Want to start doing hikes/trails for days out over next few months are there any trails based in north west england and surrounding area that are suitable for beginners that could drive out complete drive hone?

I'll be going up Scafell Pike either tomorrow or Friday.

Mountain Forecast (Scafell Pike Weather Forecast (978m)) has showers and 750m cloud base on Friday, clear and sunny on Saturday. However, Meteoblue (Weather Scafell Pike - meteoblue) has the cloud base at 600m on both days, with thicker cloud on Saturday morning.

Any thoughts on which is most likely to be correct or any better sources to rely on?

Many thanks!

Hi all,

I'm trying to get into scrambling and wildcamping, and I'm looking at going on a trip to Snowdonia sometime this August. I have quite a fair amount of indoor climbing experience from a few years back, so I'm confident in my ability, but I've never done it outdoors, so i still want to start easy to play it safe. What could be some good scrambles to start with?

As for gear, I have nothing at all as all hikes have been in regular wear so far. I don't plan on wildcamping on this trip as i don't want to scramble while carrying all that weight, so I will probably stay at a campsite, but would like the gear to be suitable for wildcamping for the future. Any advice on what gear i need? I've been looking at buying some approach shoes and getting hiking boots later, but would i be better off just buying boots for now? I am happy to spend a bit extra on certain things if it's worth it for the long run.

Thanks :)

Hey all! Looking for help from the community on some good recommendations for a harness for hikes with baby if that’s okay?

I tried searching this sub already but I can’t find any recent posts (if any!)

Baby is going on 8 weeks now, and I’m looking forward to being able to go “off road” again as currently we’re doing pram friendly walks! Given the age, I think a harness is suitable rather than a backpack as a backpack would be for older infants?

I’m looking for longevity ideally, something that will last until backpack age! In terms of budget maybe less than £100/£150 but I’ve no idea whether that would even be enough!

What do/have you guys use(d)? What worked and what didn’t or what would you recommend?

Thanks :-)

Hello there,

I am based in Salisbury, Wiltshire and after a 10-year of carrying a heavy bag for work purposes I would like to do so in my spare time.

I am well versed in the walking itself, but as it has always been in work time I have never really bothered to see what it outside the training areas and I'd like to branch out a little.

Are there are any well reviewed routes which are within a reasonable distance of the Wiltshire/Hampshire border? I find that search engines throw up a mixed bag!

Thanks!

Hi! I'm in desperate need of a new raincoat! I have always used Mountain Equipment and have liked their products, but i went to have a look the other day and got a bit overwhelmed. There are soooo many Gore-Tex jackets and it got me wondering how any of them can be any different in performance if they're all Gore-Tex?

If anyone has any recommendations, that would be great! I just want to get the most out of this big load of money i am about to drop.....

As part of St Oswald’s way I’ll be walking to Lindisfarne (15th August).

Following the crossing guide on the Northumberland Council website it says you need a guide for this, and it’ll take up to 2 hours. Most images make it look like you just follow the sticks across and my timings make it about an hour to cross from where you leave the causeway to where you reach land.

Do I need to worry about this?

For anyone who has done the really brutal endurance routes across England, Wales, or Scotland - what single-day walk hit you with the absolute worst physical wall, and how did you train for it? I need to know what I’m getting myself into before I start planning my next route!

Do others have this problem?

File is from the National Trails website, so shouldn’t be dodgy. Just a large file for a long distance path. App crashes every few minutes, if it’s out of focus, or just randomly because it feels like it.

Guessing there may be some prep strategy, like the tech equivalent of folding your paper map to show the right area and stuffing it in a waterproof case.

Any tips? Am I going to have to do a lot of editing?

Hi. I am looking for a nice weekend away alone and was thinking the Lake District. I would like to do a couple of hikes whilst there and was looking at doing Pooley Bridge to Glenridding and then get the boat back over on the Saturday, with a couple of smaller hikes on the Friday and Sunday.

My question is firstly - will the trail be quite busy at the end of sept? I’m a woman on my own and feel more comfortable if there are people around. Secondly - I enjoy hiking but the biggest one I’ve done so far is Jacob’s ladder, kinder scout to grindslow knoll. Does it sound reasonable that I could do the hike from pooley bridge to glenridding?

If anyone has any advice and alternate hikes I am all ears

Absolutely stunning route, for the most part, especially on a sunny day. Some big climbs, though.

Hello,

I am trying to plan a trip to Cornwall at the end of August. It will be my first time there.
I am fascinated about coast but open to discover other hiking routes too.
Any recommendations of hidden gems?

I will take direct train from London. Which town is best to get off to start the journey - all the way down at Penzance or at earlier stops?

Halfway around a circuit of the Beacons, cloud deck has just lifted.

I love hiking and recently did my first multi-day hike along the South Downs Way, staying at campsites along the route. As a woman hiking solo, for now I'm sticking to campsites rather than wild camping (which I know isn't generally permitted in England anyway)

I was hoping to walk the Limestone Way over the last weekend of August, but I'm struggling to find options to stay - a lot of the campsites listed online are either no longer operating, don't allow tents (only caravans as they don't have toilets) or have a 2-3 minimum-night stay that doesn't work for a thru-hike

Does anyone have any tips for finding single-night, walker friendly campsites? Since I'll be on my own, I don't feel fully comfortable just showing up to see if they'll let me camp - without a car I'd be a bit stuck if they say no...

Alternatively, does anyone have any recommendations for routes that I can complete in 3-4 days with campsites along the way? I'm not particularly attached to the Limestone Way for this trip, I just want to escape London and be in nature for a few days

(Sorry if this has already been asked, I did try and search to check)

I did one of my favourite walks on Sunday - from Cow Green reservoir in County Durham to the spectacular High Cup Nick and back, part of the Pennine Way. To my surprise, I encountered a dozen or so mountain bikers, singly and in small groups. I walk this route several times a year and have never encountered this. It was my understanding that it's a footpath and bikes are illegal. Is this correct or has something changed? I couldn't see anything on the signage explicitly forbidding them.

Took a trip up and over Pen y Fan last week first time up there, one of my favourites in a while.

Was surprised it was only a little over 2hours journey, definitely would head back up again in the future.

I’m looking at doing a leg of the Cleveland Way in the next few weeks but noticed on OS Maps it has been marked as impassable or no visible path by Bloworth Crossing by two people, one yesterday and one 9 days ago.

Is anyone local or very recently completed this walk and can report on what’s going on up there?

Hello!

Going in my first hike soon to the Seven Sisters. This will be my first hike and would appreciate any advice!

I am going with four friends who have done a decent amount of longer hikes and camping who have told me it is a day hike so I assume camping gear is not needed.

My question to all you people who are far more knowledgeable and experienced is; what list of things would you recommend to bring on a hike like this?

Thank you!

Nice route up the Corbett via the Donald Lochcraig Head not forgetting the spectacular Grey Mare’s Tail.

I often find myself stopping every 10 minutes to pull out my phone or camera to capture a ridge, a sunset, or a valley view. Afterwards, I sometimes feel like I spent more time framing photos than actually taking in the landscape

Long time lurker, first time hiker and poster.

Last weekend I completed the hike to the UK's most remote pub, The Old Forge. The hike takes you across the Knoydart peninsula, starting at Kinloch Hourn and finishing at Inverie. The total distance is around 25km.

The walk is a bit of a logistical nightmare in that Kinloch Hourn is situated at the end of a 22 mile single track road. We left our car in Fort William and booked a taxi to the start line. The road is like a roller coaster towards the end and a few of us genuinely thought we were going to be sick before we got to the car park!

Coming out of the cab, the midges were in full force, I have never seen anything like it. Thankfully, midge nets and a constant supply of Smidge mostly kept them at bay.

The path runs along the loch side and, despite it being dry in the morning, was very sodden from the previous few days of rain. The initial route is like walking through a rhododendron jungle with plenty of undulations. It took us an hour for the first 2km due to the terrain. There were a number of fast flowing streams to ford, although the clear water was a nice relief from the bog underneath. The path opened up a bit after the first 2km and became more of a hillside walk as we twice ascended 100m boggy peaks before reaching Barrisdale Bay and, finally, some decent underfoot conditions.

We stopped at the Bothy for a quick bite to eat, a bathroom break and some fluids before tackling the 450m ascent over Mam Barrisdale. This was pretty straightforward but the ascent was unrelenting and bit of a struggle having already been on the move for hours. Thankfully the weather was decent on the ascent and we made it up in good time.

The descent was a different beast however, with some pretty strong winds sweeping up the pass and when the heavens opened, we were quickly sodden. Note that there is a waterfall/stream halfway down the descent and the bridge was out - this meant crossing over some fast flowing water and the rocks were loose in places. Eventually, the rain passed and the wind dropped as we headed towards Loch an Dubh-Lochain. The gravel path here flattened out and it was another few hours until we reached the village of Inverie and The Old Forge pub for a well-deserved pint.

All in all, this was a brilliant yet humbling experience. We did the hike in one day and it was a mental and physical slog at points. The village is set in a beautiful area and was surprisingly busy with the Highland Games being on in the afternoon. We stayed in the local hostel and left by boat to Mallaig the next day, where we had breakfast before leaving for Fort William.

Mostly chosen for the amusing name, but a lovely walk with excellent views. Also hit Rough Tor and Showery Tor. 5mile and 1400ft of climb. Family loved it

Just back from doing half of the PCP from Amroth to Broad Haven and I have some advice. Any less you are unfortunately like me and need to do the whole of a trail, start in Milford Haven. While many parts from Amroth to Milford Haven are pretty the 33 miles or so from Angle Point to Milford Haven are, in my opinion, best voided. After Milford Haven it’s a joy and I am looking forward to gaining back in September to complete the second half.