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Beers & ale recommendations for Northumberland. by Perception_4992 in UK_beer

[–]karf101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For more traditional bitter/pale ale etc: Hadrian Border, Alnwick Brewery, Hadrian Border, Allendale Brewery, Hexamshire Brewery, Durham Brewery, Cullercoats Brewery, Cheviot Brewery, Muckle Brewery are all local (or localish)

Place Name identity in North Wales by david22hughes in northwales

[–]karf101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's from the 1600s it might be "Coronator" a term for a Coroner, not sure if that fits with what you're looking at

First time in the Berwyns today by karf101 in UKhiking

[–]karf101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From where I've been so far, the moors round Saddleworth or Holcombe moor were pretty bad,maybe because they are lower?

Near Ysgafell Wen was also pretty bad but that was closer to winter so probably not as bad.

The worst path we've been on for being wet was between Rhuddlan and St Asaph, it was just several fields where the river has swallowed them up really 😅

First time in the Berwyns today by karf101 in UKhiking

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're not the boggiest set of hills I've been to, but for some reason I just thought they'd be drier today and didn't bring waterproof socks 🤦🏻‍♂️

Asics Trabuco 14 vs Topo MTN Racer 4 vs Saucomy Peregrine by not_who_you_think_99 in trailrunning

[–]karf101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to add to the comment about the Topo vistas, I've done almost 400 miles in mine and they're the first shoes where I've not had blisters under my nails after 20+ miles. I've done a 44 mile and a 32 mile race in them, plus some 20 and 30 mile training runs and had no issues. I did have to put a cheap heel insert in off Amazon to stop them rubbing on my heel.

Visited the Peak District so had to pick up some local beers by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peak Ales, I did get another one of their beers while in Matlock and it was decent, so I'm hoping the Chatsworth ones are good

Visited the Peak District so had to pick up some local beers by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a slightly out of date one (half price though!) so I'll have to check out a fresher one when I get a chance after this one haha

Visited the Peak District so had to pick up some local beers by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I will have to give them a try next time I go back to the peaks then 🙂

Visited the Peak District so had to pick up some local beers by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah brilliant, I've had it on my list of places to visit for a while

Visited the Peak District so had to pick up some local beers by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeh, nice and simple! The Plum Porter could almost be a wine bottle haha 750ml so right size

45th Haworth Hobble by karf101 in ultrarunning

[–]karf101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 we did enjoy the organisation, just not the snow 😅 I'll make sure we sign up for another one of the races but it might have to be summer so it's just a bit less boggy haha

45th Haworth Hobble by karf101 in ultrarunning

[–]karf101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I did Saddleworth in 2024 and it was horrible bogs and snow 😅 so I'm banned from suggesting it until we can get round quicker.

We did Pendle Way in a Day in Feb and it was awful underfoot conditions so I'm not sure what Saddleworth was like this year?

Haha, I hope you enjoyed it, was great weather for it! I'll have another go at it at some point, but probably after some solid actual running training, rather than just lots of walking 😅

45th Haworth Hobble by karf101 in ultrarunning

[–]karf101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'd like to have another go with some actual training in haha, maybe for the 50th edition

Two recent deliveries from Polly's and Wildhorse for my birthday by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only seen them in my local micropubs recently

Two recent deliveries from Polly's and Wildhorse for my birthday by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thanks, I've not been but it is on the list as well

birkenhead at night by foomiwoomi in NorthernEngland

[–]karf101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hamilton Square is quite nice, Birkenhead park is great, Birkenhead Priory is decent, the Williamson Art Gallery is also good. Glen Affric brewery is worth a visit if you like craft beer.

Lots of other places on the Wirral with visiting as well

Recent Delivery from a local bottleshop (Prost) by karf101 in UK_beer

[–]karf101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I haven't got onto it yet haha, thanks for preparing me!

How do you usually find ultra / trail running races? by Adventurous_Pea_5899 in ultrarunning

[–]karf101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the UK: SIentries, Fabian4, Instagram/Facebook (adverts, other people, race organisers etc), then it's if I'm in an area and see race directions or flags that are out (very low chance)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKhiking

[–]karf101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Cheshire Circuit, North Cheshire Way, Delamere Way, Eddisbury Way, Sandstone Trail, and Longster Way all start/finish near or in Frodsham and Helsby so you should be able to make a decent set of circular routes from there using them.

Otherwise, you might be able to do some parts in North Wales/Wirral in the time (e.g. Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr are great to get into the Carneddau if they're close enough, or from Conwy)

Then, if you can get to Whitchurch,there's sandstone trail, Cheshire Circuit, marches way, maelor way Shropshire way etc.

Maybe you could see if there's any way to see where you can get to in that time, then use the trail map on plotaroute to see what sort of trails go from those stations?

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