/r/UKhiking
A board for hiking in the UK. Discuss your favourite walks, share images from your travels, ask about good hikes, or organise group activities.
A board for hiking in the UK. Discuss your favourite walks, share images from your travels, ask about good walks, or organise group hikes.
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Trainers, is someone able to direct me to best deals, or are Air Max ok for generally walking, mainly urban? TIA
I know this is cringe and I hate promoting myself but I guess I need to play the game to some extent.
I have a hiking YouTube channel. Was getting a smattering of views for some hikes I did in the Canaries, then posted a Coast to Coast video and it did really well (for me), then posted another couple of videos and they've gone back to smattering numbers.
I was just wondering, provided you've got some time to spare, if any UK hiking fans would be kind enough to have a look at my channel and let me know what you think? What you think works? What doesn't (nicely, though!)? What you think I could do more of? Should I just quit and enjoy my hikes?
It's here if you're interested. If not, well that's fine too. Thanks!
I was meant to be hiking the Coniston Round next weekend, but I'm under doctors orders...no hiking (acute inflammation of pre-existing condition in my shoulder).
It's been suggested by my mates I tag along anyway and just do my own thing either in the village or around our accommodation (Coppermine Valley)
My first thought is it find a quiet spot by the Lake and listen to an audiobook and have a little picnic
But I'd like to weigh up my options and learn what else there is to do in Coniston that isn't too taxing .
Hi all,
I’m going hiking this weekend in snowdonia, not sure what the weathers like, would it be to mild to book a winter skills course? I’d love to learn how to properly use an ice axe and crampons, if it’s still good weather for that any course recommendations would be great, I’ll be by myself but don’t mind joining a group or doing a one on one.
Also if anyone can recommend any shops locally or any websites that would sell winter boots and crampons that would be hugely appreciated.
Hi, I'm looking for a new pair for hiking. Possibly ones that become shorts, does anyone have any recommendations?
My partner and I are considering a trip hiking the West Highland Way. We’re fairly outdoorsy, but this would be our first long-distance walk. We envision taking the eight-day itinerary. We’re also from America’s west coast, which means just getting to Scotland is timely and expensive. This is our “big trip.”
There’s a lot we’re excited about, but we do wonder whether it will be eight days of similar vistas. This might sound silly, but I guess there’s something about walking all day, for eight straight days, that makes me want to ensure every day offers something new.
West Highland way kind of came to us at a whim, so I’m also open to other ideas we may not have looked into.
Would these trail running shoes be suitable for hiking within the UK?
Current assumption is they would be fine but hoping someone may have some experience in using trail running shoes to hike.
(Apologies if this topic has already been discussed, happy to read through an existing thread)
What are the most suitable, preferably not too heavy, shoes for hiking in the mountains in the UK? I generally hike in trail runners outside the UK, but I've heard they're not as suitable for the UK. I have a pair of la Sportiva boulder x approach shoes. Would those work better?
Christ knows how I was supposed to cross! No bridge or even stepping stones. Had to back track and take a different route!
Hi everyone. Me and my mates are heading on a road trip soon, stopping in Inverness, Snowdonia, and the Lake District, all places we’ve never been before. We’re big into hiking and driving about beautiful roads so we’re looking for some trails and roads/places or fun stuff to do along the way.
If you’ve been to any of these places, what are your must-visit recommendations? Hidden gems, food spots, sick roads to drive. whatever you’ve got, let me know
Cheers :)
Morning,
Anyone hiked and camped the Rob Roy way in February and how did they find it?
Thanks
Is it a good idea to go solo wild camping at Cumbria way on the first week of February?
Hey, im looking to hike the snowdon horseshoe next week. Im not sure what the weathers been like as live 4hrs away and im debating if I need to take an ice axe or will walking sticks and crampons be enough?
Hi,
Semi-long time lurker. I’ve been a bit out the loop lately, issues with confidence, stress, fatigue, basically any excuse I can think of not to leave the house unless I have to (work).
Seeing people’s posts has always made me smile and now I’m giving myself that kick up the arse I need to get out and enjoy this beautiful country.
Next week I have several days off in a row so thought I’d do round the IOW. I’ve been across the island and loved it, done Hadrian’s wall, SDW, Yorkshire Wolds Way and have way too much gear that is just gathering dust.
Anyway, I always buy Real Termat dehydrated meals, but has anyone had any luck with meals from super markets? And does anyone know of any good campsites or good camp spots?
Thanks, Keep moving forward :)
I was informed that West Highland Way has one of the best hikes in the UK because of its breathtaking scenery and varied terrain.
My girlfriend and I fancy a day trip to the seaside this weekend. Get up early, drive a couple hours and do 3-4 hours of hiking through the countryside & enjoy views of the sea. Preferably some beaches that we can let the dog off on.
We went to Mersea Island in Essex last year which was nice. Any other recommendations anyone has would be greatly appreciated!
Need to find a good hiking buddy who will be a good fit for my fitness level and personality.
I'm with a walking group but we don't meet that often.
The people around me into hiking are either too hardcore (almost fell running) or too tame (slow turn around the resovoir).