It is easy to assume that exposure to excessive heat is a rare problem in the UK. However, cases of severe sunburn and/or heat exhaustion are not uncommon. Here are some tips to avoid the problems . . . [more]
Nearly twice as many of us (30%) are thinking about a camping, caravanning or motorhome holiday this year compared to the numbers taking one last year (17%) These are the findings from a survey conducted by travel insurer LV during April 2009 . . . [more]
Me being an experienced wild campist, I just thought I’d pass on some tips for all of those readers who might be considering experiencing this . . . er . . . experience this summer. But first, a definition . . . . [more]
June's Photo of the Month goes to Alan Byron for this rather splendid view of the Tremadog Bay coast seen from Criccieth Castle on the Lleyn Peninsula in Gwynedd, North Wales. . . [more]
The Lake District is one of the most beautiful places to go walking in Britain - but it can rain rather a lot shrouding the tops in mist. So here is a collection of Lake District walks you can do when the rain falls and the clouds are low . . . . . [more]
The basics of weight loss are really quite simple - you have to burn off more calories each day than you consume. Sadly, for most of us, achieving this is really quite difficult . . . . [more]
The Audit Commission has recently published the results of the 2006-2007 assessment which looked at the ease-of-use of footpaths and rights-of-way in England and Wales. The results for the counties where some of the more popular walking areas are located, is quite revealing . . . [more]
You don't need GPS to walk in the British Isles but it can be useful to check your location - particularly when the mist descends.
So here's over 6,000 downloadable GPS Waypoints which you can upload into your GPS Device or covert into a variety of formats(including .gpx). All you need is a GPS Cable and some FREE software . . . [more]
Every go4awalk.com walk route comes with clear route instructionsand its very own highly detailed 1:25,000 large scale companion map. And to try it out first and for free - download and walk one of the 56 FREE sample walks available from the link in our regular
Newsletter . . . [more]
Wainwright Walks is a four-part 1st series and six-part 2nd series of programmes on BBC2 and BBC4 featuring routes up 10 different Lake District mountains following in the footsteps of famous fell-walker Alfred Wainwright.
And you can follow in his footsteps too . . .[more]
It's easy to assume that walking up the hills is going to be the most difficult aspect of a day's walking. However, it doesn't take long to realise that walking down the hill can also be quite challenging . . . [more]
Having laboured to the top of a hill, it may be tempting to pick up a stone or a rock from around about you and add it to the summit cairn. However, this seemingly simple act of celebration may be causing serious long term damage to important historical sites. . . . . [more]
. . . well strictly speaking it is Roman road mending techniques as 'resurrected' by the Lake District National Park Authority as part of the Fix the Fells project. . . . . [more]
Walking holidays can be lots of fun with a Motorhome. With the help of The Explorer Group we spent a week in Dartmoor checking out the Elddis Autoquest 115 . . . [more]
Recent weeks have seen fires on the moors in Lancashire and Derbyshire. For more information about Moorland Fires, the Met Office Fire Severity Index and how to check out the fire risk in the area where you plan to walk next [click here]
With well over 300 walks in The Lake District to download and walk, choosing which one to do next can be a bit daunting. Whatever you do, don't miss these . . .[more]
All 214 Wainwrights mapped on to a satellite image of the Lake District National Park. It can take a little time to load - but when it does - WOW! . . [more]
To say that the New Forest National Park Authority's recreation management plan has received a mixed response is an under-statement - particularly owners of dogs and horses . . . . [more]
The long running battle waged by the Peak District National Park in its bid to stop quarrying on Longstone Edge has reached an important new stage . . . [more]
As part of the North Wales Mountainsafe initiative, there are proposals to place warning signs on mountain routes in Snowdonia where there are frequent incidents. Good idea or mountain madness? . . . . [more]
With well over 200 walks in the Peak District to download and walk, choosing which one to do next can be a bit daunting. Whatever you do, don't miss these . . . [more]
Our unique Interactive Walk Selection Mapsmean you can quickly find your perfect walk - even when you're not sure of a place name or how to spell it . . . [more]
Nordic walking is one of the fastest growing recreational fitness sports in the world and aficionados have a real missionary-zeal about their sport. Here's why . . . [more]
. . . depends on their age and ability.
Our 9 point grading system gives you a clear indication of the type of walk you will encounter so you can judge if its right for you and your kids . . . [more]
An unnecessary 'gadget' . . .
. . . or a valuable navigational system every serious walker should carry?
Separate the facts and the falsehoods . . . [more]
10 reasons why you should go Peak Bagging . . . self-confessed owner of a 'special pencil' Mike Knipe offers a wry look at how to get started . . . . [more]
Walk in the footsteps of Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddleduck and visit the cottage where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's books . . . [more]
To help towards the neutralising of carbon emissions created by our servers - trees have been planted in the East Williamston Community Woodland, Pembrokeshire. go4awalk.com is pleased to working with the International Tree Foundation who are committed to protecting, promoting and planting trees . . . globally.
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