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By *ornyHikerGuy OP Man
over a year ago

in town

Hello, just looking for inspiration if there are any walkers/hikers on here.

I’m looking for some new places to go. I’ve done quite abit over the Peak District and north wales. Just wondering if anyone has any favourites?

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

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By *alcolm XtraMan
over a year ago

Northfleet

" Favourite Walks "

For me, down the pub.

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By *uke_silverMan
over a year ago

London

I've done a few.

Seven Sisters has to be my number 1, especially in pleasant weather when it's slightly windy.

Ouse valley (going to the viaduct) is good too.

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By *iSoloCouple
over a year ago

Tamworth

We walk most weekends over Cannock Chase, Peak District, Lake District this weekend, Snowdonia, Dartmoor, Brecon.

Love to play outdoors too

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By *uke_silverMan
over a year ago

London

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated."

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

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By *ornyHikerGuy OP Man
over a year ago

in town

One of my favorites in north wales is Y Garn Via Devils Kitchen.

Snowdon counts - I try to get up there a few times a year

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated."

Camp at fairbourne and have a look at surrounding areas, lots of old disused mines and things to find. ..lots of places around there. 😉

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well living west coast of Scotland I’m spoilt for choice here

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

"Well living west coast of Scotland I’m spoilt for choice here "

East side, mo fo!!.. 🤣🤣

Sorry, couldn't help that one!

Yeah, I've got loads around here, all the glens and a really good costal route. Scotland is a great place for it!😁

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dove Valley for me, but just move off the riverside a few hundred metres for the less trodden paths to avoid the summer crowds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To the chippy on a Friday night for my tea

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

Wales/Sussex

I enjoy walking around North Wales, lots of great walks there, and scenery to die for, last trip I had a trot over Cader Idris for the first time. Parked at the Dol Idris Nature Reserve, did a circular walk from there, took best part of a day, but was a great amble out

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By *lderLover69Man
over a year ago

Birmingham/ Wiltshire

The North Worcestershire footpath is a beautiful walk if you're ever that way.

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

There is the South West Coast Path, 630 miles around the coast from Minehead to Poole.

That should keep you busy for a day or two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ullswater.

Because it's to the east of the lake district, it's reasonably quiet.

Lots of circular routes to do around the water. The whole area feels prehistoric.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ullswater.

Because it's to the east of the lake district, it's reasonably quiet.

Lots of circular routes to do around the water. The whole area feels prehistoric. "

Lovely hotel there too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Tolkien Trail is one of my faves up this way.

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By *uri00620Woman
over a year ago

Croydon

Love round Hole of Horcum and Fylingdales in the North York Moors.

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By *vaRoseWoman
over a year ago

Ankh-Morpork

The daffodil way - 10 mile circular walk near Dymock in Gloucestershire

Also Symmonds Yat - lots of walks to choose from and the views are breathtaking

For gentler walks up north I love the Kettlewell and Starbotton circular walk with Janet’s Foss, askrigg falls, ingleton falls, Hawes to muker call at the Green dragon for food on the way back and hardraw force).

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By *ude LawMan
over a year ago

Liam Gallagher.

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By *arry von HumpedingMan
over a year ago

kinky yorksville

"Hello, just looking for inspiration if there are any walkers/hikers on here.

I’m looking for some new places to go. I’ve done quite abit over the Peak District and north wales. Just wondering if anyone has any favourites?

Try the Pennines just above the peak ( huddersfield - Oldham and upto Hebden Bridge). Some fantastic walks and scenery and is definitely not as people full as the Peak.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t do proper walks, I tend to do nature reserve, forestry walks in my local area. They tend to be quieter with more flora and fauna to look at, photograph.

I am funny with heights and have no sense of direction so proper walks where you’d need a map and compass would see me being on the News at Ten, as a missing person!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Suffolk/Norfolk Coast

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By *callycatMan
over a year ago

Mid Wales

Southern Snowdonia away from the crowds is beautiful. I'm out in the mountains every week, plenty of recommendations!

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By *007ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Enjoyed Edale many years ago. Thats Peak District though. The Downs in Sussex has great scenery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Tolkien Trail is one of my faves up this way. "

I've done that once, near stonyhurst college..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you're driving, you could go to Rivington pike / Lancashire.

Probably about 2 hours from stoke.

Park at Rivington Hall barn.

Walk towards the pike ( old fort type building), keep going beyond the TV mast ...explore the moorland, lots of huge reservoirs.

You could easily do a 20 mile circular hike round there and make a day of it.

Further you walk, the more peaceful it gets..😎

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you're driving, you could go to Rivington pike / Lancashire.

Probably about 2 hours from stoke.

Park at Rivington Hall barn.

Walk towards the pike ( old fort type building), keep going beyond the TV mast ...explore the moorland, lots of huge reservoirs.

You could easily do a 20 mile circular hike round there and make a day of it.

Further you walk, the more peaceful it gets..😎"

Great shout! Excellent brewery to reward yourself at the end too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you're driving, you could go to Rivington pike / Lancashire.

Probably about 2 hours from stoke.

Park at Rivington Hall barn.

Walk towards the pike ( old fort type building), keep going beyond the TV mast ...explore the moorland, lots of huge reservoirs.

You could easily do a 20 mile circular hike round there and make a day of it.

Further you walk, the more peaceful it gets..😎

Great shout! Excellent brewery to reward yourself at the end too. "

A hardcore walking friend of mine does very long ones through this area. He starts from quite far though, bury, where he lives..and walks back. Probably about 30 miles..about 15/16 hour treks.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Hello, just looking for inspiration if there are any walkers/hikers on here.

I’m looking for some new places to go. I’ve done quite abit over the Peak District and north wales. Just wondering if anyone has any favourites?

Some of my favourites in the Peak District are Kinder Scout South edge from Ed car park anticlockwise coming down Jacob’s ladder and then through Lee Farm. I also like a quick hike up Winn Hill, it’s fairly short and steep with great views on the top. Something more relaxing , Thorpe cloud and dovedale to Milldale. Something more challenging and adventurous park up at Fairholmes car park , walk north past Derwent dam, follow the water north and just keep going north west eventually you’ll get to Bleaklow Moor, you need to navigate for an hour or two without any tracks to pick up the penny way going south joining snake pass, crossing snake pass, picking up the climb up onto the northern edge of Kinder Scout and then all the way back around through the woods and back to the car park it’s a good 8 to 12 hours depending on how much you get lost

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive only done a few walks in the peak district ..and quite a long time ago.

What's the place in the peak district / debryshire with a huge old industrial type bridge... quite high altitudes and views around it?

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!"

Much obliged will look Watkin path up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

Much obliged will look Watkin path up."

There's a village called Beddgelert, right next to that path. Very nice.

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By *iGuyForCouplesMan
over a year ago

I really enjoyed the 4 waterfalls walk in Wales. 10km with like 300m elevation. You can walk behind one of the waterfalls which is a really cool experience

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
over a year ago

Northwest

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!"

Was going to say this - love to wild swim when I hike here

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By *ootnootboopCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

Was going to say this - love to wild swim when I hike here "

Beautiful place!

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

Much obliged will look Watkin path up.

There's a village called Beddgelert, right next to that path. Very nice."

That rang a bell for me so I looked it up. I was up that way years ago, when my kids were little. We went to the copper mine nearby.

I think this is now firmly on the agenda for this year

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By * WillisMan
over a year ago

London/Essex/Kent

My favourite walk is the one home from work on a Friday or just before I go on holiday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love styal woods goes for miles and the river bollin runs right through the middle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

Much obliged will look Watkin path up.

There's a village called Beddgelert, right next to that path. Very nice.

That rang a bell for me so I looked it up. I was up that way years ago, when my kids were little. We went to the copper mine nearby.

I think this is now firmly on the agenda for this year

Yes I walked past that mine when I was there, towards the village centre where there's a statue of a historical dog..and then back. Good walk in itself.

The waktin to path to go up Snowdon is on on the outskirts.

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By *uke_silverMan
over a year ago

London

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

Was going to say this - love to wild swim when I hike here "

I can't swim, but this is one of those occasions where being tall helps - I can walk deeper!

Have you been to Helvellyn? There's a meandering path down from there which also has a great waterfall for a bath. Or the lake at the bottom of course.

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
over a year ago

Northwest

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated.

Does climbing Snowdon count? If so, that.

The Watkin path has a waterfall which is an excellent bathing spot!

Was going to say this - love to wild swim when I hike here

I can't swim, but this is one of those occasions where being tall helps - I can walk deeper!

Have you been to Helvellyn? There's a meandering path down from there which also has a great waterfall for a bath. Or the lake at the bottom of course."

I havent done Helvellyn but done a circular nearby. I love Scafell

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Love the Hole of Horcum and a stop at the pub in Levisham for lunch.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Leeds

I did Chrome Hill and Dragons Back from Longnor village last week. Glorious.

I’ve met my two best walking friends on Fab.

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By *adagastMan
over a year ago

Rotherham

"Hello, just looking for inspiration if there are any walkers/hikers on here.

I’m looking for some new places to go. I’ve done quite abit over the Peak District and north wales. Just wondering if anyone has any favourites?

In the Peak District, this is my favourite.

Park in Hope, climb Lose Hill (the views from the top are amazing). Walk down and along the ridge to Hollins Cross, then climb Mam Tor (again the views are gorgeous). Down Mam Tor and across to the Limestone Way. Along for a short distance, then down past Peveril Castle into Castleton for a pint (or two) in the beer garden of the Castle Hotel. A gentle stroll through Castleton and then walk back to Hope along the valley floor next to the river.

I really enjoy this walk. I can thoroughly recommend it.

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By *ornyHikerGuy OP Man
45 weeks ago

in town

Bit of a bump!…. I haven’t replied for a while.

I’m looking to get out but my weekends are looking pretty hectic. So looking like the last weekend in August now. I haven’t done my yearly snowdon climb followed by a chill in the waterfall. I do enjoy sunrise hikes but failing that it’s always an early one to beat the crowds going up. At the moment I have this down for the 30th of August.

This weekend maybe just a walk around somewhere in the peaks or even a run out to Cannock as there are some good routes around there.

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By *og and MuseCouple
45 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Yorkshire three peaks is a good walk, or just the first two & then walk back into the village, 3rd ones the least interesting anyway.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
45 weeks ago

North East Lincolnshire

"Always interested in finding new trails.

Any tips for North Wales would be appreciated."

Walk to Aber Falls is a good one…a loop round and back is about 2/3 hours. Wild camped around there too.

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

Roaches and luds church is a favourite but v busy.

Carding mill valley also

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By *ornyHikerGuy OP Man
45 weeks ago

in town

I’ve done that and I agree about the third one. I got to the third one and it was so foggy that it’s a good job I had my live route on!

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By *eyond PurityCouple
45 weeks ago

North East Lincolnshire

Another lovely walk is drive to Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall, it’s a 15 min single lane drive from the nearest village, which gives you perfect views of the waterfall.

You park underneath the waterfall at a fantastic campsite and you walk up to the top. You are deep in the heart of the Berwyn Mountains and the view from the top of the waterfall is incredible - there are loads of walks off the waterfall too.

It’s a gem of a place - it’s the highest waterfall in Wales.

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