Hiking thread

[andyhinch]

View from Scafell pike couple of weeks back, not often it’s this clear...View attachment 226

Did you drop down to Eskdale mate ? It’s a good walk, I’ve lived in both valleys back garden in Eskdale

 

[inchy14]

Did you drop down to Eskdale mate ? It’s a good walk, I’ve lived in both valleys back garden in Eskdale

No mate we didn’t but will be doing on our next visit.

 

[flook]

3 of my favourites...

Malham Cove. Stunning walk, we couldn't climb the waterfall as we had our little girl with us but went over the top instead. Got a bit of everything this walk, streams, waterfalls, hills, weird rock formations and a massive wall. Plus the village is great with a really nice pub and ice cream.

Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside. Over the top and down by a couple of lakes. Really nice.

Dovedale Peak District. Over the stepping stones, along the river to the stone bridge. Turn right up over the hill and with your way back.

Went to do the dovedale one a few weeks back, 75 minute drive, 30 minutes driving round the car park, 75 minutes home, great day

 

[inchy14]

Today’s hike up Old man of Coniston.... nice day for it. Picture taken at levers water on the way back down
And On the way up

 

[dickie davies]

I'm off to walk the perimeter of the Castle Howard estate today about 12 miles.
Pics to follow

 

[dickie davies]

A great climate for a long walk, with the walk itself being nice but the views a little unspectacular

 

[blue cigar]

Hiked up Lochnagar last week, spectacular walk but misty at the top. No queues here and I plan at least one Munro per month through winter.

 

[urban genie]

You should only got hiking for 3 reasons

1. You are a fat **** and needs to become healthy
2.You do it because the end result is a piss up in a country pub
3. To murder someone and hide the body in s peat moor

 

[inchy14]

You should only got hiking for 3 reasons

1. You are a fat **** and needs to become healthy
2.You do it because the end result is a piss up in a country pub
3. To murder someone and hide the body in s peat moor

2 is normal, 3 is only occasionally and 1 no I’m not.
Now I’m looking at no3 next weekend, you available

 

[idahoblues]

Today’s hike up Old man of Coniston.... nice day for it. Picture taken at levers water on the way back down View attachment 4017
And On the way upView attachment 4018

Looks like you just walked up there to take a kip, lazy ****

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

You should only got hiking for 3 reasons

1. You are a fat **** and needs to become healthy
2.You do it because the end result is a piss up in a country pub
3. To murder someone and hide the body in s peat moor

Surely it's best to combine all 3?

 

[inchy14]

Looks like you just walked up there to take a kip, lazy ****

Waiting for the slowcoaches

 

[beehive_bob]

In the Lakes, Skiddaw is a great hike and also Red Pike/High Stile above Buttermere and Crummock Water, a beautiful area.

 

[Magicpole]

There are many absolutely stunning places in the Uk, but, and Im not being biased, even though I am, but the West Coast of Scotland is on another level. It is truly awe inspiring at times and if the weather is good* then the sunsets in places north of Fort William are just sublime. I live on our east coast now and that too is beautiful, I love it here, but, for majesty and sheer rugged beauty, you cannot beat the west coast. Obviously right now, or anytime soon, you cant come up here, but, when its ok then do yourself a favour and get both your arses up here.

* The weather is good for approximately 48 minutes each month in summer, if its a scorcher.

Strictly no refunds.

 

[Cityfan]

You should only got hiking for 3 reasons

1. You are a fat **** and needs to become healthy
2.You do it because the end result is a piss up in a country pub
3. To murder someone and hide the body in s peat moor

I find dragging bodies through rough and boggy ground quite challenging , chucking them down a disused mine shaft is a bit more relaxing.

 

[andyhinch]

There are many absolutely stunning places in the Uk, but, and Im not being biased, even though I am, but the West Coast of Scotland is on another level. It is truly awe inspiring at times and if the weather is good* then the sunsets in places north of Fort William are just sublime. I live on our east coast now and that too is beautiful, I love it here, but, for majesty and sheer rugged beauty, you cannot beat the west coast. Obviously right now, or anytime soon, you cant come up here, but, when its ok then do yourself a favour and get both your arses up here.

* The weather is good for approximately 48 minutes each month in summer, if its a scorcher.

Strictly no refunds.

Drive into Wasdale in spring mate, it always takes me breath away

 

[Magicpole]

Drive into Wasdale in spring mate, it always takes me breath away

Had a look, fantastic

 

[andyhinch]

Had a look, fantastic

I had an office at the end of the lake, life’s a bastard :-)
Edit, some great walks from the hotel, it’s worth a night of two

 

[dickie davies]

are we going to get together at some point this year for a Bluemoon walk?

Something like a 15 mile circular in the Peak District or the lakes

 

[chesterbells]

are we going to get together at some point this year for a Bluemoon walk?

Something like a 15 mile circular in the Peak District or the lakes

You just been watching that Britain’s 100 Best Walks show?
The comparison of Striding Edge vs Crib Goch at Snowdon looks an interesting one. The programme made out Striding Edge was steep, and I’ve never done it, but I have done Crib Goch, and that was bloody steep!