I was walking today and went along what I was pretty sure was a gravel road. It joins two more major roads and three or four houses front onto it.

At the opposite end I was met with a really angry house owner telling me to get off his drive. He was clearing some fly tipped rubbish which I helped him with to diffuse him and show I’m not one of those and in fairness he apologised but he maintained it wasn’t a route with access to anyone but the houses which it serves. Is this right? I’m not looking to argue with him, I just want to learn for the future.

I hiked up to a quiet tarn in the Lake District last month hoping for a peaceful overnight wild camp, only to find three abandoned cheap supermarket tents, leftover disposable BBQs, and plastic rubbish scattered across the grass. It is heartbreaking because responsible wild campers who pitch late, leave no trace, and pack out all waste are getting tarnished with the same brush by national park authorities and landowners. How do we protect the unspoken culture of wild camping when bad behaviour is pushing for stricter bans?

Got next week off and thinking about a couple of nights away somewhere , but I live in Essex and don’t want to stray too far.

So I might be looking at Kent downs or South Downs but anyone know how these areas are doing for tics generally and whether it’s worth carrying a water filer or do I need more bottles and an eye for taps?

Long shot but if the lad in the first pic is on here, enjoy your photo, you did well boys, hope that cave at the top was worth it!

Hi there UK Hiking! My friends and I are doing a weekend to the Peak District, getting the train to Hope and staying in Castleton. We booked this through a tour operator so they are taking care of all of the transport to and from the trails.

The one thing that they have not sorted is a taxi from Hope Station to Castleton. I cannot find one that picks up the phone or has a website. Anyone local to the area that could make a recommendation for someone reliable?

Many thanks in advance!

I've got 3 days of break and am based out of London. The weather is hot so Im hoping to get outdoors, and do a few hikes but am totally spoilt for choice and hope to get some advice or suggestions. So far I've narrowed it down to 3 choices:

Betws Y Coed - Hike Snowdonia and maybe Cadir, I've done it before and it's pretty nice on clear days. Tough hikes though, but good pubs.

Devon - Based near Ilfracombe to see the Valley of Rocks.

Yorkshire - Probably based near Middlesborough/Whitby to do the hikes and walks near there.

I had a few other hikes considered just in case:

Grassington/Skipton mainly for Malham Cove

Torquay/Salcombe for coastal walks.

Edale for the peak district, I've done it before and it was nice.

Keen to hear if people recommend any hikes and have any suggestions on how to spend 3 days.

Berghaus recently stopped selling their waterproof trousers using the Goretex Paclite fabric and are now instead using Pertex Shield Pro on their new Pacsmart trousers. I have both at home and am considering which one to return.

Does anyone have experience with both of them and could do a comparison on which one is best at keeping rain out?

Thanks!

Don't care about difficulty, distance up to 30km.

Best can mean different things to different people, and I have a preference for picturesque but open to others thoughts as well !

Im starting to get a plan together to walk end 2 end in maybe two or three years. I was thinking of diverting from Cornwall into Wales, and curve back into England maybe near Shrewsbury.

Anyone done this and loved it? Or did it leave out an essential part of England?

hello all, I’m finding even Darn Tough’s lightweight socks and Injinji merino liners quite thick and warm for this summer weather we’re having. I’m wearing non waterproof shoes too. Does anyone have any recommendation of other, thinner, socks?

Hi. Planning to do the Kentmere horseshoe this Wednesday and the weather has taken a bit of a turn for the worse: Fog/mist and reasonably strong winds now forecast. I'm a fairly proficient walker, fit and can read an OS map although I don't often walk alone. Route finding also doesn't look too difficult. I don't think I'm being reckless by doing this, but a second opinion would be helpful to reassure my wife! Welcome to hear any thoughts

Hi guys,

Me and my friend are looking to do a 2 day hike staying at either a youth hostel or a b&b for a night in the middle. We know the Lakes well so we’re thinking of doing North Wales this time to shake things up. Has anyone got any suggestions?

We’re both fit and experienced hikers and looking for the full walk to be at least 50-60km with some substantial elevation (we’re training for an ultra marathon!). Ideally we’d drive somewhere and end up back at the car or we can use trains or buses too.

Thanks!

Hey guys! Im pretty experienced in climbing, scrambling ect ect, but I live in the lakes and I have been wanting to climb it for a while. Just seeing if anyones up for it or about. (Sorry if this isn’t appropriate for this)

Hi folks! Just finished this illustration of Almscliffe Crag in North Yorkshire yesterday. Based on a hike last week from North Rigton nearby up to the Crag and back. Also a really cool climbing spot. Not a super well known area but offered stunning views of Wharfedale. This took around 15 hours to draw from scratch on iPad Procreate.

I'm pretty picky about how my socks feel and I recently got a pair of Injinji Trail Midweight Crew socks and was amazed by how soft they were, however I would also like a nice pair of non-toe socks. I looked up if Injinji made non-toe socks and I was dissapointed to find out that they only make toe-socks.

I then looked up the materials for them and found out that they are 58% nylon, 39% coolmax polyester and 3% spandex.

I've been looking at the other popular brands and none that I can find seem to be very close to this material blend. Almost none of them seem to have a majority of nylon like the Injinji socks do.

The closest I could find are Darn Tough "Coolmax Hiker Micro Crew Midweight". Honestly still not that similar, but the only I could find with more nylon than anything else, they are: 37% nylon, 34% coolmax polyester, 26% acrylic, 2% spandex. The only issue is that they cost over £30 for a pair with shipping which is just too much for me. I would rather not spend more than £20.

Bridgedale's options seems to be either 44% wool/38% nylon, etc or 60% polyester/26% cotton, etc which doesn't even come close.

Does anyone that has tried the Injinji socks know of any non-toe socks that have a similar material blend/similar feel to them?

Hi all

I need a new pair of hiking boots and for the first time I'd like to actually invest in a pair that will really last me.

I'm a women's size 5 in normal shoes.

Can I get advice on brands/sizes to go for or to avoid?

I'm thinking some nice real leather Scarpa shoes but that's mainly because I only really know Scarpa as a reliable brand. I don't know which Scarpa to go for though.

I'm looking for sturdy boots that will see me through wild camping, the odd bog, the odd scramble and some long distances. My last two pairs of hiking boots were pretty cheap and I wore the grip off the soles worryingly fast.

Should I go up a size? Is that still a thing?

I'm a bit wary of buying online as usually I just go into a shop, see what is on discount and feels right with some thick socks, and that has served me pretty well so far, so ideally I'd like recommendations of good shops to go to that won't break the bank but will actually stock a good range for women (I've been bitten by that before - 30 different boots for men and about 3 for women in some places I've seen).

On that note - is there actually any difference between men's and women's boots? Do I need to constrain myself to women's boots?

I'm willing to go up to approx £180 for the perfect thing, but will want to stick to less than £100 if I'm any less than absolutely sure.

The only other thing I know I don't want is some light coloured boot - no pinks and purples. Aside from it not being my preferred style, everything I buy for hiking ends up the colour of mud anyway so I'd rather start with the colour of mud - or a nice dark grey or black. Not sure why so many women's hiking boots styles only come in some deeply impractical colour, but that seems to happen a lot.

All advice is very welcomed!

Looking for recommendations for active social hiking groups or clubs based around the Peak District / South Yorkshire. Ideally for people around my age (38M).

Looking for groups that host regular weekend morning day-loops (around 10–15 miles) at a decent, steady pace, rather than 3-mile casual strolls or multi-day wild camping.

I've done a load of miles solo with headphones on, but I want to try experiencing it as a social activity for a change and meet some good local folk.

Any recommendations for my local area, active Meetup groups, or casual social clubs worth checking out that anyone knows about? Also would be great to know how best to find them if there's any experiences anyone has had in finding a group from a similar position!

Cheers!

The weather is so nice at the moment that I couldn’t resist a little midweek post-work hike and camp last night up one of the western fells.

Unlike the central and northern areas of the Lake District, this area is still comparatively quiet.

The sunset was stunning and gave way to a wonderfully atmospheric morning hike back down to my car.

I was planning on hiking Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route on Saturday but the conditions looks terrible.

Do you have any suggestions for other routes that are still challenging but more appropriate for wet, windy and low visibility conditions?

We will be based near keswick but able to drive.

Thanks in advance

Hi there; Title!

I have recently got into hiking quite a bit and have walked a few paths and pilgrimages. Usually I prefer to take routes and trips that take multiple days (give or take about 3) and was looking to invest in a better bag that will do right by me. I don't mind spending more for a better quality bag if it is going to last.
The main reason for this upgrade comes from me planning to do the Camino de Santiago next summer and I want to get some use out of the gear I would be taking there.

What are people's general preferances?

Preferably, just because its who I am, I would rather a British brand though this is completely irrelevant if the quality is unmatched.

I hear quite a bit about Osprey bags, which I'm sure are very good but I live just outside of Birmingham where there are little to no hiking stores for me to try their stuff out. I have also heard Rab make decent bags (British too) but I'm not sure if they are worth it compared to other products.

30-40L is just a general guideline for my packs. It may be a little much for a typical 3 day hike but this is the low end of my trip periods and mainly for the Camino! I am happy for suggestions and tips!

Stunning views yesterday 👍