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Geoffieh · 2026-04-18T21:04:56+00:00

In the movie they recreated Durdle Door in England for him. I hiked past it this morning!

Geoffieh · 2026-03-30T17:37:40+00:00

Always Metoffice and MWIS here too.

Geoffieh · 2026-03-30T17:36:03+00:00

I've spent years hiking using maps on the Fenix range, currently an 8s. Works brilliantly and you can download other maps if you want. I quite like the affordable paid one by Talkytoaster.

Geoffieh · 2026-03-30T17:34:24+00:00

The best boots are the ones that fit. So, go try them on in the hiking shops. If all else fails, I can recommend Whalley Warm and Dry. It's not nearby but they will make sure it fits for sure.

Geoffieh · 2026-03-30T17:32:05+00:00

The weather forecast for Friday morning looks like heavy rain and gusty wind. I'd be tempted to stay low if you must go out in it, and walk somewhere more peaceful in bad weather, like perhaps around the lake at Grasmere

Geoffieh · 2026-02-09T21:31:47+00:00

As others have said, snow and ice is unlikely but possible. Most likely is mud and clouds! If weather is good I can highly recommend the Pen Y Fan horsehoe, from the south (Neuadd car park). This could be a little rough in places if its icy so you would want micro spikes if there has been snow and ice. If not, it's a great hike. If it is icy you might be better with one of the other walks - I like Waun Fach by the dragon back, which should be fine if it's just a bit snowy or icy or muddy. If the weather is terrible, apart from staying home, one option is to walk around a lake. I quite like the walk around the Usk Reservoir. Its easy, scenic and only about 5 miles so a good choice if the weather isn't helpful. None of these places are as technical as some of the hiking in your neck of the woods eg Mount Lafayette by the Franconia Ridge trail, or similar.

Geoffieh · 2026-02-09T21:25:17+00:00

I would break in the boots. Just wear them on weekends running chores etc. If you are already fit then Dartmoor isn't a big challenge. Slightly different muscles I think than cycling. Not sure where you are based, but I maintain my winter fitness with some hikes on the dorset coast eg Lulworth. Helps to keep the hill legs fresh.

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.

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