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Long Distance Walks / Re: SWCP is the World's "happiest" Walk
« Last post by Dick Dastardly on 11:58:29, 26/03/24 »
Up in Oxford at the moment, and have trundled 4 miles or so along the Thames Path in both ways near Iffley Lock.
Path surface is lovely and well made - but the rubbish & deralict boats along that stretch, OMG it is everywhere.
Wont mention all the cyclists tearing along it at breakneck speed, had to leep out of the way more times than once.


Cant wait to get back on the SWCP
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Photography / Re: Windy Gyle Cheviots.
« Last post by Dodgylegs on 11:51:32, 26/03/24 »
It’s still on my list to achieve Pennine Way by day walks, just need body to sort itself out!
Looked at this route, but decided to walk from Cocklawfoot, one day, one day!

Thanks for the pics.

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I noticed last night that 'Ellie Hikes' has just started the West Highland Way. I watched her video of what she has taken with her, she packs a lot more than me because she has her dog with her.

She has taken her car and has already slept one night in it, and she was cold. I took the liberty of messaging her to suggest that to keep warm in a car she needs to have some solid insulation under her. When I used to sleep in my car I was often very cold, and found out that it was usually warmer to sleep in my tent.

I discovered this problem when I slept in a normal bed in a Yurt if France a few years ago. The bed mattress was about 15" from the ground, so the cold came up from below and filtered its way thought the mattress, and so I became cold. I solved the problem by laying on top of my Thermarest Neoair mattress, but did not inflate it. A layer of newspapers also works well.
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Gear / Re: Washing gaiters
« Last post by gunwharfman on 11:01:05, 26/03/24 »
We have a wide bucket in our garden which stays full of rainwater. On a now and again basis, I will just throw my gaiters in, leave them for about 6-12 hrs, give them a quick wipe or scrub and then hang them up to dry.

I do this to my fabric type hiking boots as well, after a while I pull them out and use a nail brush to get rid of any residue mud that's still in the stitching, then let them dry, and after a bit of TLC they are ready for use again.

I'll be doing this over the Easter weekend, they are absolutely filthy at the moment due to the wet and muddy winter we've had.
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General Walking Discussion / Re: My wife surprised me yesterday...
« Last post by George387 on 09:50:49, 26/03/24 »
Am sure you will thoroughly enjoy it Richard,  O0 


I've done 2 trips northbound & 1 southbound complete for charity over the years, only because I got to sleep a night in my own bed on route. O0
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General Walking Discussion / My wife surprised me yesterday...
« Last post by richardh1905 on 07:16:43, 26/03/24 »
..by expressing a desire to do the West Highland Way!


She has just started a new part time job, and she told me that one of her new workmates is doing the WHW this summer, staying in B&Bs and hotels. My wife then went on to say that she fancied doing it, mostly camping rather than B&Bs (but not wild camping). She mentioned the summer, I mentioned midges, so late spring next year more likely (we are off to Skye this May).


Plenty of time to plan, already excited!
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Gear / Re: Washing gaiters
« Last post by richardh1905 on 07:08:10, 26/03/24 »
I must walk differently to you, then. Mine get well and truly "painted" with mud on the sides nearest to each other.


I walk like that too! Glad that I am not the only one.
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Gear / Re: Washing gaiters
« Last post by sussamb on 07:02:58, 26/03/24 »
So do mine, but as you keep going, the worst just knocks off.


 O0
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Gear / Re: Washing gaiters
« Last post by happyhiker on 23:59:42, 25/03/24 »

I endorse exactly this. Having spent quite a lot on gaiters, I believe in looking after them!

If by "fancier" you mean Gore-Tex or similar personally I've always preferred hand washing to machine washing. In my experience machine washing is not as thorough and does miss bits.

1) As already mentioned use a bucket and a stiff brush to remove the worst of the crud.
2) Then use a dose of Nikwax Tech Wash in some fresh water in the same bucket. Soak then agitate by hand to really get them clean then rinse.
3) If you need to restore some water repellancy to them so water beads off them use a dose of Nikwax TX Direct (Wash In) in some fresh water in the same bucket. Soak then agitate by hand then rinse and finally hang out to dry.

Just like any gear the better you look after them the longer they will last.
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There is no answer to this question. I have been pelted by painful hail on the fells in June!


It worries me that the need to ask suggests a potential Mountain Rescue call out!


All the advice given about checking the weather is valid and you need to have clothing for any conditions - full serviceable waterproofs and sufficient layers, hats and gloves. You need the relevant OS map and compass and the knowledge to use them, not just electronics.
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