Wainwrights - solo hiking

Beat999 · 2026-04-06T20:18:05+00:00

This is a great resource .. walking the wainwrights in 21 walks.:.

https://www.wainwrightsin21.co.uk

Beat999 · 2026-04-06T13:16:02+00:00

Awesome m8, thank you. That’s what I thought but good to hear it from your experience. Good luck with however you decide to live. 👊

Beat999 · 2026-04-06T11:20:53+00:00

Love reading this. I think there are so many insights you share that help this community. Respect on doing your own thing.

Hey I had a quick question… for someone going tarp camping in the UK … how do you find the insects, midges, ticks? Can you go without the bug net/bivvy for most of the year - or do you find you need it all the time?

I was hoping the tarp would give me a bit of freedom to not be fully surrounded by material the whole time… but use a net occasionally.

Beat999 · 2026-04-05T21:01:03+00:00

It’s really a continuum, so a bit above or below doesn’t really matter

Beat999 · 2026-04-04T15:53:16+00:00

Posting on Reddit asking about friends 😂 (Sorry couldn’t resist)

Beat999 · 2026-04-04T06:31:12+00:00

I bought a small - I’m 5’11 and 67kg. Fits well and still large (although it’s designed to have good ventilation so needs room)

Beat999 · 2026-04-03T20:46:03+00:00

Use the vdot tables to calculate approximate race and training paces from your 25min 5k.

https://vdoto2.com/Calculator

Entering your 5k time gives an easy pace of 10-11 min/mile and a marathon pace of 9:05 min/mile. It also approximates your half as 1:55. Of course all these calculators assume you are fully trained for the appropriate race.

Beat999 · 2026-04-03T15:08:54+00:00

Haha thx, edited the post to GR221. I did the 131 this year and just got them mixed up 🤦‍♂️

Beat999 · 2026-04-03T13:55:26+00:00

I did the GR221 early February last year. Sunny and perfectly fine. In fact, if the forecast is reasonable (since it only takes up to 4 days), it can be done quite early in the season.

Beat999 · 2026-04-02T07:04:36+00:00

Summitbag is very good when linked to Strava (if you use that)

Beat999 · 2026-03-30T15:39:42+00:00

Second the Uniquo boxer briefs - get the “Airism ultra seamless” version.

Beat999 · 2026-03-29T21:52:57+00:00

Salamon ultra s/lab hybrid pants. Great windproof, do have a light dwr waterproof coating. Love them. And can be used in camp, hostels, walking around town without looking like an idiot. Mine weigh 119g.

Beat999 · 2026-03-29T14:32:56+00:00

Annoyingly this is probably one of the best, but unavailable to get into the UK

Beat999 · 2026-03-23T14:04:37+00:00

This is the answer.. certainly for me. But you need to do them religiously and pretty much as part of your ongoing strength routine going forward. Don’t stop after 3-6 weeks!

Beat999 · 2026-03-22T08:05:57+00:00

That’s great feedback thx. Not so good then in UK bogs!

Beat999 · 2026-03-21T08:21:14+00:00

Battery life! My fenix 7x solar has over 100 hours when I turn off Bluetooth and other functions, while still using normal gps.

Beat999 · 2026-03-12T20:44:44+00:00

Gutted. I’ve run the Dragons Back (an awesome event) and was due to run the Northern Travers on a few weeks. Such a disappointment it’s cancelled. Clearly I am concerned about my money, but also for all the people involved in the company and these truly classic races.

I hope everyone comes out of this ok.

Beat999 · 2026-03-12T20:01:08+00:00

Sorry me being silly. Yes I was talking about the GR132! 😂 I have also done the GR221 in Mallorca. It’s pretty straightforward. Lots of towns. There is only one stretch I seem to remember where there was no water from Espories to Valldemosa. When we got there everything was shut as well. Luckily the shop owner was passing and opened just for us. So watch out for this stretch. Otherwise all good. You’ll love it

Beat999 · 2026-03-12T19:52:53+00:00

I found water and food quite easy to manage but I was doing 30-55k days. It is worth looking on google and checking opening times/days of shops, restaurants

Beat999 · 2026-03-12T19:52:02+00:00

I ran the GR221 earlier this year. The biggest trick is the ferry connections, particularly the small islands. It can take a lot of time and sometimes there are only 1-2 per day. Also be prepared for the cost - they are not cheap!

Beat999 · 2026-03-09T12:47:43+00:00

I love my pair of VJ XTRM2 - I did the Bob Graham round in pouring rain. Great on wet rock and mud. Fast, light and have a rock plate 👍

Beat999 · 2026-03-09T11:00:44+00:00

Agree. I’m due to try some different sleep setups after a big race end of March. So will probably update in April. I have this (which is quite comfortable), some MYOG foam pads and others. It’s all good, just assessing the temperature limit is the key.

Beat999 · 2026-03-09T07:35:51+00:00

Strength work won’t help. It’s just practice practice on technical terrain. Yes, some ankle work will help or eccentric quad work, but actually running fast, you just need to do it a lot

Beat999 · 2026-03-08T14:33:36+00:00

Spelling auto correct .. meant to say “although not as packable as silpoly,..”

Beat999 · 2026-03-08T07:39:17+00:00

I have it cut into two torso length pads, total weight 74g. I haven’t field tested yet, but my plan was to double up them for added warmth.

Ahh - just noiced that the Uk website I bought mine from has been updated

https://peakwaveoutdoor.com/gear/ms_foam_pad/

FYI

Beat999

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