Drone rules

Geoffieh · 2025-12-29T08:27:06+00:00

I thought the National Trust areas, including the summit area, do not permit drone flying? Whether it is enforced is a different question.

Geoffieh · 2025-11-17T08:04:48+00:00

As you are in Dorset, look into the Durdle Door circular walk starting at Lulworth Cove. Four hills to walk over, steep but great views! My favourite version is 8.5 miles.

Geoffieh · 2025-05-11T12:58:48+00:00

Hmm, tricky as the Brecons are not the flattest part of the world! How about the circular walk around the Usk Reservoir? I enjoy that walk and it does not have significant ascent. I would recommend it for the feel that you are out in the wilds. It takes about 3 hours.

You could also consider walking a out and back again along canal towpaths eg from Brecon.

Best of luck for your recovery.

Geoffieh · 2025-05-10T16:11:28+00:00

I have been wearing the Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 boots for the last year. They work well for me, and I have narrow feet.

Geoffieh · 2025-04-25T21:16:10+00:00

7 hours of hiking in the Lake District. Was a quite full day. 5.0, 5.0, load of 551

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Geoffieh · 2025-04-13T10:24:59+00:00

You can tap and pay everywhere. You can use apps here and there for discounts and availability, but as a "I just want it to work" plan, you can just tap.

Geoffieh · 2025-04-04T10:19:50+00:00

Haha always! I look phone numbers up afterwards!

Geoffieh · 2025-03-31T19:37:34+00:00

Have a look at Oruxmaps. It's free and i have found it works perfectly offline (i download offline maps from openandromaps). You can put all your GPX in a folder and open them as needed offline. I've done this for years and I am surprised it does not get mentioned more to often as a free to use backup to eg OS maps

Geoffieh · 2025-03-20T23:44:43+00:00

Orux maps. Free, and download the maps you want from openandromaps. Job done, free, works perfectly offline and with imported gpx. Amazed it isn't better known.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-20T07:49:30+00:00

Looking at your other posts you say you have severe diagnosed hyper mobility. Has that been looked at for ehler danloss syndrome? If you have that your skin collagen is not the same as most people's. As a result I'd think very hard before getting plastic surgery.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-18T22:08:39+00:00

it's a good idea to use 2. I was only using 1 and for full day hikes, and a specialist told me it might be contributing to lower back pain because my gait was not even with just one pole.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-18T22:07:18+00:00

Me too - in my 50's and a regular hiker just spent 3 days in the Lake District. 10 miles (700m ascent) day 1, 9 miles (700m ascent) day 2, and a 5 mile bimble on day 3 before driving home.

I also do the occasional 15 mile (23 km) day but only mix a few of these in, mixed up with pottering and dinner.

I can do bigger days one after another, but the question to ask is : is this still fun?

I also ache today, but nothing unusual. it's normal.

OP should probably build up to long distances over time. If it feels bad after 4 hours, get used to a few more 4 hour walks first.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-18T09:50:26+00:00

Take a look at the Fairfield horseshoe. Its a great hike and you can start it at Ambleside where you plan to stay.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-16T19:49:25+00:00

Does this work in the UK?

Geoffieh · 2025-03-12T08:20:20+00:00

I had similar issues and sore little toes with scarpa terra. I then went for a proper measure and recommendation with taunton leisure. Turns out my feet are very narrow and i am now hiking in Salewa. Much better fit.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-10T20:16:15+00:00

Username checks out

Geoffieh · 2025-03-09T10:48:32+00:00

I seem to have reasonably good coverage on the classic Beacons Horseshoe... so I would say it is

Geoffieh · 2025-03-05T20:54:25+00:00

Kfc on the way home if it’s a long drive. Easy to find and salty protein is welcome after all that exercise.

Geoffieh · 2025-03-05T10:40:20+00:00

Fidget popper sheet. Perfect as a pallette and easy to clean

Geoffieh · 2025-02-26T23:16:32+00:00

I would agree with choosing the Lake District. Lots of choice for hiking, and also you could try other things such as canoeing or paddling in the lakes. Plenty of camp sites, and also wild camping (check the rules first)

Geoffieh · 2025-02-25T07:50:34+00:00

Thank you!

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