Hi I know this isn't a simple question to answer so really after your thoughts on your own experience. I have a week to spare this year and want to spend that week backpacking in the UK, this is my idea and thoughts.
1. Hike/Hillwalk in the UK to gain experience, have fun and see some of the hidden beauty of this country.
2. This will be my first ever backpack and I have no proper experience of Hiking or Hillwalking, so no looking for anything too advanced and building the walk up over the week maybe ideal.
3. I am 47 but relatively fit and not afraid of a challenge and this is also about fitness to want a few challenges and tough ares to burn the legs at time.
4. I have built a good kit from reading and reading and you-tubing. So covered in that area.
5. None of my pals are interested so alone on this one, not bothered by that, but would be good to have some routes where you get to meet people and have a chat.
6. I spent a good few years visiting Glen Nevis near Fort William and love Gel Coe and Rannoch Moor, would love to do this week in Glen Coe but feel its a long way to drive solo and do all the walking too. But it's in my bucket list for sure and I just want to see what is on the other side of those hills...
7. Definitely want to get up for some stunning views, happy to wild camp if I can, if not then I need to consider sites on route.
8. Will drive so have car if need to split this over a few places.
So the big questions is where would you go? Peak District, Lake District, Snowdonia other?? I think this will be in June or July
Sorry its a long message and not easy, but would really appreciate any feedback. I am not being lazy, I have been gathering books, looking on websites, getting walking routes from Trail and other walking magazines, but just thought I would ask those who might just have a good idea for me.
Thanks,
Nick