a strange shrieking call hidden at the edge of some woods. From a distance I thought it was a cockerel, but closer up it was clearly something different. I didn’t see the birds, so no hope of identifying them.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bhod on 06:40:20, 18/05/20
11 or so miles in the Cheviots today.  Changed my mind about the Hen Hole and Cheviot and decided to do Hethpool, Torleehouse, Easter Tor, Newton Tors, Hare Law, Hethpool.  A good stretch of the legs, the weather wasn't the best, Windy (what in the Cheviots?), drizzly and overcast but not too cold.   Saw some Cheviot goats, a couple of red deer, sheeps n lambs and came across some stubborn cows who decided to stand their ground and face me down on the path, a couple of quick blasts from the chest strap whistle soon had them moving out of the way but it was a tense couple of moments I can tell you.   Managed to pick up a little calf muscle strain on the way down off Hare Law so decided to be sensible and leave Yeathering Bell for another time.  All in all a nice refreshing walk and another couple of hills in the Cheviots ticked off the list.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:03:01, 18/05/20
I saw the entire herd of Roe deer, that roam the South west boundaries of Bodmin moor, on my long walk last weekend.  Surprisingly, on the open moor, I actually spotted them some time before they spotted me. I will upload a picture.

Lovely to see and great to get such good pics. But roe deer are seldom in herds and are really quite small and dainty. I think these are Red deer.
At first I thought fallow deer, (the melanistic (dark/black) not dappled ones) of which there are large numbers in Devon but the rump markings are not right.
Have a google and see what you think
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 08:37:53, 18/05/20
Lovely to see and great to get such good pics. But roe deer are seldom in herds and are really quite small and dainty. I think these are Red deer.
At first I thought fallow deer, (the melanistic (dark/black) not dappled ones) of which there are large numbers in Devon but the rump markings are not right.
Have a google and see what you think


Every day is a learning day.  I no idea we had so many species of deer in the UK.  After my Google I am pretty sure they are Red Deer. Thx O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:50:27, 18/05/20
Lovely to see and great to get such good pics. But roe deer are seldom in herds and are really quite small and dainty. I think these are Red deer.


I was wondering about that myself. Roe Deer prefer woodland too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 10:00:30, 18/05/20
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Toxicbunny on 15:19:55, 20/05/20

I was wondering about that myself. Roe Deer prefer woodland too.
Red deer are a lot larger and stockier than roe deer.  Roe deer do go in herds as we had a herd of 8 ( or bevy as its called). Red deer tend to be a lot larger herd. You can tell the difference by the size of them and their tails. Where I live we also have munkjac deer they are the small ones. I've never seen any wild fallow deer yet but come across Roe deer regular and Red deer up on the moors. At night I can hear the Muncjac deer barking in the woods.
These are Roe deer I see them near my house I took these the other morning.  We are down to four now as unfortunately we are plagued by poaching.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kksvy4NC/DSC04422.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Kksvy4NC)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gX0k53vv/DSC04428.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gX0k53vv)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 16:40:35, 24/05/20
I went on a walk with my wife today. This was a slower walk, as she is more than a foot shorter than me.


We went into Haughton Park and walked through the woods of silver birch, beech and some large pines and then continued to the river Don. There was a heron on the opposite bank, who later flew across to our bank within 15 feet of where we were standing. We followed the river to Montgarrie bridge and turned right into the narrow road towards Montgarrie, where we turned left at the crossroads towards Tullynessle.


Montgarrie is the home of the Montgarrie Mill that produces the famous Oatmeal of Alford. There has been a mill here on the Essat Burn, which flows into the Don, since at least 1317.


We crossed the Essat Burn and climbed the hill to the Tullynessle and Forbes village hall, on the way passing the Syllavethy Art Gallery and fields with lambs and their mothers.  A buzzard that was resting on a wooden electricity pole was disturbed by a crow and flew directly overhead, giving us a good view. Once we reached the hall we continued downhill to the Bridge of Alford, originally built by Thomas Telford in 1811, and recrossed the Don. Shortly afterwards, we passed a field of sheep and cattle. Two bullocks were quite frisky and were challenging each other to a head butting duel. In a later field we saw a large number of sheep and lambs. Two border collies entered along with 2 humans and then attempted to herd the sheep together for transport. I don’t think they will be winning any sheepdog trials in the near future. We then walked through the edge of the village and returned home, having completed just over 6 miles.


In addition to the previously mentioned birds and animals we also saw goldfinches, greenfinches, a tree sparrow, house martins and at least a dozen swallows. Summer has arrived in north east Scotland.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 19:54:15, 24/05/20
A slight off topic question.
When people post up Trip Reports, I notice that there is a TR before the title.
How does that happen?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 20:00:16, 24/05/20
You have to put it in yourself

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 20:01:24, 24/05/20
You have to put it in yourself
by just typing in TR before the title?
Title: TR
Post by: ninthace on 20:12:55, 24/05/20
Yes  .... or perhaps no,  worth a try  :)
Start a new thread - there is a drop down to select TR if you want it
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Owen on 22:33:48, 24/05/20
So there is, never noticed that before. I've always just written it in.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:40:05, 24/05/20
I do both.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:41:10, 25/05/20
I parked up at Minions this morning and enjoyed 14 miles up to Fox tor and back in a loop.  I arrived back at the car just after 2pm and it was packed solid. There were cars parked for 200 yards down both sides of the road too.  I have never seen any thing like it up there.  Happily the hordes had spread out onto the moor at that point, so not many people about.  Another beautiful day too, so you can't blame any one for heading out of town. 


I can't help thinking lock down has created a new appreciation of the freedom of the moors in many previously gym bond people.  Long may it continue, as long as people enjoy it and respect the freedoms they have.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 17:57:38, 30/05/20
Another walk from the front door with my wife. We can now officially travel to exercise in Scotland, but have been asked to keep that to about 5 miles. We were again Haughton Park, Murray Park and along the river Don. The weather was glorious with clear blue skies, a few cirrus clouds and a cooling breeze. We walked through dappled sunlight in mixed deciduous and coniferous woods, through meadows and along the riverside. The regular herons were in place on the river looking for fish. There were actually less people around today than there were in mid week, but there were a lot more cars on the road.


I am gradually getting my fitness back, hopefully without aggravating my injuries too much. So far, I have managed 3 walks in the last 4 days totalling about 17.5 miles. Hopefully, I will be back to doing that in one go in the future. Yesterday was just too hot for walking at 26 degrees.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:19:03, 30/05/20
A morning wander around Chapel House Plantation, mature larch and pines, resinous scent, foxgloves, tadpoles, minnows and dragonflies at Simpson Ground Reservoir - lovely - but baking hot.


Followed by a wander up Hampsfell in the evening sunshine- all the Lake District fells laid out before me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:02:54, 31/05/20
I wassn't intending to go far today in the heat, but it was perfect and cool in the breeze, once up on the high moor.  Set off from Brat tor car park a little after 9am and took in Great  Links Yes tor, then turned and headed over Great Kneeset to Fur Tor, before taking in Tavy cleave, such a beautiful Place. Finally heading up over Hare tor back to the car.  16miles and around 3500ft of ups, Fabulous days walking.  Alas I only took a couple of ltrs of fluids with me or I might still be up there, O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:41:27, 07/06/20
Great walk today. I set off from Two bridges and walked to Yes tor via East Dart waterfall and Hanging Stone hill, popping across the peat to visit the Ted Hughes Memorial near by..  Returning via Fur tor and Beardown tors.  23 miles in all.  The moor is so good underfoot right now,  You can simply walk across the peat bogs, which are dry but still nice and soft underfoot.  The grasslands though are like concrete.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 21:57:03, 07/06/20
Great walk today. I set off from Two bridges and walked to Yes tor via East Dart waterfall and Hanging Stone hill, popping across the peat to visit the Ted Hughes Memorial near by..  Returning via Fur tor and Beardown tors.  23 miles in all.  The moor is so good underfoot right now,  You can simply walk across the peat bogs, which are dry but still nice and soft underfoot.  The grasslands though are like concrete.
Now that sounds like a fun day out!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:43:21, 08/06/20
Now that sounds like a fun day out!


I don't normally bother, but after your comment and as I enjoyed it so much, I have plotted and published the route on OSMaps.  Though I appear to have runn out of space for words half way back LoL.


https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/5203123/Dartmoor-600s-from-Two-Bridges (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/5203123/Dartmoor-600s-from-Two-Bridges)


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 12:17:58, 08/06/20

I don't normally bother, but after your comment and as I enjoyed it so much, I have plotted and published the route on OSMaps.  Though I appear to have runn out of space for words half way back LoL.


https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/5203123/Dartmoor-600s-from-Two-Bridges (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/5203123/Dartmoor-600s-from-Two-Bridges)


Interesting.  I have walked 3/4 of that route at one time or another but never all at once.  That is quite a bit of off piste which takes it out of the legs.  Chapeau!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 12:43:26, 08/06/20
BG Maybe we saw each other on High Willhayes/Yes Tor!
Our walk was much shorter - from Meldon Reservoir, via Black-a-tor copse, circling back down along Red-a-ven brook.

Bit chilly and damp on the tops but very atmospheric when the clouds came down.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 13:03:12, 08/06/20

Interesting.  I have walked 3/4 of that route at one time or another but never all at once.  That is quite a bit of off piste which takes it out of the legs.  Chapeau!


Indeed the 4.5miles stretch from The summit of Cut hill to Lydford tor, is almost continuous feature less peat bog, that makes Cranmere pool look like I holiday resort.  I had not walked it before and had not planned to go that way.  But looking out from Cut hill it looked strangely inviting and knowing that it was a steady gentle down hill all the way back I gave it a go.  Glad I did even, in my summer walking shoes I kept my feet dry and it was more comfy to walk on that the grass lands.  Your right it does take it out of your legs, but it doesn't take it out of your joints, which is often more of an issue as we get older. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 13:29:21, 08/06/20
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 16:57:21, 08/06/20
That sounds a great walk Buzy.

The forum covers a huge variety of different walking interests.
And we all have our favourite types of walks, whether it is walking on roads, paths, mountain tops, valleys, coastline, etc
and whether we are using the walk to keep fit or to soak in our surroundings.
This weekend I have had two walks quite a bit different from each other.
I am recovering from a sore back using anti-inflammatory tablets (My Chiro is still in lock down).
The first walk was a tester to see how my back held up. it was a short round town brisk walk to test my back at 4.2mph, thankfully all was well, and my back didn't spasm when I was striding out.
the second today was along the coast with my oldest son following an Otter. it turned out to be @ an average of only 1.9 mph. we managed to get some photos of a Dog Otter from about 6 metres as he sunbathed on the rocks.
both different walks, both enjoyable.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:04:16, 08/06/20
We wet to Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve on Sunday, a large area of sand dunes on the western side of the Furness Peninsula, just to the north of Barrow. Never been there before, so new territory for us.


Delightful - walked a couple of miles along the coast before cutting inland through salt marsh and into the extensive dunes themselves, a bit of a lost world. Lots of beautiful Burnet Rose, the most that I have seen anywhere, and tiny Heartsease growing in the shorter grass by the coast. Apparently 9 species of orchid grow here - I was oblivious to this fact but I did spot a Pyramidal Orchid. A good excuse to return soon.


https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sandscale-haws-national-nature-reserve (https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sandscale-haws-national-nature-reserve)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Toxicbunny on 15:47:08, 13/06/20
I'm hoping to go on a short walk up North York moors this weekend in between the torrential rain we have had. Start at Captain Cooks and head down to kildale. I've got my new rescue dog so I can over walk him. Therefore I have to build him up slowly so I'm going back over all short 5 milers for now.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:25:24, 13/06/20
I'm hoping to go on a short walk up North York moors this weekend in between the torrential rain we have had. Start at Captain Cooks and head down to kildale. I've got my new rescue dog so I can over walk him. Therefore I have to build him up slowly so I'm going back over all short 5 milers for now.


Good luck with the rescue dog.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Toxicbunny on 22:33:58, 13/06/20

Good luck with the rescue dog.  :)
Thank you. So many dogs have ended up in rescues. I adopted another one. He's beautiful but hard work.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 07:41:06, 14/06/20
Thank you. So many dogs have ended up in rescues. I adopted another one. He's beautiful but hard work.
All the best  new dog - pic & name?
There have been many evenings recently when I've looked over at the photos on the wall and wised they were still with me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Toxicbunny on 10:44:52, 14/06/20
All the best  new dog - pic & name?
There have been many evenings recently when I've looked over at the photos on the wall and wised they were still with me.


The dog on the white is my new rescue dog.
(https://i.postimg.cc/68mb8WYt/IMG-20200606-131518-812.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68mb8WYt)
Another sleddog hes going to be a monster as hes just 6 and half month and nearly the same size as my fully grown one. Great for hiking as they never tire . I named him Finn ( means fair haired)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:00:59, 14/06/20
Lovely dogs - bet they pull!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:33:44, 14/06/20
Lovely looking pair Toxicbunny, and well done for rescuing them.  It's a fantastic thing to give a dog a second chance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Toxicbunny on 18:59:20, 14/06/20
Lovely dogs - bet they pull!
The are great going up a hill quite handy. Not bad coming down unless there is a grouse. Great all weathers but not in the heat.  I prefer cooler days for a hike.  I went for my walk today very foggy. I've never seen so many people out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:45:30, 14/06/20
Lovely up on Dartmoor today.  The legs are shot from much jogging on Bodmin moor the past week, so it was a short walk up to Great Links tor, where I just lay and enjoyed the sun for two hours, before bimbling back down via Hare tor. 8 miles all told.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:19:11, 14/06/20
Lovely evening, sitting outside enjoying the sunshine and tranquility. Came in 9.15pm, going to fall asleep! …. so decide to go for a walk around the block.

It was so peaceful, no breeze everything calm…. Then the sound of BAGPIPES!! Some students were having a do, one of them was impressive on the old pipes!

Along the riverside the Ducks were out for a swim, then the Otter made an appearance before diving down for its supper.

I decided to go into Woods… Badger spotting.
The river was like glass, just the occasional fish coming up. Two Swans were staring at the bankside where a Heron was waiting patiently for its supper. Then wee small birds were flying about… not birds but Bats! Quite a few students were out on the racecourse sitting around in deep discussion. In the distance a Peacock could be heard disturbing the quietness!

So into the Woods, it’s getting darker all the time, can just make out the muddy path. Arrive at the Badgers Set and nothing happening, wait a while no noises or movement, so off down the path back to riverside. Just as I leave the Woods I hear something in the shrubs, then a couple of grunts… claiming as a Badger!

Back home for 10.45pm…. Pleased I went, enjoyed that!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 23:20:14, 14/06/20
Lovely up on Dartmoor today.  The legs are shot from much jogging on Bodmin moor the past week, so it was a short walk up to Great Links tor, where I just lay and enjoyed the sun for two hours, before bimbling back down via Hare tor. 8 miles all told.
It looked a bit black over the north of the moor this pm so we have it a miss and stayed between the moors.  There was lightning in the pm forecast too but I ended up carrying my jacket for nothing.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:54:00, 15/06/20
It looked a bit black over the north of the moor this pm so we have it a miss and stayed between the moors.  There was lightning in the pm forecast too but I ended up carrying my jacket for nothing.

I set off after lunch in the heat of the day, even in just shorts and short sleeve base layer I was dripping wet just climbing slowly up from Dartmoor Inn to Great links.  I can well believe there was thunder forecast.  Happily it was lovely up high out of the breeze.  After a few hours, just enjoying the view and munching my lunch, it had cooled a bit, so I took the long way down.  I actually walked back up to great Links again from Widgery Cross later on, as it had cooled and my legs were feeling a bit more alive after the loop over to Hare tor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 17:25:21, 15/06/20
Dartmoor was kicking off another nice big cumulus grobulus today while we were out walking.  It kept trying to turn itself into a thunderstorm but in its enthusiasm it would overdevelop, shut itself down for a short while and then start again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:48:35, 15/06/20
Dartmoor was kicking off another nice big cumulus grobulus today while we were out walking.  It kept trying to turn itself into a thunderstorm but in its enthusiasm it would overdevelop, shut itself down for a short while and then start again.
It's been lovely down here in Saltash today.  O0  Shame I have only just finished work.   ::)


I really must give this retirement thing a go one day.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 16:55:19, 20/06/20
I really must give this retirement thing a go one day.  ;)


Recommended. Strongly recommended.  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 16:56:16, 20/06/20
A short foray into the Western Howgills with my youngest son today, lovely hills.


https://my.viewranger.com/route/details/MzEzMTk5OA==?ref=54.38962800309781|-2.5787879671938363|17
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Toxicbunny on 18:00:20, 20/06/20
I'm heading out at 8pm for a summer soltice climb up the hills to watch the sunset tonight. I was going to get up early tomorrow for sunrise but rain is forecast at 5am.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:58:29, 20/06/20
I'm heading out at 8pm for a summer soltice climb up the hills to watch the sunset tonight. I was going to get up early tomorrow for sunrise but rain is forecast at 5am.
Good luck with the sunset - no chance here as the clouds have crept in from the west.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:49:52, 20/06/20
To compensate for the lack of a sunset, I have decided to have another 'wild camp' on my diminutive lawn, despite heavy rain being forecast overnight.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 21:54:15, 20/06/20
Have a good wild camp Richard  :)

If you have to bail, it won't be far to go!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:56:16, 20/06/20
Out tor bagging near Princetown on Friday evening. What a lovely spot at Price Hall Rocks.  No marked paths in the area and I found nothing but animal trails on the ground, yet there is a bridge there.   O0


Today MrsG was with me and we finished our mini series of walks along the Granite Way. We started in Lydford and headed up onto Great LInks tor for a cuppa and a roll, before heading down to Lake Viaduct and walking the way back to Lydford.   Just under 7.5 miles and perfect cool sunny summers day.  A year ago I would never have imagined MrsG climbing up Great Links, much to be said for our time on the SWCP.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:54:55, 21/06/20
Have a good wild camp Richard  :)

If you have to bail, it won't be far to go!


Bail? What do you take me for?  ;)


Enjoyed it, thanks, despite a LOT of rain hammering on the flysheet. Pleased to say that the cheapo tent, which is getting on in years, didn't let in a drop. And it was great crawling out of the sleeping bag straight into the kitchen for tea and toast!  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:37:37, 21/06/20

Bail? What do you take me for?  ;)


Enjoyed it, thanks, despite a LOT of rain hammering on the flysheet. Pleased to say that the cheapo tent, which is getting on in years, didn't let in a drop. And it was great crawling out of the sleeping bag straight into the kitchen for tea and toast!  :D


Had a chuckle at that Richard.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:01:20, 21/06/20
Out on a Dad's day treat with my daughter today .  We grabbed our cameras and took a turn around for Caradon Hill, Quarry and Tim Mines.  The I assume, local, kids have wrecked the quarry since I was there last summer. Very disappointing to see graffiti on the rock faces and disposable barbies in the water along with dozens of tin cans plastic bottles and discarded bike inner tubes. I'm gurssing the locals, like me, who would often pick this rubbish up are not touching it at present due to Covid.  >:(

We moved on to some more Tin mines after the quarry and grabbed a few nice shots before the sun disappeared.  I'll pop some photo's in when I down load them.


(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZTqtQBD/Mines001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZW4kCjtD)


(https://i.postimg.cc/3w5YsC6G/Mines002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXrkxxK4)


(https://i.postimg.cc/SK6kkYFv/Mines003.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXxwGsK6)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Wby2nPwX/Mines004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bsQcyWMt)


(https://i.postimg.cc/mDTRDZT2/Mines005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVYLYmVk)



All in all a lovely afternoon out with my daughter.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:14:39, 22/06/20
Yesterday I did a nice local evening stroll after my tea.  Hoping to spot the barn owls.  I didn't spot those but I did spot swifts feasting on the swarms of mozzies and gnats, a buzzard catching a swift (one of those gruesomely fascinating moments)  :-\  , a (I think it was) sparrowhawk, 3 geese, loads of bunnies, and a bambi.  Oh and a black cat crossed my path.  It didn't bring me much luck though as I got bitten to death by mozzies.  Not quite as fierce as the Scottish ones but enough to cause my hand to swell up significantly  :(   


Nice walk, lovely sunset, saw nobody  :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:08:31, 22/06/20
Buzzards/birds of pray are awesome creatures Mel, cats of the sky I can watch them hunting for hours. There must be thousands of them in Cornwall these days.  Very different to thirty years ago, when they were a rare sight.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ferret on 19:34:22, 23/06/20
Buzzards/birds of pray are awesome creatures Mel, cats of the sky I can watch them hunting for hours. There must be thousands of them in Cornwall these days.  Very different to thirty years ago, when they were a rare sight.  O0


I'm married to a bird of pray. My wife's a vicar. She is, indeed, awesome!  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:58:21, 23/06/20

I'm married to a bird of pray. My wife's a vicar. She is, indeed, awesome!  O0
Can she fly unaided though.  It;s an important distinction. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 08:08:09, 26/06/20

I'm married to a bird of pray. My wife's a vicar. She is, indeed, awesome!
Should that not be in the weak joke thread.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:16:07, 28/06/20
A quick walk on Bodmin moor this afternoon.  I headed out from Rough tor via Alex tor to Stripple Stone Henge, beyond Hawks tor. Cornwalls only Stone Henge and always worth a visit if you are in the area.


https://theheritagetrust.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/the-cornish-collection-the-stripple-stones/


(https://i.postimg.cc/CxHp8Lsw/P1062314.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvHzyWzz)


Then back North over Garrow tor and Brown Willy, hiding to the left of the photo, to the car  A lovely afternoon for a walk, if a bit blustery. 12.5 miles
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Birdman on 09:35:21, 29/06/20
Last Wednesday I walked a small part the South Downs Way (Harting Down to about Graffham and back - ca 20 miles) in the blistering heat. This is one of my favourite stretches of SDW and I can start not too far from my home. Very strong uv-radiation on that day! But I really enjoyed it.


Nature in full force :). I saw many flowers, butterflies, red kite, yellowhammer, etc.



I'm now thinking about walking the whole 100 miles this summer, since I'm not really going anywhere far this year because of covid, and this I can start almost from where I live. Did it 12 years ago on a bicycle, but nowadays I enjoy walking more.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:57:00, 01/07/20
Walking this coming weekend?


..as little as possible given the dreadful forecast.  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:40:03, 01/07/20
Walking this coming weekend?


..as little as possible given the dreadful forecast.  :(


What dreadful forecast?  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:25:12, 03/07/20
This dreadful forecast:

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gctv29ucq#?date=2020-07-03 (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gctv29ucq#?date=2020-07-03)


Time to don full wet weather gear and walk the dog (sigh).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:58:21, 03/07/20
A bit of rain and a breeze and just the right temperature for a nice walk. Shorts I think.    O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 10:17:12, 03/07/20
Week in the Lakes so just what I was expecting.   O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:40:51, 03/07/20
Week in the Lakes so just what I was expecting.   O0

Hope the weather will improve after todays awful weather, absolutely dreadful conditions on the drive down and back to Greater Manchester to bring Squeaky (and beefy) back up to Cumbria. Torrential rain and strong wind is not ideal for driving or hillwalking. It is fine at the moment at home and we managed to get a dry walk in Gelt Woods to let Squeaky have a run aboot.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:27:30, 03/07/20
It is fine at the moment at home and we managed to get a dry walk in Gelt Woods to let Squeaky have a run aboot.


Lucky you - it stopped for about an hour today - heavy rain replaced by heavy overcast for a short while. But back to the rain now. Driveway drain blocked and we have a small lagoon at the front of the house.


In fact I have walked a grand total of one mile today, and even Tess was glad when I said 'Let's go back'.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:05:07, 04/07/20

Lucky you - it stopped for about an hour today - heavy rain replaced by heavy overcast for a short while. But back to the rain now. Driveway drain blocked and we have a small lagoon at the front of the house.


In fact I have walked a grand total of one mile today, and even Tess was glad when I said 'Let's go back'.
We have dodged most of it down here in Cornwall.  A bit grey and mizzly for a few hours today but mostly dry and tomorrow looks pretty decent.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:04:36, 05/07/20
Lovely walk with Mrs G this afternoon. Up from Post Bridge to Laughter tor via Bellever Bridge.  Not too busy there considering how lovely it was by the river.  Then back over Bellever tor and through the iron age village.     
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:05:18, 05/07/20
We have dodged most of it down here in Cornwall.  A bit grey and mizzly for a few hours today but mostly dry and tomorrow looks pretty decent.

Today has been not too bad - out for quite a few hours exploring quarries around Tilberthwaite near Coniston; only got caught in one shower, and even had a little sun!

..and the walk was excellent - a brief excursion around the Yewdale beck ravine, lots of interesting quarries and a small copper mine level to explore, before a jaunt northwards to take a look at the spectacular 'Catherdal Cave' slate mine - hardly Gaping Gill, but impressive, none the less.

(https://i.ibb.co/8D3XjK0/20-Cathedral-Cave.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 18:10:27, 05/07/20
Nipped out for a few miles this afternoon to work off Sunday lunch. Really bright and sunny but a strong, warm wind, very strange.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Islandplodder on 21:06:34, 05/07/20
I think that cathedral cave is where a group of us spent an afternoon with a pile of music singing madrigals and things. It was many years ago, but I do remember we went there because of the fabulous acoustics. We must have startled a few innocent walkers!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:27:27, 05/07/20
Quote from: richardh1905 link=topic=22739.msg585889#msg585889 date=1593968718 spectacular 'Catherdal Cave' slate mine - hardly Gaping Gill, but impressive, none the less.

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https://i.ibb.co/8D3XjK0/20-Cathedral-Cave.jpg[/img]



That looks very impressive, I'll put it on my list of walks once I'm able....  managed less than 1/2 a mile yesterday and had to 'retire hurt'.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:31:25, 05/07/20
Couldn't walk far this weekend, mainly to the window to watch the sunset...


Beautiful!
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2Xh3wGT/EAB45-A8-A-0269-453-D-AD30-D85-BDA8-CB41-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmwTZQZj)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:54:16, 06/07/20
A beautiful sunset indeed. Natures way of saying have a good nights sleep. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: daniel22 on 13:42:18, 06/07/20
Did the circular route over the moors from osmotherley - a little over 11 miles. Felt like I was dying the last mile haha I’m still a newbie.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:03:10, 07/07/20
Did the circular route over the moors from osmotherley - a little over 11 miles. Felt like I was dying the last mile haha I’m still a newbie.
I will always remember my first walk after I stopped surfing and decide I was taking up walking again to filll the hole. 

I walked from Fernworthy Reservoir to Cranmere Pool and back via Sittaford tor, on an freezing cold winter's day. Just over 9 miles of mostly peat bog and it near killed me.  To be honest though I was so chuff to navigate straight to Cranmere after 35 years away, that I forgot about my legs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 15:28:32, 10/07/20
Usual route for me tomorrow, leaving home at Newquay at 530am to walk swcp in the cool with the poor dog, going as far as i can, aiming at Padstow, before calling the cavalry to come and collect early aftrnoon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:47:59, 10/07/20
Up with Cornwallcoastpathdweller and driving down to Trewavas head for a spot of rock climbing AM, then may be a walk on Bodmin moor on the Way home, if I have any steam left.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 13:46:29, 11/07/20
Usual route for me tomorrow, leaving home at Newquay at 530am to walk swcp in the cool with the poor dog, going as far as i can, aiming at Padstow, before calling the cavalry to come and collect early aftrnoon.


Well we both made it.  24 miles in a very warm sunny 6.5 hours, poor dog was in the water at every opportunity as usual but still struggled for the last couple miles.  Think he will hide next time i get the daybag out. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 14:21:47, 11/07/20
Ended up doing a modest walk with the dog that incorporated Meathop Moss nature reserve - even though it wasn't that sunny, I counted 21 lizards basking on the boardwalk!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 18:54:57, 11/07/20
Did a 7.5  mile circuit on our local hills with my walking pal Sue. The paths which just a few short weeks ago were like a dustbowl are now wetter than a wet thing
Lakes tomorrow.
 Hartsop above How, Hart Crag, Dove Crag , Little Hart Crag and High Hartsop Dodd from Cow Bridge
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:24:28, 11/07/20
Hartsop above How, Hart Crag, Dove Crag , Little Hart Crag and High Hartsop Dodd from Cow Bridge


Enjoy it Karl - A good round - but you are missing beautiful Dovedale!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:26:09, 11/07/20
A Sunday morning walk on the vast beach at Silecroft in the SW Lakes, prior to visiting the in-laws in Dunnerdale. A spring tide, and it will be out, so we should be able to walk for miles along the sands.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 20:40:34, 11/07/20

Enjoy it Karl - A good round - but you are missing beautiful Dovedale!
Thanks Richard. i can look down on Dovedale and also Deepdale which if I was forced to choose I prefer ( probably because it's a little longer )
You might be able to tire Tess out letting her run free on the sand
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:42:00, 11/07/20
Thanks Richard. i can look down on Dovedale and also Deepdale which if I was forced to choose I prefer ( probably because it's a little longer )
You might be able to tire Tess out letting her run free on the sand


No chance of that!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 23:10:20, 11/07/20
A fairly leisurely walk planned tomorrow around the Carriage Drive on the moors north of Rothbury.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 23:16:21, 11/07/20
First time I've ever written this word...

...we're going Jeffing around the marshes south of the Swale, namely Cleve Marshes, Graveney Marshes and Nagden Marshes.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 12:20:45, 12/07/20
First time I've ever written this word...

...we're going Jeffing around the marshes south of the Swale, namely Cleve Marshes, Graveney Marshes and Nagden Marshes.  :)


This appears to be a softer version of Fartlek. Fartlek is a Swedish word for speed play, it was developed in the 1930's by a coach called Gosta Holmer as a more fun way to do interval type training, to develop your speed and heart.
Basically the same but gets Jeff Galloways name out there!!

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 12:56:50, 12/07/20
First time I've ever written this word...

...we're going Jeffing around the marshes south of the Swale, namely Cleve Marshes, Graveney Marshes and Nagden Marshes.  :)
I'm sometimes effing and jeffing up steep hills, is that the same?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 07:46:00, 18/07/20
Up with Cornwallcoastpathdweller and driving down to Trewavas head for a spot of rock climbing AM, then may be a walk on Bodmin moor on the Way home, if I have any steam left.
First place I ever went climbing and the last place as well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 09:05:09, 18/07/20
My wife and I plan to do a 26.2 mile walk tomorrow from home. After she did the Outer Canterbury Ring (22.6 miles) with me last year, my wife said she wanted to try for a marathon this year.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 12:13:59, 18/07/20
Just finished a circular walk taking in Tehidy Woods, SWCP, Portreath, Illogen Woods and back to Tehidy.
An easy 10 km.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 14:41:21, 18/07/20
We have our two grandsons for the day and this morning we all walked to our local woods and back.

The boys are aged 5 and 7 and we did 4.6 miles.  :)

(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Woods_with_boys_1.jpg)

(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Woods_with_boys_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:29:24, 18/07/20
I walked today on the South Downs from Friston Church to East Dean, via Crowlink and some of the Seven Sisters and Birling Gap.  It was the first time since lockdown that I'd been to my favourite area for walking  -  fantastic to be back    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:17:54, 20/07/20
Some city walking in Edinburgh that took in the Royal Botanical Gardens, some of the Leith Walk, the Castle and the Royal Mile, and to cap it all, a walk up Arthur's Seat, a real mountain in miniature. We were visiting my daughter prior to her moving south to London.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SteamyTea on 16:34:46, 20/07/20
Got around to the trip report. Took me longer than the actual walk.
Including tea breaks.


https://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=40629.0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:48:12, 26/07/20
I walked today from Denton, on the outskirts of Newhaven, via Firle Beacon to Bishopstone near Seaford, taking in a swathe of the South Downs.  Beautiful panoramic views    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:16:51, 26/07/20
A short walk up and over mighty Great Burney (298m), south west of Coniston Water. Pleasantly wild, but the descent down steep ground to the north was badly scarred by scramblers (the bikes that is, not rock climbers). High point of the walk was meeting a herd of 5 semi feral ponies on the walk back down a minor road to the car - lovely to see such beautiful creatures running wild. No photos sadly - phone battery flat as a pancake.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:32:50, 27/07/20
Out on Bodmin moor today. Great to meet up and walk with cornwallcoastpathdweller.  The weather was kind to us.  Well after you stood in the rain while I put my gaiters on it was.  ;D   Not sure I quite sold the idea of boots and gaiters.  More the idea of staying off Bodmin moor in damp conditions.

Any way a good days walking and chatting. 12 miles and 580m up and down, by my measure.

SWCP next time and hopefully Mel can make it too  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 23:23:41, 28/07/20
Out on Bodmin moor today. Great to meet up and walk with cornwallcoastpathdweller.  The weather was kind to us.  Well after you stood in the rain while I put my gaiters on it was.  ;D   Not sure I quite sold the idea of boots and gaiters.  More the idea of staying off Bodmin moor in damp conditions.

Any way a good days walking and chatting. 12 miles and 580m up and down, by my measure.

SWCP next time and hopefully Mel can make it too  O0


Yes a nice day BuzyG, good to meet and spend some time chatting in a new place.  Bodmin moor first time for me with the miracle of only 2 mins worth of rain.  For those not in the know Bodmin is generally wetter than Atlantis on a poor day.


Pleased to report no signs of trenchfoot after using my trail shoed feet to test the depths of a few 'puddles' at the start. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 15:28:12, 02/08/20
4 mile walk around Shingle Street this morning. Only a small car park there and when we got back the narrow road starting to resemble the road to Seathwaite. I think all the locals must be avoiding Southwold and Aldeburgh!
(https://i.ibb.co/mbQR2Np/3765-A0-A1-F2-BC-4419-8-E04-7067-D7-D8-A188.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YPvN10g)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:08:57, 02/08/20
Nice photo - looks like an interesting bit of coast.


By way of contrast, I walked 4 miles along forestry roads through Chapel House Plantation above Windermere. Knee didn't grumble too much. I'm glad to say.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 17:25:36, 02/08/20
4 mile walk from Rothbury up to Lordenshaws Iron Age hillfort. Dry and sunny with a light breeze and the moorland turning purple as the heather comes into bloom.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:40:13, 02/08/20
Out this morning on Dartmoor.  A quick 11 mile walk in to Fur tor via Tavy cleave and back via Great Links.  A group of around 20 youngsters having a wild camp and enjoying some tunes on their beat box.  I Sat on top and listen for around half an hour, tapping my toes. Then the heavens opened, so I high tailed it back in time to watch the British GP on the tele.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 20:36:40, 02/08/20
Nowhere for me today, set the alarm for a 6am 'usual' route along the cliff path but decided against it and went back to sleep.  Furthest i went today was around the garden with the lawnmower - need to have a word with myself!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:31:02, 02/08/20
Nowhere for me today, set the alarm for a 6am 'usual' route along the cliff path but decided against it and went back to sleep.  Furthest i went today was around the garden with the lawnmower - need to have a word with myself!
I wise choice, I see a chunk of cliff near to you is now on the beach since Friday.  The chap walking his dog. Will be in need of new undies. :o


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cornwall-53616483/huge-cliff-fall-in-cornwall-stuns-onlookers
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:55:00, 03/08/20
4 mile walk from Rothbury up to Lordenshaws Iron Age hillfort. Dry and sunny with a light breeze and the moorland turning purple as the heather comes into bloom.
Nice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 08:18:45, 03/08/20
4 mile walk from Rothbury up to Lordenshaws Iron Age hillfort. Dry and sunny with a light breeze and the moorland turning purple as the heather comes into bloom.


Yes, another who has noticed the heather flourishing to it's finest purple in the past week or so.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Hadrian on 08:23:09, 03/08/20

Yes, another who has noticed the heather flourishing to it's finest purple in the past week or so.  O0


A week ago up here there was no colour at all in the heather - what a change in 7 days!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 09:00:33, 03/08/20
I wise choice, I see a chunk of cliff near to you is now on the beach since Friday.  The chap walking his dog. Will be in need of new undies. :o


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cornwall-53616483/huge-cliff-fall-in-cornwall-stuns-onlookers (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cornwall-53616483/huge-cliff-fall-in-cornwall-stuns-onlookers)


Wowzer they had a lucky escape there.  Been a few nearby falls this year thanks to all the dry April weather then subsequent rain, amazing that people manage to get those sorts of things on video - often wonder how long they sat there waiting.


Will sort a walk in a few weeks along the swcp in the area if anybody is interested, once im back from the midlands.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:13:24, 03/08/20

Wowzer they had a lucky escape there.  Been a few nearby falls this year thanks to all the dry April weather then subsequent rain, amazing that people manage to get those sorts of things on video - often wonder how long they sat there waiting.


Will sort a walk in a few weeks along the swcp in the area if anybody is interested, once im back from the midlands.

Almost every one has a camera on their phone now. So as long as some one passing gets 10-20 seconds warning then they have the opportunity to catch it. Plenty of people out walking the SWCP this summer.  I guess once you notice something like that, you stick around and wait, but how long is down to geology and the weather. Could be 5 seconds, could be an age.

I'm climbing the next two weekends, up Ninthace's way at the valley of the rocks.  Free after that. I'll keep an eye on the board.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:47:29, 09/08/20
I walked today over the South Downs from Denton on the outskirts of Newhaven, via Beddingham Hill and Glynde, to Lewes.  Masses of wild flowers on the chalk grassland. A glorious summer's day on the downs and I was able to enjoy much of it in solitude    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 10:42:48, 10/08/20
I walked today over the South Downs from Denton on the outskirts of Newhaven, via Beddingham Hill and Glynde, to Lewes.  Masses of wild flowers on the chalk grassland. A glorious summer's day on the downs and I was able to enjoy much of it in solitude    :)


Lovely flowers on the limestone hills here in the South Lakes too, the harebells are particularly gorgeous.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 13:18:58, 10/08/20

An earlyish Sunday morning 3 mile there and back walk from Woodbridge to Martlesham Creek along the River Deben
(https://i.ibb.co/8nCKBR5/52-CE1-AE9-7757-42-B0-9620-FF84-AAC6-AC87.jpg) (https://ibbco/ym9fRMy)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:38:04, 23/08/20
I walked today on the South Downs from Bramber to Steyning, partly on the Monarch's Way.  A lovely walk of rolling hills and beautiful valleys, with fine views.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PatrickJ on 21:53:18, 23/08/20
Out early today for a 6.5 mile circular walk in the Chilterns.


I've taken the kids to the Dunstable downs many times to fly kites but never walked it before.   Lovely warm morning with clear views across the country side.  Lots of interesting bits to see with burial mounds, iron age forts and sunken paths.


(https://i.postimg.cc/RhDgrr93/chlt-dunstabledowns.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:55:00, 23/08/20
Great Picture.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:59:56, 23/08/20
A very short walk today, but it took in the full route of Commando ridge route along Bosigran Ridge.  Great fun scrambling and we did use a rope for bits of it. ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/zXSqYrZv/Bosigran18.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtDv7KrW)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:06:30, 30/08/20
I walked today in Ashdown Forest in the High Weald of Sussex.  A very scenic walk of high, rolling heathlands, with fine expansive views.  The heather is in flower although past its best.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:14:29, 30/08/20
A full day on Dartmoor today. What perfect weather for walking. I walked a few routes I have never walked before, along the upper reaches of the North Teign. Very beautiful but tough ground.


(https://i.postimg.cc/8P6zfPnq/August-2020-River-Teigh.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kB7mk9Cc)


Then over to cut hill and Fur tor. After a butty it was over Black hill to Cranmere pool more totally off piste which I love, not even animal trails for several miles.


Last cuppa stop was at Watern tor,. fun for a little climb too.


(https://i.postimg.cc/y8N24qPN/Augut-2020-Watern-tor.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56ZsLRDc)


And finally back through the forest to Fernworthy Reservoir.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:40:22, 31/08/20
That photo of Watern Tor is very striking, BuzyG - like the way the light and shadows throw the horizontal cracks into relief.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:47:17, 31/08/20
Pillar by a roundabout route for my family and I - parked about half way down Wast Water and headed up the beautiful remote valley of Nether Beck to Scoat Tarn, before gaining the ridge between Red Pike and Scoat Fell, then along the ridge up and over Pillar, returning via Black Sail Pass. Visibility was exceptional - could see Blackpool Tower, Clwyd Hills, Snowdonia, Isle of Man, Mull of Galloway, Merrick and surrounding hills, Criffel and on into the hills beyond Moffat. We certainly dodged the ants crawling up and down the Scafell Pike path - we didn't meet a soul until we were nearing Scoat Tarn.

Finished late so we stopped off for fish and chips in Greenodd on our way home. :smiley6600:


Edit - police had been having a field day slapping parking fines on the windscreens of cars badly parked on the Wasdale Head road.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:29:18, 31/08/20
That photo of Watern Tor is very striking, BuzyG - like the way the light and shadows throw the horizontal cracks into relief.

Yes it's a very interesting tor.  Like a number of others nearby the layers of granite are quite shallow several less than 20cm  on most of the SW moors the granite layers are much more chunky as in  over a meter apart, giving the typical boulder cheese ring look.

My elder sister was up walking the same area as you on Friday.  Amazing views from what you have both described.  The last time I reached a cloud free summit in the Lakes I was a teenager.  I still remember those views to this day. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:08:48, 31/08/20
Must get down to the far South West sometime next year, now that it is again within striking distance (a bit far from Orkney).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PatrickJ on 18:43:44, 31/08/20

Great shots of Dartmoor @BuzyG!!  Home for me though I live a long way away these days.


Today I was at the Ashridge Estate walking up to and across Ivinghoe Beacon in the Chilterns.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pLBh3Xz9/20200831-093525.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Brandywell on 18:49:58, 31/08/20
Pillar by a roundabout route for my family and I - parked about half way down Wast Water and headed up the beautiful remote valley of Nether Beck to Scoat Tarn, before gaining the ridge between Red Pike and Scoat Fell, then along the ridge up and over Pillar, returning via Black Sail Pass. Visibility was exceptional - could see Blackpool Tower, Clwyd Hills, Snowdonia, Isle of Man, Mull of Galloway, Merrick and surrounding hills, Criffel and on into the hills beyond Moffat. We certainly dodged the ants crawling up and down the Scafell Pike path - we didn't meet a soul until we were nearing Scoat Tarn.

Finished late so we stopped off for fish and chips in Greenodd on our way home. :smiley6600:


Edit - police had been having a field day slapping parking fines on the windscreens of cars badly parked on the Wasdale Head road.
Sounds like you had a great day Richard. :)   The Ennerdale and Wasdale fells were local to me years ago, I could walk to Pillar from home and back, although it was a long day.  PS The chippy at Greenodd used to be the public toilets before our useless council closed them to save money.  The new owners have made a great success of it. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 12:02:24, 01/09/20
Another walk in the quiet rurality of the Blackdown Hills.  So few people that anyone you do meet invariably stops for a chat.
Glorious views from the hills though this walk, from Churchstanton, was mainly through woods and some lovely wood pasture with majestic oaks, ash and beech trees.

We only saw one car whose driver stopped to ask the way to a cider farm to which we (inadvertently) gave wrong directions.
Tricky Cider is not at Tricky Warren but at Higher Willand Farm which we passed later. I wonder if he's still looking for his pint :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:53:52, 01/09/20
Sounds like you had a great day Richard. :)   The Ennerdale and Wasdale fells were local to me years ago, I could walk to Pillar from home and back, although it was a long day.  PS The chippy at Greenodd used to be the public toilets before our useless council closed them to save money.  The new owners have made a great success of it. O0


It was a great day thanks Brandywell. And the fish and chips were good!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:35:51, 06/09/20
A weekend of walking on the South Downs.  Yesterday I walked from Woodingdean on the outskirts of Brighton to Rottingdean, taking in Bullock Hill, on which there were plenty of sheep but thankfully no bullocks    :)    Today I walked from the outskirts of Seaford to Bishopstone. I did a short stretch of the South Downs Way but for most of the time was on less frequented paths.  Fine weather both days    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PatrickJ on 19:18:31, 06/09/20
Back up to the Chilterns for me this morning, this time a circular walk around Pitstone Hill and the windmill.


(https://i.postimg.cc/2jx1Gjw4/pitstone-windmill.jpg)


Next weekend it's the Chilterns 2 Peaks challenge taking in Whiteleaf Cross and Cooombe hill (both of which will be new to me)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:18:15, 08/09/20
Well the plan was to enjoy my first walk back in the company of our Ramblers group this coming Sunday. :) Then I heard in the news today that groups over 6 are about to be banned again.  :(


Edit: Confirmed today, that this comes in on Monday. So now very much looking forward to Sunday.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:41:40, 13/09/20
Perfect day for our first Moorland group walk since Covid struck.  Really enjoyed catching up on the gossip, as we wondered around the moor to the South of   Price town for some 14 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: PatrickJ on 19:57:27, 13/09/20
Man am I exhausted this evening!


Today I participated in the Chiltern's two peak challenge.  A real wake up call to my overall lack of fitness.


My longest, toughest walk since I started 4 - 5 weeks ago - 13miles, 1500 ft of climbing according to Strava. 


Don't think I've moved from the sofa since I got back home
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 20:16:55, 13/09/20
Up on part of the Tarka Trail today on Exmoor.  I promised Mrs N that there would only be one climb today - I left out that it would be for 3/4s of the walk  :)
We set off in fog but returning along the ridge running from Mole's Chamber towards Five Burrows Hill we could see from Dartmoor right round to Lundy and the North Devon Coast from Appledore to Hartland Point.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:31:12, 13/09/20
I promised Mrs N that there would only be one climb today - I left out that it would be for 3/4s of the walk  :)


Happily folks never seem to wise up to that one. O0

Psychology is  strange thing. ???
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 22:56:26, 13/09/20
I walked today from Friston Church over the downs at Crowlink to the Seven Sisters. At Birling Gap I branched off on to a path to the village of East Dean and then walked on the downs to the outskirts of Eastbourne. A walk that exemplified some of the things I love about walking on the South Downs  -  rolling hills, beautiful valleys, dazzling white cliffs, views of the sea. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 23:08:29, 13/09/20

Happily folks never seem to wise up to that one. O0

Psychology is  strange thing. ???
I always say that on average the walk is flat. I have also been heard to say that half of the walk is downhill.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 23:36:16, 13/09/20
Chipping Campden to Winchcombe on Saturday for me so 17 miles of the Cotswold Way done.  Superb day.


Resting up in a nice 4* hotel just outside Stratford upon Avon for two days with a few mates afterwards now, could get used to this, beats wild camping hands down 😀
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pauldawes on 07:10:08, 14/09/20
Staying in Manchester...going to do a few rail journeys into Lake District today (Monday) and tomorrow.


Yesterday “plan” was just walk one of canals (Ashton) near hotel I’m staying...just a simple out and back, just turning round when I felt like it.


No need to look at map...I thought...even I can’t get lost pacing up and down a canal tow path.


I had reckoned without city centre thoughtfully closing sections of canal...so soon I was on Rochdale canal rather than Ashton...and not quite sure how I had switched canals.


Scenery was just getting a bit interesting when I decided to turn back. Only an easy 5 miles or so in total, but weather made it pleasant
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pauldawes on 07:13:50, 14/09/20

Happily folks never seem to wise up to that one. O0

Psychology is  strange thing. ???


It is..


From time to time I switch direction in which I do circular walks. As I start and finish in same place..height “climbed” has to be same whichever direction I do it in..but one way “feels” much more strenuous than the other.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:34:33, 19/09/20
A family walk up the Old Man of Coniston from Torver today, via Goat's Water. Lovely scenery, gorgeous weather, masses of people, especially at the summit!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:21:54, 19/09/20
I am beginning to wonder if I have created a monster.
For our own amusement I keep a spreadsheet cum diary of our walks during the year.  During the week I let slip to Mrs N that she was not far off 700 miles for the year which, thanks to Covid-19, was a personal best.  She came to walking late, when she finallly decided I could not always be trusted out on my own, so she had better keep an eye on me.  Previously she has never walked more that 690 miles in the year and I have always been a fair way ahead but this year I only have a 65 mile lead.
The next thing I know she insists that, with a bit of effort, she could crack 700 miles by Sunday so today we have been out doing a circular walk using the Two Moors Way and now she is at 701 miles and a bit.  Is she happy?  No!  Now she has aspirations to do 1000 miles by the end of the year so we are off again tomorrow for another Two Moors Way based loop.  ::)
I wonder if there is some sort of support group I can get in touch with?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:30:25, 19/09/20
I am beginning to wonder if I have created a monster.
For our own amusement I keep a spreadsheet cum diary of our walks during the year.  During the week I let slip to Mrs N that she was not far off 700 miles for the year which, thanks to Covid-19, was a personal best.  She came to walking late, when she finallly decided I could not always be trusted out on my own, so she had better keep an eye on me.  Previously she has never walked more that 690 miles in the year and I have always been a fair way ahead but this year I only have a 65 mile lead.
The next thing I know she insists that, with a bit of effort, she could crack 700 miles by Sunday so today we have been out doing a circular walk using the Two Moors Way and now she is at 701 miles and a bit.  Is she happy?  No!  Now she has aspirations to do 1000 miles by the end of the year so we are off again tomorrow for another Two Moors Way based loop.  ::)
I wonder if there is some sort of support group I can get in touch with?
;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 21:15:24, 19/09/20
If I were you, I would console myself by self testing for COVID-19 🍺🍷🥃
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 12:29:36, 20/09/20
Posted some photos of a 10K route I regularly run but this morning walked with my fiancé (don't worry I also did a 9 mile run 8) ::) :P) here (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=40959.0). It's a circular from Appleby to nearby Brampton.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ferret on 10:50:22, 21/09/20
Followed the Pennine Way, from Hardraw, up to Great Shunner Fell then across country to the Buttertubs road before going over Lovely Seat and dropping back to the village.


Used the Nuttalls' guide for the first time in ages. Remember now why we always used to refer to them as the Nutters.  :)  Top day though!  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 11:07:50, 21/09/20
Sounds good, Ferret - I must head east into the Dales sometime soon - too good to be overlooked.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:05:50, 21/09/20
I am beginning to wonder if I have created a monster.
For our own amusement I keep a spreadsheet cum diary of our walks during the year.  During the week I let slip to Mrs N that she was not far off 700 miles for the year which, thanks to Covid-19, was a personal best.  She came to walking late, when she finallly decided I could not always be trusted out on my own, so she had better keep an eye on me.  Previously she has never walked more that 690 miles in the year and I have always been a fair way ahead but this year I only have a 65 mile lead.
The next thing I know she insists that, with a bit of effort, she could crack 700 miles by Sunday so today we have been out doing a circular walk using the Two Moors Way and now she is at 701 miles and a bit.  Is she happy?  No!  Now she has aspirations to do 1000 miles by the end of the year so we are off again tomorrow for another Two Moors Way based loop.  ::)
I wonder if there is some sort of support group I can get in touch with?

Be careful of this one. Quality over quantity is a mantra I now use after chasing 1500 miles last year and realising I was just wearing bits of me out, without gaining further fitness or more importantly enjoying it any more. The problem was I started walking/jogging on roads, as it was far faster than open moorland. I have gone back softer, but tougher ground and less distance now. That might be a hard one to sell to Mrs N though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:14:52, 21/09/20
Short walk and rock climbing at Roche rock on Saturday.  Then a lovely walk on South Bodmin moor on Sunday. What a scorcher O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:29:41, 27/09/20
I walked today over the South Downs from Upper Beeding to Shoreham, taking in Windmill Hill, Beeding Hill, Mill Hill and a stretch of the river Adur.  I had a panoramic view over the Adur Valley from my lunch spot on Mill Hill.  Very windy and mainly overcast but at least it didn't rain   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:42:42, 27/09/20
What a fantastic end to September, perfect cool clear sunny weather. Fun climbing at Dewerstone on Saturday. Then out on Bodmin moor with MrsG today. We enjoyed a cuppa at a sheltered spot, down from the summit of Sharp tor. Sat for almost two hours late in the afternoon just basking in the warm sunlight.  So clear we could see both coasts easily.  8) O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GnP on 21:29:44, 27/09/20
Spent a lovely day walking through part of the Brecon Beacons . Superb views with a clear sky . A tad windy , but I think we picked the best of the area and stayed away from Pen Y Fan & Crybin etc , but instead walked up and over Fan Y Big and Torpantau . There was still a number of walkers and cyclists around but no where near as many compared to Pen Y Fan from what I could see using my binoculars with walkers looking like dozens of ants walking along the far Craig Cwm Sere... :)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 10:39:44, 04/10/20
I am afraid there will be no walk this weekend due to the weather. We have just experienced a typical October’s rainfall in the last 24 hours, so the ground will be horrendous underfoot. Nearby Aboyne was reported to have had 99mm of rainfall early this morning and it was still raining, while Aberdeen had 93mm. Many of the smaller (and some larger) roads have some degree of flooding. Our storm drains couldn’t cope with the water and the drive was flooded and the path to the front door was under several inches of water. Fortunately, I have a pump that I bought a few years ago in a similar period of bad weather and have managed to prevent any ingress to the garage or house. The rain has now largely subsided and there is even some blue in the sky.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:12:06, 04/10/20
Pleasant and remarkably dry day walking on Bodmin moor Saturday. 

The weather made up for it today. An absolute howler out on Dartmoor. Only 9.6 miles, but good quality with over 900m of ascent.  That weather though.  I don't think I have ever been that wet through, since I stopped surfing.  I barley opened my ruck sack but even with the storm cover on right from the off everything inside it was wet when I finished and the wind was doing it's very best to blow my 15 stone lump clean off the moor. I'm not sure what the met office had it at but it must have been 55-60mph to blow me around like it was. 

A shock to the system, after the sun and rock climbing of the past month.  I absolutely loved it.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:54:57, 05/10/20
We missed the gales in the Lakes, and it was the other way around - Saturday wall to wall rain, and it was really quite nice on Sunday - but we went on a family trip underground! White Scar Caves below Ingleborough are impressive, though.


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A couple of shots from White Scar Caves - poor quality as my phone camera is just not up to it in low light conditions (most were junk). Good to get back underground, but not the real thing as far as an ex caver is concerned. The show cave penetrates 1/2 a mile underground.


Far better were the views outside. We returned via lovely Dent Dale, a hidden gem of a dale, and had a quick walk around Dent and along the nearby river bank, before battling with the A590 roadworks on our way home.


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Dent Head Viaduct



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:10:11, 05/10/20
Oh the dales on a pleasant Autumn day.  nice photos Richard.  O0


It was some what Darker down here on Sunday.  I dared to get my phone out briefly and grab this quick snap shot of Red a Ven Brook.  Those who know the area may recall it as a beautiful tranquil trickle, bumbling gently down from Yes tor.  I have seen it in full spate a few times.  Yesterday was possibly the best.  O0   It was a fun puzzle finding a place to cross it higher up the valley. This is one dynamic and dramatic reason I love to walk on such wet days.  :)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:58:53, 05/10/20
Thanks BuzyG


Nothing quite like a river in spate, is there?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 17:52:10, 10/10/20
We are having a few days in the Malvern Hills. Will be back home on Monday just in time for Boris to lock us down again! We have an apartment in a pub above Great Malvern (Wyche Inn), great views, and it’s only 20 minutes walk to Worcestershire Beacon the highest point, hence why we have walked up to it twice. As we approached it yesterday we hit the clag and no signs of it improving, so we gave up and tried again today, walking onwards to the northern tip. Windy but dry.  Rain forecast this afternoon so we did a walking trail around Great Malvern. Tomorrow should be decent, so we’re doing the southern bit towards and past British Camp.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:50:28, 11/10/20
I recall a day out on the Malverns in (ahem) 1984. I think it was my birthday, and I caught a train to Great Malvern from Birmingham with a few friends, all of us hung over, so we accosted a milkman for sustenance before climbing steeply up onto North Hill, ignoring the danger signs around the disused quarry. A great promenade down the length of the range, which included a diversion of a mile or two for a lunch time pint at Marl Bank, followed by a rush to catch a train back to Birmingham from Ledbury. More beer and a curry followed. A memorable day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:47:23, 11/10/20
A good weekends walking.  A short walk on Bodmin more with MrsG on Friday afternoon.  Then another longer walk on Bodmin moor yesterday and today I met up with the Moorland group and we enjoyed 15 miles in the pleasant autumn sun out on Dartmoor around the West Dart area. Earned my super. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:39:15, 11/10/20
I went a walk in the Sussex Weald today, from Five Ash Down to Uckfield, taking in Buxted Park with its pretty lake, some lovely woodlands, and a beautiful wooded stream.  There was some Himalayan balsam around but although it's an invasive species I can't help liking its pretty flowers and heady fragrance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:38:16, 12/10/20
A climb up Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite - with my family this time. Gorgeous weather, superb visibility - and no thunderstorms!

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Tess on Wetherlam, with the Scafell range and Bowfell in the background


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Wetherlam panorama (click to enlarge and then use the scroll bar to pan across)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 07:49:08, 12/10/20

 O0 Does Tess have a thing about climbing on cairns or do you get her to pose?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:55:42, 12/10/20
O0 Does Tess have a thing about climbing on cairns or do you get her to pose?


She responds well to the command 'UP'  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rivingtonboots on 08:01:56, 12/10/20
After a week in Keswick, 3rd-10th it was back to Rivington and Smithills yesterday but at least we had a lot of it to ourselves as the new walkers were up at the Pike and leaving their litter around there🤬
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 13:54:49, 18/10/20
I walked just over 4 miles on a lovely autumn day. Blue sky and sun to start, mackerel cloud appearing, followed by darker cumulus hinting at showers later. The colour at this time of year are well worth getting out for . The deciduous trees carry various shades of yellow, orange red and brown in contrast to the dark greens of the conifers. Dark green moss and grey- green lichen cling to the silver birches. Fly agaric toadstools, honeysuckle, hawthorn and rowan bring splashes of red. By the river I spotted a grey heron on the opposite bank. A bird of prey (probably a sparrowhawk) landed on a dead tree. A female goosander took to the air from the middle of the river, triggering the heron to take to the wing. In the distance were the peaks of Bennachie (Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, Watch Craig and Hermit Seat) silhouetted against the northern sky, with flat topped Millstone Hill nearby. I am glad I made the effort to go out today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lee R on 15:34:47, 18/10/20
We were planning on the Quantocks for the day Saturday but my left foot started hurting Friday night!


As it was managed a couple of local woodlands for two dull weekend sunrises....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 19:09:36, 18/10/20
Treyarnon bay to Newquay for me this afternoon in the most glorious sunshine.  12 miles in 3 hours dead.
Poor dog hasnt got off his bed since, needs to up his game  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:52:47, 18/10/20
I walked over the South Downs today from Friston Church to the outskirts of Eastbourne via some of the Seven Sisters and East Dean.  Not a long walk, only just over six miles, but it packed in a lot  -  dazzling sheer white cliffs, spacious rolling green downland grazed by sheep, a picturesque village, and a lovely hidden valley.  Rather overcast at first but brightened up.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 20:17:08, 18/10/20
Tier 3 walk on the Sefton coast path. Bit flat in comparison to my normal walks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:52:10, 18/10/20
Tier 3 walk on the Sefton coast path. Bit flat in comparison to my normal walks.


Dare I ask where the Sefton coast path starts and finishes. I'm guessing I may have walked most, if not all of it.  But have never heard of it.   :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:56:23, 18/10/20
Treyarnon bay to Newquay for me this afternoon in the most glorious sunshine.  12 miles in 3 hours dead.
Poor dog hasnt got off his bed since, needs to up his game  O0


That is mighty quick. I'm assuming you jogged.  O0


Or the dog towed you.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 22:39:46, 18/10/20

Dare I ask where the Sefton coast path starts and finishes. I'm guessing I may have walked most, if not all of it.  But have never heard of it.   :o


It starts in Waterloo, North Liverpool and ends in Crossens, just north of Southport.   I walked Crosby to Freshfield and back today, as not allowed on public transport.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: cornwallcoastpathdweller on 05:55:29, 19/10/20

That is mighty quick. I'm assuming you jogged.  O0


Or the dog towed you.  ;)


Was on a bit of a mission to keep away from everybody, the most people ive seen on the path ever.


Still have to sort out our little jaunt, been so hectic the last couple of months just havent been able.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:42:02, 19/10/20

It starts in Waterloo, North Liverpool and ends in Crossens, just north of Southport.   I walked Crosby to Freshfield and back today, as not allowed on public transport.


Thanks, though I have lived in Cornwall nearly 30 years. I was born in Exeter road Bootle. Started school in Waterloo by the five lamps. Finished School in Crosby Manor Road and buried my mum in Southport, just last year.  So as you can imagine. I know the area reasonably well.  I have certainly walked all of the coast at some time or other.  Altcar camp used to get in the way at hightown as I recall.  Intrigued that there is an official path.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:53:06, 19/10/20

Was on a bit of a mission to keep away from everybody, the most people ive seen on the path ever.


Still have to sort out our little jaunt, been so hectic the last couple of months just havent been able.


Yes do that. 


Another fun weekend out doors here.  I headed up Brown Willy again Friday evening, just for a quick jog.  Then Sheeps tor for some rock climbing Saturday and finally a stroll with MrsG and our daughter, around Arch tor, Postbridge and Bellever tor on Dartmoor. Back at my desk for a well earned rest today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 10:53:27, 19/10/20

Thanks, though I have lived in Cornwall nearly 30 years. I was born in Exeter road Bootle. Started school in Waterloo by the five lamps. Finished School in Crosby Manor Road and buried my mum in Southport, just last year.  So as you can imagine. I know the area reasonably well.  I have certainly walked all of the coast at some time or other.  Altcar camp used to get in the way at hightown as I recall.  Intrigued that there is an official path.


Gosh - small world.  I went to St Mary's in Crosby in the 1970s, and Manor hated us - I can remember cross country runs past Manor High and having stuff chucked at us  ;D .   You probably know this, but Exeter St has been massively redeveloped in recent years - I was at Hugh Baird (Bootle Tech) in 1982 and couldn't believe the difference when I went back when my daughter was there a couple of years ago.

 
The Sefton Coast path was, I think, a local council invention but now appears on OS maps.  There is still a problem at Altcar, but there is a tarmac shared use path which is squeezed between the camp and the railway - really depressing walking with razor wire on one side and the rail embankment and fencing on the other for a mile and a bit.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:25:22, 19/10/20
Ah St Mary's. It wasn't me throwing stuff, honest.  ;)  I've not been back to Exeter road since the demolished the house.  MrsG used to work for the DSS in St Martins house, next door to the Tech College and I did a fitting and turning course there in 1980.  I gather the Jutland pup is still there under another name. I still have a number of good friends who live in Crosby. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:00:51, 19/10/20
The Jutland is now the Cat and Fiddle - haven't been in there since Soft Cell were no 1 with Tainted Love!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:04:41, 19/10/20
I'm afraid I have switched to Lady Gaga.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 21:11:23, 24/10/20
Had a pleasant family walk from Sandridge in Hertfordshire today including lunch in the John Bunyan in Coleman Green.
Just make it back to the car before it started to rain.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 15:34:50, 25/10/20
Walked to Uyea this morning to see if the grey seal pups have arrived.


they have, I saw more than a dozen.




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Some big offshore surf




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Dis perrie wan is bran new


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 17:06:14, 25/10/20
Lovely shots, pups look so vulnerable.


Continue to follow your walks, on maps around Shetland... was there a boat involved?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 17:07:14, 25/10/20
Great to see the pups. I heard that grey seals are rarer than African elephants and that more than one third of the global population lives in the UK. We have a lot on the north east coast of Scotland with a mix of grey and harbour seals numbering about 1,000 at the mouth of the Ythan. They can be seen and heard from Newburgh beach.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: watershed on 18:26:52, 25/10/20
Lovely shots, pups look so vulnerable.


Continue to follow your walks, on maps around Shetland... was there a boat involved?


There are two Uyea Isles, this one is at North Roe the other is in Unst.
The Unst one needs a boat this one is tidal, it is an 11.5 mile round trip from the Main road.
I followed a hill road ( A rare thing here in Shetland). I didn't go onto the island today as the tide was still up and the sand Bar was covered.


Photo taken from the Mainland looking across to Uyea Isle.
The tide isn't down enough to cross the beach and keep dry feet.




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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:53:25, 25/10/20
Beautiful pictures of the pups and of Uyea - Mrs pdstsp and I were just talking the other night of our desire to return to Shetland - a truly beautiful place.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:22:03, 25/10/20

There are two Uyea Isles, this one is at North Roe the other is in Unst.
The Unst one needs a boat this one is tidal, it is an 11.5 mile round trip from the Main road.
I followed a hill road ( A rare thing here in Shetland). I didn't go onto the island today as the tide was still up and the sand Bar was covered./quote




Aha I'm enjoying hunting around the Shetlands, I found the correct Uyea!  Interesting tale about the two girls from the other Uyea Isle being blown across to Norway!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:24:02, 25/10/20
Cute and fluffy. Young animals are hard to beat for a great picture.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:26:49, 25/10/20
A local walk from home with Mrs G down by the river Lyner today.  Some how we mist all the showers too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:09:23, 08/11/20
Plenty of walking this past weekend.  Took a few days of work to enjoy the good weather.


Final small walk today, out on Bodmin moor.  Over Shower tor to Brown Willy and straight back over Rough tor to pay my respects at the memorial.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:19:24, 08/11/20
That area is still used for military training today but if I told you what for, I would have to kill you and eat you. 😉


Rough Tor is still on my shopping list - it is just a bit too far for a normal trip
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:47:22, 08/11/20
That area is still used for military training today but if I told you what for, I would have to kill you and eat you. 😉


Rough Tor is still on my shopping list - it is just a bit too far for a normal trip


A Merlin dropped two groups of RMs onto Dartmoor on Friday.  That was interesting to watch.  Chatted with one group not long after the drop, as they got their bearings. Couple of young lasses in it.


Never seen any military around Rough tor, since I did my basic training in that area.  Not walked there after dark much though.


It's a pretty small moor I've walked up from minions and back in a day twice now. Much quicker going than Dartmoor, due to the abundance of sheep and ponies keeping the vegetation cropped.


Today was just a short training walk.  I took a flask of tea but didn't even stop to drink it, as the tops were lost in cloud. So I just took the opportunity to give my legs and lungs a good busting before I'm back sat in my study all day again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 15:20:51, 22/11/20

After last Sunday afternoon’s walk following heavy rain all night and morning when we decided to walk along the river wall at Woodbridge only to discover everyone else had the same idea, we searched out somewhere quieter today. Many of our go to walks round here in Suffolk involve walking across fields, which are already very muddy. So we’ve been looking at the walks and trying to incorporate some quiet lanes into them so we can avoid the muddiest bits. Quite happy with what we did this morning. 4.2 miles from Wickham Market, under the A12, path to cross footbridge over the river Deben and through woods to reach a minor road which winds it’s way through Loudham Hall estate, back over the A12 and through the pretty village of Pettistree back to the start.


Ashe Abbey, Loudham Hall estate(https://i.ibb.co/74Wc8LV/CCE49-F73-8-D8-B-4410-AED7-A2-FA87497-E50.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jRMKBsG)  

Loudham Hall estate
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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:59:04, 22/11/20
Lovely shots of the seal pups, Watershed. The Peerie Wan looks so vulnerable.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:22:59, 22/11/20
Lovely walk on North Dartmoor today. Belstone tor first, then followed the ridge past Oak tor, to Hanging stone. Cut across to Cranmmere pool, then back to the Ted Hughes memorial, before jumping on the track towards East Mill and cutting left over Highwillhays, Yes and West Mill tors.  Turned out to be a much better day than forecast.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:26:10, 22/11/20
Lovely Photos RR.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:49:01, 06/12/20
With lockdown at an end, we were able to resume weekend walking with our daughter and two grandsons yesterday. We'd treated the boys to proper walking boots and they had great fun testing out the waterproofing on a 5+ mile countryside amble!  :)

Today, my wife and I went for a local 10k cross-country run. I realise that running might be frowned upon in this topic, so the second photo shows me walking near the top of the only significant hill on our route.  ;)

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 19:29:10, 06/12/20

Local slip and slide in the late afternoon sunshine  :D


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:50:22, 06/12/20
A perfect day on Dartmoor today.   A full day on the moor, 12.5 miles just bimbling along in the sunshine.  I sat on top of fur tor for almost 2 hours, watching the odd walker come and go and just listening to the silence.  So warm in the sun, hardly a breath of wind. 

If Carlsberg made weather.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 14:38:39, 12/12/20
Just back from first post pleurisy walk, a very gentle stroll from Tarn Hows car park to Black Crags and back, in the rain.  Magic to be out after many relapses.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 14:46:03, 12/12/20
Great to hear that mate O0
Lovely walk an'all..even in the rain :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 14:53:02, 12/12/20
Cheers Karl, you not out camping in this glorious weather?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GnP on 15:02:46, 12/12/20
Just back from first post pleurisy walk, a very gentle stroll from Tarn Hows car park to Black Crags and back, in the rain.  Magic to be out after many relapses.
Good to hear...enjoy !  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 15:22:31, 12/12/20
So pleased you are well enough to get out again pdstsp  O0


We managed a 2.5 mile walk in the rain earlier, exploring Wythop Woods. We couldn't be bothered to do a longer walk. On the drive back home we spotted a train and carriages at the old Bassenthwaite Station at Dubwath.


A google at home and I found out why it was there


Steam train-cafe is on the move | Whitehaven News (https://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/18564845.steam-train-cafe-move/)


Bassenthwaite Orient Express - A Closer Look - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQ7cEMVmPc)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 16:08:13, 12/12/20
Cheers Karl, you not out camping in this glorious weather?
Nope..fair weather camper me :D  Spent a nice few minutes this morning cleaning and counting my tent pegs :-[
Also being in tier 3 I'm resisting going to the Lakes..just about :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 16:12:55, 12/12/20
Aaah of course I'd forgotten the Lancashire badlands are tier 3 - that sounds a cracking way to spend a Saturday!!


Thanks April and G&P - great to be outdoors again.  I even forgave the weather gods.


Not seen the plans for Bassenthwaite station - looks interesting. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:22:35, 12/12/20
Lucky escape today.  We were walking down from Sharp tor near Minions, when Mrs G slipped on the wet granite and banged her left knee and more crucially her head.  Happily after sitting behind a wall for several minutes, feeling quite nauseous at first, we worked through the concussion check list.  She felt well enough to walk down to the car, just a mile or so away.


I took her to Liskeard Hospital.  An ice back on the bump and a bandage on her knee and happily walking wounded, back out to me sat in the car outside.  So glad for the local hospital. Well done again NHS. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: GnP on 18:41:43, 12/12/20
It does make you realise , we are often just a step away from injury , especially surrounded by rock..but glad it all worked out . ! O0


It is low lying bramble branches that catch me out...stand on one end and the other leading to the root creates the perfect trap .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:08:35, 12/12/20
Thanks.  O0  There are chunks of Bodmin moor that are really hard work, due to the brambles.  As you say even the low down stuff appears to have the strength of steel cable and the brutality of barbed wire.  I tend to only pass through such areas once. Tussocks and peat bog are much less work. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: windyrigg on 12:03:57, 13/12/20
Beach walk this morning for some variety from the hills. Blyth beach to Seaton Sluice, not too far but great stuff, and we didn't get wet  O0
Flock of 400 golden plover over the dunes
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 13:40:33, 13/12/20
Beach walk this morning for some variety from the hills. Blyth beach to Seaton Sluice, not too far but great stuff, and we didn't get wet  O0
Flock of 400 golden plover over the dunes
Walked that route a couple of times, first time when Tall Ships were in Blyth, parked in Seaton Sluice and walked along lovely sandy beach to Blyth and back.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 16:31:21, 13/12/20
Good to hear you are out an about again pdstsp.
Bad luck Mrs Buzyg - so easily done - trust she is aok.


Abandoned a coastpath walk round Bold Head and Bolt Tail today not only extremely windy and wet but the path from Overbecks is currently closed due to a landslip. Not sure exactly where the landslip is or even if it's really impassable (the notice of closure was by the Nat. Trust and they tend to err on the side of caution) but with the weather so abominable and being in a group we didn't investigate.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 16:43:33, 13/12/20
Glad you're recovering okay from the pleurisy pdstsp  O0


Hope Mrs BuzyG is on the mend with no lasting damage  O0






Weather's been absolute toshy plop-plops here this weekend.  Now it's dark, it's stopped raining so I *might* go out later for spot of Christmas Lights bagging  :-\


Bet you're all jealous now  :D 



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:39:05, 13/12/20
Thanks for the good wishes Jac and Mel - and glad to hear that Mrs BuzyG is ok too.


Is that a formal met office weather description Mel?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:05:28, 13/12/20
Thanks all for the messages. Mrs G feeling OK this morning, bump has gone right down and not too much bruising showing, knee still a bit swollen but that will fix. Think we were lucky in a strange way, that it was raining.  Mrs G had her hoody and her coat hood up, which has clearly lessened the blow and stopped the skin scraping.

I took a very hilly walk around the Dart Valley today 12miles, I lost the path and ended up climbing through the undergrowth from the river to the top of Bench tor. I will try not to do that again, Tis very steep indeed through clitter and brambles.  Oh and it rained stair rods from start to end. How I love Dartmoor. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:19:31, 14/12/20
Thanks all for the messages. Mrs G feeling OK this morning,

 ........I lost the path and ended up climbing through the undergrowth from the river to the top of Bench tor. I will try not to do that again, Tis very steep indeed through clitter and brambles.   ;D


 ;D  It certainly is steep and overgrown, did it .. once... and will not be doing again either :buck2:


Glad Mrs G is well on the mend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:33:30, 20/12/20
Lovely walking weather today. 14 Miles up from Two Bridges via East Dart Waterfall to fur tor.  Always a new route to get there. :)  Then back across the peat to Beardown man and his three tors.  I thought twice about the route back, after so much rain up there the past few days.  Turned out fine and really quite easy to cross the peat bog.  I  wore a new pair of gaiters today, bought them almost a year ago. Standards achieved though, nice dry feet.  O0 


(https://i.postimg.cc/25BjhpvZ/East-Dart-Rainbow.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBsRCNTj)

 
A quick snap of sandy hole pass.   Stopped for a cuppa.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fernman on 21:01:40, 20/12/20
For those of us in Tier 4 it'll be back to walking round the block or around the local rec this weekend  :( .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:17:06, 20/12/20
For those of us in Tier 4 it'll be back to walking round the block or around the local rec this weekend  :( .

Indeed.  It's one thing me wishing I could get up to Scotland or Wales this winter. But very lucky that we can still get out on the SW moors, for the time being.

Much as it was a novelty to explore the local area in great detail, during lockdown 1, it can't be fun doing it all over again in winter.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:49:45, 21/12/20
Lovely pic of Sandy Hole Pass, BuzyG.


Commiserations to everyone in tier 4. I suspect that will be all of us in the New Year :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 09:51:37, 21/12/20
Lovely pic of Sandy Hole Pass, BuzyG.


Commiserations to everyone in tier 4. I suspect that will be all of us in the New Year :(
The whole of Scotland will be in Tier 4 from Boxing Day for at least 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 11:48:00, 21/12/20
It will be interesting to see how many people try and flout the very strict lockdown regulations, introduced last Saturday night.


The message could not be any clearer  STAY AT HOME

I was told to turn back, at the top of the Crimea Pass, yesterday afternoon, there were no ifs or butts.


I was off to deliver some Christmas presents to my friends in Llanberis, and was told the journey was not important enough to justify being on the road.

The Police were out in force in Gwynedd, laying down the law in no certain terms, this time they really meant business.

Unless my journey was absolutely necessary, then i had no right to be leaving Dyffryn.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:28:45, 21/12/20
Looking at the rate of increase in Cornwall the past few days, we will be moving from tire 1 to tier 4 before you know it. I just don't get why people suddenly need to socialise just because of a date in the calendar.  It's utter stupidity.  I fear this current wave is going to kill far more people than the first one did.  Hope I'm wrong there.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fernman on 13:17:58, 21/12/20
Looking at the rate of increase in Cornwall the past few days, we will be moving from tire 1 to tier 4 before you know it. I just don't get why people suddenly need to socialise just because of a date in the calendar.  It's utter stupidity.  I fear this current wave is going to kill far more people than the first one did.  Hope I'm wrong there.

You are probably right I'm afraid. Unlike DA's experience in north Wales, where it might be easier to police relatively light traffic on the fewer major routes, I don't think there was anything to stop a flood of second home owners from the capital heading westwards.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fernman on 14:38:23, 21/12/20
Sorreee!!! Just realised we've turned this into yet another you-know-what thread  :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: windyrigg on 16:12:15, 21/12/20
Apologies accepted  O0 ! .....but seriously, regardless of Tier status, quite a number of people are now walking - who either didn't walk before, or are now going out more often / further. I hope some of them will continue in the future, we may be seeing a whole fresh cohort take up walking. Certainly this is the case with cycling, although I don't doubt ebay / car boot sales will be full of great two wheeled bargains down the line. It's also fortunate that walking is a 'cheap' option; at its simplest you don footwear and jacket and remember to shut the door behind you. After a break from walking years ago when I was working abroad, I got back into it when I returned to Thatchers' Britain unemployed with no money to blow; walking fitted that bill perfectly. Very good for the heart and soul and I've never stopped since. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:06:40, 27/12/20
I headed out via the powder mills and Longaford tor, back to the East Dart waterfall and Sandy Hole Pass today.  The East Dart in full spate made it interesting to cross. I had taken my fording shoes with me, but it was too fast and too deep to ford. Eventually I found a spot narrow enough, a hundred yards North of Sandy Hole, heaved my ruck sack across and then jumped it.  :o  All that long jumping in my youth was worth it. ;D    Once across I walked back down to the waterfall for a cuppa.  Whilst sat there the snow started in earnest.  A look back as I headed back Postbridge showed it was sticking nicely on the high ground.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:46:56, 03/01/21
Lovely 4.8 mile walk round Ellerby  (https://snailspacewalks.blogspot.com/2021/01/ellerby-circuit-48-miles.html)this afternoon.  Battered by the elements - even a little bit of snow!  Loved it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:03:07, 03/01/21
An abandoned walk to Fur Tor on Saturday, But still 10 miles of great walking in the Snow.  Then out with the Ramblers for 13 miles around the Avon reservoir today.  The ground still frozen on the tops, but little snow on that side of the moor. It being 500ft or so lower that the NW area.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Rivingtonboots on 11:26:50, 04/01/21
 Rivington Pike which is only 2 miles from my house is too busy at the moment with visitors from Manchester, Liverpool and other areas.
Good job they only seem to know one or two routes otherwise there'd be nowhere to walk. >:(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Lee R on 17:13:20, 17/01/21
I luckily got several Mendip Hill walks in just before new year. I done 3 sunrises out of 4!!


Lately has just been local urban street walks but this morning went to a local country estate place. We did start walking before sunrise but it was getting pretty busy by the time we finished & walked out of the gates!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:33:04, 17/01/21
Weekends are getting a bit busy around here, everyone seems to be discovering all our lovely walks, so I've started going out later when it's dark and quiet. Enjoying my 'out the front door exercises' around parts of town I've never been to.
Tonight ended up in one of those areas once popular with footballers, not sure if it still is but plenty of expensive cars lying about! Came back along a street I've never been along for years, came out in a graveyard... good job I took a torch!
Lovely still, quiet and not too cold night, enjoyed.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 17:40:24, 18/01/21

Trying to stick mostly to local walks from the door, but with all the recent rain and melting snow, the paths around here (mostly across or edge of fields) are just a mudfest. We managed to devise a 5.25 mile route on mostly quiet lanes around Bealings (Suffolk), just as well or we would have been sharing this path with a couple of swans!

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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:45:49, 23/01/21
Winter wonderland - opened the curtains to a fresh fall of snow this morning. Magical walk up Hampsfell in the mist, which cleared leaving ethereal views of distant snow covered mountains.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: windyrigg on 09:18:51, 24/01/21
Coastal walk up the length of Druridge Bay in Northumberland. Hard frost overnight with frost all over the beach and the tickles of fresh water frozen down to the sea. Great when the sun came out with all the Pinkfoot geese calling overhead.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 10:04:23, 24/01/21
........................... the tickles of fresh water frozen down to the sea. Great when the sun came out with all the Pinkfoot geese calling overhead.


Lovely evocative writing O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:35:08, 20/02/21
Had my Covid Jab today.  The even better news, the station where I had to drive to is at Pensilva, on Bodmin Moor.  So never one to pass up an opportunity I took in a Ten mile walk around the South moor, whilst I was there.  Shame the appointment was in the afternoon.  I could have happily done another Ten.  So good to get out of town for a decent walk.  Hardly noticed the driving rain and 40mph wind.  It was just soo good to be up there again. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:38:13, 20/02/21
Coastal walk up the length of Druridge Bay in Northumberland. Hard frost overnight with frost all over the beach and the tickles of fresh water frozen down to the sea. Great when the sun came out with all the Pinkfoot geese calling overhead.


Last time I walked along Druridge Bay, November 2019 after trip up to Woodhorn Museum. The clouds had finally ran out of rain! it looked like this...
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxkcVxxn/40-A665-D4-B399-4-ED7-A004-1-F5-A3-B7-A3555.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94sFkcyH)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:30:09, 21/02/21
On today's Mudbath Avoidance Walk I spotted this new addition to the side of the pub:


(https://i.postimg.cc/BQL5hr6V/20210221-152158.jpg)


 :)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:38:38, 11/04/21
Fabulous walk from Rosthwaite yesterday, up Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag and then up to High Raise, before descending to Langstrath and back to Rosthwaite via Stonethwaite.  Accompanies by the nimble photonut of this parish, who was very patient as my lungs are still adjusting to being asked to climb hills!  I'll put a few piccies up when I get a chance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:29:41, 11/04/21
Ashclyst Forest.  A forest owned by the NT between Exeter and Cullompton.  Disappointing - the majority of the paths had been trashed by donkey wallopers!  >:(

And the OS map of it is nearly useless!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:07:12, 11/04/21
Fabulous walk from Rosthwaite yesterday, up Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag and then up to High Raise, before descending to Langstrath and back to Rosthwaite via Stonethwaite.  Accompanies by the nimble photonut of this parish, who was very patient as my lungs are still adjusting to being asked to climb hills!  I'll put a few piccies up when I get a chance.


Nice.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: thomasdevon on 18:19:40, 11/04/21
Ashclyst Forest.  A forest owned by the NT between Exeter and Cullompton.  Disappointing - the majority of the paths had been trashed by donkey wallopers!  >:(

And the OS map of it is nearly useless!


I know Ashclyst well as I used to use it almost daily for a couple of years for nordic walking. Maybe we crossed paths and said hello??
Not been up there about 4 months now though....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 19:05:10, 11/04/21

I know Ashclyst well as I used to use it almost daily for a couple of years for nordic walking. Maybe we crossed paths and said hello??
Not been up there about 4 months now though....
First time I got round to it today.  Not sure I will go again unless the glue factories go on to overtime.  I have never seen an area with so many paths damaged by horse riders.  The daft thing is most of the paths were wide enough to ride on one side and for walkers to use the other but no, the entire width was churned.  In worse weather they would have been impassable.  Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike horses but I prefer  them with chips.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:08:35, 11/04/21
Striding Edge, Swirral Edge, Catstycam - a family adventure, the four of us + Tess.
 
Wonderful. Just wonderful.


(https://i.ibb.co/47bkJ4M/01-Grisedale.jpg)


(https://i.ibb.co/4Tcfg0p/10-Striding-Edge.jpg)


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:50:40, 11/04/21
Striding Edge, Swirral Edge, Catstycam - a family adventure, the four of us + Tess.
 
Wonderful. Just wonderful.



Looks like a perfect day Richard.   O0


Still Taking in easy on my leg here.


Yesterday was short walk with MrsG along the leat;s that feed Tavistock hydro Power Station


(https://i.postimg.cc/vTzK9qXn/20210410-131436.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNXgVPwj)

 
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Today another short walk near Widecombe on Dartmoor and a few hours gentle scrambling, at Hound tor and Honey Bag tor.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MkPotato on 04:59:59, 12/04/21
Striding Edge, Swirral Edge, Catstycam - a family adventure, the four of us + Tess.
 
Wonderful. Just wonderful.


That’s an absolutely classic route, and for good reason. Something for everyone.


Good day for it, by the looks of things. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:11:49, 12/04/21
Looks like a perfect day Richard.   O0

Still Taking in easy on my leg here.

It was a great day out, although we did have to form a human chain to manhandle the dog down The Chimney.

Particularly like the your photo - gorgeous skies framed between oncoming bad weather and the craggy tor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:15:31, 12/04/21
That’s an absolutely classic route, and for good reason. Something for everyone.

Good day for it, by the looks of things.


Yes, it is THE classic Lake District scrambling route. Not too many people on it either - We have lockdown to thank for something, I suppose, as it must be a nightmare on a busy day. We got an early start, and timed it well - it snowed during the last half mile back to the car.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 10:16:55, 12/04/21

Yes, it is THE classic Lake District scrambling route. Not too many people on it either - We have lockdown to thank for something, I suppose, as it must be a nightmare on a busy day. We got an early start, and timed it well - it snowed during the last half mile back to the car.


Yes it was a proper four seasons in one day weather system yesterday.  Pleasantly baking in the sun whilst tucked away at the back of Hound tor eating my lunch.  Then the bitter East wind and snow flurries, descending Honey bag tor. Got to love the English weather in Spring time.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:55:20, 17/04/21
We have got our collective family eyes on Pike O'Blisco and Crinkle Crags for tomorrow, another 6am alarm.....
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:41:25, 17/04/21
Enjoyed Friday evening rock climbing at Leigh tor.  Really missed it during lock down. 


Lovely Sunny stroll around Burrator Reservoir this evening, with MrsG.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 08:01:47, 18/04/21
Off to the Quantocks for a few days :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 08:36:35, 18/04/21
Nice, enjoy!  I love the contrast between the moor and the combes
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:17:24, 18/04/21
Off to the Quantocks for a few days :)


Reminds me that there are so many interesting places that I do not know. Drove past once, returning from our honeymoon camping in Devon and Cornwall, visited a pub, but would like to return for a proper visit.


Enjoy your trip. Jac.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:19:24, 18/04/21
Crinkle Crags amd Pikle O'Blisco with my family today, my eldest son tackled the Bad Step, and he and I had an early wild swim in Blea Water. Brrrr!!!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:13:37, 18/04/21
I did a walk of just over 12 and a half miles today from Ditchling Beacon to Patcham, which is on the outskirts of Brighton, taking in some of the South Downs Way, some of the Sussex Border Path, and a stretch in the Low Weald via East Chiltington and Streat.  In the Weald the abundance of wild flowers was amazing  -  wood anemones, celandines, primroses, stitchwort, blackthorn blossom.  A very pretty walk on a beautiful spring day    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:29:08, 18/04/21
 Out around the local fields before breakfast, such a beautiful morning. Then out on Dartmoor with MrsG and our daughter this after noon.  We took in the vies from Hare tor, before heading down to Tavy Cleave and walking back along the leat. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:18:51, 24/04/21
Back out with our Ramblers group today for my first proper walk since lockdown ended.   We wandered around Dewerstone and Burrator area for 15 beautiful sunny miles.  The wind must have been gusting 60+mph up on sheep's tor.  First time I haven't stood on the top ever, as I couldn't stand up in the wind. :o   I enjoyed chatting to the others in the group and catching up, on just stuff, after so long.  Interesting that with 3 stops and 820m of accent we still averaged 2.5 mph for the day.  So the actual ave walking speed must have been around 3mph.  Happily the group are still pushing on.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:54:55, 25/04/21
Out with MrsG again today.  Simple little walk Along the Devonport Leat to Black tor falls and back.


(https://i.postimg.cc/MG42gBtS/20210425-162118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVxpbBk1)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 17:52:08, 29/04/21
This weekend I am going to Snowdonia and will climb the mount Snowdon. Feeling super excited  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 17:54:21, 29/04/21
This weekend I am going to Snowdonia and will climb the mount Snowdon. Feeling super excited  O0
  Start really early if you are going to need a parking place.  Which route?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 17:58:22, 29/04/21
I'll come from Bangor by bus so I won't need a parking place. How early I should be there? I thought around 11 to catch some sun?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:16:04, 29/04/21
Depends where you get off the bus and how quickly you can walk up hill.  Going to be cold on the summit.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 18:18:04, 29/04/21
Sure, I am taking wintercoat and warm clothes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 18:35:58, 29/04/21
Snowdon summit weather forecast from the Met Office:

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcmjghxpx#?date=2021-04-29 (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcmjghxpx#?date=2021-04-29)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 18:40:42, 29/04/21
Thank you. Looks fine actually.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 11:55:09, 30/04/21
A 34.2 mile circuit to the south of Canterbury (although it'll probably end up being more!).

Almost entirely within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 18:55:27, 01/05/21
A 34.2 mile circuit to the south of Canterbury (although it'll probably end up being more!).

Almost entirely within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  :)

Just returned from the aforementioned walk. It was absolutely brilliant and we ended up doing 35 miles in a very pleasing time.  :)

I'll do a full write-up tomorrow afternoon after we've returned from a walk with the family to see the bluebells in some nearby woods.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 20:19:43, 01/05/21
Climbed the Snowdon, it was amazing experience, weather was sunny and warm in the trail, but up in the summit it was snowing. I will make a blogpost about this next week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 09:57:27, 13/05/21
Climbed the Snowdon, it was amazing experience, weather was sunny and warm in the trail, but up in the summit it was snowing. I will make a blogpost about this next week.
As promised, I would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to leave a comment on the post and link your blog if you like.
https://themightymountains.blogspot.com/2021/05/snowdon-via-llanberis-route-detailed.html (https://themightymountains.blogspot.com/2021/05/snowdon-via-llanberis-route-detailed.html)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: sparnel on 10:15:21, 13/05/21
Enjoyed your TR Mary. It gave me an understanding of the Snowdon massif better
than some other reports. Seems to be a popular mountain........... O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 12:38:41, 13/05/21
As promised, I would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to leave a comment on the post and link your blog if you like.
https://themightymountains.blogspot.com/2021/05/snowdon-via-llanberis-route-detailed.html (https://themightymountains.blogspot.com/2021/05/snowdon-via-llanberis-route-detailed.html)


Great report skimmed through it.  Loved the picture showing the ridge away from the summit on the horseshoe route.  So reminded me of being up there with my son. O0


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_xWxTlLf0Ts/YJxVRd9nAuI/AAAAAAAAy0Q/N5bjv7k7H-ELbo4gGSR3Sfmq37RcWxHVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210501_132405.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 12:47:40, 13/05/21
Thanks for reading, it was a breathtaking moment when the summit first appeared indeed.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 15:04:39, 13/05/21
Nowhere, if this weather keeps up.  The unalloyed pleasure of walking in the rain through and over soggy vegetation has tarnished a little of the years.  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 15:15:05, 13/05/21
I was hoping to go to black mountains of Wales, but it seems hopeless with this non stop rain  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:03:10, 16/05/21
First Weekend since the end of lockdown that I have been able to manage a full walks programme. 

Out with my daughter on the coast path on Friday afternoon, beautiful weather. 

Out on Dartmoor with our Ramblers group on Saturday.  A few showers but Started dry and we were all nicely dried out as we got back to the car park.  Two mins later it was hammering down.  I've never seen the group move so fast together, as we moved for the last mile or so, watching the rain heading for us.  ;D

Up on Bodmin moor today, just enjoying the moor on my own.  Again I was dried out back at the car. Some heavy showers during the day though. Happily not too windy.

All in all a good weekends walking and hopeful that my calf injury is well on the mend now. Still no running for a few more weeks though.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: steve271 on 07:41:59, 17/05/21
Amazingly managed to get a walk in the Berwyns in mid-Wales Sunday, and didn't get rained on until the last half hour - was expecting a thorough drenching!
Very nice day, and love the beautiful Welsh valleys :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 09:21:26, 18/05/21
During my recent climb to Snowdon, I realised three hidden gems which were worth exploring. I have explained the details with some pictures and videos here:


https://themightymountains.blogspot.com/2021/05/hiking-snowdon-three-hidden-gems.html (https://themightymountains.blogspot.com/2021/05/hiking-snowdon-three-hidden-gems.html)


 
Let me know if you have been at those spots as well  :) .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 10:31:12, 29/05/21
Today I think I'm going to saunter along the river in Totnes, hopefully with my teenage daughter.
Tomorrow I'm heading to Dartmoor, I had a different route planned, but another local photographer said that the bluebells are up in a specific place, so I'm heading there instead, so I'm planning a circuit in that area that will bag a couple of tors I've not been on as well.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 11:44:55, 29/05/21
Today I think I'm going to saunter along the river in Totnes, hopefully with my teenage daughter.
Tomorrow I'm heading to Dartmoor, I had a different route planned, but another local photographer said that the bluebells are up in a specific place, so I'm heading there instead, so I'm planning a circuit in that area that will bag a couple of tors I've not been on as well.
The bluebells on the slope between Holwell Lawn and Becka Brook were looking good on Wednesday. At Emsworthy and Holwell Lawn itself they weren't fully out yet and perhaps not so good as other years, possibly a combination of being more exposed, firstly to the cold and dry April followed by May's drenchings.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 13:37:09, 29/05/21
The bluebells on the slope between Holwell Lawn and Becka Brook were looking good on Wednesday. At Emsworthy and Holwell Lawn itself they weren't fully out yet and perhaps not so good as other years, possibly a combination of being more exposed, firstly to the cold and dry April followed by May's drenchings.

That's good to know, because that's exactly where I was heading :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:12:41, 29/05/21
Hunt for Red October day today.  Photonut and I spent many hours locating;


(https://i.postimg.cc/nV0xf2rM/DSC06081.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7ZwhhhH)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:48:06, 29/05/21
Hunt for Red October day today.  Photonut and I spent many hours locating;


(https://i.postimg.cc/nV0xf2rM/DSC06081.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7ZwhhhH)


I'd say hours well worth spending.  O0


A lovely short walk with MrsG today. Out to North tor, high above the river Dart. Then a quick circuit of Venford Reservoir.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:08:10, 30/05/21
I walked today from Shoreham to Lancing Ring and over the downs to Coombes and hit the SDW at Botolphs. I branched off and walked by the Adur back to Shoreham.  Masses of hawthorn blossom, cow parsley and buttercups.  Warm and sunny   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:18:50, 01/06/21
Enjoying more climbing that walking since the sun came back out.  I did get out on Dartmoor after tea this evening though. A quick 9 miles over Great Links to Kitty tor. Then down to Tavy cleave and back over Widgery Cross. What a beautiful cool evening it was on Dartmoor. A pleasant change from baking all the previous day up on Bodmin moor. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:23:19, 06/06/21
Back on the SWCP with MrsG, for the first time since late summer 2019.  So we finally did the last few miles into Clovelly.  Perfect sunny day for it just 7 miles but so good to put another pin on the map after, such a long break.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:21:22, 06/06/21
Epic 0.86 mile walk along the banks of the River Severn to see the swans near English Bridge.  Mammy and 4 little grey fluffballs  :smitten:



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:55:46, 06/06/21
Epic 0.86 mile walk along the banks of the River Severn to see the swans near English Bridge.  Mammy and 4 little grey fluffballs  :smitten:

There once were four uggly ducklings.
With feathers all stubby and grey
And other birds in so many words said.

Look!! Mells here today. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 11:30:41, 07/06/21
From Lane End via Ger Tor, and Great Links and back along the Rattlebrook, boulder hopping through Tavy Cleave.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:59:52, 07/06/21
From Lane End via Ger Tor, and Great Links and back along the Rattlebrook, boulder hopping through Tavy Cleave.

Great route Jac.

I can't believe we have never bumped into one another up on the moor.  I walk that area so regularly.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jac on 13:46:42, 07/06/21
Great route Jac.

I can't believe we have never bumped into one another up on the moor.  I walk that area so regularly.
Living in Exeter I tend to walk the eastern side of the moor and am usually with Plymouth ramblers.




Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Casual Ambler on 18:37:08, 07/06/21
A lovely 6am Sunday walk Saddle Tor-Holwell Tor-Hound Tor-Bell Tor-Bonehill Rocks-Top Tor-Rippon Tor and back to Saddle car park. 7 miles and great views.  This is Holwell looking over to Greator rocks.


(https://i.ibb.co/T4SbzVm/Webp-net-resizeimage.jpg)

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:25:55, 07/06/21
A lovely 6am Sunday walk Saddle Tor-Holwell Tor-Hound Tor-Bell Tor-Bonehill Rocks-Top Tor-Rippon Tor and back to Saddle car park. 7 miles and great views.  This is Holwell looking over to Greator rocks.



Sounds like a great morning walk.

My memory tells me the valley between Holwell tor and Greator rocks is steeper than in looks in your photograph.   ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Scrambledlegs on 17:58:02, 11/06/21
Booked up for Lowray campsite thanks to a last minute cancellation so will be on Helvellyn and Dove Crag ( in no particular order) I'll be the sweaty girl with Donald Trump flavoured hair thanks to a terrible poundshop hair dye gamble. Enjoy the weekend  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 18:02:15, 11/06/21
Enjoy your hiking scrambledlegs O0 O0 . It's gonna to be an amazing weather!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Scrambledlegs on 18:10:21, 11/06/21
Enjoy your hiking scrambledlegs O0 O0 . It's gonna to be an amazing weather!


Thank you :) We are taking the BIG tent!!! This way I know it's proper showers with soap, toothbrush and everything.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 18:29:36, 11/06/21
Mmmmm not sure about Sunday, going to be stinking hot.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 18:34:09, 11/06/21

Thank you :) We are taking the BIG tent!!! This way I know it's proper showers with soap, toothbrush and everything.


Sounds like a great plan  O0 , I liked your blog btw, fantastic pictures 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Scrambledlegs on 19:11:35, 11/06/21

Sounds like a great plan  O0 , I liked your blog btw, fantastic pictures 8)


Thank you, so much but Oh Dear, I really don't manage my time well at all. I think "Ooh, a blog, I'll share my adventures", then a dandelion seed flies past and I'm all, " Oooh, where can this magical seed carry me"? I've got the consistency of arrhythmia but I always come back here cause I get to see and hear the best brains I could ever gel with and if I can ever drop in and give a bit back, I always get a warm welcome .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 20:50:03, 11/06/21
I know that feeling ::) very well!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:38:12, 12/06/21
Just back from a very early start, Y Gribin to Glyder Fawr,  the clouds never cleared ( they never do on the Glyders in my experience). Really enjoyed Gribin,  lovely scramble along the ridge,  shame there were no views.  Never seen the place so busy, even at 8 am on the summit of G Fawr there was a family.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:45:28, 13/06/21
No prizes for guessing I have been out on Dartmoor all weekend.  I joined the South Devon Mountaineering Club this week.  Saturday I was climbing with them at Dewerstone.  Today I was supposed to meet them a Postbridge for a shortish walk.  The member I had been climbing with pulled out, unknown to me this morning.  So I completely missed the small group in the car park, as I was looking out for him.  Chatting this evening. We saw each other there.  I left before them and ended up having a great walk out to East Dart water fall, around via Longaford tor to the powder mills and then out to Laughter tor via Bellever tor and down to the stepping stones.  First time I have walked back along the river from there, through the nature reserve.  Dosen't look like too many others go that way either lovely broken path to try and follow, recommended. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:48:36, 13/06/21
I walked on the South Downs today from Steyning to Bramber, partly on the Monarch's Way and taking in the hillfort of Cissbury Ring
Hot and sunny    :)   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MkPotato on 08:44:58, 14/06/21
Just back from a very early start, Y Gribin to Glyder Fawr,  the clouds never cleared ( they never do on the Glyders in my experience). Really enjoyed Gribin,  lovely scramble along the ridge,  shame there were no views.  Never seen the place so busy, even at 8 am on the summit of G Fawr there was a family.
Sorry to rub it in, but what a difference a day makes. I was in the Glyderau yesterday.
 :)

[Adopts Jim Bowen voice]
“Here’s what you could’ve won…”
(https://i.imgur.com/c3m9Ezs.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:27:19, 14/06/21
There is a word I could use, which would be censored out by the filters on here  ;D ;D .


And in the words of Unlucky Alf - "oh bug ger"
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 10:28:58, 14/06/21
Sorry to rub it in, but what a difference a day makes. I was in the Glyderau yesterday.
 :)

[Adopts Jim Bowen voice]
“Here’s what you could’ve won…”
(https://i.imgur.com/c3m9Ezs.jpg)


Cracking photograph. O0


I have still not been up Tryfan. Definitely on the must do list. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 14:43:05, 14/06/21
Tryfan looks very impressive from that angle.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 14:46:16, 14/06/21
I was also on the Glyderau on Saturday night ...and Sunday morning  :)


(https://scontent-lcy1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/201034394_940461730109943_4398366143466317139_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=u8aELY4E3jkAX_pf-AF&_nc_ht=scontent-lcy1-1.xx&oh=c950a39c7ca261e90732a6883bbdced1&oe=60CD3034)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MkPotato on 15:06:46, 14/06/21
I was also on the Glyderau on Saturday night ...and Sunday morning  :)


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Good choice, sir ! Is that the saddle between Y Foel Goch and G Fach?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Slowcoach on 17:48:47, 14/06/21
Heading to the Lakes on Saturday for a week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 17:57:54, 14/06/21
My wife and I are doing the 55km Pilgrims Way Challenge 2021.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 18:21:51, 14/06/21
Good choice, sir ! Is that the saddle between Y Foel Goch and G Fach?


Thank you. It is indeed, Llyn Caseg-fraith just out of shot to the right.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:28:14, 14/06/21
Lovely pitch, Glyno. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:28:35, 14/06/21
My wife and I are doing the 55km Pilgrims Way Challenge 2021.  :)


Good luck with it. And enjoy!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:47:45, 15/06/21
My wife and I are doing the 55km Pilgrims Way Challenge 2021.  :)


Good luck to you both with that Dave.   O0


A friend of mine has set the route for this years Chagford Challenge.


https://ldwa.org.uk/CornwallAndDevon/W/958/chagford-challenge-2020.html (https://ldwa.org.uk/CornwallAndDevon/W/958/chagford-challenge-2020.html)


Might be right up your street if you fancy a visit to the West Country. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 13:15:48, 15/06/21

Good luck to you both with that Dave.   O0

A friend of mine has set the route for this years Chagford Challenge.

https://ldwa.org.uk/CornwallAndDevon/W/958/chagford-challenge-2020.html (https://ldwa.org.uk/CornwallAndDevon/W/958/chagford-challenge-2020.html)

Might be right up your street if you fancy a visit to the West Country. ;)

That does sound interesting Buzy, thanks.  O0

My wife and I are really keen to spend a week in Cornwall (hopefully around September). We binge-watched the whole of Poldark and loved the landscape. Then, by coincidence, we discovered that a YouTube channel we follow (Run4Adventure with Loyd Purvis) is based in the same area and it looks an amazing place to do some trail-runs.

For a moment, I wondered if Chagford might be somewhere in the west of Cornwall, but sadly it's a long way away. Oh well, I'm sure we'll come back to Dartmoor before too long - thanks for the thought.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 14:10:18, 15/06/21
That does sound interesting Buzy, thanks.  O0

My wife and I are really keen to spend a week in Cornwall (hopefully around September). We binge-watched the whole of Poldark and loved the landscape. Then, by coincidence, we discovered that a YouTube channel we follow (Run4Adventure with Loyd Purvis) is based in the same area and it looks an amazing place to do some trail-runs.

For a moment, I wondered if Chagford might be somewhere in the west of Cornwall, but sadly it's a long way away. Oh well, I'm sure we'll come back to Dartmoor before too long - thanks for the thought.  :)


If it's West Cornwall then there is only one you realy need to look at Dave. The Rat Run.


http://mudcrew.co.uk/event/the-rat-roseland-august-trail/


Gentlemen and ladies, start your butties. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 14:18:51, 15/06/21

If it's West Cornwall then there is only one you realy need to look at Dave. The Rat Run.

http://mudcrew.co.uk/event/the-rat-roseland-august-trail/ (http://mudcrew.co.uk/event/the-rat-roseland-august-trail/)

Gentlemen and ladies, start your butties. O0
Looks great and I see Damian Hall is leading the way. Sadly, we can't make August - perhaps another time. We're still keen on a week in Cornwall this autumn though...  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:04:29, 26/06/21
Lingmoor tomorrow, with my family, including my sister and niece + boyfriend, who are up from south for the weekend.


The Three Shires figures prominently in my plans. :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 20:42:30, 26/06/21
I like to plot routes of places further afield in viewranger during the week and then walk them at weekends. So tomorrows adventure is on Dartmoor, unless the weather is awful, where I plan to check out Bonehill Rocks and a few other places.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:57:31, 26/06/21
I took a friend up to Bone hill rocks a little while back.

(https://z4-forum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=9195)



(https://z4-forum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=9190)

Great spot if you enjoy bouldering.  O0




Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 08:17:29, 27/06/21
I took a friend up to Bone hill rocks a little while back.


(https://z4-forum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=9195)



(https://z4-forum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=9190)

Great spot if you enjoy bouldering.  O0

Ha ha ha, nice wheels btw :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:47:21, 27/06/21
Ha ha ha, nice wheels btw :)


Thx, it was a charity run organised by a car forum I'm on. I took Zedward, as he was known, all the way down to lands and many other places on route.  Some one else took him up Snowdon I think and another to the top of the tower on the Seven Bridge.


(https://z4-forum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=9344)


(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/ar-jones/2016/image_zpsj2rkf3ly.jpg)


(http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt274/bis01j57/c8a77a95ed13cc7e204eb67dd82038d2_zpskeshj71u.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:55:14, 27/06/21
Down to Sennen on Saturday for a spot of sea cliff climbing, Beautiful weather. Then Up on Dartmoor today.  Thick cloud on the tops and hammered down. I still loved every second.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:00:34, 28/06/21
Extended family walk up Lingmoor didn't go to plan due to inadequate footwear (my sister was wearing blue sequinned pumps), so we parked at Tilberthwaite and walked to the Three Shires via Tarn Hows along mostly easy tracks and minor roads. Beautiful intimate country, and the Loweswater Gold was on top form!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 09:30:34, 28/06/21
I wimped out of going to Dartmoor and chose to get soaked nearer to home.

The whole experience has convinced me to retire my 18/19 year old waterproof jacket. Despite the monsoon conditions, I did thoroughly enjoy myself on my chosen route, which went alongside the River Dart and then I cut up through a country lane back into Totnes. Any inclines were small rivers at this point.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MkPotato on 19:56:22, 28/06/21

Thx, it was a charity run organised by a car forum I'm on. I took Zedward, as he was known, all the way down to lands and many other places on route.  Some one else took him up Snowdon I think and another to the top of the tower on the Seven Bridge.


(https://z4-forum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=9344)


(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/ar-jones/2016/image_zpsj2rkf3ly.jpg)


(http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt274/bis01j57/c8a77a95ed13cc7e204eb67dd82038d2_zpskeshj71u.jpg)
Fantastic. Love those.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: plantgirl on 08:33:07, 29/06/21
First walk since joining this group on Sat. I'm about an hour from Ross on Wye so looking at SYat area. There's sure a lot of walks around there. Think 8 miles ish circular to take in S Yat view. 🤔😆
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 09:25:35, 29/06/21
Fantastic. Love those.

Thanks.

2016 was one of life's good years for us and that bear brought a little joy to a lot of people on his adventures.   He never quite made JoG though. I think Fort William was as close as he got.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 09:29:31, 03/07/21
Just about to set off on a 7 mile circuit from Bridge, south of Canterbury, using the Elham Valley Way outbound and the North Downs Way back.  :)

It's just started to rain so my waterproof jacket is in my backpack, which, incidentally, weighs in at 1.2kg inc. drink.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:57:31, 03/07/21
We are booked on a guided walk across Morecambe Bay tomorrow, but thunderstorms forecast.....  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 06:43:54, 04/07/21
That sounds interesting Richard, I hope it goes ahead.  Look forward to reading your report.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 07:18:27, 04/07/21
My intention is to head up to Dartmoor. We will see later if that happens ...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:48:33, 04/07/21
That sounds interesting Richard, I hope it goes ahead.  Look forward to reading your report.
I got a soaking this morning whilst walking the dog, and thunderstorms were forecast, so I wimped out. M wife is made of sterner stuff though and has gone ahead, with my eldest son taking my place. Unfortunately, the rain has just re-started.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Casual Ambler on 14:11:31, 04/07/21
Been up to Dartmoor for a quick 5 miles at 8am this morning.  I did my regular circuit around Blackslade down and Rippon Tor and only  really got heavily rained on the last half hour. Got to try my Berghaus waterproofs for the first time. What I found out was I should have used  my  'summer' lightweight jacket that has pitzips. The pactlite 2.0 couldn't cope with me warmed up and the high humidity so I got a bit damp from perspiration.  Also with the hood up it was surprising noisy with the rain hitting it, must be due to the stiffer fabric or the fact it was just very quiet without the usual urban noise perhaps.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:40:28, 04/07/21
Another up on Dartmoor today.  A gentle 13 miles around Burrator reservoir, with the Moorland ramblers group. in the changing conditions.   :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnJ6hkqZ/Ditsworthy-waren-house.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGyv1sgy)


Very moody weather.  The river Plym was filling ever inch of flood plain in it's upper reaches, no hope what so ever of crossing it near here today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:59:11, 04/07/21
Just had to cut my pre-dinner walk short due to thunder and (more scarily) lightning.  It was supposed to be a nice 4 mile afternoon mooch along the foreshore and nature reserve to watch the weather rock and roll across the river and maybe see a water-spout. It turned into a 1.7 mile speed walk. 
 
I now understand the phrase “lightning reflexes” because I sensed it before I saw and heard it and instinctively ducked without knowing why, then *flash* right above me.  This all happened within a fraction of a second.  Followed almost instantly by the loudest clap of thunder ever.


(https://i.postimg.cc/3NssSzLY/IMG-20210704-172822.jpg)
 
Needless to say, I get home (3 miles away) and it’s glorious sun  ;D


Edited to add moody tree/church/sky pic.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 20:31:29, 04/07/21
Ticked off Bonehill Rocks, Honeybag Tor, Chinkwell Tor and Bell Tor today. The weather was unpredictable and there was only one point where I thought I might have to cut things short, however as I was slowly making my way back down Honeybag it cleared up again, so I carried on.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Casual Ambler on 16:40:52, 05/07/21
Ticked off Bonehill Rocks, Honeybag Tor, Chinkwell Tor and Bell Tor today. The weather was unpredictable and there was only one point where I thought I might have to cut things short, however as I was slowly making my way back down Honeybag it cleared up again, so I carried on.


That's a great shorter walk  lots of ups and downs  and great views and quiet  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:01:35, 11/07/21
I walked over the South Downs today from the outskirts of Newhaven to Lewes via the village of Glynde and the hillfort of The Caburn. Very much a walk of up hill and down dale, with panoramic views.  Warm and quite sunny and lovely to see the wild flowers.  And to my surprise it turned out to be a cowfree walk!    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:00:14, 17/07/21
I walked today from Balcombe in the High Weald, partly on the Sussex Ouse Valley Way. I went under the magnificent Ouse Valley Viaduct, which carries the London-Brighton railway line, and walked beside Ardingly Reservoir, which is very beautiful.  Hot and sunny   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 22:07:29, 18/07/21
I went a walk at Chichester Harbour today.  This is one of my favourite areas for walking - so beautiful and serene.  I walked by the creek from Fishbourne to Dell Quay and Birdham, and then followed the Chichester Canal back to Chichester.   A lovely walk for a hot and sunny summer's day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 22:32:21, 18/07/21
Caldbeck fells for me today, High Pike to Great Calva and back to Carrock fell.  Lovely breeze blowing, made it a perfect sunny hill day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:19:57, 19/07/21
Didn't work out so well this weekend.  I was supposed to be walking 20 miles on Dartmoor, with the ramblers. Set off with 4.5 lts of water in my day sack.  Managed 3 miles before a niggle I picked up jogging on Fri shown itself and I turned back. Glad I did, it was starting to hurt by the time I got back to the car, so no way I would have completed the walk. A bit disappointed, though as we don't often do 20 miles on such a lovely warm day. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:21:09, 19/07/21
Hope the niggle improves BuzyG.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:37:26, 19/07/21
Hope the niggle improves BuzyG.
Thx, my left calf again, after I ran along the leat path and back on Friday.  Will I ever learn that I'm not 21 still.   ::)  Not a bad pull like last time, just need to give it few days hopefully.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:24:41, 19/07/21
Caldbeck fells for me today, High Pike to Great Calva and back to Carrock fell.  Lovely breeze blowing, made it a perfect sunny hill day.


Lovely stuff. I missed High Pike when I was up that way last year.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:16:23, 20/07/21
I like High Pike - love the bench with its inscription, which I find quite moving.  Great views too.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:49:06, 26/07/21
Hinning House car park to Green Crag, then Harter Fell - we were going to go on to Hard Knott, but the breeze never got up, we were very hot, and decided a pint sounded more appetising, so we dropped through the woodland and back to the car.  Amazing the number of tents that can be pitched in one car park - three on arrival!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mary_walker on 18:56:11, 26/07/21
We climbed up Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor during this weekend. Ben Nevis was super hot! Perhaps the hottest day of year over 30 all the way to the top. We had some jackets and caps to use on the top! ;D  But even the top temp wasn't less than 25  ??? .
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:00:26, 26/07/21
Enjoyed the slightly cooler weather on Sunday and took a 12 mile amble from the Dartmoor Inn, around some of my favourite tors. Cuppa stops at Fur tor and Great Links.  Happily my calf muscle  held up, tight but not painful.  Must somehow make my self amble for another week or two and hopefully get it to heal properly.  Easily said.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 20:28:06, 26/07/21
I thought i would go and explore Llyn Dulyn above Cwm Eigiau, as some of the aircraft wreckage, that is normally submerged under the deep waters, are now visible.

Its been a number of years since the water level has been low enough, to see the wreckage of at least two different aircraft.

There was quite a bit of aircraft fuselage strewn over a wide area, mostly in very small pieces, and the propeller blades of the Dakota that went down in 1944, is quite impressive.
Whats most interesting, is that there's some of the writing still clearly legible on one of the twisted propeller blades.

How on earth that has survived, submerged in deep cold water for over 70yrs, heaven knows.

The blade was almost twisted in half, due to the impact of the crash, but the aviation writing, in a fluorescent orange was still visible, and readable, even though i could not make much sense of what it said.

Until you actually go off exploring above the reservoir, you tend to forget just how vast the Carneddau are.


I usually stick to my favourite known routes and paths, and do not go adventuring off course, but today, was pretty memorable.


I was thinking, what a savage place to be, in a whiteout, during Winter, and it was pretty breezy this afternoon, but ideal conditions to go exploring.

After a leisurely exploration around Dulyn, i decided to climb the mountainside above the lake, and eventually worked my way to the summit of Foel Grach, which took nearly two hours of exploration with a bit of very mild rock scrambling for good measure.


It would not have been an easy jaunt, had the mist come down, as you were simply navigating into a huge emptiness, with no clear sight of the main ridge above.

The weather forecast is on the change for Northern Snowdonia tomorrow, so this was a quick adventure around the lower slopes of the Northern Carneddau.

Melynllyn, the upper reservoir was very low on water, you could have walked across it if you had wanted, but the mud looked very deep and uninviting so i gave it a miss.

A most enjoyable afternoon, in an area of the Carneddau ive never walked before.     
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: MkPotato on 08:42:57, 27/07/21
It’s a lovely spot, isn’t it? I did a loop following the ridge above Eigiau on the route up to Foel Grach, then along the top to Foel Fras and then cut down off-piste to Dulyn and then onto Melynllyn. The Cwm around Dulyn is beautiful, and the cliffs quite impressive. It was just me and the ponies. (Too much water in the reservoir to see the wreckage though).
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:16:31, 29/07/21
Dulyn is very dramatic.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:35:56, 31/07/21
A very grey walk from Seathwaite (Duddon version), Seathwaite Tarn, Grey Friars, Great Carrs, Swirl How, Brim Fell, Old Man of Coniston, Goats Water, Walna Scar Road, Seathwaite.


Clag from 350m up first thing, couldn't see a blummin' thing.  Was intending to come back via Dow Crag, but having descended to Goat Hawse and being bale to see something, I couldn't face going back into the cloud, hence dropping to Walna Scar.  Bit of a mistake really as it leaves quite a re-ascent of the Walna Scar Road before it drops to Seathwaite, and the top was in clag too.


Still quite enjoyed myself - didn't see a soul until I reached Brim Fell.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:58:06, 21/08/21
Happily the met office got the forecast completely wrong for today. Supposed to be clag followed by thunder and lightning.  In the end in was a lovely sunny summers day up on Dartmoor.  A pleasant 13 mile walk from Prince town, taking in Longaford tor and Great mis, amongst others.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:50:54, 22/08/21
Sounds like a bonus day BuzG O0


I have walked to my office both days - blummin work.  Hoping to take some time off midweek to make up for it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 22:07:29, 28/08/21
I walked the Sussex Border Path around Thorney Island in Chichester Harbour today.  Thorney Island is MOD land and you have to press a buzzer at the security gates to gain access.  A serenely beautiful walk beside creeks and marshes, with boats on the water and with, at times, a feeling of remoteness.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 22:16:01, 28/08/21
Went out for lunch and then for a very short local walk with my Dad, well he is 84.
We just got back to the car when it poured with rain for about 5 minutes, a lucky escape as we hadn't got waterproofs with us.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 10:02:05, 29/08/21
My wife and I did the LDWA White Cliffs Challenge ultra yesterday. Very tough! Report to follow...  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 15:35:57, 04/09/21
Wander round Langdale this morning, Stickle Tarn, Blea Rigg, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Thunacar Knott, Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle, Pike o Stickle, Loft Crag and down. Cloud down after Blea Rigg, lifted on Pike of Stickle. Cracking morning.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:39:28, 04/09/21
I walked the Chidham peninsula in Chichester Harbour today.  A beautiful, peaceful walk.  Creeks, marshes, lots of boats, and picturesque views of the village of Bosham across one of the creeks.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 18:58:41, 05/09/21
Lovely local walk round Kelsey Gardens in the sunshine followed by an hour's kayaking on the lake followed by a bacon butty.  Saw a kingfisher  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: rural roamer on 19:38:21, 05/09/21
Glad you got your bacon butty in Mel!
We did a 5 mile figure of eight along the Fynn Valley from Playford. Back home in time for a late coffee and snack before it got too hot.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:06:18, 05/09/21
Well my navigation and understanding of the English language failed miserably this morning, when I turn up in the wrong car park for a group walk.  By the time I was high enough to find a phone signal I was two miles ahead of the group.  I walked the route planned anyway and thanked the walk leader by text for a great route.  Beautiful sunny day, but quite warm and humid, I drank 3 ltrs in 14miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 21:14:39, 05/09/21
Time constraints meant I had to make do with some shorter walks closer to home this weekend.

Yesterday I wandered out towards Sharpham House and then back home along a section of the Dart Valley Trail, which is always lovely.

Today I walked out to the next village and back, via cycle paths, still enjoyable despite the humidity and haze.

Haven't made it up to Dartmoor in a while, so that is on the cards very soon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:34:44, 18/09/21
I walked over the South Downs today from the outskirts of Newhaven to Lewes, via the village of Glynde, taking in Beddingham Hill and the hillfort of The Caburn.  An up hill  -  very much up hill!  -  and down dale walk, with fabulous panoramic views.  Warm and sunny    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dread on 13:39:58, 19/09/21
Went for a stroll in the Peaks with my 13 year old. Train to Hathersage, up onto Stanage Edge, along to and then past Burbage Rocks then through Padley Gorge to Grindleford Station. The Gorge was lovely as always and also a blessed relief from the heat. Lots of climbers out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:21:12, 19/09/21
So after a lovely week walking in South Wales with MrsG, it was out with the Ramblers on the SWCP today.

14.5 miles out from Mountbatten in Plymouth, across to Wembury and back around the coast. An interesting walk, but a little urban in places for me. Not one I think I would do again, far to many other people about.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 20:13:08, 28/09/21
Well I hope nobody was planning a walk this weekend. Sounds like a swim is more like it.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 13:40:07, 04/10/21
A most enjoyable walk on Dartmoor on Sunday.  Met up with our Ramblers group half way through their walk, after a lie in.  I do enjoy chasing them down.  O0   Fortunately the walk leader informed me they were walking the planned route backwards, or I might still be out there.  ;)

We visited Pise well, via the yearlick ball tramway, amongs other delights.  I was fascinated by the iron hooks set 20ft or so apart in opposing directions. They were set into the top of one on the walls along the tram way.  Some Googling last night reviewed that there is a stable at that point. So I think they were there to tie horses to, but not certain.  Any one know?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:44:26, 10/10/21
A great weekends walking.  Saturday I was out in the NW of Dartmoor, with SDMC. Great weather and a great route around the high moor.  Sunday over to the NE of the moor for a tough up and down walk with the Ramblers, in even better weather.  Great company in both groups. 

It's interesting to compare the to groups. The mountaineering club don't cover the ground at the pace of the Ramblers group, despite being a fair chunk younger, on average. I think I understand why, as I have lost a little of my walking fitness since I have been climbing a lot more. Or that could be down to the heat of summer when my log shows I generally walk less.

Role on the winter too, the cooler weather is so much more pleasant, to a sweaty betty like me.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 07:06:47, 24/10/21
Together with photonut, occasionally of this place, I did a circuit from Mungrisdale to Souther Fell, Scales Tarn, Bannerdale Crags, Bowscale Fell, Bowscale Tarn, Bowscale, Mungrisdale. No photos due to weather. If you want to know what it looked like, stand very very close to the side of a battle ship.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 14:43:10, 25/10/21
Caught up with the Moorland Ramblers on Sunday.  Set off 50mins after the group. Pretty normal for me. I enjoy the chase as much as the chatting.  1000 ft climb up from Holne to Riders hill to kick off.  Very poor visibility and pelting rain.  The rain meant my phone screen was useless. After emptying the entire contents of my sack on to the wet moor, I realised I had left my paper map on the bedroom cabinet. So I was navigating on memory and Compass only.  I had intended to head for Puppers hill, but took the Huntingdon Warren track, on the clock face of routes that spread out from Ryders hill summit.  A little tense, as I continued along the track and was not picking up expected markers in the gloom.  Arriving at Huntingdon Warren top I recognised where I was again. Feeling much less tense, I continue due South to the cross, where I hoped the Group would be for lunch.  As I dropped down out of the cloud base I spotted them across the brook a few hundred yards away.  None were surprised to see me, appearing like Mr Ben, at the lunch time stop.  We enjoyed a natter and much better weather after lunch, the sun even came out.

So as always lessons learned.  Belt and braces and string if possible in bad weather. Double check your back up Nav is actually in your sack before setting off in poor visibility.  I had a paper map of Bodmin moor in there from earlier in the week, as if to rub it in.  Oh and My compass cord knot untied whilst we sat eating our lunch and my compass fell to the floor. Alone in poor vis and no compass in an area of the moor I don't know that well no thank you.   I'm not a superstitious man but we were genuinely sat within the crumbling walls of the abandoned  Chapple at grid ref SX 666666.   ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: windyrigg on 15:19:03, 27/10/21
Sometime over the weekend to the bottom of the Lakes, Kentmere / Sleddale. Quite a while since I've been there, hopefully relatively quiet
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 15:37:06, 27/10/21
Hopefully the weather will improve for you - was absolutely torrential over Shap Summit today, quite disgusting.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 15:41:09, 27/10/21
I've just posted a link in the news section - warnings of very wet weather over the next couple of days and several flood warnings in Cumbria.  Guess you'll be ok down near the coast Richard?  Unless the sea gets full of course.  Hopefully things won't get too serious.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:08:47, 27/10/21
We'll be fine thanks - our house is up on a hill.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:12:58, 27/10/21
I've just posted a link in the news section - warnings of very wet weather over the next couple of days and several flood warnings in Cumbria.  Guess you'll be ok down near the coast Richard?  Unless the sea gets full of course.  Hopefully things won't get too serious.
We have an night navigation exercise on Dartmoor tomorrow evening.  That should be fun.  :o  My kit is barley dry from Sunday.  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 15:17:05, 29/10/21
As conditions look pretty dreadful in the Lakes, looking at a wander in the Carneddau tomorrow, just assessing the likely bogginess of my favourite routes.


Edited - met office now forecasting thunder and lightning on Snowdon and Carnedd ranges tomorrow.  Perhaps the hills can have a week off!!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 09:10:55, 30/10/21
Sounds more like where will folk be swimming this weekend  >:(
Sounds like decorating beckons for me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:55:08, 30/10/21
Bagged 11 tors on Dartmoor today, as part of our mountaineering club's DNP 70 tors challenge, results are in tomorrow on how many we bagged all together. The river levels were the highest I've seen for the various brooks and streams I crossed, I took my beach shoes and wore them for several miles as I was fording streams around Fur tor.  I was planning to cross the Tavy, but I gave that a miss after I noted the levels on some of the small brooks I was battling across.  Another great day on the moor and we enjoyed every thing from hours of warm sunshine to brief pelting hail storms.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:32:36, 31/10/21
Caught up with the moorland ramblers on the North West of Dartmoor today.  Pretty windy up there and felt much cooler than yesterday.
Title: 60th Romp
Post by: BuzyG on 17:41:40, 06/11/21
Drove up to Meldon Quarry after breakfast and jogged up Yes tor via red-a ven brook and back down via the tourist path to Meldon Reservoir. The perfect start to my day. Back home for lunch to open up my presents. Greeted by many Balloons.  :o ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:55:46, 06/11/21
Happy 60th, BuzyG. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 08:19:04, 07/11/21
Happy 60th, BuzyG. :)
Thanks Richard it was a good day. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 16:29:10, 07/11/21
Just back from a windy 8 miles up Clough Head, at the northern end of the Helvellyn range. MWIS forecast was for gusts of 60mph+, wind strong enough to make progress "torturous", and a wind chill of -15 at 750m - it certainly was bitterly cold on top!


..but the views were gorgeous.


(https://i.ibb.co/W0ZPF6V/20-Clough-Head-NW.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:22:45, 07/11/21
Squeezed a little walk in after meeting a friend I've not seen in person since the first lockdown.  Lovely to catch up, but she does make my head spin!! 


I realised I've never walked my Raywell/Nut Wood circuit in autumn before so thought I'd better do something about that.  I'm glad to see "my tree" is still standing proud:


(https://i.postimg.cc/23RZCQHF/IMG-20211107-134027.jpg)


And the view from beneath:


(https://i.postimg.cc/NFh60vFH/IMG-20211107-134523.jpg)


And looking back:


(https://i.postimg.cc/WpDYbsWh/IMG-20211107-134741.jpg)


And finally, what better place to stop for a brew and snack:


(https://i.postimg.cc/brbR0NWg/IMG-20211107-143813.jpg)


At a smidgen under 4 miles, it's not exactly an epic day out but it was sunny, warm, blustery and autumnal - perfect  :)


I really am ready for a bit of remote, wild and woolly-ness though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:13:44, 07/11/21
That's a lovely tree, Mel. Some gorgeous colours up here too, but I wasn't on that kind of walk today.


..although, having said that, Great Mell Fell looked rather good with a band of brown bracken around it.


(https://i.ibb.co/0fKZDZv/18-Great-Mell-Fell.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:13:28, 07/11/21
Lovely pictures Mel. O0


Another enjoying the Autumn colours and warm sunny weather today. A walk with MrsG and our daughter Hollie, along Devonport leat to Black tor falls. Then over Camber tor to Nuns cross and back to the car via Crazy Well pool. The Loch Ness monsters holiday home, if locals are to be believed. ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: drey60 on 07:21:21, 08/11/21
Hello, I most often walk near mountains or lakes, I like these views and I like to walk around it in my opinion there is no better walk and I like to walk when it's snowing
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 07:57:37, 08/11/21
Lovely pics Richard and Mel.
Clough Head an under rated hill in both how nice it is and how tough a walk up.
Lovely coppery tree Mel.


Have you walked the Mell fells Mel?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:33:11, 08/11/21
Lovely pics Richard and Mel.
Clough Head an under rated hill in both how nice it is and how tough a walk up.


Thanks Ridge, more to come soon. Clough Head is a great viewpoint, especially for Blencathra.

I walked in from the east, along the old coach road, and then climbed up the grassy eastern flank of the hill above Mariel Bridge, a bit of a plod, and tough going into the wind, but I reasoned that if things got really nasty I could easily just turn tail and retreat with the wind at my back (I usually plan a walk this way if the weather is rough).

And my goodness, it was cold on top. I stupidly decided to stop and have a sausage roll in the illusory shelter of the Trig Point, of course the wind just whistled around it and my hands got really cold in no time at all. But this is where my cunning plan paid dividends - I headed a short distance to the NE and the path dropped off the top, out of the worst of the wind, and I quickly warmed up.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:18:26, 08/11/21
Lovely pics both Mel and Richard.


There are no pictures of my weekend in Wasdale.  Friday and Saturday were very very wet, with the added bonus of the wind on Saturday, so the camera stayed in the bag.  Yesterday was lovely, but I forgot to take the camera at all.  Wonderful walk over Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell yesterday, but that wind on Seatallan was brutal and very cold.  Great day out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:23:02, 08/11/21
Lovely pics Richard and Mel.
Clough Head an under rated hill in both how nice it is and how tough a walk up.
Lovely coppery tree Mel.


Have you walked the Mell fells Mel?


Thanks Ridge.  No, Mel has not walked the Mell Fells as yet  :D   They're earmarked though  :)


Richard, it looks like a monk's head with that perfect circle of bracken  :D


Admit it Paul, the real reason there's no pics is because you didn't leave the pub  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:01:53, 09/11/21

Admit it Paul, the real reason there's no pics is because you didn't leave the pub  ;D


I am staggered that you could think that of me, Mel  ;D ;D


We had a puncture on the way up on Friday, so were delayed at Kwik Fit, and missed the dry window in the morning.  Got very wet on a short walk to Whin Rigg from the carpark below Irton Pike.  We got, in the words of Rowley Birkin QC, "terribly terribly drunk" on Friday night, so were tempted to stay dry on Saturday nursing our heads.  But, being mountain men, we went out and wandered up to Illgill Head, where we turned round and scarpered back to the pub, for a lie down.



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:01:58, 20/11/21
Sacked off the idea of Skiddaw seeing as it was buried under cloud.  Followed a Karl's Kut Price Tours route up Latrigg instead and stayed under the cloud. Then shopping in Keswick in the afternoon. 10 miles in total  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 21:07:35, 20/11/21
Thought you'd be on High Rigg, Mel
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:15:54, 20/11/21
I nearly was but I can see Latrigg from my room and it's full of autumnal colour.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 21:24:39, 20/11/21
Well who was it I waved at on High Rigg when I was on Bleaberry ? ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:31:49, 20/11/21
 ;D  Did they wave back?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 22:22:47, 20/11/21
I dunno they were blummin miles away
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 17:29:46, 21/11/21
I had a good stomp on Dartmoor today, I climbed Hookney Tor and then carried on along the ridge to Hameldown Tor and Hameldown Beacon. Glorious sunshine, but the wind was very chilly.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:54:43, 21/11/21
Family walk up Bowfell from Langdale today, absolutely stunning conditions, but very cold in the wind on top - ice on the puddles, and a light dusting of hoar frost on some of the summit boulders.


(https://i.ibb.co/DCB1yv4/01.jpg)


(https://i.ibb.co/k2Mhx6D/04.jpg)


(https://i.ibb.co/VSvHL9s/09.jpg)


(https://i.ibb.co/nPqmWzG/14.jpg)


(https://i.ibb.co/2YjJXcw/18.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Bagpussbrown on 19:22:54, 21/11/21
17 mile walk on Peddar’s Way, which was the final leg of completing the whole path in both directions. Not bad for someone with fibromyalgia
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:46:11, 22/11/21
Just back from a great walking weekend in Snowdonia.

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:49:29, 22/11/21
I had a good stomp on Dartmoor today, I climbed Hookney Tor and then carried on along the ridge to Hameldown Tor and Hameldown Beacon. Glorious sunshine, but the wind was very chilly.
Did you call in to see uncle Tom Cobley.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 07:50:54, 24/11/21
It's looking pretty wintry on the hills this coming weekend - windchill on Skiddaw at -16!, and snow.  Whoo hoo.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:51:39, 24/11/21

Quote
It's looking pretty wintry on the hills this coming weekend - windchill on Skiddaw at -16!, and snow.  Whoo hoo.

Yes, that hasn't escaped my notice  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:06:42, 24/11/21
Fingers crossed  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: stevemmitchell on 21:38:12, 24/11/21
Maybe this weekend, (or maybe next weekend, depending on work), I'll be going to the Chilterns for a circular walk from Tring, "bagging" Pavis Wood and Haddington Hill. Have heard the Wendover Woods are very pleasant, too.


From Cambridge (with no car) it's down to London and up again, so is going to be a very long day!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:55:15, 05/12/21
Beautiful sunny day out of the brisk NW breeze, down here in the SW today.  An stunning 8 mile wonder with Mrs G.  Taking in Elsford Rock, then around the shores of Kennick, Totiford and Trenchford reserviors.  I've been meaning to walk that route for a while. Very glad we did.  Hardly a sole about and not a fisherman in sight, meaning we could walk the beautiful shore line around Kennick without being growled at for no fishing permit.  ;)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 00:03:52, 12/12/21
Nice walk round Brandesburton today with our WI walking group.  Walked past the DIY SOS The Big Build Children In Need special programme location.  Interesting to see it in real life.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 17:53:31, 12/12/21
Lovely walk on Paull foreshore today.  Saw a Merlin  :)   Never seen one before  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:08:29, 12/12/21
Out with Moorland Ramblers today.  Started out foggy but that soon lifted and we enjoyed a good day on Dartmoor.  One member was suffering with an injured knee, so I walked back to the car with her, after the first tea break, then cut a corner to catch up with the group for the rest of the walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ManofKent on 05:00:47, 13/12/21
Just a local morning stroll on Saturday, with a mix of country lanes, farm tracks and muddy paths.


Oare Gunpowder Works (a wooded country park with some of the remains of the the town's gunpowder industry), then up Tin Shop Hill lane:


(https://i.postimg.cc/ftVK6kFB/Sat1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ftVK6kFB)


Down to Luddenham Church (Medieval church, now preserved by the Churches Trust - small and simple still with coloured plasterwork inside (open of a weekend for those interested in architecture)):


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The church is essentially in the middle of a farmyard.


Then across the fields to Uplees (a bit muddy, but the slopes stop it getting too bad)


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Then down to Oare, along Oare Creek to Hollowshore and farmtracks home.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 09:27:17, 13/12/21
Just a local morning stroll on Saturday, with a mix of country lanes, farm tracks and muddy paths.
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I've enjoyed walking in the areas you've mentioned, but I haven't been there since Covid sadly. I mostly parked by Harty Ferry at Oare.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ManofKent on 09:36:52, 13/12/21
I've enjoyed walking in the areas you've mentioned, but I haven't been there since Covid sadly. I mostly parked by Harty Ferry at Oare.
I walk out to Harty Ferry fairly regularly (I just wish there was still a ferry operating to get to Sheppey). If you've not been out there recently, note the car park now has a charge.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:20:55, 13/12/21
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If you've not been out there recently, note the car park now has a charge.

Unbelievable! But thanks for warning me...  :)

For years I've been picking up grandchildren once a week from their school in Herne Bay. I'd park in the big, free car park by the sea at Hampton and walk to the school and back (good exercise and I avoid adding to the school run congestion!). Last year, a parking charge was introduced. So now the big car park is always empty (or very nearly) and people (including me) park along the adjacent street. Quite ridiculous!  >:(

If I remember correctly, it's just about possible to park on the verge near the car park at Oare...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ManofKent on 13:14:54, 13/12/21
I'm not sure about the verges. I don't think the fee is more than a couple of quid. During lockdown when the shops were closed the reserve got very busy, which wasn't a problem in itself but there was a big problem with people letting dogs run off leads. It was much quieter last time I went out there though.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 16:38:53, 02/01/22
Short walk onto Sour Howes and Sallows today - very low cloud base.  Sad to see the broken Rowan trees above Lyme Fitt Park.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ManofKent on 19:10:29, 02/01/22
New Year's Day walk along the Swale:


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Unbelievably warm.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:45:56, 09/01/22
A spot of unexpected sun shine up on Dartmoor today.   O0
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Post by: richardh1905 on 17:50:21, 09/01/22
A South Lakes low level walk with my wife through Witherslack woods in the shadow of Whitbarrow's limestone cliffs, then over the shoulder of Yewbarrow and through Latterbarrow nature reserve to the excellent Derby Arms for a superb pint of Swan Blonde and a snack, before walking back to the car. Surprised that Tess our spaniel was allowed in the pub given the muddy state that she was in, but it is very dog friendly.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 17:56:29, 09/01/22
Local dog walks for me - working yesterday and visitors last night, so being the perfect host.  Looks like I may get Tuesday for a day in t'hills.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:00:35, 09/01/22
Local dog walks for me - working yesterday and visitors last night, so being the perfect host.  Looks like I may get Tuesday for a day in t'hills.
Forecast good for Tuesday  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 21:04:46, 09/01/22
Yep - there's method to my madness ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 21:11:53, 29/01/22
Went out on the Chilterns today but it was my first proper full day this year and I'm not sure the last time I did that far, probably last summer. My legs and feet are feeling it now, I am self medicating.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:31:00, 30/01/22
A short walk on Dartmoor today. What a beautiful afternoon it turned out to be. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 17:20:30, 04/02/22
MWIS forecast for both Lakes and Snowdonia is dire beyond dire for the weekend >:( >:( >:( .  Going to work with a view to a day out if the weather improves during the week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 18:10:40, 04/02/22
Itching to get up onto Dartmoor over the weekend, I'm feeling the urge to clamber up a tor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 01:05:46, 05/02/22
Itching to get up onto Dartmoor over the weekend, I'm feeling the urge to clamber up a tor.


Have a good one. I"m leading our ramblers group, on a merry trek from the Dartmoor in car park 10 am Sunday. Always welcome to join us.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:43:48, 06/02/22
Planned walk went very well today despite the stinging rain after lunch.  Only six of us daft enough to turn up which meant nice fast progress. Back home in the warm by 3pm. :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 18:33:31, 07/02/22

Have a good one. I"m leading our ramblers group, on a merry trek from the Dartmoor in car park 10 am Sunday. Always welcome to join us.

I got all the way up to Bellever on Saturday afternoon only to discover that not only had I left my water bottle at home, but also my water filter bladder, so I drove back home to sulk and then got called into work. Thank you for the invite, although Sunday wasn't much better for me either with too many boring things that needed my attention. I'm re-attempting next weekend or during the week.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 01:47:04, 08/02/22
I got all the way up to Bellever on Saturday afternoon only to discover that not only had I left my water bottle at home, but also my water filter bladder, so I drove back home to sulk and then got called into work. Thank you for the invite, although Sunday wasn't much better for me either with too many boring things that needed my attention. I'm re-attempting next weekend or during the week.


Alas I am stuck in the boring old Lake district all week and next week end.  With nothing to do but walk scramble and Climb cliffs.  From the look of the weather I may get my ice axe out for the first time in two years.   :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Southwester on 14:21:13, 11/02/22
Tomorrow it's back to completing another section of the SWCP between Looe and Portwrinkle - around 8 miles. Heavy rain is forecast mid afternoon but should be back in the car and on the way home to Somerset by then.   


Can't wait as its another section knocked off - the first since mid November.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BrionyB on 17:39:56, 12/02/22
Another coastal walk, this time to the west of Eastbourne past Beachy Head (pictured). Dramatic chalk cliffs in this direction (in contrast to the sandstone ones further east), following the edge of the South Downs.


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 18:06:47, 12/02/22
Dramatic indeed, Briony. Was that photo earlier today?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:10:49, 12/02/22
Great photo of Beachy Head, Briony    :)    I've often walked that stretch of the coast

Have you walked the Seven Sisters, a bit further west?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 19:17:58, 12/02/22
Headed out to Dartmoor this morning as there was a small window of ok weather before the high winds and heavy rain was due to come in. Managed a nice 7 miler taking in Laughter Tor and Bellever Tor. The rain came in when I was about 1/2 km from the car, so I'm pretty pleased with my effort.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BrionyB on 19:58:54, 12/02/22
Dramatic indeed, Briony. Was that photo earlier today?

It was actually yesterday (Friday) so now I think of it should have been in the “during the week” topic! 


Have you walked the Seven Sisters, a bit further west?

I haven’t yet, but could see them in the distance. Had originally planned to do a linear walk to Seaford, but I had a late start and uncertain journey home because of train cancellations, so just went a bit further then headed back to Eastbourne. Maybe another day...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Casual Ambler on 20:55:47, 12/02/22
I haven't been able to do any walks for the last 2 months due to suffering achilles tendinitis in both ankles. Damned frustrating, when it seemed like it wasn't  getting any better but it's finally started to feel like it's healed. So I will start off gently over the next week with a couple of short walks on Dartmoor what with having the next week off work  :)   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:33:12, 28/02/22
Not long back from a couple of nights away near Dumfries. Weather gorgeous yesterday - did an excellent 8 mile circular taking in Criffel, Knochendock, New Abbey (great tea room), returning to our car via Loch Kindar.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: DevonMaid on 18:39:09, 28/02/22
I was supposed to hiking to High Willhays and Yes Tor on Saturday with a group of people, but woke up with a horrible sore throat this morning, so have had to postpone :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:45:02, 28/02/22
I was supposed to hiking to High Willhays and Yes Tor on Saturday with a group of people, but woke up with a horrible sore throat this morning, so have had to postpone :(


We were up on Great Mis tor on Saturday night. Then had an 18 km walk around the area on Sunday.  Great weather once the wind dropped away on Sunday. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:44:30, 20/03/22
Family walk St Sunday Crag and Grisedale Tarn today - fabulous. 8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:24:55, 20/03/22
Lovely 5.5 mile MellieMooch today round Welton.  Lots of celandines, wild pansies and wild garlic leaves poking through in the woodland.  The sun was out, the birds were singing, heard my first skylarks of the year and I even think I heard a woodpecker  :)
 
Somebody has flattened the steep pull up through the woodland on Elloughton Wold though  O0
 
So that’s my training for Whernside sorted then  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:52:26, 20/03/22
Out on Dartmoor with the ramblers today. 11.9 miles around Hamledown Rippon tor and Hound tor amongst others.  My longest walk for some months, since I pulled something in my right hip.  What a perfect cool spring day it was up there.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:58:01, 20/03/22
Family walk St Sunday Crag and Grisedale Tarn today - fabulous. 8)


I was surprised how big Grisedale tarn was, when I saw it for the first time last month. Enjoyed a sheltered spot behind a big bolder, for my lunch spot there.  I should probably learn to read a map. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:20:31, 20/03/22

I was surprised how big Grisedale tarn was, when I saw it for the first time last month. Enjoyed a sheltered spot behind a big bolder, for my lunch spot there.  I should probably learn to read a map. ;D

I had similar comments from my family today! We found a lovely lunch spot overlooking the tarn beside the quiet path that traverses down to the tarn from Deepdale Hause, tucked away out of the searching wind.

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View from our lunch stop. I spy Great Gable in the far distance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 06:48:37, 21/03/22
Wonderful round of Tarn crag, the Langdale pikes and Blea Rigg from Grasmere yesterday, in the company of Photonut and a couple of old friends. Finished up at around 13 tough miles, and quite tired, but beautiful spring weather.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:24:21, 21/03/22
Sounds great - I've not been along Blea Rigg.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:22:14, 21/03/22
It's a nice little fell, and a lovely route down to Easedale Tarn where you do tend to pick up more people, but the views are wonderful.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:40:39, 26/03/22
I did a circular walk from Ditchling Beacon today. I set off eastwards along the South Downs Way and branched off down Plumpton Bostall to the Low Weald and followed a route via the little villages of East Chiltington, Streat and Westmeston, and then climbed up the scarp face of the downs back to the Beacon.  The Weald is a great area for seeing spring flowers, and they were in glorious abundance today, especially the wood anemones.  A beautiful walk in the spring sunshine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 17:05:42, 27/03/22
We have just come back from a wild camp on Red Crag, started from Mardale Head, what a cracking 2 days and we still can't believe how hot it was, we were down to a single layer!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 20:42:19, 27/03/22
Bitterly Cold Carnedd llewelyn conquered this afternoon.
I went fully prepared, expecting the windchill to be parky, and i wasn't disappointed.

Clear blue skies, and decent visibility, but the forecast for next week, is for a significant drop in temperatures, with possible SNOW !!!!!!!!, certainly felt cold enough for sleet, if it had rained, but no signs of rain.

The ground underneath, was pretty dry, an indication of the very settled weather over the last fortnight, but im glad i had the sense to take the necessary kit, as it was needed.
 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SophyQQ on 03:21:41, 29/03/22
Bitterly Cold Carnedd llewelyn conquered this afternoon.
I went fully prepared, expecting the windchill to be parky, and i wasn't disappointed.

Clear blue skies, and decent visibility, but the forecast for next week, is for a significant drop in temperatures, with possible SNOW !!!!!!!!, certainly felt cold enough for sleet, if it had rained, but no signs of rain.

The ground underneath, was pretty dry, an indication of the very settled weather over the last fortnight, but im glad i had the sense to take the necessary kit, as it was needed.


You enjoyed it anyway, I guess  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:38:17, 29/03/22
Bitterly Cold Carnedd llewelyn conquered this afternoon.
I went fully prepared, expecting the windchill to be parky, and i wasn't disappointed...


Excellent. Which route did you take?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Patrick1 on 13:54:53, 29/03/22
Sgurr na Feartaig was our destination for the weekend, for a wild camp on the plateau. Stunning weather, wasn't it?


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 18:52:03, 29/03/22
Lovely pics Patrick and yes what an amazing weekend  O0  Any chance of you doing a full TR? It looks stunning  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 19:47:56, 29/03/22
Lovely pics Patrick . . .

Yes indeed! Spectacular  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:42:35, 29/03/22
That looks like a cracking wild camp Patrick.  O0
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Post by: richardh1905 on 22:28:00, 29/03/22
Fantastic, Patrick. God's Own Country.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Patrick1 on 22:33:53, 29/03/22
Lovely pics Patrick and yes what an amazing weekend  O0  Any chance of you doing a full TR? It looks stunning  :)
Thanks, April. I'm not sure its really worth a full trip report - i think you've already seen the highlights! I'll bear it in mind next time we do a walk, though - I enjoyed your account of your High Street trip in the same glorious weather last weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: SophyQQ on 04:12:27, 30/03/22
Sgurr na Feartaig was our destination for the weekend, for a wild camp on the plateau. Stunning weather, wasn't it?


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Wow! so beautiful pictures!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:24:13, 30/03/22
That looks a great trip Patrick.  Lovely picture.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: vizzavona on 08:36:07, 30/03/22
A grand location for your weekend with fine images.....I had to look at my notes for hills to get to the location. :)  Well it was some 35 years ago when I took the train to Achnashellach then over Feartaig to stay at the Bhearnais Bothy for a couple of nights that gives access to a number of fine hills. Eventually after a stay at Maol Bhuidhe and a couple of camps to get out from the hills at Glen Affric.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Patrick1 on 09:57:10, 30/03/22
A grand location for your weekend with fine images.....I had to look at my notes for hills to get to the location. :)  Well it was some 35 years ago when I took the train to Achnashellach then over Feartaig to stay at the Bhearnais Bothy for a couple of nights that gives access to a number of fine hills. Eventually after a stay at Maol Bhuidhe and a couple of camps to get out from the hills at Glen Affric.
Ah, coming through to Affric sounds a fine route, and some great bothies. I've done something loosely similar in reverse, doing a quick "coast to coast" form Muir of Ord to Strathcarron through Glen Orrin, Glen Fhiodhaig and the Bhealach Bhearnais. Makes a nice route - from one rail station to another, and walkable over three days...
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 16:23:12, 30/03/22
The usual Cwm Eigiau route, but lo and behold the upper car park was full, so parked just a little way up the road, on the grass.
I spoke to three people on my walk, so the hills of Snowdonia are certainly getting busier, but the temperature above 3000ft was the kind to keep you moving.

I knew the forecast was for cooler weather, but there was a strong breeze on the main Carneddau Ridge, making it bitterly cold, but still an enjoyable day out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:02:06, 03/04/22
Out on Bodmin moor wandering on my own today.  A beautiful walking day. Blue sky and a cooling breeze.  A hard frost at home last night and clearly snowed up on the moor. Small patches still lying in the shade as I was heading home this afternoon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:30:07, 09/04/22
I went a walk in the Low Weald of Sussex today, from Woodmancote Church to Henfield via Albourne Church.  A very pretty walk in gently undulating countryside with beautiful woodlands and fine views of the line of the South Downs in the distance. There were lots of celandines and quite a few cuckoo flowers, and bluebells and stitchwort are coming into bloom.  I passed an extensive vineyard, which had a tall gate to prevent deer getting in.  Fine and sunny  -  a lovely spring day.   
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:59:26, 10/04/22
I went a walk in the Low Weald of Sussex today, from Woodmancote Church to Henfield via Albourne Church.  A very pretty walk in gently undulating countryside with beautiful woodlands and fine views of the line of the South Downs in the distance. There were lots of celandines and quite a few cuckoo flowers, and bluebells and stitchwort are coming into bloom.  I passed an extensive vineyard, which had a tall gate to prevent deer getting in.  Fine and sunny  -  a lovely spring day.   

That sounds idyllic. Dovegirl. O0

Me I am slowly getting up to speed again with my walking after my GP and physio both told me my current injury is soft tissue, so to just work on it gradually until it goes away. 

So Friday it was the top of Bodmin moor again more or less just a 7 mile work out.

Saturday I enjoyed, a walk around Burrator Reservoir, with my wife and daughter, taking in Sheep's tor and Feather tor on the way. That one is a beautiful walk any time, plus it was a perfect crisp clear sunny spring day. Not the bitter cold wind and occasional hail in the face of Friday.

Then finally today I am just back from a walk with SDMC. Another good route out from Two bridges onto the leat and up Beardown tor, then back down and acoss to higher White tor, before walking along the spine of Longaford Littaford and Crockern tors back to the cars.

The total mileage is less than many of us will do on a long summer day walk, but it was just great to be out walking, without worrying that I was causing myself more harm than good, which is where my head has been out since the pain of descending Helvellyn in February.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Squacco on 09:22:15, 11/04/22
I m doing 10 miles a day training up for Cleveland Way again but as a keen birdwatcher its migration time and the migrants are pouring in from Africa this month . Exciting times hearing the first migrants .Chiffchaffs have been in UK for the last 2 weeks but yesterday my first Willow Warbler was heard along with Little Ringed Plover and Blackcap. So today its a long walk just birding , expecting to see Sand Martins , maybe an early Swallow and its time a Whitethroat or Lesser Whitethroat appeared.
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Post by: fit old bird on 10:00:59, 11/04/22
I don't plan day walks very far in advance. Look at a map the day before, then go. Longer several day walks need a bit of planning. On Saturday I went to Worksop and parked next to the Chesterfield Canal at Rhodesia. Walked along the canal through the centre of Worksop and out the other side, before returning to the car by road and canal. Total 11 miles. If anyone is interested the blog post is here.
Life After Money: Day out in Worksop. (meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com) (https://meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com/2022/04/day-out-in-worksop.html)


Probably won't go far over the Easter weekend.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 10:30:01, 11/04/22
I m doing 10 miles a day training up for Cleveland Way again but as a keen birdwatcher its migration time and the migrants are pouring in from Africa this month . Exciting times hearing the first migrants .Chiffchaffs have been in UK for the last 2 weeks but yesterday my first Willow Warbler was heard along with Little Ringed Plover and Blackcap. So today its a long walk just birding , expecting to see Sand Martins , maybe an early Swallow and its time a Whitethroat or Lesser Whitethroat appeared.
We spotted a Swallow on higher White for, Dartmoor, yesterday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 15:34:35, 11/04/22
Liked your Worksop blog - nice one  :)

Probably won't go far over the Easter weekend.

Me neither. Going to be crowded everywhere.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:57:27, 16/04/22
Planned a wild camping trip with my youngest son - Train to Ulverston, bus to Coniston, then camp at Blind Tarn or maybe on the moorland between Pikes and Caw, then on over Stickle Pike, Great Stickle and Raven Crag to our 'extraction point' in Lower Dunnerdale,

Caught the train to Ulverston and waited for the bus ... before the awful realisation struck me that the Coniston bus was Mondays to Fridays only! I said a bad word in front of my son.  :-[

So we came up with Plan B - walk west out of Ulverston onto the ridge of moorland that runs along the spine of the Furness Peninsula and then head north, camping between Great Burney and Beacon Tarn. We made our way up onto the moorland and stopped for lunch, excellent pasties washed down by mugs of tea brewed up on my meths stove. Lack of enthusiasm and high humidity prompted me to suggest Plan C - a descent to Kirkby in Furness from where we could catch a train home, a suggestion that my son embraced with enthusiasm. So down the hill we went, over moorland and then down a lovely lane lined with a multitude of wild flowers, including wood sorrel, which was zingingly delicious.

Kirkby in Furness is a nice village, with lovely views over the Duddon Estuary towards Black Combe, Buckbarrow, Great Stickle and Caw, with the higher fells, including Scafell, almost lost in the haze. We had to wait an hour for the train back to Grange - no hardship as the nearby Ship Inn has a pleasant beer garden and serves excellent beer !  :D

Not my finest hour as far as planning goes, but we still enjoyed a good day out on quieter hills, and I'm pleased to say that my son carried his own tent, mat and sleeping bag without complaint - bodes well for future adventures. The tent was an ancient Saunders Jetpacker weighing 1.5kg, still sound.


PS - this is the FOURTH time that I have failed to reach Blind Tarn!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 19:29:57, 16/04/22
Im staying put here in Dyffryn, as the holiday traffic has suddenly materialised, its pretty busy today.
Several cars have already been towed away at Ogwen, visitors still are not listening to the Police to park their cars sensible.

I am off exploring the back roads above my home, it will be quiet, and away from the multitudes descending on the rest of the National Park.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 20:55:17, 16/04/22
Walked by the Thames in central London on Thursday and then Chilterns on Friday.
Went round a house near Guildford today.
The traffic was no worse really than you would expect on any sunny weekend.


That's the end of my Easter though, I'm working tomorrow and Monday.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 21:20:14, 16/04/22
I'm not a regular in this thread but I had two pleasant walks today (16 April).

Mid morning a friend and I walked about three miles in local woodland to see the burgeoning display of bluebells - however, they will be at their best in a week or so.

Late afternoon I set off with another friend and walked a five-mile circuit of the local reservoir (plus a mile of approach walking) and got home in time for supper.




Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:37:22, 16/04/22
No burgeoning Bluebells for me today. Back to my long time Dartmoor favourite Fur tor. What a lovely warm spring day it was too.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 07:57:25, 17/04/22
Our Friday walk was to see the bluebells and they were perfect,  just at their best.
Now waiting for the wild garlic.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 09:32:43, 17/04/22
Waiting for the bus in elterwater came up on Friday. walked in from green rd station. Not bad weather but typically today is the nicest
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 13:19:31, 17/04/22
Having a day off from walking today.  Letting those less fortunate have the countryside to themselves (http://walkingforum.co.uk/Smileys/alive/afro.gif)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:06:16, 17/04/22
Walked up the river Erm from Ivybridge today.  Saw my first Blue Bells of the year and many many lams.  Forded the river North of Tristed rock and fell over. LoL  Some how my boots didn't fill with water, though my trousers were soaked. Gaiters are marvellous things. Took them off straight after the crossing to stop the water on my trousers being funnelled down into my boots. Then back along the ridge south to Ugboughrough Beacon and finally Weston beacon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 18:10:17, 17/04/22
The bluebells in our garden flowered 4 days ago, the bluebells in the banks along the lanes came out about the same time but the wood bluebells are way off yet.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:14:31, 17/04/22

First walk for a while....

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmm9r8bt/Screenshot-2022-04-17-at-18-05-04.png) (https://postimg.cc/sBkSFR3V)


Bluebells in flower in woods
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:16:36, 23/04/22
I went a walk in the Low Weald of Sussex today, in the Isfield-Mount Pleasant-Barcombe Mills area, which lies to the north of Lewes.  A very pretty walk in gently undulating countryside.


I was hoping to see good displays of spring flowers and I wasn't disappointed. There was a glorious abundance of bluebells, stitchwort, wood anemones and ramsons    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 20:27:09, 23/04/22
The bluebells in our garden flowered 4 days ago, the bluebells in the banks along the lanes came out about the same time but the wood bluebells are way off yet.

We are more fortunate here in the south midlands. The display in the local wood was looking good by last weekend but has now come into its own - masses of densely-packed bluebells, colourful to the eye, sweet to smell. A lovely walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:13:33, 24/04/22
A very good walk on Dartmoor today, in preparation for Skye after the bank Holiday. As I actually took a few pictures I might even pop a walk report up.  ;)


https://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=43846.0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:40:01, 30/04/22
I went a walk in the Sussex Weald today, from Five Ash Down to Uckfield, some of the time on the Wealdway and taking in Buxted Park.  A very pretty walk, with beautiful ghyll woodlands with an abundance of bluebells and wild garlic. The Weald is a great area for seeing spring flowers on walks. Fine and sunny - a lovely spring day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 20:22:36, 30/04/22
. . . A very pretty walk, with beautiful ghyll woodlands with an abundance of bluebells and wild garlic. . . Fine and sunny - a lovely spring day.

Sounds good  DG- glad you enjoyed it  :)

Gardening and plant nursery for me today. But heading off to north-east Wales tomorrow for a day hill-walking.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:15:14, 30/04/22
Sounds good  DG- glad you enjoyed it  :)

Gardening and plant nursery for me today. But heading off to north-east Wales tomorrow for a day hill-walking.


Hope you have a great walk    :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:55:46, 14/05/22
I went a circular walk from Shoreham today, going up on to the downs to Lancing Ring and down to Coombes Church. I joined the South Downs Way for a short distance to Botolphs and then branched off and walked beside the river Adur back to Shoreham.  Hawthorn and cow parsley in flower.  A gloriously warm and sunny day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 11:14:01, 15/05/22
My weekend was Friday and Saturday. I went to Bedale, Leyburn, Aysgarth, Hawes, Hardraw. Car camped at Hawes Youth Hostel, used their facilities and had breakfast. Hawes was heaving with bikers in leathers. The sun brought them all out. Now have over 100 photo's and videos to sort out. They will be appearing on my blog over the next few days.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 11:08:13, 28/05/22
On the train to Ravenglass again, this time with my son. Planning to camp at The Great Moss and then walk through to Langdale.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 19:05:39, 28/05/22
I hope you and your son are enjoying your camp Richard. We are on Graystones, what a lovely pitch it is. We hope to have a sunset view later.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 14:58:21, 29/05/22
Thanks April, hope that you enjoyed your Greystones camp.
The Great Moss exceeded my expectations, what a remote spot, and scenery on such a grand scale. No sunset, as Scafell casts a giant shadow, but that in no way spoilt the experience. We had the place to ourselves, too.
Early start and exited via Esk Hause, an interesting rarely used path that climbs through a small ravine. Spectacular views from the top of the pass.
Descended into Langdale via Angle Tarn (counted 7 tents at 0800 ish), then descended down the Rosset Gill path. Bus from ODG, now back home.
About to run a bath, a luxury for me (normally a 2 minute shower).
Son says he would do it again 'maybe'.


..and a ride on La'al Ratty is a great way to start a walk !
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 16:31:01, 29/05/22
I'm pleased you had a good night out, that area is really stunning, great scenery as you say. And a ride on L'al Ratty is a grand way to start or finish, we have done that before from and to Ravenglass.


We had a great camp on Graystones, we got a good sunset view but not enough cloud to diffuse the sun.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:30:13, 29/05/22
(https://i.ibb.co/0C6bPn6/P1010837-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 08:25:37, 30/05/22
Lovely pic Richard  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Glyno on 14:53:14, 30/05/22
What a brilliant location Richard! Looks like you had a great camp. Not as populated as Sty Head yesterday morning, and I'm not counting those I passed on their way down!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:52:25, 30/05/22
Thanks April, Glyno - no way would I camp at Sty Head, unless it was mid week in a blizzard! Why join a crowd when the fells are largely empty?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 19:29:34, 30/05/22

Our pitch on Graystones


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109135183_fbefbf049e_z.jpg) (http://)


Agree, no idea why people congregate at the tarns. We passed by the Patterdale Angle Tarn the other week, lots of people heading there to camp, we continued over Place Fell and down to Bleaberry Knott - saw nobody at all.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:44:31, 30/05/22
Nice. Everything so green.


What sort of time do you pitch on the lower more accessible hills this time of year, April?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 19:53:50, 30/05/22
Graystones is just above the 450m level so not that low down really. We waited until we had had our tea before we pitched when nobody else was about, must have been 5.30pm when we set the tent up. We spotted a tent on Broom Fell, I wonder if they could see us! We didn't see a soul until we had packed our gear away next morning, they were on the highest point at 456m, that was at 8.30am so they were early risers. We often see fell runners very early on but seeing wild campers is par for the course for them.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:09:00, 30/05/22
Must have been about 1730 when we pitched on The Great Moss, as the photo of the tents up was taken at 1759. I generally like to get pitched and settled in before thinking about food.
Much to my surprise, we were up and away at 0530 the following morning - quite impressed with my son for getting up at that kind of hour. It was a 'cold start' - we stopped for a brew about a mile up the valley, sheltered amongst some boulders below Dow Crag.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 20:51:41, 30/05/22
That is an early start! We slept in until 6.35am but had our brew and breakfast before we packed our gear.


We had actually got onto the fell a couple of hours before we pitched the tent. My left hip is troubling me, so we kept the walk short both days. We had stopped for an hour and a half for lunch on the way! We'd sussed where we were going to pitch when everyone had gone, before settling down out of the wind for a brew first and then our tea.


Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:56:05, 12/06/22
Lovely 8 mile walk to Brimham Rocks from Pateley Bridge today  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/fyBGRYZZ/IMG-20220612-123409-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:59:55, 13/06/22
Out with the family for a short walk up to East Dart Waterfall today.  Happily we are now all clear of the lurg.  We are all four free and together with fine weather here in the SW for the next week.  We plan to make the most of it. Who knows when, or even if, we will ever be together as a family for a week again. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:32:18, 13/06/22
Lovely 8 mile walk to Brimham Rocks from Pateley Bridge today  :)


Nice area - my mother once considered moving there.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:36:04, 13/06/22
Just a short half day walk from Staveley for us yesterday, up through Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood then down into a lovely valley with a remote farm, before climbing up to Potter Tarn with its dodgy dam. Descended south alongside a tumbling stream past Ghyll Pool before returning along the banks of the River Kent. Rain caught us with half a mile to go - my ill dressed sons got a soaking!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 06:18:29, 19/06/22
Somewhere a bit south of where I usually get to.  A walking holiday in Slovenia, A much delayed 60th birthday treat from my kids
Not a bad view from the front window of our apartment
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3QxBypT/16556143764423280345713984281464.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:56:29, 20/06/22
Very nice Karl. Are you getting some good walks in?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 17:51:25, 20/06/22
Very nice Karl. Are you getting some good walks in?
Yes Richard, Slovenia is brilliant superb walking just chilling with a beet at a high Alpine hut :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: April on 19:34:33, 20/06/22
Lovely view, pleased you are enjoying it  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 22:07:49, 26/06/22
Lovely clifftop walk today in the blustery sunshine from Speeton to Flamborough. Saw Puffins  :) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:53:54, 02/07/22
I went a walk today from Woldingham in Surrey, partly on the North Downs Way and the Vanguard Way and taking in Oxted Downs.  A nice mix of woodland and open downland.  Fabulous panoramic views.  I haven't walked in this area before, and it was interesting comparing the North Downs with the South Downs, where I do a lot of my walking.  Quite warm and sunny.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 23:34:16, 02/07/22
Sounds good, DG   :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:02:37, 03/07/22
Had a walk up the long hummocky ridge stretching north westwards from Calf Top, in the far western extremity of the Yorkshire Dales, more akin to the Howgills than the usual limestone and gritstone of the Dales. Returned an interesting way, very much off the beaten track, steep grassy hillsides and then a crossing of Wrestle Gill and Luge Gill, before returning to our outbound route. An interesting 9 miles, during which we only met one other group of walkers, not bad for a summer Saturday!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 11:15:23, 03/07/22
Nice walk yesterday around Hornsea Mere and the Wassand Estate.  Lots of birders out - apparently there's a Ferruginous Duck in town!


https://www.birdguides.com/articles/identification/ferruginous-duck-photo-id-guide/

 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:34:05, 03/07/22
I've just seen our GPS track for this morning...

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9682/4Advt0.jpg)

There was no plan - I just made up the route as we went along. I wonder if the 'dog' might qualify as Strava Art.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:35:26, 03/07/22
A great weekend in the Brecon Beacons, with the family.  Fun walk up and around Fan Fawr.  Lovely simple route, that I had not walked before and all the better for the sunny weather and having MrsG and the kids along. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:27:59, 09/07/22
I walked the Sussex Border Path around Thorney Island in Chichester Harbour today.  A serene and beautiful walk beside creeks and marshes and, at the southernmost end of the island, sand dunes and a vast sandy beach.  The island is MOD land and access is via remotely-controlled security gates.  I was let through without being asked any questions - so they evidently thought I looked harmless! Breezy but quite hot and sunny  -  a lovely day for a fabulous coastal walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:40:33, 10/07/22
That sounds wonderful Dovergirl - still have never been to Chichester area but you paint a lovely picture of it.


I spent the day on the Grasmere Fells - Cotra Breast, Steel Fell, (D)Ullscarth, High Raise, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag.  First day in the lakes since May and I can feel every mile in my legs this morning!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 10:02:48, 10/07/22
I walked all around Buxton yesterday, went to see the Carnival. Walked through Buxton Country Park to Grinlow Tower (Solomon's Temple) lovely views.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dick Dastardly on 12:40:48, 10/07/22
Newquay to Porthcothan this morning for me, set off at 6am to dodge the heat - didnt work  :-[
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 18:57:04, 10/07/22
After recently walking along beaches up Northumberland Coast, came across a number of dead birds. Today walked along Durham Coast coming across a distressing sight as a young lass was attempting to keep alive a guillemot. Don't know the outcome of the poor bird but there was seven or eight more dead   guillemots along the high tide mark. Talked to people about keeping their dogs away from dead birds, although an American bloke had never heard of the virus, needed some convincing before saying oh well it's to late now then!
It was unusual to meet so many people from outside the area along here, (Essex, Kent, Glasgow, Lithuania...)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:12:37, 11/07/22
Lovely, if nostalgic, 10.5 mile walk round Nettleton, Lincolnshire yesterday (did a similar walk with Andy Broadley RIP of this forum several years ago). 


It was very, very warm, not much breeze and not much shade.  I caught the sun *a bit*  :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:52:57, 16/07/22
I walked on the South Downs north of Chichester today, from Mid Lavant to Singleton, via the hillfort of the Trundle on St Roche's Hill. The views were panoramic. Hot and sunny, a glorious day to be on the downs.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Jede on 22:12:15, 16/07/22
Dartmoor- Ivybridge up to Piles Copse for a wild swim then loop round to Buckfastleigh.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:32:44, 17/07/22
Dartmoor- Ivybridge up to Piles Copse for a wild swim then loop round to Buckfastleigh.


That looks like an interesting walk.  Red Lake probably full of swimmers today.  How did you get back from Buckfastleigh?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:43:02, 17/07/22
An interesting day today. I was leading a walk up on Bodmin moor, but every one pulled out due to Covid and worries over the heat. Of course I still drove up to the start point to ensure no one unexpected turned up.  No body there though.


So I drove across to Dartmoor and caught up with Moorland Ramblers, just before the lunch stop. Again a very small group.  Beautiful day up on the moors not particularly warm in the breeze.  Nine miles and no limping. Fingers crossed my torn Hamstring is finally mending. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 00:13:01, 18/07/22
11 mile Grizedale Pike walk forum meet on Saturday and a titchy little walk up and around Braithwaite Howe Sunday. Too clammy for anything else.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:23:53, 18/07/22
Was a great walk, Mel.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 15:27:43, 22/07/22
A couple of days camping with son and grandson in the grounds of Borrowdale YH..I think we are going to get wet :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 15:48:22, 22/07/22
..at least the bar is not far away, Karl.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: windyrigg on 15:55:53, 22/07/22
It was my first YH after they reinvented themselves (maybe 10 yr ago?) whilst I was doing the C2C. Great situation, I'm a regular returner
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:56:26, 23/07/22
I went today to Cliff End and Pett Level Beach, which lie some way to the east of Hastings.  I walked on the rock-strewn shore below the magnificent, rugged sandstone cliffs, and on top of the cliffs to the village of Fairlight Cove. A very enjoyable walk, with spectacular, beautiful views.  My bus journey from Hastings to Cliff End was scenic too, with fine views over the rolling High Weald countryside. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 22:31:55, 23/07/22
North cave area Sunday hopefully.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:50:34, 24/07/22
A walk with SDMC today around Avon Reservoir via Ryders hill.  Proper Dartmoor weather too.  ;D  Then a coffee and and cake, from the van, back at Shipley bridge.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 23:08:18, 30/07/22
Out alone on Dartmoor today.  Decided to push on and see how my recovering injuries took it.  Same distance as last weekend, but double the ascent on tougher ground.  An hour and a half quicker too. Averaged 2.7mph including stops. No ill effects so I'm delighted this evening and hopefully looking forward to getting properly fit again. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 07:54:05, 31/07/22
That's good to hear, BuzyG  :)

I've done a few miles after work every evening this past week. Today (Sunday) it's raining here - fresher than the close muggy weather we had last week. I'll do a few miles on the old railway trackbed this afternoon.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 06:27:41, 01/08/22
Crummock Water, over Rannerdale Knotts, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Grasmoor,  Hopegill Head and Whiteside , in clag to start with which cleared later. And a few beers in the Coledale Inn. Perfect.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:42:27, 01/08/22
.... few beers in the Coledale Inn. Perfect.


Indeed. Did a similar round in (ahem) 1984.  :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:11:34, 06/08/22
I walked by the Royal Military Canal from Cliff End to Winchelsea today.  A lovely peaceful, pastoral walk, with views of gentle hills in one direction and, in the other, across Pett Level.  I had a stroll around Winchelsea, which is very picturesque and as charming in its own way as its sister Cinque Port of Rye - but without the crowds!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 22:32:00, 06/08/22
I walked by the Royal Military Canal from Cliff End to Winchelsea today. ...

By coincidence, we'll be at the other end of the Royal Military Canal tomorrow doing a circuit on either side between Hythe and Gigger's Green bridge.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:27:04, 07/08/22
Out with the Moorland ramblers today.  Lovely route from Bestone down the river to Ivy tor. Then up over Cosdon beacon to Hangingstone hill and back down the next ridge past Oak tor.  I left the group for a time and visited the Ted Hughes memorial. My longest walk since February, 12.3 miles and a few of those completely off piste, not even an animal trail in sight. Getting fitter.  :) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Anna G on 21:26:50, 07/08/22
Closer to home this weekend! A lovely walk in the Surrey Hills AONB, starting in Gomshall, going through Shere and up to Newlands Corner, then following the North Downs Way before dropping down into Dorking for that much deserved pint (actually it was 2.5 pints!!). A little over 25kms. My English Toy Terrier, Lucas, posing for a picture below. His little legs did really well - he is in training to come to the Lakes with me next month.

(https://i.imgur.com/1MaUscOl.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 21:54:30, 08/08/22
Nice 7.5 mile walk near Malton yesterday.  Met a working Archimedes Screw on the River Derwent, which was quite fascinating/mesmerising to watch, and some Himalayan Balsam which is quite pretty even though it is invasive.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: andybr on 11:11:52, 09/08/22
Howsham Mill I presume. I first visited it a few years ago when I set myself the challenge of walking the length of the river Derwent. I thought it was interesting and undeniably pretty but when I reached the end of my walk at Barmby Barrier one of the Yorkshire Water guys who work there made some very cryptic comments about the place. I found out why when I revisited it later to find a group of naked locals running around on the river bank. It is apparently a well known skinny dipping place and a bit notorious to those who work on the river. It is, however, a lovely building which I believe was restored with money from a TV show a few years ago.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 14:39:23, 13/08/22
Tavy Cleave & Fur Tor.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 15:01:29, 13/08/22
Tavy Cleave & Fur Tor.


I really enjoy that walk and have done it in all conditions, even carried my climbing rack and ropes one evening after work.  Fur tor has to be one of the best places on the Dartmoor to just sit and let the stresses of the world drop away.  O0



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 15:11:24, 13/08/22
I'm leading a South Devon Mountaineering Club walk Tomorrow. From Dartmoor Inn Car Park, at 10:30 am, over to find the two bombers near Branscomb loaf. Any one on the forum is welcome to join us.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:31:09, 20/08/22
I walked today in the Wealden Greensand of West Sussex, from Trotton Common to Midhurst, taking in Iping and Stedham Commons and a beautiful stretch of the river Rother.  The Commons are lowland heath and the heather was coming into flower, although not yet the sea of purple I was hoping for.  A very scenic walk.  The path was sometimes so sandy it was like walking on the beach!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 20:35:37, 21/08/22
Out with Moorland again today. We enjoyed a fun scramble along the river bank through Tavy Cleave.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 22:56:38, 21/08/22
Long weekend, Friday to Sunday. I went to Ripon, had a good look around there. Car camped in the centre car park, £2 for 24 hours. Saturday I drove to Brimham Rocks, walked to Pately Bridge and back. Drove back to Ripon for another overnight. Sunday walked to Studley Park - Fountain Abbey and back. Haven't checked the mileage yet. Really enjoyed it. Good weather.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 06:56:55, 22/08/22
Nowhere, I've blagged Thursday to Saturday in Wasdale, so paid the price by working the weekend.


Your trip sounds great, fit old bird, do you get any hassle or funny looks car camping in towns?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dick Dastardly on 07:19:20, 22/08/22
Ten miles from Helford Passage to Falmouth on saturday for me with the lovely SurreyA as company.
Cracking ice Cream at Swanpool.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 08:59:37, 22/08/22

Your trip sounds great, fit old bird, do you get any hassle or funny looks car camping in towns?


Car camping in a town is not everyone's cup of tea, they usually go for scenic locations with fantastic views. I am not so sure that is safe, it leaves you vulnerable should any undesirables decide to pick you out as a target for mischief. Parking near other people gives some degree of protection.


The car park at Ripon is on three levels, and has an entrance and exit at both top and bottom level. Top level is close to the shops, middle and bottom level is for long term. The campervanners have cottoned onto this, there were seven parked on the middle level where I was. No signs to say it isn't allowed.


If the weather is fine I open the tailgate and sit on a chair outside to eat and drink. People were driving past me and looked and smiled. People walk past and see my set up and stop and chat. They are keen to find out more. My bed is ready set up in the back. I have had no hassle up to now.


At Ripon there are clean toilets, open at 8am on a Sunday. Sainsburys to buy food. I take food and have a stove. Some car campers cook up a full meal, but I generally warm things up. Couscous with beetroot and cheese. Porridge for breakfast. Only hot water needed.


ilona



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 10:05:37, 22/08/22
Wow, I had no idea!  Sounds like a good plan, and works well.  Thanks for explaining.


Paul
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 22:21:58, 23/08/22
Hi FOB
Car camping is just the thing I'm beginning to get interested in. I've looked at your blog which is very good, do you have any tips for the equipment needed for a 2-3-4 day trip? I have a Golf hatch back & with the passenger seat fully forward I can fit in a 180 X 60 CM SIM. I would be looking at parking up (paid or free) & walking a clockwise route, sleep, anticlockwise route or visa versa.
As a solo traveller there is a good bit of space in my micro camper. Thanks
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 08:48:09, 24/08/22
Hi FOB
  do you have any tips for the equipment needed for a 2-3-4 day trip? I have a Golf hatch back & with the passenger seat fully forward I can fit in a 180 X 60 CM SIM. I would be looking at parking up (paid or free) & walking a clockwise route, sleep, anticlockwise route or visa versa. Thanks


Hello freebird. Regarding equipment, it depends how simple you want to keep it. Some car campers cook up a full meal in or outside their car. I don't much like cooking so I keep it simple and warm something up in one pan. I have a cool box but it takes up too much space. I might take it if I am on a campsite for 2 or 3 days. Then I take a tent and set that up alongside the car, but still sleep in the car. For campsites I have a portapotti which I put in the tent, and empty it at the site facilities.


What you take with you depends on how much you need home comforts. I have been sleeping in lorry cabs for many years, so I am used to reducing clutter and only taking what I need.


If you are parked where are no facilities you need to do everything inside the car. Two buckets for poo and pee. Dispose of it in a responsible manner. It can be a bit cramped but it is possible. Roll off the edge of the bed and pee in a bucket. Change clothes while horizontal in the bed. My back seats fold flat and I push the passenger seat forward. The 6ft bed fits in there nicely. I have a sunlounger what you might use in the garden. I have plastic storage boxes which fit underneath it. I am 5ft 6 ins tall and sleep very well in it.


Some car campers build a wooden platform. If you need your car for normal use a bulky structure would be a pain to get in and out. My fold up sunlounger can be removed and set up within a couple of minutes. I have an extra piece of foam which makes it super comfortable.


If you need to charge electricals I don't know much about that. When I toured the Outer Hebrides I had two nights in a B & B at Stornoway, then a couple of nights at camp sites so I could use the facilities, shower, toilets, kitchen, and charge electricals. Other nights were wild camping in layby's.


Take a look at one of Adam's videos. He started off with the bare minimum of equipment. His channel is monetised and now he can afford to splash out on buying updates,
(5645) Dont Stray Off The Path STEALTH CAR CAMPING on The NORTH YORK MOORS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtKLYBSwFsk)


Good luck.   ilona



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:16:17, 24/08/22
Interesting, Ilona.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 12:20:15, 26/08/22
Either Sunday or Bank holiday Monday, i will be venturing to Cwm Caseg once again.
Its about the only place you can guarantee peace and quiet, and gaw dropping scenery.

My return route will be the Aryg Berra Bach route.
Weather forecast looks ok, and its pleasantly warm, not so hot, that walkis turn into a state of survival.

My jaunt to Diffwys, back in July was like walking in the Gobi desert, so hot, that it became unpleasant,  so Carneddau jaunts for me this weekend    FINGERS CROSSED that is.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 13:36:32, 26/08/22
Difficult to get out of Portsmouth from today until Sunday, we have a big pop concert here. I'm going to have a go though, I'm going to jump on the number 8 bus tomorrow to get me to the South Downs Way and Queen Elizabeth Country park.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 15:12:27, 26/08/22
Difficult to get out of Portsmouth from today until Sunday, we have a big pop concert here. I'm going to have a go though, I'm going to jump on the number 8 bus tomorrow to get me to the South Downs Way and Queen Elizabeth Country park.

Difficult to get past the end of the road between now and Tuesday. We have Emmets. ;D

I drove up to Croyde Baggy Point, for a climb yesterday, 9.5 hours traveling time. Though that did include 2 hours waiting for a breakdown truck after my little car said, enough is enough of traveling along in first gear for hours on end.  ::) :-X
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:37:20, 26/08/22
Enjoying a peaceful wild camp on top of Great How above Eskdale. Will probably walk to Langdale tomorrow. Forecast good.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 20:10:39, 26/08/22
Enjoying a peaceful wild camp on top of Great How above Eskdale. Will probably walk to Langdale tomorrow. Forecast good.


Sounds awful  :D
Hope it was warm enough for a dip in the tarn O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 20:45:09, 26/08/22
Black Hill on Sunday from Fernworthy Reservoir car park.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:00:01, 27/08/22
Black Hill on Sunday from Fernworthy Reservoir car park.


That's an unusual destination for a walk.  Any particular reason?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 06:27:52, 27/08/22

That's an unusual destination for a walk.  Any particular reason


Saw it a couple of weeks ago from Fur Tor, the views from it are supposed to be really good. We'll take in Grey Wethers & Sitaford Tor on the way 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: nottswalker on 10:35:44, 27/08/22
Yesterday was the classic Great Ridge to Mam Tor, first time in nearly 10 years, great weather and not too crowded. Parked in Hope, Lose Hill, the ridge to Mam Tor, the Limestone way to Cave Dale and Castleton, and back to Hope. Well deserves it's reputation as one of the best walks in the country.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:22:18, 27/08/22

Sounds awful  :D
Hope it was warm enough for a dip in the tarn O0
It was hellish.  ;)


Walked to Esk Hause via the Great Moss, then to the ODG via Esk Pike and Bowfell. Had an exquisite dip in the pool at the bottom of Hell Gill.


Got to the head of Langdale only to find that I had just missed a bus, and would have to wait nearly two hours for the next one. Luckily, refreshment was available nearby....  :D :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dick Dastardly on 18:25:41, 27/08/22
Going for an overnight walk tonight.  Leaving Padstow harbour at 8pm, heading to Newquay.
Too hot to do it in the daytime for me.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:30:10, 27/08/22
I walked on the South Downs today from Findon Valley to Shoreham, taking in Cissbury Ring, Lancing Ring and a short stretch of the river Adur. Panoramic views. The brambles are laden with blackberries - masses of them  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dick Dastardly on 09:49:47, 28/08/22
Well managed my overnighter, very pleasent to be out there in the cooler weather, apart from when passing all the beaches along the way.  Hoards of people drinking around huge campfires on every beach except two.  Any wilders out there will need to avoid those areas if you want a decent nights sleep!


Met one guy just outside Padstow pitching up for a wild camp and got chatting as you do.  Made me think my evening trek was a bit inadequate at 22ish miles.  He'd walked from Minehead to Poole (31 days), then on arrive immediately turned around and was already back to Padstow having walked the route the otherway.  Recon he must be around the 1000 miles by that point. 



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 02:24:42, 29/08/22

Brilliant walk, had a bit of fun on the quakers, I'll post a few pics when I can work it out.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:05:07, 29/08/22
After two tough days in Wasdale, spent Saturday morning doing a wonderful, relatively easy clockwise route of Waterend, Loweswater, Mosser Fell Road, Mosser Fell, Fellbarrow, Sourfoot Fell, Low Pike, Crabtree Beck and back round the fell to the Mosser Fell road and down.  Lovely day, views, as ever from these little fells, were magnificent.  All the route was on well defined paths, but around 75% of these paths do not show up on OS maps.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:46:03, 03/09/22
I walked over the South Downs today from Denton, on the outskirts of Newhaven, to Lewes via Beddingham Hill and the village of Glynde. This was a south to north traverse of the downs and was a good linear route.  Very much up hill and down dale, with panoramic views.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:26:51, 04/09/22
Short walk on Dartmoor today.  Cold, wet through, Vis at about 50 yards, bracken up to your shoulders.  Got to my lunch spot, Stair rods, didn't even open my lunch or get my flask out. Short because I bailed out after 6.5 miles.  Some days even an ex surfer thinks.   Toooooooooo...... much water.  ;D


and we still have a hose pipe ban...  ::)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:08:48, 11/09/22
Met up with the moorland group today, for a 12mile walk from Venfrod Reservoir.  Much better weather than we were expecting. 

I found a bit of time during the walk to pass on some map and compass learning to a new member, after he mentioned his wife was on an £80 two day coarse.  Hopefully my freebie lesson was not a total contradiction of what his wife has been learning, or dinner might have been fraught at their house this evening. ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: janny on 08:06:20, 12/09/22
I walked on the South Downs today from Findon Valley to Shoreham, taking in Cissbury Ring, Lancing Ring and a short stretch of the river Adur. Panoramic views. The brambles are laden with blackberries - masses of them  :)


That's great:)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 22:44:20, 15/09/22

Nice bimble around Princetown  in case we ever need them.  Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Tavistock)  
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:11:49, 16/09/22
I'm just in from Princetown, with Mrs G.  It was Cod and chips in the Old Police Station for Lunch today. Then a wonder over to Foggintor and Kings tor via the railway track. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 06:02:32, 17/09/22

I'm just in from Princetown, with Mrs G.  It was Cod and chips in the Old Police Station for Lunch today. Then a wonder over to Foggintor and Kings tor via the railway track. :)


Have you heard anything about the Plume of Feathers re-opening? The Prince of Wales must be making a fortune.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 17:25:19, 17/09/22

Have you heard anything about the Plume of Feathers re-opening? The Prince of Wales must be making a fortune.


Didn't look yesterday. It was very shut last time I did look a month or so back.  The Prince of Wales has improved a lot since the young couple took it over a few years back. Good pub. O0


Up on Hound tor climbing this morning. What a beautiful crisp cool day.  8)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:33:01, 17/09/22
I walked today by the river Arun from Arundel to its estuary at Littlehampton, with a short detour to the little church at Ford.  A very pleasant pastoral walk.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:36:55, 17/09/22
Up Fell End above Grnage over Sands this morning with the dog - air so clear that I could make out the hazy outline of the Carneddau 80 miles away.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:38:45, 18/09/22
A good walk in to Fur tor today with a few members from SDMC.  Wonderful walking weather.  So good to enjoy the cooler temps of autumn and chat with a few friends as we pottered along. O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 20:43:52, 18/09/22
High Street from Mardale by the rough Crag ridge and back down over Kidsty Pike. Bit dull and rainy at times  but didn't spoil one of my favourite routes
Never seen Haweswater so low :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:23:20, 18/09/22
High Street from Mardale by the rough Crag ridge and back down over Kidsty Pike. Bit dull and rainy at times  but didn't spoil one of my favourite routes
Never seen Haweswater so low :o


Any deer around? A group of stags seen in Swindale today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 22:36:03, 18/09/22
Pike o'Blisco and Cold Pike. Now moderately [censored] in the ODG after beer, wine, food and music. Happy as a pig in .....


Censored word may imply I am not entirely sober.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 07:40:36, 19/09/22

Any deer around? A group of stags seen in Swindale today.
A few seen at long range down in Riggindale but not as many as I've seen before  :(


Great stuff Paul O0
Love the ODG :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:59:53, 19/09/22
Pike o'Blisco and Cold Pike. Now moderately [censored] in the ODG after beer, wine, food and music. Happy as a pig in .....


Censored word may imply I am not entirely sober.


 ;D ;D ;D
Glad that you are enjoying your weekend Paul.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:22:01, 20/09/22
Great day yesterday - Stickle Tarn, Blea Rigg, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Thunacarr Knott, Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle - descent via Dungeon Ghyll - wonderful wander, very quiet for a bank holiday.  Bit "fuzzy" in the morning  ;D .  Walked with a friend who had never done the Pikes - great moment seeing his face when we came into view of Stickle Tarn and the wall of Pavey Ark.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: freebird on 21:59:37, 04/10/22
Not walking this weekend, Kent Classic Cycle Sportive.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:56:30, 05/10/22
Off on my jollies - hoping to be walking in the Greater Kruger bush,
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BrionyB on 09:22:42, 05/10/22
Off on my jollies - hoping to be walking in the Greater Kruger bush,

That's a bit different! Hope you'll post some photos.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 12:01:43, 05/10/22
Off on my jollies - hoping to be walking in the Greater Kruger bush,
O0 Enjoy yourself, and take lots of photos.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: gunwharfman on 09:25:31, 06/10/22
I saw this today, maybe someone might think that's a good idea?

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/06/walk-in-bronte-country-yorkshire-moors
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 16:12:59, 06/10/22
A lovely area. One of our old waking/cycling stomping grounds. O0   

In a similar vein, as I'm finally getting a little decent fitness back. I hope to do the Dartmoor North South walk, in the not too distant future. Park at Ivybridge train to Oakhampton and walk back over a couple of days.  I almost tried it two weekends ago, as Mrs G was away in Guernsey with a friend.  But determined I would be pushing it on my current fitness and I sure don't want to risk my hip going again. So prudence won that argument.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dyffryn Ardudwy on 10:29:59, 07/10/22
Probably around my living room several times, the drought conditions is officially over folks.
Oh my God, the high winds and deluge on a biblical scale, is going on, outside my pad, here in Dyffryn.

Walkies are called off for the next few days, as the weather is especially frisky here in the picturesque Gwynedd cpastline.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Anna G on 18:25:02, 08/10/22
I am currently back in Great Langdale for an extended weekend.


A very brief jaunt to Blea Rigg yesterday followed by a grand old Langdale round of seven fells today (Cold Pike, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Esk Pike, Great End, Allen Crags, Rossett Pike). I will write a TR when I get back. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:37:25, 08/10/22
Causey Pike via Rigg Beck today. Most car parks in the Newlands Valley rammed, but the small quarry at the foot of Rigg Beck was empty.


Lost the dog in the valley whilst admiring the native oak woodland clinging to the slopes, spent an anxious half hour searching for her - she was down by the roaring stream, and couldn't hear our calls from the path above. At least sheep weren't involved.


..but despite this stressful incident, it was an excellent half day on the hill. We climbed over the top of the pass and descended the Sail Beck path to Addacomb Gill, a good place to stop for lunch and a brew of fresh ground coffee beside the old mine workings. We doubled back and climbed the path to the hause to the east of Sail, before enjoying an excellent easy ridge walk to Causey pike, with spectacular views all around. After tackling the scramble doen from Causey Pike, we descended directly down the steep loose hillside to the NE (not recommended), to the foot of Rigg Beck. I trailed behind a bit to save my knees and snack on cowberries by the dozen.


Finished with an all too brief visit to the Swinside Inn.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:37:57, 08/10/22
I am currently back in Great Langdale for an extended weekend.


A very brief jaunt to Blea Rigg yesterday followed by a grand old Langdale round of seven fells today (Cold Pike, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Esk Pike, Great End, Allen Crags, Rossett Pike). I will write a TR when I get back.


Nice. A big round.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:59:36, 15/10/22
Great walk on Dartmoor today. Lovely cool autumn day Felt good to climb more than 1km and get back to the car not in pain.  Still slow but gradually finding fitness again.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:20:14, 17/10/22
Another family walk. climbing Caw from the east, over rocky Tail Crag. Then NE to curiously named Pikes before descending down the Lickle Valley back to the car park. Tried unsuccessfully to take a short cut through the top of the forestry plantation, a triumph of hope over experience, took the wrong 'path' and had to retreat, damage done to my navigational reputation.


But despite this, it was a great walk through delightful country. The off piste ascent of Tail Crag was particularly fine, as were the distant views of Snowdonia as we arrived back at our car.


(https://i.ibb.co/d2wnNQV/50-Distant-Snowdonia.jpg)


Moel Siabod (left), Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Pen yr Helgi Ddu (?), Carnedd Llewellyn (highest), Yr Elen (?), Elidir Fawr, Moel Eilio (right)


Moel Siabod is 92 miles away, Moel Eilio 94 miles.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:35:26, 22/10/22
I went a walk in the Low Weald of Sussex today, from Woodmancote to Henfield via Albourne.  A beautiful walk in gently undulating countryside, with woodlands, sunken lanes, and a pretty lake.  And I saw some deer!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 15:51:15, 23/10/22
A short walk in Worcestershire. I, and the weather forecasters, completely misjudged what was going to happen. We ended up carrying waterproofs and warming layers while sweltering in bright sunshine.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:46:19, 23/10/22
6 mile valley walk in deepest Glen Lyon. Autumn colours almost psychedelic, especially the birch trees.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:44:13, 12/11/22
I walked today in Friston Forest on the South Downs near Eastbourne.  The autumn colours were glorious.  A beautiful walk on a golden autumn day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:56:43, 12/11/22
Just short walk this evening on Dartmoor. I set off into the dusk and sat and enjoyed my tea and a custard tart on Roos tor, until around 6pm. The Milky way glowing gently above, all it's glory. Then a simple bit of night nav back to the car.  Lots of wild campers evident tonight.  Their tents lit up like Chinese lanterns on several distant tors, under the moonless sky.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 20:49:29, 13/11/22
Lovely 7 mile misty, autumnal walk today - along Pocklington canal with my walking group. It was very eerie standing for the 2 minutes’ silence at 11am in the middle of nowhere.  Even the birds were quiet.
 
A couple of pics  - 1st is Bielby Beck wier - 2nd is along the canal towpath:
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QgVQd1d/Bielby-Beck-Wier.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/JzTcfwNY/Along-the-canal.jpg)


I am pleased to report that we had no less than 3 Snack Stops plus a cafe/pub at the end (I am getting them trained, slowly  :D  )

Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 01:33:19, 14/11/22
Lovely 7 mile misty, autumnal walk today - along Pocklington canal with my walking group. It was very eerie standing for the 2 minutes’ silence at 11am in the middle of nowhere.  Even the birds were quiet.
 


No such quite reflection for our two minutes silence during the Ramblers walk near Yelverton on Sunday.  Giggling happy kids and barking dogs very much in earshot at 11am.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: geekmoose on 10:58:03, 14/11/22
Plan was for an octular walk on Saturday to include Pen y Fan, Cribbin, and Fan y Big. Visibility was abysmal, so got to Pen y Fan, turned round, headed to the bottom, and then had the same idea as everyone else and attempted to do a lower level walk with waterfalls. Summit ticked off, but it really could have been any hill in any location.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 11:16:51, 14/11/22
I enjoy the Pen-Y-Fan area, especially in the winter snow.  Possibly because it's the closest proper mountain range for me, down here in Cornwall.  No matter how poor the visibility I never feel like it's just another mountain.  They are all so individual, you just have to see the details.  ;)   


What is an octular walk ?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: geekmoose on 11:39:28, 14/11/22
Lol. I’d agree with you on all being different, but visibility was 20m - oncoming walkers just appeared to spawn. On the bright side the walk was 4miles in distance, but i thought we’d done just under 2 !!!!  Oncoming walkers just appeared to be spawning into presence.


On octular walk is like a circular walk but it forms a figure of 8 with part of the return route either crossing over, or repeating some path.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Anna G on 18:16:09, 25/11/22
Back in the Lakes again! Three full days of walking, including today.


A very windy Newlands Horseshoe today - Robinson around to Catbells (including Hindscath). I can’t say it was that pleasant at times but I am very satisfied.


Tomorrow the forecast isn’t great so I plan to head to Walla Crag and Bleaberry Fell and then I’ll probably go down to Rosthwaite and get the bus back. Sunday looks like the best day so I have a grand Skiddaw round planned


Full TR when I get back.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 21:25:34, 25/11/22
Full TR when I get back.

Looking forward to it  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:35:52, 25/11/22
Sounds good!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:16:10, 27/11/22
Short 5 mile walk up Chat tor to the tin mine, filled up my water bottles.  Then on up to Great Mis, where I made a brew.  Carried my full Cairngorm kit today.  Heavier than my winter day sack obviously, but pretty manageable.  Starting for Scotland tomorrow, via my sisters in Liverpool.  Fingers crossed for good weather.  :) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:08:05, 28/11/22
Enjoy your trip to the Cairngorms, BuzyG  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 09:24:38, 28/11/22
Just back from three days in the Lakes, staying at Glaramara Hotel in Borrowdale, after two weeks of trying to free up my back which has gone into spasm - Friday Walla Crag to High Tove, Watendlath, Ashness Bridge, Saturday a blustery  and damp wander up Rosthwaite Fell (Bessyboot) and a truly horrible descent of Big Stanger Gill path - a fix the fells slip fest, and yestserday a walk up Rydal Beck to Dalehead Close wth Mrs pdstsp, as this is one of her main Bronze Age study areas.  Unfortunately the cloud followed us up the valley so we couldn't see much at the end.  Horrible sight of a dead and decomposing cow in the beck near Rydal Hall - a reminder to use a filter!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 18:05:51, 28/11/22
. . . Bessyboot . . . a truly horrible descent of Big Stanger Gill path - a fix the fells slip fest . . .

Aint that the truth. I've walked that ******* path twice this autumn (don't ask)  :(
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: geekmoose on 19:03:48, 04/12/22
Did a small 5 miler from Acton Bridge along the River Weaver. Fortunately the amazing company made up for the flat grey miserableness of the day #optimist
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:34:40, 04/12/22
Wonderful walk up Nether Beck onto Haycock and along to Caw Fell - the last Wainwright of my third round.  By cracky it was chilly up there, passed one runner and one walker all day.  Was going to stay up and go across to Middle Fell but the lure of getting out of the wind and hail pulled me back down the way I came.  Cracking day. Did I mention it was chilly?
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Post by: richardh1905 on 20:23:59, 04/12/22
Wonderful walk up Nether Beck onto Haycock and along to Caw Fell - the last Wainwright of my third round.  By cracky it was chilly up there, passed one runner and one walker all day.  Was going to stay up and go across to Middle Fell but the lure of getting out of the wind and hail pulled me back down the way I came.  Cracking day. Did I mention it was chilly?


Sounds good - Nether Beck flows down a wonderful valley. I've pondered on the name of the valley - possibly Bowderdale, as that is the name of the farm at the foot of Nether Beck and Over Beck. Would love to find out.

PS - was it a bit chilly up there?  :D

PPS - Congratulations  O0
(not that I am at all interested in all this Wainwright bagging nonsense, of course)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Skip on 23:28:44, 04/12/22
I've not been to Eryri (Snowdonia) since September so I'm looking forward to a couple of days walking there at the end of this week.
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Post by: pdstsp on 20:32:31, 05/12/22

Sounds good - Nether Beck flows down a wonderful valley. I've pondered on the name of the valley - possibly Bowderdale, as that is the name of the farm at the foot of Nether Beck and Over Beck. Would love to find out.

PS - was it a bit chilly up there?  :D

PPS - Congratulations  O0
(not that I am at all interested in all this Wainwright bagging nonsense, of course)


Not sure it has any name - certainly nothing on OS other than Bowderdale - but it is a beautiful valley and a wonderful way onto the fells.


And yes, for the avoidance of doubt it was chilly.


I've been looking at the weather forecast for this week and wondering where will be good - beginning to look a bit wintry. 


Enjoy Eryri Skip.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:06:08, 11/12/22
Short walk in the crisp snow and ice ...


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Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 17:53:57, 08/01/23
Where am I walking this weekend? No chuffin' where, that's where.
A rarity for me I could have gone local walking yesterday or today and it has poured with rain both days. There was a brief respite this afternoon so Mrs R and I walked to the nearest shops just to get a breath of fresh air and a coffee only to find that Costa had closed early.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:45:45, 08/01/23
It was our South Devon Mountaineering Club New Year Walk and dinner today.  I have decided they are a hardy bunch.  Everyone seemed to turn up despite the forecast.  Then it rained stair rods for the entire second half of the walk, yet everyone carried on like it was a sunny day on the beach.  We enjoyed a nice meal and a quiz, in the Old Inn, at Widdecombe on the moor, after the walk. 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:48:56, 21/01/23
A family outing up a snow and cloud covered Dow Crag today, my youngest son's introduction to true winter conditions on the fells.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AgentOrange76 on 20:25:28, 21/01/23
Nowhere so exotic, a tour between several Essex villages. Lovely being out in the sun, hardly any breeze and for the most part hard underfoot with the frozen ground. Rolling arable land with herds of deer, buzzards and the odd rabbit.


Interesting start when I found the route I had planned hadnt copied to the GPS but fortunately I had looked at it enough to be able to navigate from just the mapping.


 Best part of it is we didnt see a single other person on the whole route
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 00:50:04, 22/01/23
I've been on a protest walk today.  2000+ folk took up their walking boots and walked accross part of the Estate of the land owner that brought the action to stop freedoms to camp on the Dartmoor.  We were accompanied by a fine band of players and Old Crockern.  A legendary creature that sorts the wealthy land owners who attempt to close off access to the moor. (Apparently)


My self and I imagine 99% of those walking had no idea where the land owner lived on the estate, nor were interested. How ever at one point on the walk two vans loaded with dogs and security men appeared and parked either side of the columb of walkers, a safe distance away.  So natrualy I looked up that spot, when I got home.  Turns out we were walking accross his driveway.  O0   On a PROW  ;D


Any way, it was a lovely day with fine people and a good 11miles of walking into the bargain.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 09:33:33, 22/01/23
 O0
Good to see that so many attended.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 18:26:15, 22/01/23
Yup, good stuff Buzy G , good to see there are so many willing to protest.


I've been in the Lakes for a couple of days,  yesterday Mungrisdale,  Southern Fell, Scales Fell, Blencathra,  Bannerdale Crags, then back to Mungrisdale via Bannerdale, great walk, around 9 miles in sun and snow.


Today a wander from Keswick up to Skiddaw House along a very icy Cumbria Way path. Low cloud meant we had an attack of the cbas about going higher :) . Nice 12 gentle miles in fine scenery.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:24:05, 22/01/23
Glad that you had better weather than we did on Dow Crag, Paul (said through gritted teeth). We were in the clouds before we got to the top of the Walna Scar Road, and the wind was icy. No point in me waving from the summit!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 21:47:53, 22/01/23
Well done BusyG O0
First camp of the year for me last night, public transport let me down again so didn't start walking till 2pm, only did three miles and pitched up. Very cold in the evening but clouded over and was comparatively mild this morning. Walked down to the road for my lift and we did Coniston Old man and Dow Crag from Walna Scar, very dodgy underfoot, no views and Baltic. Only just thawed out now :D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:17:49, 22/01/23
First camp of the year for me last night..

Beat me to it, karl - I wimped out on Friday, getting over a cold (that's my excuse).


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very dodgy underfoot...

After my experience on the Old Man last year, I was glad of my microcrampons!



Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: karl h on 07:29:47, 23/01/23

After my experience on the Old Man last year, I was glad of my microcrampons!


I don't think we would ( or could )  have carried on without Microspikes. Lots of people turned back and those that didn't were really struggling :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:06:18, 23/01/23
I don't think we would ( or could )  have carried on without Microspikes. Lots of people turned back and those that didn't were really struggling :o

Must have been worse yesterday than on Saturday, as there wasn't too much ice about, all obvious. There was a big sheet of ice on Goat's Hause, and I took pleasure in stomping around on it - there is something very satisfying about the sound of spikes biting into ice. Plenty of people were managing without spikes.


Edit - I was particularly keen to wear my spikes as our excitable spaniel was attached to my waist belt via a length of bungee!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: hassanizhar on 11:39:47, 23/01/23
It can be frustrating when the weather doesn't cooperate with our plans. But don't let the forecast discourage you from enjoying a walk in the Lakes. Low-level walks can still be beautiful, and the snow on Sunday could provide a unique and picturesque experience. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and check the trail conditions before you head out. And maybe, you can take advantage of the sunny and lovely weather today and go for a walk today or plan for another day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Marathon9 on 18:41:02, 25/01/23
lap of portsmouth for me... coastal/ urban but plenty of pubs
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:39:16, 28/01/23
Hertfordshire walk which I haven't done for a while.
Last year I contacted the council about a finger post they had put up which incorrectly said 150km. Today I noticed that a new sign was up corrected to 150 meters.
Walking through a small village where there used to be 2 pubs, but one of them closed about 10 years ago. Then last time I was in the other one the landlord was about to leave and there was no one taking over the lease. Today I was pleased to see it was open again and doing a good trade.
On one section the local council have improved what was a very muddy path by making a new path with a compressed grit surface and large gates so that it is accessible for push chairs and wheelchairs. Unfortunately this also makes it accessible to motorbikes and there were 3 youths tearing about. The new paths meander about and after 13 miles, with more than 3 left to go, some bloody minded people stick to the actual, more direct, ROW.


It's been a while since I've been so far and the old legs are a bit achy tonight.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 11:07:41, 06/02/23
Yesterday, a cracking walk up Eel Crag (Crag Hill) via Wainwright's Route A - the Shelf - great way to make this fine fell a focal point rather than just another summit on the Coledale Round. Beautiful weather, the fells looked magnificent.  We continued over Sail, Scar Crags and Causey Pike before dropping down and over Barrow and back to Braithwaite. Wonderful.


Then drove back to Liverpool to find I had left my laptop in the apartment I had stayed in, so drove straight back up!  Luckily the rather wonderful owner said I could stay another night for free, as the apartment was empty.  Doh.
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Post by: ninthace on 11:11:51, 06/02/23
Loop involving Snowdrop Valley on Exmoor.  Stunning.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 19:15:11, 06/02/23
Yesterday I went to Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I was due another visit it's been a long time since I was last there. 500 acres and art galleries to look at. Some interesting outdoor and indoor sculptures.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 19:44:57, 06/02/23
Love the Yorkshire Sculpture park - first went in 1983 with a girl I was courting back in the day.  Been once since and it had changed quite a bit, I would love to go back when I get a chance.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 14:24:02, 07/02/23
Flamborough to Sewerby and back on Sunday just gone.  Just shy of 6 miles with lots of ups and downs. Lovely sunshine, coast, chalk cliffs, birdsong and snowdrops.  My legs actually ached a little bit yesterday, which says a lot about how hilly my walks have been over the winter months  ;D
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 14:33:22, 07/02/23
Love the Yorkshire Sculpture park - first went in 1983 with a girl I was courting back in the day.  Been once since and it had changed quite a bit, I would love to go back when I get a chance.


There are pictures on my blog of this trip, and links to past blog posts with more pictures of previous visits. You will be able to catch up with what's happening there.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AgentOrange76 on 16:26:51, 07/02/23
We commenced the Essex Way, 82 miles from Epping to Harwich and will walk it in stage
We are struggling with sensible public transport returns to our start point so have made broken it into 5mile stages with a loop back along other paths. Means 16 days out instead of 8 but all 10-12mile loops which we think we will do over the next 16 weekends although we may have a few days away at the start of March which would interupt the "continuous" walking.
Saturday we did Epping to Toot Hill. Other than a couple of dog walkers and a few golfers on the course we had to cross on the return we  saw no other people,  my idea of bliss. Looking to do Toot Hill to Ongar this coming weekend.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:13:54, 12/02/23
Nice walk, with the Moorland Ramblers, around the Hay tor area today. :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:06:47, 19/02/23
Up in Snowdonia this weekend.  A full mountain day Saturday, on the Northern fringes of Snowdon. Gade2 scramble up lechog, then we followed by he railway up to crib y ddysgl.  Smart right turn on to crib Goch for the descent down it Northrend ridge back to the llamberis pass.  Wet 50 mph winds and pitch black before we got of the ridge.  A perfect mountain day. 8:30pm as got to the pub for a well earned pie and chips.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 08:50:55, 21/02/23
Sounds good, BuzyG O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: vghikers on 11:40:34, 21/02/23
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Wet 50 mph winds and pitch black before we got of the ridge.  A perfect mountain day.

For certain values of perfect...  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:20:01, 25/02/23
A gentle walk up Cairngorm today. Despite the clag, It was like Pen y fan at the Summit. Rammed with walkers and skiers.  Still, no flip flops, every one seemed well kitted out.  I think most were guided groups.

Fingers crossed for a perfect winters day on Braeriach tomorrow.  I have been watching the weather all year. Hopefully I timed my drive up from Cornwall spot on.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:32:36, 25/02/23
Good luck with Braeriach, BuzyG - a much better mountain than Cairn Gorm, in my humble opinion, and you won't be mobbed up there.


Any snow about?
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 18:54:26, 25/02/23
Yes a reasonable amount on the higher ground, above 700m today.  Foggy too though. Warmer tomorrow and exelent vis forecast.  I was tempted to bivi, up on the plateau, but I think a day walk in and back is a safer option.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 09:29:57, 26/02/23
Just been on the Loch Morlich webcam - what a gorgeous day!


https://www.lochmorlich.com/webcam
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 15:33:41, 26/02/23
Not long back from a lovely Sunday Stroll in the spring sunshine to Kelsey Gardens. Saw snowdrops, daffs, crocus, what looked suspiciously like blackthorn blossom, buds on trees, buzzards, blue tits, an egret, ducks, geese, a swan, fluffy clouds. Heard skylarks. Only a short walk at just over 3 miles, but it was gooooood to be out  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: lostme1 on 16:02:36, 26/02/23
We commenced the Essex Way, 82 miles from Epping to Harwich and will walk it in stage
We are struggling with sensible public transport returns to our start point
The Essex way has never been well served by public transport. When I walked it in the 1970s with my father, my mother dropped us off at the start and picked us up at the end of the day. Being resident in Essex she would go home in the intervening time.


The original route was devised by my fellow A level geography students at school as an entry for a  competition by the Council for the Protection of Rural England to devise a walk from Epping to Dedham using footpaths, bridleways and minor roads. They won the competition. Sad to say I still have a typed copy of the preliminary guide from all those years ago
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 19:37:03, 26/02/23
Just been on the Loch Morlich webcam - what a gorgeous day!


https://www.lochmorlich.com/webcam (https://www.lochmorlich.com/webcam)

I think I was stood in front of the web cam at around sunset.

Finally got to Braeriach today.  What an epic view.  If I never get there again I know I have seen it at it's very best.  I will write up today's walk when I get home.  More fun tomorrow.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:52:03, 26/02/23
Excellent - was looking at the webcam as the sun was going down, feeling somewhat envious. Enjoy yourself tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing your pics.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pdstsp on 07:15:19, 05/03/23
Yesterday a walk up Hell Gill to Bow Fell, where I was guilty of attaining the summit, dropped down to Ore Gap and Angle Tarn, then Rossett Pike, partly in order to tick this off an arbitrary list of fells, and partly to locate the Packwomans Grave, which is visible from a couple of the outcrops near the summit. Story says she died on the fell in the late 18th century and was buried where she was found.


Visited the grave on the way down, which I found strangely moving, more so as she has no name, which seems so sad. As I stood there a heavenly voice seemed to come from the headstone, it said "and are ninthace and Whitstable Dave still banging on about the correct use of poles?". I smiled and moved on.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: ninthace on 08:11:20, 05/03/23
Nah, I have given up.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Mel on 23:03:30, 06/03/23
Lovely 6 and a bit mile walk round Thornton le Dale yesterday. Snowdrops, daffs, crocus, blossom, lambsies, ducks.  Nice meander along the river up to Ellerburn, past the fish hatchery then back into Th.le.D. in plenty of time for cuppa and cake and a nosey round the shops. Nice to get a couple of steady hills into my legs too  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Booga on 17:23:28, 10/03/23
I plan to do some more Thames Path this weekend, I have Richmond bridge to the Thames Barrier left to do going downstream. Once that's done I plan on finishing the trail by walking Oxford to the source in the future, possibly camping over a few days.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AgentOrange76 on 21:45:43, 10/03/23
We are going to do Woolwich to Tower Bridge section Saturday, everywhere else is looking like its going to be a quagmire.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:33:58, 11/03/23
Keswick to Langdale this last 2 days. Catbells and High Spy beautiful in the fresh snow. Pitched tent at Stonethwaite in 10cm of snow by headtorch!
Walked up Langstrath and over Stake Pass to the ODG today. First one over Stake Pass since the snow Thurs so had to break the trail through knee deep drifts - forgot how tiring this is!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 15:43:42, 19/03/23
It really felt like a proper spring day today  :) 
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 22:08:32, 19/03/23
I have a new OS map, Chesterfield and Alfreton. Today I parked at Spinkhill not far from junction 30 of the M1. I walked to Renishaw Hall and back. Some of it along the Trans Pennine Trail.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 11:58:19, 01/04/23
Something a bit different this weekend...

My wife is running the Brighton Marathon tomorrow.

Tonight, we're staying at a hotel in Alfriston (East Sussex), which just happens to be right on the South Downs Way, so we'll do a short walk along it this afternoon.

Then tomorrow, while Fred is running, I'll walk to various points on her route to cheer her on.  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: AgentOrange76 on 18:06:06, 01/04/23
Just a 6.5km around a few bridleways near Rayleigh, Essex


I need to do some research into the area as we walked a circular route around the perimeter of an open space that in the last 30 years looks to have housing built around it. This was all a bridleway and when walking through the housing, the tarmac'd alleys from one cul-de-sac to another are also bridleways which I found unusual. The other side of the road is another circular bridleway which is well fenced and hedged from what looks like a gallops although the grass was to long for horses and this in turn was similarly secured from the cultivated field it surrounds.

 
Rain held off and after all the rain this week was not the mudfest everywhere else seems to be, the local River Chelmer is doing a good job of turning the field into lakes.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:17:12, 01/04/23
My wife is running the Brighton Marathon tomorrow.


Good luck Fred  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:22:33, 01/04/23
Family camping in Wharfedale tomorrow, at the Kettlewell campsite, and have booked a table in the Blue Bell Inn. Forecast pretty good.  8)


Wharfedale was a favourite haunt of mine during my University Caving Club days. As well as maybe going up Great Whernside, we
might take my son down Dow Cave, an easy introduction to the delights of speleology. I say 'we' as my wife was a keen caver back in the day.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dick Dastardly on 20:50:55, 01/04/23
Nowhere for me at the weekend, will be resting and packing the motorhome up for a journey upto Fort William on Wednesday to start the Great Glen Way on Friday.
Tis a long way from Newquay
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:38:39, 01/04/23
That is a canny trip! What sort of mpg are you expecting from your motorhome?
Good luck with the adventure... and the weather!
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Dick Dastardly on 12:48:30, 02/04/23
That is a canny trip! What sort of mpg are you expecting from your motorhome?
Good luck with the adventure... and the weather!


Not good enough mph unfortunately Dodgylegs, prob nudging 30 but the wind from blowing behind can help.  Been waiting on the weather and a touch better from Friday, but doing it this way negates the need to tent it as can bus back for better night sleep - first day @ 24miles will be a long one.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 18:33:48, 02/04/23

Good luck Fred  O0

Thanks Richard. She beat her previous best by 19 minutes!  :)
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 23:18:21, 02/04/23
Today I parked at Conisbrough. Had a look at the castle, then followed the river to Sprotbrough. Came back on the Trans Pennine Trail on the other side. Under, and over the top of the viaduct. Lovely day out. 7 miles.


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 10:02:46, 03/04/23
Today I parked at Conisbrough. Had a look at the castle, then followed the river to Sprotbrough. Came back on the Trans Pennine Trail on the other side. Under, and over the top of the viaduct. Lovely day out. 7 miles.


ilona
I really must visit Conisbrough Castle, never been. Sprotbrough gorge is lovely.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 10:45:18, 04/04/23
Thanks Richard. She beat her previous best by 19 minutes!  :)


That's  8) . Always good to set a PB.  O0
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: fit old bird on 18:52:46, 05/04/23
I really must visit Conisbrough Castle, never been. Sprotbrough gorge is lovely.


If you walk along the river keeping it on your left, the path is through woods and boggy. Coming back down the other side it is tarmacked and easy. A railway track runs alongside of it with underpasses. I wasn't sure which side of the track I was supposed to be. Didn't have time to go into Sprotbrough village, I will do that next time I go. There is a path leading up to the top of the viaduct. Good views.
Pics and video on my blog. Had to split it into two posts due to a trip to Whitby and Pickering on Monday Tuesday.
Love my life: Exploring Conisbrough (meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com) (https://meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com/2023/04/exploring-conisbrough.html)
Love my life: Sunday at Conisbrough. (meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com) (https://meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com/2023/04/sunday-at-conisbrough.html)


ilona
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: pleb on 08:10:42, 07/04/23
Decisions, decisions! Good weather is west, or better sun anyway, and yesterday's thick head has finally departed. Good Friday motorways are best avoided so I think I will see if the trains are running smoothly, a trip to Hebden Bridge to do stoodley pike or something may be worth a go.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: BuzyG on 22:40:57, 07/04/23
Out with MrsG on Dartmoor the past two days. Perfect spring weather. We now both have sunburn. :o
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:55:33, 08/04/23
Yes, I would have benefited from sun cream today - feeling a bit frazzled after our walk over Stennerskeugh Clouds and Wild Boar Fell. Escaped the crowds though, I dread to think what the Lakeland Fells were like today.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Ridge on 19:54:49, 08/04/23
Escaped the crowds though, I dread to think what the Lakeland Fells were like today.
I don't know about the Lakes but my son sent me a picture this afternoon of the queue on the top of Pen y Fan waiting for a summit photo.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:56:34, 09/04/23
I don't know about the Lakes but my son sent me a picture this afternoon of the queue on the top of Pen y Fan waiting for a summit photo.


We saw maybe 10 people in total on Wild Boar Fell, most of them at a distance, and we had the western side of the hill completely to ourselves, including the fascinating limestone 'Clouds'. Cars parked on both sides of the road for the Cautley Spout walk. No doubt the Temperance Inn did well!


Dread to think what the selfie queue was like on Yr Wyddfa.
Title: Re: Where are folks walking this weekend?
Post by: Strider on 12:55:52, 16/05/23
Just had a great weekend in the lakes, my suggestion of a weekender was hijacked by Mel :) 

Saturday was Rannerdale, Whiteless Pike, Wandope and Gasgale Gill - which was a real sting in the tail and not the easy stroll down a valley we were expecting, the path having been destroyed in places by storm damage.  Didn't put us off though; we're planning to use the Gill as an ascent route so Mel can bag Grasmoor.  Perfect weather all day, some cloud on distant tops and it looked like Wasdale was under fog going by the cloud spilling over Beck Head.

Sunday was Latrigg and Lonscale Fell, mostly good weather but the rain chased us down the hill!
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Post by: pdstsp on 20:59:54, 16/05/23
Sounds like a couple of great days out Colin. Quite surprising as you lacked my guidance ;D .
See you soon.
Paul
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Post by: Strider on 21:10:28, 16/05/23
Oh we did fine Paul.  Hardly got lost at all! 🤐
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Post by: pdstsp on 21:21:31, 16/05/23
 ;D ;D
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Post by: Mel on 23:25:10, 16/05/23
I thought we did alright with the navigation, given the amount of gadgets, maps, guide books and backups of backups we carried.


Oh, you mean Friday....  :-X


 ;D



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Post by: richardh1905 on 23:31:18, 16/05/23
I thought we did alright with the navigation, given the amount of gadgets, maps, guide books and backups of backups we carried.


Oh, you mean Friday....  :-X


 ;D


Looking forward to your TR, Mel  :)
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Post by: richardh1905 on 23:33:16, 16/05/23
Just had a great weekend in the lakes, my suggestion of a weekender was hijacked by Mel :) 

Saturday was Rannerdale, Whiteless Pike, Wandope and Gasgale Gill - which was a real sting in the tail and not the easy stroll down a valley we were expecting, the path having been destroyed in places by storm damage.  Didn't put us off though; we're planning to use the Gill as an ascent route so Mel can bag Grasmoor.  Perfect weather all day, some cloud on distant tops and it looked like Wasdale was under fog going by the cloud spilling over Beck Head.


Sounds like a good round. Yes, the erosion in Gasgale Gill is impressive.
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Post by: pleb on 17:13:31, 20/05/23
Blinking well nowhere, having to wait in for an important builders visit. No sign of him today so looks like tomorrow is a day sitting in the back garden.
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:43:57, 20/05/23
Blinking well nowhere, having to wait in for an important builders visit. No sign of him today so looks like tomorrow is a day sitting in the back garden.

I have had a builder in all week.  I did get out for my Thursday eve cardio walk though.  He is back on Monday but hopefully that will be the last day of my imprisonment. First world problems ahy.  ;)

Off out with my wife and daughter, to continue our gradual push along the SWCP. Eight miles from Hollywell to St Agnes planed. Though probably walking North into that lovely breeze.


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Post by: Dick Dastardly on 21:09:05, 20/05/23
Nowhere this weekend for me, am resting up and prepping for another long journey upto Scotland to have another walk of The Great Glen Way starting Thursday next week.
Loved it so much last time, despite the 1400 mile trip, me and Mrs DD are going back for another bash!
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Post by: pleb on 19:39:53, 21/05/23
Blinking well nowhere, having to wait in for an important builders visit. No sign of him today so looks like tomorrow is a day sitting in the back garden.
>:(
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:11:57, 22/05/23
Nowhere this weekend for me, am resting up and prepping for another long journey upto Scotland to have another walk of The Great Glen Way starting Thursday next week.
Loved it so much last time, despite the 1400 mile trip, me and Mrs DD are going back for another bash!


Enjoy your walk - but mind the midges!
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Post by: Ridge on 08:28:07, 22/05/23
On Saturday I went out with some people from work as a colleague is leaving.
There were a lot of 'refreshment stops' on route but between 12.00 noon and 21.30 we walked a grand total of 5.5 miles down a canal towpath. You should have heard some of the moaning about how far it was.
I sometimes forget that we are all the strange ones for actually going out walking while, to so many other people, it is an absolute anathema.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:40:16, 22/05/23
On Saturday I went out with some people from work as a colleague is leaving.
There were a lot of 'refreshment stops' on route but between 12.00 noon and 21.30 we walked a grand total of 5.5 miles down a canal towpath. You should have heard some of the moaning about how far it was.
I sometimes forget that we are all the strange ones for actually going out walking while, to so many other people, it is an absolute anathema.


Yes, I had a similar experience a couple of years ago. My sister and niece were visiting, and my sister found the fairly easy walk from the car park at Tilberthwaite to the Three Shires pub in Little Langdale a challenge. She did enjoy it, though.
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Post by: Dick Dastardly on 13:27:44, 22/05/23
Thank you Richard, well worth the minor inconvienience im sure  O0
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Post by: BuzyG on 14:01:43, 22/05/23
Our family coast path walk was a joy yesterday.  Just over 9 miles after we zig zagged through Perranporth at lunch time.  That is the first time I have walked the full length of Perranporth beach.  It just goes on forever.  A beautiful tranquil little pool and cave at the far end, just off the path, made it well worth it though.  ;)
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Post by: Instep on 12:19:46, 28/05/23
Ventured out this morning on a 5 mile walk through the grounds of Auckland Castle and the surrounding bridle paths. O0
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Post by: BuzyG on 10:55:54, 29/05/23
A day of rock climbing on Saturday at Hawks tor on Bodmin moor.  Then on Sunday I returned to the area and enjoyed a modest rest full walk over several of the nearby tors, including the full ridge scramble of Killmar tor, that I love. I finished at the spot we had climbed on Saturday, to retrieved a climbing guide book that another climber in our party had left on a rock.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 14:50:41, 29/05/23
A hot 11 miles on the Dunnerdale Fells, with welcome refreshment at the Newfield Inn!  :D


We managed to avoid the bank holiday weekend crowds though, only met one other group of walkers and 3 mountain bikers on the hill.
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Post by: pleb on 10:03:48, 02/06/23
Anybody know a walk from baitings dam, calderdale? I have an idea for an eight miler for Sunday, which would be a long one by my standards.
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Post by: andybr on 14:19:54, 02/06/23
Anybody know a walk from baitings dam, calderdale? I have an idea for an eight miler for Sunday, which would be a long one by my standards.


Not quite Baitings Dam but we went for a wander around Boadhead Clough nature reserve and Bell House Moor last week and it was stunning in the sunny weather. It may be due to get busy though as the BBC are showing a drama about the Cragg Vale Coiners from this week.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 18:30:02, 03/06/23
I walked today from Firle to Denton on the outskirts of Newhaven, taking in a short stretch of the South Downs Way, but mainly on other paths.  A very enjoyable linear walk in beautiful hilly countryside, with panoramic views, and masses of buttercups.
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Post by: AgentOrange76 on 19:36:33, 03/06/23
Continued our route across Essex, getting to see a lot of the county that I have lived in for 40 years. Quaint villages and interesting churches, across farmland. Saw Buzzards, Deer and Hares.


Out for 4 hours and saw 2 other people near the start walking their dog. No one else around. Was Bliss



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Post by: Dovegirl on 18:47:15, 10/06/23
I walked from Cliff End to Hastings today.  A spectacular coastal walk, with towering rugged sandstone cliffs interspersed with deep wooded ravines. There's a lot of steep ascent and descent.  A very enjoyable walk with stunning views.  Hot and sunny   :)



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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:52:13, 10/06/23
I walked from Cliff End to Hastings today.  A spectacular coastal walk, with towering rugged sandstone cliffs interspersed with deep wooded ravines. There's a lot of steep ascent and descent.  A very enjoyable walk with stunning views.  Hot and sunny   :)


Would like to see some photos from your part of the world, Dovegirl.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 20:17:56, 10/06/23

Would like to see some photos from your part of the world, Dovegirl.


I'll attempt to post a photo from my walk today from Cliff End to Hastings. Not sure if it will work! I now use a tablet instead of a laptop and am still on the learning curve




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Post by: richardh1905 on 20:41:11, 10/06/23
Thanks - spectacular.  O0
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Post by: Dovegirl on 21:00:00, 10/06/23
Thanks, Richard   :)
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Post by: Mel on 21:59:27, 11/06/23
Fabulous Flamborough again for me (and the other end of Dovegirl's chalk cliffs):


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Post by: richardh1905 on 22:42:04, 11/06/23
Gorgeous, Mel.
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Post by: pleb on 19:57:19, 01/07/23
Well I had a rare free Saturday, after I went to the co op, so went by train to apperley bridge station east of Shipley in the aire valley. Despite having been a train user and walker for yonks that was the first time on or off a train there. A nice stroll by the canal and a return leg through some woods and then back to the canal. Admittedly a bit pongy by the sewage works  ;D
Looks like there's more to see too for a return visit some time.
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Post by: BuzyG on 21:03:36, 10/07/23
I walked a 15 mile section of the two more way on Sunday.  Not my typical terrain, farmland, quaint villages and ancient trackways. Alas it didn't inspire me to walk more of it.  Back to the open freedom of the moors next week.  O0
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Post by: Dovegirl on 18:40:12, 12/08/23
I went a walk in the Low Weald of East Sussex today, from Upper Horsebridge on the outskirts of Hailsham, taking in the picturesque village of Hellingly and a stretch of the Wealdway and a stretch of the Cuckoo Trail, which is a disused railway line. A scenic walk in gently undulating countryside, with enchanting woodlands.
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Post by: Ridge on 19:07:16, 12/08/23
Went for a walk between 2 train stations today.
Checked the weather, it was going to be the best day of the weekend and I assured Mrs R it was not going to rain. Only a short walk so no need for waterproofs...


Got to the start and the heavens opened.
Fortunately there was a cafe just up the road, though we were quite damp by the time we got there. After coffee and cake the rain had stopped and the rest of the walk was warm and dry.
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Post by: Mel on 18:38:37, 13/08/23
Continuing on with my [censored] End Of Nowhere Coast Path exploration, this....


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... was very much the essence of the day.  Although the sign is aimed at motorists because the road further ahead has slumped onto the beach now, the cliff top path (bridleway) seems to have joined it. There was much backtracking and trespassing going on as I tried to cobble together Plan b, no, c, no d and a half. The farmer spotted me "marching along" (his words  :D  ) and said if I visit again in the next couple of weeks he'll have done harvest so I can go across the stubble field, which I thought was really decent of him to suggest. Then we spent half an hour talking about coastal erosion and how much more land he had 50 years ago, which I can well believe as I remember the road being well in from the cliff top with a car park at the end and steps down onto the beach!
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Post by: richardh1905 on 19:54:21, 13/08/23
Our first Devon holiday walk, 10 miles from our rented house at Hartland Point. We went south along the corrigated cliffs, lots of ups and downs and ins and outs, contrived to arrive at Hartland Quay just as the sun was passing the yardarm, so popped into the Smugglers Inn for a pint of Tribute, before continuing south to Spekes Mill Mouth, where there is a fine waterfall tumbling down to the coast.


We then headed inland up a wooded valley before making our way to Hartland via sunken lanes and wooded byways.


A cafe was still open so it was Devon Cream Teas all round, two gigantic scones with lashings of jam and clotted cream - so big that I was actually beginning to struggle on the last one!


Then back to Hartland Point along more sunken lanes, arriving back just as the showers were getting their act together.


Coast is fantastic here.
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Post by: BuzyG on 02:00:46, 14/08/23
Sounds like and wonderful day Dave. I like that water fall and enjoy climbing the cliffs around Hartland quay.


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Not me climbing. Tis me sat on the waterfall though.  
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Post by: BuzyG on 02:08:02, 14/08/23
I enjoyed a walk clockwise around Burrator reservoir today, taking in the high ground.  I met up with a couple of climbing club friends on route and climbed a few routes at sheeps tor, before continuing on my walk.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 21:24:06, 19/08/23
I went a walk from Arundel in West Sussex today. I followed the Monarch's Way out on to the South Downs and down to the river Arun and then by the river to the village of Houghton. I branched off and crossed Houghton Bridge and walked through the Arun valley back to Arundel via the villages of North and South Stoke.  A really beautiful walk, with rolling downland, riverside paths and fine views.



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Post by: BuzyG on 01:25:40, 21/08/23
A warm sunny walk from South Zeal on Sunday. Up over Cosdon Beacon and Steeperton tor to Ted Hughes Memorial. Then back via Okement hill. Oak tor and Bellston.  Still feeling Tue Wed 600's round in my legs.  O0
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Post by: Instep on 12:18:26, 27/08/23
Walking around a 4.5 mile loop I have on my doorstep. This lovely little walk consists of Country lanes and bridal paths.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:57:21, 04/09/23
A family walk up Skiddaw via Ullock Pike, then an escape from the summit crowds down to Skiddaw House and a delightful walk out past Whitewater Dash. Love the remote country Back o'Skidda.
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Post by: BuzyG on 22:56:14, 04/09/23
A gentle 14.8 miles and 2900ft ascent from Haytor through Lustleigh glaze up past Bowermans nose and on around to Honey bag tor before heading back across the valley to Haytor.  Very warm and sunny day, in the jolly company of the moorland ramblers group.   
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Post by: Mel on 21:59:00, 05/09/23
Lovely varied 6.5 mile walk up on Ilkley Moor on Sunday. Up past White Wells. A long melliemooch round the heather moorland. A poke and prod round the various landmarks and rocky outcrops. A lovely little lake/pond at the very end. 3 snack stops. Glorious sunshine. Just what the doctor ordered. It was very difficult to get pictures without people in – it’s a popular walk on a sunny Sunday.


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Post by: freebird on 05:49:52, 06/09/23
Cranmere Pool from Meldon, going via Black a Tor Copse & Lints Tor. Back via High Willhays & Yes Tor.
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Post by: BuzyG on 12:01:06, 06/09/23
Cranmere Pool from Meldon, going via Black a Tor Copse & Lints Tor. Back via High Willhays & Yes Tor.



That's a good walk, I have enjoyed several times.  I assume you will simply follow the West Oakment up.  I usually cross the Brim by the tinners hut and cut on to the northern side of the Oakment from there. Then cross to the south bank and follow the path up, as it's a well trodden one. Just have to remember the pool is on the left fork at the end.  I forgot once in mid winter and ended up 400 yards away, desperately triangulating my position in the endless peat bog as it went dark. Don't do that and have a great walk. O0
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Post by: GnP on 09:31:49, 07/09/23
Lovely varied 6.5 mile walk up on Ilkley Moor on Sunday. Up past White Wells.
A  super mooch . O0
Tomorrow  , all going well I aim to park at Craig Y Nos in West Brecon Beacons and walk up to Black Mountain . I have been told of a nice pitch alongside a water filled swallow hole . Hopefully it will be a tad cooler up there .
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Post by: Dovegirl on 21:03:10, 09/09/23
I went a walk in the Wealden Greensand today, from Storrington to Pulborough, partly on the West Sussex Literary Trail.  A walk of contrasting landscapes, taking in the beautiful parkland of Parham House  -  I was lucky enough to see some deer there  -  and the woodlands and heathlands of Wiggonholt Common, and a pastoral stretch by the river Arun.   Some of the paths on Wiggonholt Common were so sandy it was like walking on a beach!  Very hot and sunny.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 20:34:46, 23/09/23
I walked today from Eridge Green to Eridge Station, taking in the hamlet of Motts Mill and some stretches of the High Weald Landscape Trail and Sussex Border Path.  Wondrous ghyll woodlands, fantastical trees, a very deeply sunken lane, oast houses.  A glorious walk in beautiful countryside.  One of my favourite areas for walking.
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Post by: pleb on 09:48:37, 24/09/23
I walked today from Eridge Green to Eridge Station, taking in the hamlet of Motts Mill and some stretches of the High Weald Landscape Trail and Sussex Border Path.  Wondrous ghyll woodlands, fantastical trees, a very deeply sunken lane, oast houses.  A glorious walk in beautiful countryside.  One of my favourite areas for walking.
Is there much weald left? Never walked in the south of England but I have got a couple of books dating back fifty years or so with colour photos of the UK, that area sounds nice, but I wonder how much is still not built on.
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Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:19:11, 24/09/23
Is there much weald left? Never walked in the south of England but I have got a couple of books dating back fifty years or so with colour photos of the UK, that area sounds nice, but I wonder how much is still not built on.

Is there much left of The Weald?

By coincidence, we did a flight yesterday from Headcorn in the heart of the Low Weald to Whitstable and back and marvelled at how beautiful the area is.

Somewhere between Headcorn and the North Downs:

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A mix of farmland and ancient woodland:

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Whitstable ahead and the Isle of Sheppey to the left. I especially like this photo because we often emerge from Clowes Wood (our local woods) at the very bottom edge of the photo and pass the farm just above on our way down to Bogshole Lane near where we live. We love the views over Whitstable from that path:

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A part of Blean Woods that lies between Whitstable and Canterbury - an enormous area of ancient woodland where we do most of our walks and runs:

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There's actually quite a bit of The Weald that's not built on.  ;)

(And we'll be somewhere in the last photo after lunch - we're meeting up with some of the family for a walk to see if we can spot wild pigs, Exmoor ponies or longhorn cattle. We might even spot bison if we're very lucky!)
 
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Post by: Dovegirl on 17:45:53, 24/09/23
There's actually quite a bit of The Weald that's not built on.


I agree with Dave. 

The High Weald is the fourth largest AONB in England and Wales, and in addition there are the Low Weald and the Wealden Greensand.

The Weald still has a good deal of countryside that has escaped development, and many of the walks I've done there have a remote feel. 
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Post by: Ridge on 08:14:54, 02/10/23
I walked some of the New River Path this weekend, it was almost all hard surfaces and my feet are still killing me. If I ever have a moment I'll write a report but life and work are just mad at the moment.


My Dad this weekend went on a sponsored walk to raise money for the Alzheimers Society. As he was sat on a bench waiting to start he got talking to the man next to him who said that his daughter was doing the walk but he wasn't as he was 58! My 86 year old Dad then went on the walk.
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Post by: BuzyG on 08:20:31, 02/10/23
Top team Ridge.  O0
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Post by: richardh1905 on 13:18:31, 02/10/23
My Dad this weekend went on a sponsored walk to raise money for the Alzheimers Society. As he was sat on a bench waiting to start he got talking to the man next to him who said that his daughter was doing the walk but he wasn't as he was 58! My 86 year old Dad then went on the walk.


Excellent!  O0
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Post by: freebird on 22:25:15, 05/10/23
Postbridge to Willsworthy carpark via Fur Tor & Tavy Cleave
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Post by: BuzyG on 22:39:04, 05/10/23
Postbridge to Willsworthy carpark via Fur Tor & Tavy Cleave


Lovely linier route.  Did you grab a dip in the pools at the East Dart Waterfall? How did you get back?
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Post by: Dovegirl on 20:47:29, 07/10/23
I walked in Ashdown Forest in the High Weald today. A very enjoyable walk in high, wild, hilly heathlands, with extensive views. Some gorse in flower. Much of the walk was in solitude - bliss! - and there was a feeling of being away from it all. Warm and sunny.
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Post by: BuzyG on 20:37:46, 09/10/23
Out with my ramblers group on Sunday. A decent stroll 15miles and 800m assent around Eastern Dartmoor. Taking in the river dart and Bench tor.  O0 
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Post by: pleb on 08:39:06, 10/10/23
15 miles sounds like torture. I did nine miles Sunday near the river ure in north Yorkshire and that dragged a bit. Noticed hordes of wasps wherever there was a clump of old ivy in the hedges.
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Post by: BuzyG on 15:45:39, 10/10/23
Talking of Wasps I so nearly sat on a wasps nest last Friday.  Top of the first pitch of a climb at Dewerstone, suddenly surrounded by many many of the wee beasties.  My climbing partner could see the entrance to the nest inches behind me.  Moved away slowly and they mostly went back in. :)
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Post by: Percy on 15:49:10, 10/10/23
First proper hiking trip after my hip op Thursday to Sunday. Going to the Lake District, nothing much set in stone apart from Saturday being a walk up to Great Bourne, Starling Dodd and Red Pike from Ennerdale.
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Post by: karl h on 18:25:06, 10/10/23
First proper hiking trip after my hip op Thursday to Sunday. Going to the Lake District, nothing much set in stone apart from Saturday being a walk up to Great Bourne, Starling Dodd and Red Pike from Ennerdale.
Nice walk to get back into the swing of things O0
Hope everything goes ok :)
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Post by: Percy on 20:48:29, 10/10/23
Nice walk to get back into the swing of things O0
Hope everything goes ok :)
Thanks Karl. It's ages since I was out anywhere near Ennerdale so it feels long overdue, I suspect it's 5 years.


I'm thinking of a gentle stroll over Lingmoor Fell from Elterwater on Thursday. I can return via Blea Tarn and Little Langdale if the hip is going well or drop down into Great Langdale and get the bus if I'm struggling.
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Post by: Instep on 11:51:34, 15/10/23
Had a walk around some disussed fishery ponds in my local area. It's a 4 mile loop which skirts around the edges of the ponds with some lovely bridal paths.  O0
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Post by: richardh1905 on 16:57:54, 15/10/23
An enjoyable 12 mile Littondale/Wharfedale round yesterday, we managed to incorporate a pint in The Buck (Buckden) and The Fox And Hounds (Starbotton). Would have visited The Queens Arms in Litton and The Falcon in Arncliffe too, but the former was shut (we were rather early for the former, and a bit late for the latter, given that we had to drive home).
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Post by: Ridge on 17:29:02, 15/10/23
I hope there was going to be a designated driver Richard


and that it wasn't you!
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Post by: richardh1905 on 17:32:34, 15/10/23
I can think of few better places for going on a walking pub crawl than Wharfedale  :D


Actually been thinking about the Dales Way from Ilkley to Sedbergh - so many pubs....
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Post by: Percy on 17:42:51, 15/10/23
Well I had a successful long weekend of walking, my first trip after my hip replacement.


I did Lingmoor Fell from Elterwater on Thursday, returning along Great Langdale with a couple of pub stops.


A friend joined me on Friday but couldn't get to the Lakes until midday so we parked up by the Kirkstone Inn and went up onto Red Screes, rambled about on a couple of ridges and dropped down to Hartsop before returning to the car. The Kirkstone Inn is currently closed but looks like it's being worked on. The Kirkstone Pass is also closed, the only way up to the pub at the moment is the Struggle out of Ambleside. From what we saw the major work being done is repairing and reinforcing the retaining wall on the western side of the road, there's also some extra drainage being put in


Saturday was a drive over to Bowness Knott then up to on Great Bourne and Starling Dodd, dropping back to Ennerdale from halfway between Starling Dodd and Red Pike, hitting the forest track a hundred yards from the youth hostel.


I had planned to do something today but was pretty fatigued this morning - haven't really been able to hill walk for a couple of years so my fitness is at a low ebb.


These are hardly earth shattering figures but I did 23 miles and 5800 feet of ascent over the 3 days which I'm delighted with considering the operation was only 5 months ago.
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Post by: Ridge on 17:45:22, 15/10/23
That sounds really impressive to me Percy  O0
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Post by: Percy on 17:55:28, 15/10/23
The walks were 8.5 miles, 7 miles and 7.5 miles and I was completely done in after each of them. I used to be able to get into the teens before I was knackered so a bit of fitness to regain. I would've needed mountain rescue if I'd still been 4 miles from the car after 8 miles.
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Post by: pleb on 13:13:50, 16/10/23
An enjoyable 12 mile Littondale/Wharfedale round yesterday, we managed to incorporate a pint in The Buck (Buckden) and The Fox And Hounds (Starbotton). Would have visited The Queens Arms in Litton and The Falcon in Arncliffe too, but the former was shut (we were rather early for the former, and a bit late for the latter, given that we had to drive home).
Hope you are posting pictures... Wonderful area.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 17:23:56, 16/10/23
Hope you are posting pictures... Wonderful area.


Coming soon.... :)
Possibly my favourite part of the Dales.
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Post by: Mel on 18:51:00, 16/10/23
Out with my walking group yesterday. First time in ages.  Lovely 7 mile linear walk from Alkborough to Wintringham in the glorious sun (but bitterly cold wind).


Looking across the Humber to the "north bank":


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Sign on the side of The Bay Horse pub in Wintringham:


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Post by: freebird on 21:29:44, 16/10/23
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Nice walk from Fur Tor to Willsworthy via Fur Tor & Tavy Cleave, sad to see grafitti on the boulders.
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Post by: freebird on 15:17:54, 17/10/23
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Post by: richardh1905 on 17:31:14, 22/10/23
Enjoying walking in new territory today - climbed the Cairnsmore of Fleet in Galloway with my family


Visibibility nothing short of excellent - could see Black Combe in the SW Lakes, the Isle of Man, the Mourne mountains beyond the Mull of Galloway, the Antrim hills, Mull of Kintyre, lsla Craig, Merrick, Corserine and a host of smaller Southern Uplands hills. Superb.
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Post by: BuzyG on 21:49:24, 22/10/23
That sounds like fun Richard. Not walked much in Galloway. A nice area though.  O0
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Post by: BuzyG on 15:01:07, 23/10/23
I was out leading a walk for our mountaineering club yesterday.  Just local around Burrator reservoir, but with as much scrambling as I could find thrown in.  O0
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Post by: Dovegirl on 18:15:34, 11/11/23
I walked in Friston Forest today, which is on the South Downs between Seaford and Eastbourne. Beautiful autumnal colours. A sunny, golden autumn day - a welcome change from all the recent wet weather.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 10:11:46, 12/11/23
Grasmere, Sourmilk Gill, Easedale Tarn, Codale Tarn, High Raise in gorgeous weather with my wife yesterday. We parted company on Greenup Edge - she descebded back to the car down Far Easedale whilst I picked my way down the atrocious steep and slimy path beside Lining Crag into Borrowdale. Arrived at the YH and met gwm, a pleasant evening over a few beers.


Frost all over the tent this morning!
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Post by: tomjackliam on 14:57:08, 13/11/23
I walked in Friston Forest today, which is on the South Downs between Seaford and Eastbourne. Beautiful autumnal colours. A sunny, golden autumn day - a welcome change from all the recent wet weather.
Walked not too far from you in Lullington Heath but in the early morning. I love it because it is so peaceful at that time of day. Mind you my wife isn't too impressed when I fall asleep later in the chair.
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Post by: BuzyG on 21:34:51, 24/12/23
 I took a Christmas Eve stroll around Plymouth seafront Today.  Somehow covered 10.4 mile and over 1000ft of ascent, in a couple of hours.  I'd forgotten how quickly you can walk on tarmac and paving slabs.  Horrid weather gradually crept in though. Started in my Rodolff T shirt, much to the amusement of many out in there winter warmers.  I gave in after an hour though, I was getting soaked.  :o
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Post by: freebird on 03:38:55, 25/12/23
Nice walk through part of the Abel Tasman National Park  :)
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Post by: BuzyG on 09:00:18, 25/12/23
Nice walk through part of the Abel Tasman National Park  :)


Where is that?
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Post by: freebird on 16:59:35, 25/12/23
South Island NZ
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Post by: GnP on 20:20:55, 25/12/23
Did a swift 6-mile walk from home, through the suburbs on Sunday, then following along lanes with great views amidst the Worcestershire countryside. All on tarmac or paving. A combination of seeing and just enjoying the rhythm. O0
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Post by: BuzyG on 22:11:33, 25/12/23
South Island NZ


That's a long walk.  O0


Over on North island our son is walking around mount Doom over Christmas.
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Post by: tomjackliam on 10:26:06, 26/12/23
I am very fortunate to live in Eastbourne because even though I walk out at night & because  of the weather the South Downs are very muddy so I don't venture out on them I still get to see their profile on most of my walks. It still amazes me to think that there were people living out on  them so many many years ago.
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Post by: ninthace on 16:52:51, 26/12/23

That's a long walk.  O0


Over on North island our son is walking around mount Doom over Christmas.
I've got the T-shirt!  Took us about 6 hours - never saw a thing for the middle part though - but we smelt it!
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Post by: Mel on 22:24:41, 31/12/23
Short walk along the flood defences at Stone Creek/Cherry Cobb Sands. Saw 2 short eared owls  :)
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Post by: BuzyG on 23:51:23, 31/12/23
I've got the T-shirt!  Took us about 6 hours - never saw a thing for the middle part though - but we smelt it!

It took him three days.  Not the tongariro trail, he's done that a few times, summer and winter. This was a circuit around the park.

Similar walk to Christmas eve today. Starting at Central park then around Plymouth taking in parks historic sites and the water front.  27 others along today though.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:48:06, 01/01/24
Short walk along the flood defences at Stone Creek/Cherry Cobb Sands. Saw 2 short eared owls  :)


Nice. Used to see 'Catty Owls' (as they were called locally) quite frequently in Orkney.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:49:58, 01/01/24
We had a short walk up and around Humphrey Head, the remarkable finger of limestone that protrudes southwards into Morecambe Bay yesterday. Timed it perfectly - bright sunshine when we started but clouding over when we finished, and the rain started on our way home.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 16:29:45, 07/01/24
Just back from my first 'proper' walk since I suffered an ankle injury on Remembrance Sunday - an excellent 10 mile circuit of Mabbin Crag and 'The Other Borrowdale' on the far eastern edge of the Lake District. Gorgeous conditions, and most of the bog was frozen (not all, unfortunately :D ).
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Post by: BuzyG on 17:35:08, 09/02/24
Planning to head out on the coast path on Saturday. Then back on Dartmoor on Sunday.  I just hope the weather improves. Hardly been out of the house since last weekend. Constant rain.  :(
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Post by: Ridge on 20:13:13, 10/02/24
Really odd weather today, cold and drizzly then a warm Spring day and then cold and drizzly again.
But even the daffs are coming out now so the Winter must be coming to an end.
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:18:36, 10/02/24
Went down to Seaham, WOW never seen waves as big, coming in out of mist, noise was incredible!
One fella, with orange hair walked past, attempting to look cool, not avoiding waves breaking over, a huge wave came over, from about twenty feet up in the air, crashed down over him! Scary to watch!
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Post by: BuzyG on 16:47:31, 11/02/24
A good weekends walking. A soaking on the SWCP, on Saturday and then a lovely sunny, almost spring day on Dartmoor today. Plenty of snowdrops and Daffodils in attendance.
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Post by: Breslibob on 19:35:47, 11/02/24

I went on a wander with my middle lad along part of the Pennine way today.  We went up on the exposed area of moor land around the M62 foot bridge and Blackstone edge.  These are still covered in snow. ice and the low winter sun making the path and surrounding peat bogs near invisible to the inexperienced (us), it is always fun making memories with the kids  ;D



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Post by: Jede on 18:37:37, 13/02/24
Princetown to Ivybridge for me this weekend and a few 365's along the way.
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Post by: Maff on 21:16:54, 14/02/24
Around Grassmere hopefully. Going up to Windermere for the weekend on Friday.
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Post by: jimbob on 21:09:22, 23/02/24
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Post by: pleb on 15:33:52, 25/02/24
Done seven miles today, pics later.
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Post by: BuzyG on 16:05:55, 25/02/24
Feeling a little under the weather.  I still enjoyed several miles over Beardown tor and across the West Dart to Higher White tor, on Saturday.  So much water on the moor right now.

I had a option of two walks today, with either our ramblers group, or our Mountaineering group.  It's chucking it down again up there.  :-X

I'm at home watching Doctor Zhivago.  ;)
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Post by: jimbob on 10:32:28, 26/02/24
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Post by: Mel on 19:01:13, 26/02/24
Whitby yesterday:


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Post by: Percy on 12:03:40, 14/03/24
I'm staying at Black Sail Hut on Saturday night with my stepson. I've also booked the Wasdale Head Inn for Friday night.


Not entirely decided on walks but Friday is likely to be Miterdale, Whin Rigg and Illgill Head.


Saturday will obviously involve walking to the YH and Sunday walking back to the car in Wasdale but I haven't settled on either route yet.


On Sunday I'm favouring walking to the head of Ennerdale and Windy Gap for starters.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 13:47:34, 15/03/24
Nicely framed ruin in the whalebone arch, Mel  O0
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Post by: richardh1905 on 13:52:40, 15/03/24
I'm staying at Black Sail Hut on Saturday night with my stepson. I've also booked the Wasdale Head Inn for Friday night.

Not entirely decided on walks but Friday is likely to be Miterdale, Whin Rigg and Illgill Head.

Saturday will obviously involve walking to the YH and Sunday walking back to the car in Wasdale but I haven't settled on either route yet.

On Sunday I'm favouring walking to the head of Ennerdale and Windy Gap for starters.


Ooh, I do fancy staying in the Black Sail sometime, but have been put off by the price (£1000 for a private room that sleeps 4). Enjoy your stay. Oops - typo - that should have been £100 ! :-[ :D


As for getting there, I do recommend following Nether Beck, a lovely valley that leads you onwards up into the hills. Photos here - https://wildaboutwalking.wordpress.com/lake-district/pillar-the-quiet-way/ (https://wildaboutwalking.wordpress.com/lake-district/pillar-the-quiet-way/)
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Post by: BuzyG on 14:18:44, 15/03/24

Ooh, I do fancy staying in the Black Sail sometime, but have been put off by the price (£1000 for a private room that sleeps 4). Enjoy your stay.



Especially when a Welsh or Scottish bothy is £28 for the year and that is optional. :)


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Post by: BuzyG on 14:21:57, 15/03/24
Whitby yesterday:



Happy memories. Lovely Photo Mel.
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Post by: Percy on 16:25:44, 15/03/24

Ooh, I do fancy staying in the Black Sail sometime, but have been put off by the price (£1000 for a private room that sleeps 4). Enjoy your stay. Oops - typo - that should have been £100 ! :-[ :D


As for getting there, I do recommend following Nether Beck, a lovely valley that leads you onwards up into the hills. Photos here - https://wildaboutwalking.wordpress.com/lake-district/pillar-the-quiet-way/ (https://wildaboutwalking.wordpress.com/lake-district/pillar-the-quiet-way/)
Your hair will stand on end when you hear that we are paying £220 for a 4 bed room for 1 night. And there are only 3 of us. My stepson and his mate thought it was a bit pricey so muggins has offered to step in and pay £110 while they'll pay £55 each. That does include an all you can eat breakfast but I don't think I can get that many sausages down me.


I've realised it's very nearly a decade since I passed Black Sail, I've been in Ennerdale a couple of times but never past the hostel. It was April 12th 2014, the second day of doing the Coast To Coast.


Good walk today, parked in the Forestry England place up the lane from Eskdale Green school. Irton Crag, Whin Rigg and Illgill Head, down to Burnmoor Tarn and back along Miterdale. Very, very wet underfoot. Clag down below 400m this morning but it lifted to about 600m later in the day.


I'd had a look at the Nether Beck route so that is a possible for walking in tomorrow.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 20:04:57, 15/03/24
Your hair will stand on end when you hear that we are paying £220 for a 4 bed room for 1 night. And there are only 3 of us. My stepson and his mate thought it was a bit pricey so muggins has offered to step in and pay £110 while they'll pay £55 each. That does include an all you can eat breakfast but I don't think I can get that many sausages down me.


Ouch! I looked up a midweek price, obviously.....


Enjoy your weekend. :)
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Post by: Pendraig on 21:32:49, 15/03/24
A rare moment, but I'm going to disagree with Richard over Nether Beck. I disliked the absence of scenery going up, and the path – such as it is – is either bog, beck, or boulder. I walked it up to Haycock – well, the col with Scoat Fell – so maybe turning aside to Scoat Tarn improves matters. My preferred route thereabouts is up Greendale Gill and over Seatallan or via Greendale Tarn.
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Post by: Percy on 08:20:06, 16/03/24
I do like the look of Nether Beck myself but the walk on Richard's blog I really want to do is the Hummer Lane to Dunnerdale one.


I'm still regaining my fitness after my hip operation and yesterday's 9.5 miles and 2000 feet of ascent on very wet and boggy ground has left me quite weary this morning.


So I'm going to keep it short and easy today - probably just straight over Black Sail pass and a bit of walking on the valley floor in Ennerdale.


Keep my powder dry for something more ambitious on Sunday. My stepson and his friend want to walk up to the head of Ennerdale/Windy Gap and on to Great Gable, I'll probably join them.
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Post by: Ridge on 09:37:18, 16/03/24
Off for a city walk today with Mrs R, so it will definitely include lunch in an overpriced cafe.


I've just watched a DofE group from the school opposite our house getting on a coach. I don't know where they are walking this weekend but some of them looked very overburdened and already weary.
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Post by: fit old bird on 09:30:43, 17/03/24
Fed up of the unpredictable weather. Yesterday morning the sun was out and luckily I can walk in nice places from my front door.
Eight miles in North Lincolnshire. The River Trent is a nice backdrop. Two villages, and a meet up with a friend. A few pics on my blog.
Today, it's raining.
https://meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.com/2024/03/full-of-joys-of-spring.html

ilona
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Post by: richardh1905 on 12:36:54, 17/03/24
Nice photos of the Trent, Ilona.
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Post by: fit old bird on 17:10:06, 17/03/24
Nice photos of the Trent, Ilona.


It's actually quite wide there, as it meets the Ouse. It gets narrower as it goes inland. The barges that go up and down delivering to the ports have to time it just right, to suit the tides. One got stuck on a sandbank the other day and had to wait until the water had lifted it off the bottom. It's a pity that the path does not go all the way around to the Humber Bridge. There is a break in it between Winteringham and South Ferriby. I think there are plans to join it up.


ilona
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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:18:52, 17/03/24

It's actually quite wide there, as it meets the Ouse. It gets narrower as it goes inland. The barges that go up and down delivering to the ports have to time it just right, to suit the tides. One got stuck on a sandbank the other day and had to wait until the water had lifted it off the bottom. It's a pity that the path does not go all the way around to the Humber Bridge. There is a break in it between Winteringham and South Ferriby. I think there are plans to join it up.


ilona


I've walked the Witham quite a bit, especially east of Lincoln over the last decade (but also in my youth), but have never walked the Trent - altogether on a larger scale, especially where you were walking.
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Post by: BuzyG on 18:47:34, 26/03/24
We enjoyed a wonderful walk from 8th and 40th uptown around central park an d back to our hotel.  Bouldering in the park was an unexpected delight. 5he coffee was awful. Think behave walked every street and Avenue  in Manhattan in the past week what a place. We are heading home today. Will post some pictures when we get back.
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Post by: Anna G on 07:45:21, 28/03/24
And I’m back in the glorious Lakes for the first time this year! In Keswick once again for six whole days of solo walking. Weather allowing, I have a great plan of walks for my time here - hoping to make the most of the just released summer bus timetable to access some new parts of the Lakes for me.