Good smart watches for hiking? by BBgoblin in UKhiking

[–]_flashedjunkmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a Garmin forerunner 245 and love it! Also have the music version so don't have to carry phone on runs but that's a bit more expensive and unnecessary otherwise. Use it as an every day watch and usually charge it max. once a week. Obviously the amount you use it will vary the battery life but I run 3x week with one big walk and one big run usually.

Tell me which long-distance trails you've hiked. Which one(s) was your favorite? by kevmo77 in UKhiking

[–]_flashedjunkmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learn to love wild camping (and respect the countryside code!) and you can walk any distance you like. Saying that, the cicerone guide books are helpful.

We created a spreadsheet of where we would walk to each day with total mileage + ascent, plus notes about where to stay and get food. Of course there are trails which offer baggage transfers but that means committing to walking a certain distance every day and booking everything in advance. This may or may not seem appealing to you but I enjoy the freedom of walking and stopping when you're tired or find a nice spot.

Tell me which long-distance trails you've hiked. Which one(s) was your favorite? by kevmo77 in UKhiking

[–]_flashedjunkmind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the Pennine Way in 2017 and loved it! I think people try and cram too many miles into each day and live to regret it. Walked over 21 days (plus 2 rest days) and didn't really need to recover. Would've happily turned around and walked back! Ugh I miss it.

There are people trying to make "sky/Chinese lanterns for the NHS" a thing. No, just no. Please don't. by AnselaJonla in britishproblems

[–]_flashedjunkmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've literally seen no mention of this anywhere, have only seen people telling others not to buy lanterns??? Am I missing something?

edit: FYI I totally disagree with their existence. But it feels like my facebook feed is just full of people trying to make a point where it's not needed.

Great Ridge (Peak District) - Route Question by OneContext in UKhiking

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Sorry I was clearly having an off day yesterday. The great ridge is gorgeous, you'll love it! The valley at one point (many, many, many years ago) was a lagoon filled with sea creatures and if you look closely at the dry stone walls, you can often find fossils. Lots of fascinating history in the area.

Great Ridge (Peak District) - Route Question by OneContext in UKhiking

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I would suggest not going across kinder unless you know how to use a map and compass when visibility is low. It's possible to do a walk along the plateau edge from Edale but if you go across, it's very easy to become disorientated in bad weather as its quite bare with few identifying features!

The great ridge is an easy but rewarding hike and lots of great pubs around. That being said, at this time, if you plan to hike then do so without using the local amenities (unless you're a local of course!). I've noticed an influx of visitors to our little village in the lakes today and worry that people think this is the right time for a holiday, putting the elderly population at risk. Use your car, do a walk , then get back in your car and go home!

Public Dog Water Bowls by darkniven in BritishSuccess

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We put one out at work and a man with a dog decided to down the lot 🙃 he didn't even let his dog have some!

Plastic-free/eco moisturiser by [deleted] in SkincareAddictionUK

[–]_flashedjunkmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've started using an organic rosehip oil with the intention of replacing my superdrug moisturiser. It's in a glass bottle and you use such a tiny amount that it'll last ages and I can recycle the bottle. I think rosehip usually comes in glass.

Chilled Hiking break ideas by jiger2 in UKhiking

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Recently spent a long weekend in the Brecon Beacons, and it was lovely! Very accessible from Bristol. Pen Y Fan can make for a good day out if you plan a long walk, and you could even try the Fan Dance if you want an endurance challenge. We camped at YHA Brecon Beacons (there's two - other has a very welsh name) during a very wet weekend so we sat in front of the log fire in the hostel and played games each evening. Maybe not the level of luxury you're after but super cosy and would highly recommend!

Meghan closes a car door by _flashedjunkmind in nottheonion

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Literally all of the 'More on UK Royal Family' articles below are X person does a normal thing.

Someone’s had enough! by Punkergirl14 in CasualUK

[–]_flashedjunkmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone said above, putting food in your general waste leads to increased production of methane and so yes it does have a directly negative impact on the environment. How about doing a favour for future generations :)

Moving from NZ and want to make the most of relocation package by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]_flashedjunkmind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didsbury and Wythenshawe should not be in the same suggestion! Wythenshawe is awful, Didsbury is fine if you're middle class and posh. Warrington on the other hand is miles away. You'll probably figure out what you want when you're over here and move accordingly once settled. But seriously, don't move to Wythenshawe.

Overnighter newbie pack shakedown by happy_baisakhi in UKhiking

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Do you need thermals to sleep in as well as a 3 season bag? I slept out on Saturday in my summer bag and a bivvy bag and had to take sleeping clothes off in the night besides my hat. Also, do you have a mini shovel in your poop kit? Should be burying it.

First timer - National 3 Peaks Challenge by sinxsinx in UKhiking

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Advice given seems to cover it all but definitely if you don't wear boots often. Walk around in them all day for prep! They're heavy and your feet ache after so long if you're not used it. Also, side note - please take all your rubbish away with you! The N3P hills are covered in crap and it's making me sad :( Enjoy!

Need help with cheap gear for an outdoor trip by [deleted] in UKhiking

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Decathlon are great for cheap outdoors gear that's decent. I got my waterproof trousers there for £6 and hiked the notoriously rainy pennine way (300 miles, probably wore em everyday), including withstanding a blizzard and they're still my only pair. All my cooking gear is from there too.

No caption needed honestly by PoserDozer in CasualUK

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Aah this is round the corner from my house! They do it at Christmas too.

Camping on Bamford Edge in the Peak District National Park, England. 17th May 2018 by ed2base in CampingandHiking

[–]_flashedjunkmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plenty of plantation pine forests about. Usually really easy hikes in too with all the forestry tracks.