The Glenfinnan Horseshoe
Duration: Full day Type: Mountain (above 600m) As the West Highland Railway heads past Fort William, it stops at a series of small stations that drop you at the start of many great walks. The mountain scenery is finely complemented by views out to the islands, making for an unbeatable walking experience. One of the finest routes in this corner of Scotland is the Glenfinnan Horseshoe, a long day walk with two Munros and a great bothy for overnight trips....more > Beinn Odhar and Meall Buidhe
Duration: Half day Type: Mountain (above 600m) Beinn Odhar is a Corbett lurking around the back of Tyndrum. It's an easy day trip - perfect for a gentler day if you tackling some bigger stuff along the West Highland railway. Tyndrum also makes a good walkers' base - pubs and campsites abound around here. ...more > Across the Yorkshire Dales
Duration: Multi-day Type: Low hills and fells (below 600m) Think you know the Dales? Even for regular visitors, a three-day walk across the National Park, from the southern boundary to the northern edge, is bound to throw up a few new highlights and hidden gems. This walk takes you through five different dales and is best enjoyed over three to four days. There is accomodation in all towns and villages, so plan your overnight breaks according to your preferred pace. So book a ticket, dust off a James Herriot book for the evenings, and enjoy!...more > Roseberry Topping
Duration: Half day Type: Low hills and fells (below 600m) Great name, great walk. This distinctively shaped hill - the Yorkshire Matterhorn - is a popular favourite on the northern edge of the North York Moors. It's best walked from Great Ayton, which has good bus links and has a station on the Esk Valley line. At only 320m, it's not a taxing climb to the summit, but you'll be rewarded by superb views and some brisk Yorkshire air....more > The moors of Exmoor
Duration: Full day Type: Moorland Exmoor is great for moorland walking - a short distance from the coastal towns are huge tracts of moorland, where you can walk all day and only meet those little ponies. A great place to get a taste of Exmoor's wilder side is to explore the region around Exe Plain and Cheriton Ridge. The walk starts in Lynton and follows the Tarka Trail on to the higher ground, before crossing the moor and descending via the East Lyn River valley. It's a long day out, so pack plenty of sandwiches....more > |
This was near where I grew up - a great spot for walking, especially in springtime. Remember to for...
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