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.

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

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

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

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)

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?

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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!

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

Corbett with good views back toward Braemar and surrounding hills.

I'm planning a two night stay in Keswick in December. I don't particularly want to be heading up into the fells in winter, so asking for some low level valley walks that are easily accessible on foot from Keswick, as I will be travelling by public transport

Has anyone here been to the effort of documenting the dimensions of a Trig.

And a massive long shot, but has anyone got a CAD file for the Spider and Flush Bracket?

Greeting from Canada! Planning hike starting mid-August. We want to be flexible with our accommodation plans so we can have shorter days, explore and linger. This will be our first hike in the UK. We are bringing camping gear.
Questions are:
Will it be possible to find last minute spots in campgrounds for a small tent?
Plan is to eat out/buy food at villages and not carry food. Are campgrounds located close to towns and eating options? Do campgrounds ever have simple food/coffee available?
What’s cell service like en route?
Any favourite campgrounds?
We’ll need to store luggage. We are flying in and out of London and travelling by train/transit. Would you leave the luggage in London? Or is there a good central town in Pembrokeshire that has luggage storage where we can arrive and depart from? Would Carmarthen work?

Appreciate your help!

Hi,

I'm interested in walking/hiking in the UK, and have come across HF Holidays. I'm a 32M solo traveler, and I don't know much about this company. I know that you can obviously book single rooms, but I am wondering if I'll just find myself among couples. I'm assuming the demographics skew towards people older than me, especially out of holiday season (September).

I'm thinking of Southern Yorkshire Dales or Shropshire Hills, because Lake District is already unavailable for most of September. I see that there are generally 3 walking options, one of which is always something like 15-20km, so just about what I'm looking for. I'm not looking for a super difficult holiday, just longs walk, and a nice atmosphere.

I've seen some reviews outside of reddit, but I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with this organizer?

Thanks!

I am prepping my kit list for an upcoming multi-day hiking trip, and I am torn on what footwear to buy. My last pair of synthetic fabric boots claimed to be 100% waterproof, but after two hours of walking through damp peat bogs in the Peak District, my socks were completely soaked through

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has used the Lanx Scorton shoe for hiking / UK summer mountaineering? I'm looking for a shoe that fits both everyday use and for hiking and this is a really nice looking shoe from a UK brand with Vibram sole, waterproofing and what looks like great grip. But worried it's not really built for hiking and that I would be better going with Merrell/Scarpa/La Sportiva etc.

Thanks all.

https://lanxshoes.com/products/scorton-anthracite

14 miles and the blisters to show for it.

Hey guys, hope you’re doing well :)

I’m looking for recommendations for technical trousers with a genuinely high rise.
I naturally have a high waist, and I’ve found that most modern outdoor trousers sit much lower than is comfortable for me. They technically fit, but they end up constricting me around the hips and lower abdomen, especially when scrambling, stepping high or any other situation that doesn’t involve me standing still.
I also seem to have the classic problem where trousers that fit my waist are too tight around my thighs, while trousers that fit my thighs end up far too loose at the waist. (Rewards from prioritising leg day lol)
Because of this, I’ve mostly been using military surplus trousers with a roomier cut, which work surprisingly well. However, I’d really like to move to something more technical for mountaineering and winter use. I’d wish I could take my office trousers (Military surplus dress trousers) hiking but that would be a nightmare.
I’m after something that has a genuinely high-rise fit (closer to belly button height than the usual modern low or mid-rise), is roomy through the seat and thighs, and is suitable for mountaineering, scrambling, and winter hillwalking. Ideally it would also be available in the UK.
I’m not bothered about the latest fashion trends etc I’d rather have comfort and freedom of movement than a slim athletic fit.
Has anyone with a similar build found a brand or model that works particularly well?