GaryShipp based in Somerset
Part of the Car Free Walks team. Recently opted for a quieter life amongst the pastures of Somerset, but occasionally to be found heading northwards on the sleeper train for an occasional fix of proper Scottish hillwalking. GaryShipp has submitted 28 walks
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A Plan B in the Cairngorms
Created: 04. Feb 2012
Duration: full-day Distance: 13km (8.1 miles) Location: Inverness-Shire,UK Rating:  (3 votes)
This is a great route for those who prefer a less challenging / exposed walk in the Cairngorms, or for when the weather on the plateau is too inhospitable. It offers fine views and varied scenery, taking... | |||
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A moorland adventure
Created: 22. Jan 2012
Duration: full-day Distance: 26km (16.2 miles) Location: Devon,UK Rating: (2 votes)
This route is a circuitous way to the highest summit of the moor, taking in some of the wilder places and viewpoints on the way. ... | |||
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Heading north and back from the South Hams
Created: 01. Jan 2012
Duration: half-day Distance: 22km (13.7 miles) Location: Devon,UK Rating: (2 votes)
This route offers little in the way of navigational challenges and is a great introduction to the beauty and historial interest of the south moor. Whilst exposed to the weather that this area is renowned... | |||
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Munro's big bags
Created: 04. Oct 2011
Duration: full-day Distance: 31km (19.3 miles) Location: Ross-Shire,UK Rating: (1 vote)
This is one very full day walk, or two slightly more sedentary days out. If the later, then the Bearnais Bothy offers a delightful stop over point and one of our most comfortable bothy nights ever. If... | |||
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In the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset
Created: 18. Sep 2011
Duration: half-day Distance: 11km (6.8 miles) Location: Dorset,UK Rating: (3 votes)
A walk for anyone wishing to explore this quite area of rural Dorset. It offers something for everyone - exhilarating views, historical points of interest, gorgeous villages and lovely country pubs. A... | |||
Comments
1.30.Jul 2009 |
Beinn a' Bhuird Unbelievable for Scotland I know! I put it down to the weather of late... more |
2.12.May 2009 |
Dunkery Beacon Well this is where I nearly got my first taste of hyperthermia. In May!... more |
3.16.Apr 2009 |
Telscombe village Catch the Big Lemon bus - you can almost smell the chips! ... more |
4.19.Nov 2008 |
The Long Mynd This is a really nice alternative to the steeper hills of North Wales,... more |
5.03.Sep 2008 |
Mam Tor - the geography teacher's favourite Somehow we managed to find some sunshine and did this walk the other weekend.... more |
6.30.Mar 2008 |
The old slate mines - exploring Snowdonia's history This is a great walk when the weather is being typically Welsh. It stays... more |
7.27.Aug 2007 |
Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside The views on this walk are just stunning - take your camera and a thermos!... more |
8.27.Aug 2007 |
Troutbeck valley - the first car-free walk! A beautiful area to explore and even better that you can get there without... more |
9.27.Jun 2007 |
Dartmoor North to South Walks don't come any moor appealing . . . ... more |
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