Watching SOS:Extreme Dangers, I had no idea you should pre-register with the 999 text service (i.e. before you get stuck up Tryfan!). Helpful for all of you who go hiking probably at heights higher than me in the UK: https://firstaidtrainingcooperative.co.uk/can-i-text-999/

For day hikes with the family (15-20 miles max distance), I’m thinking of using Mylar bags to portion out food made at home, chilli and rice, pasta, chicken etc to reheat by sitting them in the bags in water and boiling them to reheat. Is that a stupid idea and opening everyone up to food poisoning or would it work if the food is kept cool while hiking, are there any other considerations I should think about to be able to do this? Thanks

I’m looking to pitch a tent up for the night and hit up scafell pike for sunrise.

Is there a best campsite for this time of year, I only want to stay for a night and cheaper the better. Don’t need facilities etc.

Any suggestions?

I've been getting by with this so far for my day hikes https://gandysinternational.com/products/copy-of-teal-waxed-cotton-bali-backpack, but it's not really designed for such things.

Outside chance in future I might do an overnight hike somewhere, but for now the Berghaus Unisex 24/7 30 Rucsac this seems like a good option on a budget? Has hydration option, and is 10l more space than what I've been using.

https://www.berghaus.com/unisex-24-7-30-rucsac-black/13648828.html

I'm also open to alternate suggestions....

Hi,

Has anyone just hiked the Peak District section of the Pennine Way from Edale to Standedge? Planning to walk it in winter over two days. How have people made the return journey, other than hiking it back? Trains takes couple of hours with trip into Manchester. Or are taxi firms reasonable round there?

I’m contemplating walking Offa’s Dyke next spring, having already done WHW, C2C etc. I was wondering if this walk is worth it? I get the chance of one long distance hike per year due to family commitments. How does this path compare to the C2C in terms of difficulty and scenery. I plan to do the walk in 10/11 days wild camping most of it with the occasional campsite and BnB. Any info would be great.

What are your favourite local or lesser known trails? The National Trails get talked about a lot on here, but I'd love to discover some new routes.

Over the past few months I walked the Test Way with my 10 year old (Hampshire). I'm hoping to do the St James Way in the spring (Reading to Southampton). And maybe the Purbeck Way in Dorset.

Obviously I'm in the south, but please feel free to share routes across be country.

Hello. I plan to do some winter hiking this year, and although I've got some warm jackets I don't think they'll fare too well for long hikes in negative temperatures or snow.

Does anyone have recommendations for a waterproof winter jacket that doesn't break the bank? Was hoping to spend under £150 (don't know how realistic that is... Maybe some good deals during black Friday?). Thank you!

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I am traveling up to Manchester, from London, for the weekend. It doesn't add much journey time to stop off in the peak district for a walk. But I am looking for something: (1) not muddy (2) easy (3) decent views either on the walk or at least during the car journey.

Can I get some recommendations please?

Easy hike up our local peak with the dog. His first mountain day, so good to test out his kit. Here seen wearing two coats while we had a brew! The Hurtta coat is phenomenal for warmth. He wears non-stop dogwear fjord coat and canicross harness for the climb.

Never used them, thinking of getting them to save my knees in the long run. Looking at black diamond, is there any point in spending more on the £150 Carbon ones compared to half the price trekking ones?

Tbh I’ll only really use one of them as I tend to walk my dog majority of my hikes.

I just brought a Rab electron from go outdoors 2 weeks ago , have been wearing it a week not in the rain yet and already the logo is peeling off so is the R and the A in Rab.I know they could fix it but does this count as a defective jacket , Im just not happy with the quality, I want this to last for a few years and it's only been 2 weeks.Do you think I would be entitled to a refund over something so small so I could get something else for the £220 I paid it's alot of money for me and I want something that will last and look nice still in a years time.There is the odd thread here and there sticking out as well.

I'm considering the Cambrian Way beginning at the end of April next year, will be going South to North. I've camped a bunch, go on hikes and walk regularly, did a 12-day trek through the rainforest when I was much younger. But I haven't done a multi day hike in the Uk before. I'm planning for about 22 days walking, and I've about 3 rest days I could take. Gear wish I'm looking at around 11 kilos without Food, Water or Fuel, max weight is going to be around 15.5Kilo which is under 20% of my body weight.

I go to the gym about twice a week on average, I do fencing 3 times a week, cycle to work, and I can just throw myself at training over the winter.

Is this ambitious, but is it too beyond the realms of possible?

Hi all,

Found myself in Wales for work and with some spare time this week.

Would like to make the most of a day off and thinking about doing the easier circular from Pont ar Daf car park to Pen y Fan and back.

If anyone’s been around that way lately, what’s it like? I’ve got boots and waterproofs with me but with the recent floods I’m not sure how the paths etc have held up, and if it’s a good idea now.

Any advice appreciated!

Hello folks,

I'm planning an 8-9 day hiking break with a friend in mid-May next year. I used to live at the edge of the Yorks. Dales National Park and did a fair few short hikes with the family, but didn't get a chance to do any multi-day hikes at that stage of life.

Hadrian's Wall was another place we just visited for a weekend when the kids were small to see a bit of the midsection and Vindolanda, and I absolutely loved it. It's one of those places that's been in the back of my mind ever since.

I now live in Germany and will be flying to the UK for this holiday, so anywhere that's not somewhat accessible by public transport won't work. Whilst researching the Hadrian's Wall hike, I've come across a fair few comments saying that this or that hike - Cotswolds, Dales Way etc. - is better. I'm excited to show my friend the stunning English countryside and also the history, so I want to get it right. r/UKhiking, am I choosing the right hike?!

Hello, I would like to know something. I could get to Wales in February, and the Snowdonia mountains seem very beautiful. So, would there be problems with hiking in February there (just want to know to hike in the national park, not climb the biggest peaks), and what would be your advice?

I'm looking at buying a shell coat has anyone used the arc'teryx sabre for hiking in the UK was is too hot to wear and would you recommend something like the beta instead, I know these are both shells but the sabre is ment I have some sort of lining just curious to what people thought of the 2

Planning to hike along Norfolk coastal path from Hunstanton to Cromer on 1st weekend of December. Was wondering how easy is it to wild camp in the route or will I be better off in hotels. I have done some wild camping on Scotland. I am having some anxiety doing same in England. TIA.

I have a North Ridge merino base layer no more than 11 months old that has developed two small holes increasing in size. I need a warm base layer in winter! If I buy another merino base layer, perhaps better quality/ more expensive, is this likely to happen again? Or should I buy something not made of merino, Helly Hansen do a top that is a two layer system with merino wool exterior and LIFA stay warm technology (polypropylene) interior, link🡵?

[Edit] In all probability a moth got at the garment. Freezing in a freezer kills moth larvae.

Hi, as the title says I’m looking for some hiking trousers that are available in different lengths (or more specifically for me about 30” length). Most I see available come in one size which are generally longer 32”+. Bonus point for reasonably priced. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I'm male btw.

I’m new to the UK and have a few days of holiday that I don’t have anything planned before going on a big trip. I’m looking for some 2-3 day long-distance walks that have cheap hostels or other accommodations nearby. I was considering Gower Way but was having a hard time finding affordable recommendations for places to stay near the route, maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough. Open to any recommendations, or just call me crazy for wanting to go hiking in the middle of winter.

Edit for extra details:

Ideally I’d be doing around 10-15 miles a day. I’m from the U.S. and have done a bunch of single day trips but this is my first time trying a multi-day.

I'm looking at getting a waterproof jacket, budget isn't a worry. I have a couple options in mind but I cannot pin point exactly which jacket to get

I've used a rabbit downpour it was great could of been better as after about 7/8 months it started seaping through even after I treated it, it made it worse. So for the past few months I've been using a 5 pound gooutdoors poncho which has now ripped in half

I go camping and hiking a lot and I am In heavy down pour most of the time and this time of year I'm in the snow so a decent well made jacket is a must however I am open to any other suggestions

I'm looking at Arcteryx beta lt Thrudark aigis Makalu