Walking & Hiking Questions & Answers about Everything Else

• Absurd but need help - what does the S in red stand for on the map
  Hi, I know this seems ridiculous but am new to using this site and these maps - what does the S in red stand for on the map? Tha . . . [more]
  
  
• Dales Way Patton camping
  Does anyone have contact details for Low Barn campsite, Patton, on the Dales Way? We are hoping to park a small VW campervan overnight. Or are there . . . [more]
  
  
• Caiston Beck
  According to c351 walk Red Screes, there is no bridge to cross Caiston Beck. Is it therefore not one to venture at this time of year, or can it . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks in London
  Was contemplating signing up for a membership. However appears that there are no walks shown for London ? I enjoy urban walks as much as the . . . [more]
  
  
• Active still?
  Hi! Found your site and am a keen average walker. I have been out of the walking with friends loop for sometime, and wondered if your site is still . . . [more]
  
  
• Durham edge
  Where is the best place to start a walk to Durham edge . . . [more]
  
  
• The Cobbler mountain.
  Does The Cobbler mountain in Scotland have just the one Corbet on its ridge ? I'm visiting nxt week n intend to climb . . . [more]
  
  
• Which GPS tracker?
  Hi Which GPS device do you recommend for uploading routes and way points from this site? Thanks in advance . . . [more]
  
  
• Accommodation when walking The Angles Way
  I am looking for an easy and accessible list of accomodations either hostels or B&B to stay in when I hike the Angles way trail beginning of June. I . . . [more]
  
  
• Finding a Grid reference point using hand held GPS
  I need to mark the centres of several agricultural fields for locating water troughs. Never having used a hand held GPS device I am considering . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Between Peaks
  Hi I am wondering if there is a walking route between the 3 national peaks, I know it is possibly 400+ miles but not sure if there is a path . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking with children Feb Half Term
  I’d like to book a week away to go walking with the family during February half term. I’m a keen walker - mainly trails/hills in Hampshire/South . . . [more]
  
  
• Accessibility
  Do you have information regarding wheelchair accessible routes in The Berwyn’s and the Yorkshire . . . [more]
  
  
• Scafell Pike - A peak to far?
  Hello I’m going glamping at Wasdale NT campsite with my 47 year old wife and our teenage daughters in August. I’m 73, overweight at 100kg, not a . . . [more]
  
  
• Heel volume in boots
  I have wide feet and bought boots 1/2 a size bigger which are very comfortable. However there is a little too much room around the width of my heel. . . . [more]
  
  
• Plotting The Optimal Walking Route
  I have a question about planning a hill walking route. I need to plan a route that hits a defined group of locations spread across a forest. I have . . . [more]
  
  
• Rucksack pockets
  I have an old Karrimor Jura 25 rucksack which has seen better days. This has 2 reasonable side pockets, each big enough for a 1 litre drinks container . . . [more]
  
  
• Uploading GPS Way Points to my Garmin eTrex Legend HCx
  Hi there firstly just explain that i am NOT a computer person i am a 68 year old man who likes to go walking. I find things a . . . [more]
  
  
• Grid Reference help with Etrex 10
  Hello all. I'm trying to put coordinates into my Etrex 10 for places around Lough Erne. However the references don't seem to match? For . . . [more]
  
  
• The Durham Heritage Coastal Walk
  trying to find Durham heritage coastal walk map but keeps coming up search unknown . . . [more]
  
  
• Wheelchair friendly?
  How can I determine in a walk is wheelchair . . . [more]
  
  
• Lake District hiking recommendations with our Labrador
  Hi, we will be visiting the Lake District with our one year old Labrador for a week in July, staying at the Hill of Oaks on Lake Windermere. . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS
  Hi, I have a question we would like to purchase a Garmin, been looking at the Oregon 700 but we are new to this and just wondered your opinion on . . . [more]
  
  
• Trousers
  Hi please can anyone tell me the make of the grey walking trousers Julia Bradbury had on in the new series when she walked the seven sisters, beach . . . [more]
  
  
• Walk distances
  Hi Please could you tell me if I can search walks at under a certain distance as well as location eg walks around Kendal under 5 . . . [more]
  
  
• Coronavirus and hiking
  Hi Can i go hiking while there,s an outbreak of coronavirus in the . . . [more]
  
  
• Newsletter
  I have stopped receiving your newsletter. I am a member. I have followed the links suggested to getting the newsletter again but cannot find a . . . [more]
  
  
• Garmin help
  I want to enter a destination by coordinates but when I try to do so the coordinates already entered on the "Enter Coordinates" screen won't . . . [more]
  
  
• Are OS Coordinates on your Walk Maps
  Hello Please could you tell me the OS Coordinates for walk c453? Many . . . [more]
  
  
• OS Map Coordinates - converting 10 figure GPS Coordinates to 6 figure OS Coordinates
  Hello I have downloaded one of your route maps and can only see 10 reference coordinates, I wonder if you provide 6 figure OS coordinates for the . . . [more]
  
  
• O.S Digital Maps
  Hi, has anyone down loaded the O.S.digital maps to a tablet ?, if so can you let me know which model, none of the "experts" at PC World seem to be . . . [more]
  
  
• Gps Route Planning
  Hello, The gps files that I have downloaded are waypoints connected by straight lines. Can you recommend any route planning software that will help . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks near LL23 (Bala)
  I would like to know about walks in the area of LL23 7ST, suitable for a large group of approx. 150, 12-18 year . . . [more]
  
  
• Miniwell water filter systems
  Hi I'm Jez. Has anyone any experience of a 'Miniwell' water filter system. Got one for Christmas but have never heard of them before. Are . . . [more]
  
  
• What GPS Datum do I use for walking in Spain?
  When I am using my etrex30 in Spain how do I change the settings for a GPS . . . [more]
  
  
• New Mountain - Miller Moss
  Is the new Mountain, Miller Moss, going to be added to your Nuttall list. Directions to its summit could probably be added to walk c106 and c120. I am . . . [more]
  
  
• Re-proofing an Ultimate Tent
  I have a wonderful single-person green (light buff-yellow inner) Ultimate tent (has inverted 'V' poles at front and single vertical pole at . . . [more]
  
  
• How much it cost to download the 59 walks that climb all 214 Wainwrights?
  I am interested in the 59 walks for the all Wainwrights...what do I get for a "credit"...how many credits do I need to get all 59 . . . [more]
  
  
• Timings For 3 Peaks
  Hi, A friend and I are hoping to complete the 3 Peak Challenge (starting Sunday 22nd July). Please could you offer some advice what time would be . . . [more]
  
  
• Around Yorkshire
  Hi Can you please tell me how far it is around the borders of Yorkshire. Many thanks . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks Near Bus Routes
  As I can only use public transport I wanted to know of any walks (not road walks i.e mostly walking on roads but cross country walks )in Derbyshire . . . [more]
  
  
• Best Scenic Routes in Snowdonia for Moderate Walkers
  Me and my boyfriend are planning a trip to Snowdonia at the start of feb, my boyfriend is a videographer so it's important we find the best views . . . [more]
  
  
• West Highland Way In 2 Days ??
  On paper it is achievable to do the WHW in 2 days but the practicality of it ???. I have been in training for 6 months for a wee climb through . . . [more]
  
  
• Real Distance Vs Horizontal Component
  Maybe you can answer a walking GPS question that has always bugged me. If you walk 1 km up a 45 degree slope, will the GPS register that you have . . . [more]
  
  
• Which Maps For Coast-to-coast?
  Which tooo map set you recommend that I purchase from Garmin in order to walk the coast-to-coast route? I'm going to purchase your waypoints but . . . [more]
  
  
• Transport
  Is there a limit on mode of transport between . . . [more]
  
  
• Night Walk
  A small group of us are planning a night walk this summer in Snowdonia for one of the groups 40th birthday. We hope to witness an amazing sunrise on . . . [more]
  
  
• Kohla Walking Poles
  Can anybody tell me please where I can buy new rubber feet for my Kohla Walking Poles Thanks in . . . [more]
  
  
• First Time Hiking (snowdon - Wales)
  Hi all. Me and a few friends are thinking of climbing mount snowdon on my 21st birthday and are planning on camping at the top purely for the . . . [more]
  
  
• Chasing Dogs
  While out with my two JR one which has no recall and is never of lead the other who is a dream and is of lead, we met a young greyhound of lead who . . . [more]
  
  
• What can I do about licking and biting bullocks?
  I live on a farm and have done for over 15 years I walk to work through fields on a track to the road , at the moment the set of bullocks in the field . . . [more]
  
  
• Dogs And Empty Farm Fields
  What is the law regarding dogs allowed to run in farm fields where no livestock are . . . [more]
  
  
• Welsh 3 Peaks
  Hi My colleagues and I wish to undertake a Welsh 3 Peaks challenge to raise money for a friend who is terminally ill. We don't wish to . . . [more]
  
  
• Downloaded Map 10 Digit Grid References
  Hopefully just a quickie, I am a new member and downloaded some walks. On the printout, I can see grid references, an example being: SK12070 99919. . . . [more]
  
  
• Gps Datun Figures
  In our crimson short walks book the new forest the GPS waypoints show 6 figures for instance SU 197 099 next SU 209 109. Our Garmin extrex 20x shows . . . [more]
  
  
• Garmin Etrex Position Format British Grid
  I have a ETREX30 which I am about to take to the UK to assist with navigation on the Coast to Coast walk from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay. Have tried . . . [more]
  
  
• Restrictions
  Are there any restrictions to walking and camping anywhere in the Findhorn Valley end of August early . . . [more]
  
  
• Good Map App
  Hello, I'd really like to find a good app for my phone which has footpaths on it. I've spent quite a bit downloading apps to find that they . . . [more]
  
  
• Leeds To Liverpool Canal Walk Accomodation
  We intend to walk the Leeds to Liverpool canal in 3 sections starting in liverpool. section 1 37miles section 2 45miles section 3 45miles stopping . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking the Pennine Way
  Hi, I am walking the Pennine Way with 4 friends starting tomorrow, and have mapped out the first few days with compass bearings and grid references. . . . [more]
  
  
• What Gear Should You Bring With You On Benin Nevis?
  I am 52 year old female and have climbed Croagh Patrick in Mayo in kerry a few times and last year did snowdon which is much of the same distance . . . [more]
  
  
• Is It Suitable To Take Dogs On The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk?
  Hi, I have a fit 8 year old Labrador . I was wondering is the Yorkshire 3 peaks walk is suitable for dogs ? Obviously I'll ensure the dog gets . . . [more]
  
  
• Which Map
  Can you recommend the best place in the Lakes for a couple of ancient walkers. We are both 82years of age. . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Trousers
  I like the black walking trousers which Julia Bradbury wears in her current series 'Best Walks with a view with Julia Bradbury'. Can you . . . [more]
  
  
• Sleeping Wild
  Hi - I've seen a few posts asking about wild camping and they all have the same answer "Wild Camping and The Law in England, Scotland and . . . [more]
  
  
• Two Moors Way
  Hi! I'm planning to walk the Two Moors Way this year - that's Dartmoor and Exmoor. I'd actually like to to it North to South but all the . . . [more]
  
  
• Garmin X30
  how do I get garmin x30 to show ord srvy . . . [more]
  
  
• Is the West Highland Way well way-marked?
  Hi,I was wondering whether the WHW is well route-marked. I love walking but get extremely frustrated when the way is not clear and I waste loads of . . . [more]
  
  
• 14 Day Walk In March Recommendations
  Hi I am looking to do a solo 14 day walk early - mid March. I plan to stay at hostels, B&Bs, bothies etc. I am an experienced hiker and camper . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Groups In Middlesbrough
  Hi everybody, I was just wondering if anybody knew of any walking groups near to me ? I live in South Middlesbrough and have all the gear for walking . . . [more]
  
  
• Looking For Walking Group That Allows Dogs
  Looking for dog friendly walking group or maybe start my own on the . . . [more]
  
  
• Training For Ben Nevis
  Myself and a group of friends are climbing Ben Nevis I'm April, I have 12 weeks to train and am wondering how best to go about it? Everywhere . . . [more]
  
  
• Coordinates
  I am trying to navigate using coordinates. When I try to put in the numbers the last number will not leave. for instance I tryed to put in N36 . . . [more]
  
  
• Entering Waypoints Onto Garmin Oregon 650
  On the "enter Location" screen of the Oregon 650 there seems to be no way to select the two letters that precede the ten digit number. You . . . [more]
  
  
• How To Polish Walking Boots after Dubbin?
  Due to bad weather I have been applying a lot of dubbin to my leather riding boots but would now like to polish them again? Is this possible as the . . . [more]
  
  
• Best Altitude Meter?
  I'm currently walking HEWITTS ( England ), and the highest peak/altitude I'm at has come in to question a few times if a trig or cairn . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks from London
  hi to all, just wondered if anyone has any advice for me, l live in London and wish to go out for the day, love countryside views and getting . . . [more]
  
  
• Can I stay in a pub car park
  Can i stay in a pub car park for more than six months i my camper van with the land lords . . . [more]
  
  
• Yorkshire Dales Walks
  Hello, I hope you can be of assistance to me. My wife and I are in our late 50s and are avid walkers/ hikers. We plan on staying in the Dales . . . [more]
  
  
• Easy Route To Climb
  We are organising a charity walk on 25th July this year, there will be around 25 people, which is the easiest and short route to . . . [more]
  
  
• I Don't Understand The Grid References On The Go4awalk Map Downloads
  The grid references on the go4awalk maps seem to have 2 letters followed by 10 numbers. I don't understand. I thought grid references only had 6 . . . [more]
  
  
• I Want To Go To Cadair Idris But I'm Not A "walker" - What Should I Do?
  I want to go to Cadair Idris (walk around it and in it and stuff) as a major scene takes place there in one of my favourite books but I'm not much . . . [more]
  
  
• Going Up Mount Snowdon With A Weak Knee
  Advice needed. If you have had a knee operation in the past but have a weak knee as a result.But have made good progress and would really like to go . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks to Tissington Village from Ashbourne
  Hi, I'm booked into a B&B in Ashbourne during the Tissington Well Dressings festival; I wondered if there are any simple walks to take to get . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping at 16 years old
  Hi, I was wondering if it would be seen as wise for me and a couple of reminds to do wild camping in the Pitlochry area in Scotland. Our aim is to . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking the Welsh Coastal Path and the Offa's Dyke in one go
  How long would it take to walk the Wales coastal path and Offa's [Dyke] trail in a continuous . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks near London
  Hi please can you tell me of any of your walks within train distance of London, up to one hour traveling time by train, that start from train . . . [more]
  
  
• What is the best time to start the British 3 Peaks challenge
  I am organising a 3 peaks challenge on 28th August starting in ben nevis and finishing in snowdon. We are a group of novis walkers but will be . . . [more]
  
  
• Age rules for campervan camping
  Is there any rules stating age limit for a campervan/mobile home to park at sites in . . . [more]
  
  
• Individual to join a walking group June or July?
  Hi I would like to know if I could join a group in June/July currently training at the moment. I've previously climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping
  Hi I'm James. My brother and I were hoping to go what I think might be called "wild camping" for a few days together. What I mean is like in bear . . . [more]
  
  
• When Will The Iphone Version Be Available?
  When will the iPhone version be . . . [more]
  
  
• Crib Goch From Blaen Y Nant
  I'm intending to try this walk this summer and was hoping that someone may have already posted route details on this site. The route begins near . . . [more]
  
  
• Children On Snowdon
  I am considering taking my kids up Mt Snowdon in the last week of March but am concerned that the weather may be too bad for such a trip. They are . . . [more]
  
  
• Luggage Transfers
  Hi There, my friend and I are walking from Liverpool to Leeds beginning early May and hoping to complete in 5.5 days with 6 nights accommodation en . . . [more]
  
  
• Hunting
  hi i am wondering if it is ok for me to go wild camping and slingshot hunting for some grey squirrels or rabbits and have a small controlled camp fire . . . [more]
  
  
• Ben Nevis In April 2015
  We will be in Fort Augustus in mid-April for one week of hiking and exploring around the Highlands. I would like to go as high as possible as often as . . . [more]
  
  
• Backpacking
  This might seem like a dumb question, but if I'm going on a 3 day/2night trek in the lakes, what should I put inside my rucksack and what will be . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Guide Training And Registered Database Of Guides To Hire
  I'm a Coach who is going to be taking clients out of the traditional office environment into the great outdoors to get fitter and healthier . . . [more]
  
  
• Rough Camping
  Is it ok to 'rough camp' anywhere? Such as create my own shelter from natural surroundings in forests or woods in . . . [more]
  
  
• What size Meindl Burma GTX Walking Boots
  Hi, I take a UK 8.5 to 9 shoe size. Can you advise whether I need to go up a size for these . . . [more]
  
  
• Grid References With Garmin Etrex 30
  I have tried and failed to get my etrex30 to display position as a grid reference. Have you any . . . [more]
  
  
• How long is the walk route sy108 Langsett Reservoir from Langsett Barn?
  how long is the walk - route sy108 langsett reservoir from langsett barn? how long does it . . . [more]
  
  
• Climbing Ben Nevis
  Hi.me and a friend do a lot of walking around five and have done the west highland way five times but are heading up to stay in bank street lodge in . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks from Burton in Lonsdale
  I am trying to do 2 local walks but not sure of route. Hope you can help. The first is from Burton in Lonsdale LA6 3JY to Melling Lancs which is 4 . . . [more]
  
  
• Camper van parked outside my neighbour's house
  my neighbor parks his camper van outside his house but it is so long it is also outside my house and no where to park my car and the constant view . . . [more]
  
  
• Dovestone's Brooks, Greenfield Beck and Chew Brook
  I know that nowadays, the brook above and below Dovestones Reservoir is usually called:- "Chew Brook." (which descends from Chew Reservoir). But I . . . [more]
  
  
• Gps Query
  I want to buy a GPS to confirm my location when in cloud. I always carry a map and compass. When I buy a GPS - for it to give me a grid reference of . . . [more]
  
  
• Pitching Tent Near York or Goole
  I'm sent to York and Goole to work, but the mileage is too much. I'm about to convert my car for sleeping but if I can find somewhere to pitch . . . [more]
  
  
• Snowdon For Beginners
  Hi, I am planning on walking up snowdon on the llanberis path this weekend for charity and have never done anything like this before. I am planning on . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking In Majorca
  Walking in Majorca I used a Magellan Explorist 110. It was inaccurate on distance travelled. Can you advise me on which coordinate settings and map . . . [more]
  
  
• Pathfinder Maps
  I am trying to find an index for Pathfinder maps, there are four for the area of Blackmore Essex (postcode CM4 0RT) which are the ones I am searching . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Insurance
  I have read with interest some of the threads concerning Insurance can any one please advise/ recommend a good Insurance company, I am currently . . . [more]
  
  
• National 3 Peaks In Daylight
  Has anyone done the national 3 peaks solely in daylight (ie setting off up Ben Nevis at dawn and descending Snowden (Snowdon) at . . . [more]
  
  
• How To Bag A Mountain Top
  Hi, I would like to record which mountains I have walked/climbed but some of which were before my account with go4awalk and some have been done via my . . . [more]
  
  
• Blencathra With Kids
  Hi what's the best route to take up Blencathra with kids? I've a 2yr old who will be in a backpack carrier and a very keen 10yr old scout . . . [more]
  
  
• Good Replacement For Spray Way Anakin Pro
  Had two of these, and they've both got splits in them due to abrasion. Looking for something as pack downable, (doesn't have to be as . . . [more]
  
  
• Throwing Balls for Dogs
  Hi, I am lucky enough to have a ten plus acre field at the back of my house.The owner has no problem with dog walkers using the field to exercise our . . . [more]
  
  
• The Greendale Horseshoe
  Have downloaded walk route map c328 The Greendale Horseshoe but having difficulty finding the paths on OS (OL6) map. Are the paths around the walk . . . [more]
  
  
• Using A GPS with a Paper Map of the Southern Upland Way
  I'm from the US and plan to hike the Southern Upland Way in April/May. I have the maps from Roger Smiths guide. After some research I think I . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks from Upper Elkstone
  Please can you advise walks within five to ten miles of Upper Elkstone. Thank . . . [more]
  
  
• Booking Coast to Coast Accomodation with Dogs
  My neighbours and I are looking to do the C2C [Wainwright's Coast to Coast] walk with my two dogs. Is it cheaper to book each place seperately . . . [more]
  
  
• Welsh 3 Peaks
  Hi, I am planning on doing a sponsored event with some friends. We are of varying fitness, but I think we would do the Welsh 3 peaks over a . . . [more]
  
  
• Crossing The River Lune north of Kirkby Lonsdale
  There are several crossings marked on the maps north of Kirkby Lonsdale but no footbridges shown. Are these 'Fords ' or 'Stepping . . . [more]
  
  
• Motorhome Parking on the road outside my property
  Hi, Does anyone know if I can park my motorhome on the street outside my property as it is to wide to go on my drive. Just parking not sleeping. . . . [more]
  
  
• Displaying grid reference on a Garmin Etrex 10
  I have recently purchased an Etrex 10, having used an old Etrex for the last 12 years. I have set the new one for British OS maps but cannot figure . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking from Leeds to Skipton along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
  Hi, I was wondering if anybody out there had walked the 26 miles along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Leeds to Skipton. I understand that the route . . . [more]
  
  
• East Lothian Walks
  Why are there no East Lothian or Edinburgh walks on . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS setting for walks in Italy
  Could you tell me the GPS setting for walking and hiking in . . . [more]
  
  
• Y Lliwedd
  How easy or difficult is the ascent of Y Lliwedd from the Watkin Path? I love mountains, but am less keen on steep . . . [more]
  
  
• The Route Up Haystacks.
  I'm intending to climb up Haystacks from the west for the first time. I'm not a hardened fell walker - more used to gentle rolling hills, so . . . [more]
  
  
• Trekking up Scafell Pike with a group
  I will be travelling to the Lake District next week. I'm going to be there from Wednesday 24th to Monday 29th. I'm relly interested in . . . [more]
  
  
• Dog Deterents
  Has anyone used a dog deterrent successfully? I bought an ultra sonic device and the only way it would have been any good to deter a dog would be to . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks for the disabled along The Angles Way, Norfolk
  Are any of the walks along the Angles Way suitable for wheelchairs and disability . . . [more]
  
  
• Base map for using GPS function without cell access
  When do you expect this app will be available? I am walking the Coast to Coast in Sept. I want digital base maps for my phone. I would like to use . . . [more]
  
  
• Accommodation for Walking the Lancashire Coastal Way
  Hi, my son and I are planning on Walking the Lancashire Coastal Way in August. Can anybody recommend cheap accomodation in the Glasson,Warton and . . . [more]
  
  
• Best Boot For Weak Ankles?
  Heading into retirement my Mum wants to get back into walking and has pulled her old hiking boots out. The trouble is she broke one of her ankles a . . . [more]
  
  
• Toe Pain When Walking
  Hi! I'm fairly new to hillwalking and although I love it I've noticed on long walks I start to get sharp/aching pain on the under side of . . . [more]
  
  
• Peak District Walks
  I am in training for the Race to the Stones event in July and am visiting the Peak District this coming weekend 8th June, can you recommend some . . . [more]
  
  
• What to take for walking up Snowdon
  Hi Quick question. I am walking Snowdon in july for the mac millans. We are doing the llanberris path. I just want to ask what stuff i . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk with kids
  Planning to do the C2C [Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk] with our 15 year old and two 12 year-old boys. Whole family very sporty and fit. Aiming . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS Waypoints for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk
  I have prebooked a trip to Britain to do [Wainwright's] Coast2coast [walk]. I am considering purchasing a Garmin 10 or Garmin 20. I know . . . [more]
  
  
• Database of Total Wainwrights Climbed
  I am looking for a database or a forum listing the total number of Wainwrights people have climbed. Plenty of info on 214 completers but nothing on . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping along Wolds Way
  Any info/advice, esp on wild camping along the Hessell/Filey, Wolds Way would be much appreciated, anticipated time early May, thank . . . [more]
  
  
• Ben Nevis with my Border Collie
  In May my wife and I are holidaying in Scotland. We aim to climb Ben Nevis as we've already done Snowdon and Scafell Pike. Our border collie (aged . . . [more]
  
  
• Camping Wild in Scotland
  I am making plans to travel around Scotland alone and explore as much as i can within a 3 week period. I just wanted to know would I be breaking any . . . [more]
  
  
• Julie Bradbury's Red Walking Boots
  Where can you buy Julie Bradbury red walking . . . [more]
  
  
• Any difference between a Garmin GPS bought in different countries?
  Hi, I'm based in Germany and its more convenient for me to buy a GPS here. I'm thinking of Garmin Etrex 10. However I want to be able to set . . . [more]
  
  
• Can you improve GPS accuracy with a more expensive GPS?
  Hi Mike, I like your site. I need a GPS to obtain OS grid refs as accurately as possible to record exact points in UK where I am making geological . . . [more]
  
  
• OS Maps for walks In Greece
  Are there any maps for walks in mainland Greece, equivalent (or nearly) to our OS . . . [more]
  
  
• Hire or Loan of OS Maps?
  Hi, coming over to tackle some walks from Yorkshire down to Dartmoor during March 2013 and staying at hostels along the way. Is there any where I may . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking up Ben Nevis in November
  I'm walking Ben Nevis on the 3rd November and wondering if any has any info on how hard it will be weather day light hours I have walked it before . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking from Deepdale Hause to Hartsop Above How
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  I am seeking your professional guidance please. My 16 years old son and I are keen on wild camping in scenic countryside. We are both . . . [more]
  
  
• The Lyke Wake Walk
  Dear Editor, I can't find any reference to the Lyke Wake Walk on your web site but am told that it is a 42-44 mile walk in the North . . . [more]
  
  
• Who owns Beinn Lora?
  Dear Sir, Just found your site and was wondering if you could help me. I am trying to set up a geocache at the top of Beinn Lora. In so . . . [more]
  
  
• Waterfall in Yorkshire
  I have a picture of a waterfall that you can walk behind. I don't have a clue where it is and what its called but its in . . . [more]
  
  
• Baggage Transfer
  Dear Sir, What do I look under to find Baggage Transfer for the Pennine Way. Yours faithfully . . . [more]
  
  
• Paramo Alta II
  Having read and agreed with all of the discussions about the benefits of Paramo Waterproofs (zero condensation, infinite re-proofing, rustle free etc) . . . [more]
  
  
• Scrambling Kit
  Hi there - just getting back into some mountain and hill walking, and would like to tackle some scrambling. At what point would people . . . [more]
  
  
• Chafing?
  Chafing ! In the groin ol'crotchable area :-( I always seem to get it on a walk: I've heard vaseline can help, although this seems . . . [more]
  
  
• Are Mountain Leader Qualifiactions Required?
  I am part of a University Hiking Club and also on the committee of it. Committee members lead groups on walks but none of us have any ML . . . [more]
  
  
• Setting the GPS Datum?
  Hello. What an excellent website, tried one of your sample walks this weekend and am seriously thinking of joining - but would like help . . . [more]
  
  
• Aircarft Wreck in the Brecon Beacons
  Do you have an information about the Wellington bomber XMF509 wreck in the Brecon . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping in The Peak District?
  Hi Has anyone wild camped in the Peak District? I have noticed that all the campsites tend to be in the valleys, particularly . . . [more]
  
  
• The Peak District Marathon Walk?
  Hi! I'm due to do the Peak Park marathon walk in May, ie across the Peak District National Park from North to South via Marsden, . . . [more]
  
  
• Bridleways?
  Hi! Could you tell me what explorer map would be suitable for finding bridleway routes? I would like the area around Barnard . . . [more]
  
  
• Ridge/Razorback Walk up Snowdon
  Help! I am trying to find information on the ridge/razorback walk to the summit of Mount Snowdon. Can you point me in the right . . . [more]
  
  
• Making a GPS Waypoint Route
  Many thanks for your prompt response. Much appreciated. The problem is with me, I think, not your explanations! My understanding . . . [more]
  
  
• Where are the GPS Waypoints
  Hi I have now used the GPS Utility mentioned on your site and it works really well. My problem now is that I have been able to . . . [more]
  
  
• Uploading GPS Waypoints
  I have just discovered your superb web site and thought I'd experiment with downloading/uploading GPS data. Unfortunately my GPS . . . [more]
  
  
• Wide Walking Boots
  I have extremely wide feet and have been unable to find a boot or shoe maker who can make a good pair of shoes. I've tried some handmade . . . [more]
  
  
• Dogs on Snowdon?
  Are you to (can you) take your dogs on the walk (tourist path) to the top of . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS Waypoint Designations?
  What is the thinking behind your GPS Waypoint designations like c213-s. c213-1 and c213-2. All the GPS Waypoints I have seen elsewhere seem . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS Waypoints For The Pennine Way (2)
  I find this site brilliant for maps and some waypoints, but I am walking the Pennine Way in September and it would be helpful if you could download . . . [more]
  
  
• Compasses And Navigation
  I have just read your section on the use of the compass and found it very useful (Hill Skills > Navigation Skills) Can you recommend a book . . . [more]
  
  
• Is Sharp Edge Scary?
  I am new to your site and have had a look at the Walk Grading System. I noticed the walk up Blencathra via Sharp Edge - Walk c117 Blencathra . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping In The Uk
  Is there anywhere that my son and I can roam and pitch a tent freely in the open air, or does the law prohibit . . . [more]
  
  
• Climbing Snowdon In March Or April
  Hello, My friend and I are planning to come to Snowdonia to hopefully walk to the summit of Snowdon. We are both novice walkers . . . [more]
  
  
• The Robinson Walk or 49 Peaks
  Does anyone know of the 'Robinson Walk'? or the 'the 49 peaks' in the Lake District? I was told of this a long time ago and . . . [more]
  
  
• Waterproof Walking Trousers
  I am new to walking, and i am finding it hard to find some waterproof and breathable trousers. I am 34 waist 34 leg. If anyone can . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking The 'real' Three Peaks
  We are a Bristol company who are looking to complete the Three Peaks Challenge but not in the normal way! We want to walk it. Not as crazy . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks In The Cambrian Mountains
  I can't find any walks in the Cambrian Mountains on go4awalk.com. Are you planning to put any on the website in this . . . [more]
  
  
• Walkers With No Local Transport
  Does anyone know of info on walks for people who have no transport. My hubby is not a walker and often drops me, the dog and the caravan for . . . [more]
  
  
• Scrambles
  I have recently walked to the top Snowdon via Crib Goch. The walk was fantastic and I am looking for similar types of walk (really it's the . . . [more]
  
  
• Thunder and Lightning when out Walking and Hiking
  Hi - we're going up to the Peak District for the Bank Holiday weekend. I am concerned about being caught in a sudden thunderstorm in the middle of . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks with Children
  Fantastic website - quite the best I have found. We were just wondering though which of your many walks would you recommend for . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Grades?
  Hi Editor On your walk grading what is it 1 to 10? 1 being easy 10 being most . . . [more]
  
  
• Long Zip Off Walking Trousers
  Does anyone sell long zip-off walking trousers 42" waist 34 or 35" inside . . . [more]
  
  
• Ice Axes For Winter Walking
  I was just wondering how many people use ice axes on winter hikes. I tend to do most of my hiking in the summer but would like to do more . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking The 15 Welsh 3000fters
  I am organising a trip to do the Welsh 3000ers in a leisurely 3 days - the Snowdon Horseshoe, the Carneddau and the Glyders. Do you have any . . . [more]
  
  
• Finding A Daypack That Fits
  I seem to have problems finding a daypack to suit me. I have a pack already but it is not comfortable, the straps rub under my arms. I have . . . [more]
  
  
• Walker Friendly Pubs in Bont Newydd
  We'd (only two of us) like to do gw193 Foel Fras from Bont . . . [more]
  
  
• Ordnance Survey Map Scale Measurers
  I found your site on Friday and think it will be really useful. I had some brief lessons on how to navigate this weekend so have started . . . [more]
  
  
• Is it OK to Wild Camp over 1500ft
  Whilst browsing through your pages I came across the 'Wild Camping' issue. Please correct me if I am wrong but I thought it was . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping in Northamptonshire
  We are a group of 4 18 yr olds who are looking for a place to 'wild camp' around Northamptonshire. We intend to only stay one night . . . [more]
  
  
• Ridge Walks and Dogs
  I was wondering if you could help me. I have just got into walking and subscribed to this excellent website and was wondering if the . . . [more]
  
  
• Stretching Walking and Hiking Boots
  My right foot is bigger than my left and my toes could do with a little more space. Besides having to buy a stretching device, what is the . . . [more]
  
  
• The Huntingdon Mile High Club
  Help! My Ranger Guides love the idea of the Mile High Club but we are in Huntingdonshire where its flat! Has anyone any other brill . . . [more]
  
  
• Wheelchair Access In The Yorkshire Dales
  Hi, I am trying to find out information on walks in the Yorkshire Dales that are accessible by electric scooter. I would need paths that are . . . [more]
  
  
• Slippery Boots
  Hi, I've just purchased some Karrimor KSB 300, Gortex boots. They fit fantastic as I have a wide foot and unlike the Burghaus range that . . . [more]
  
  
• Buying Walking And Hiking Boots
  Hi, I am looking for a good site online to obtain info and perhaps buy hiking boots in the UK. Many . . . [more]
  
  
• Suitable Singing Material For The Lyke Wake Walk
  We are about to set off with our team of ten on the Lyke Wake Walk and I have been asked to provide appropriate suggestions for songs en-route to lift . . . [more]
  
  
• Trail Bikers
  Hi. Living near the coastal footpath we are very concerned by the Trail Bike maniacs who tear up and down it on Sundays. Between Maryport . . . [more]
  
  
• The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk
  Jane Botham from Leeds - which way round did you walk the three peaks, how fast did you do it and which route did you take onto . . . [more]
  
  
• Wheelchair Access In The Peak District
  Hi I work with a young lady who has MS and she wants me to take her into Derbyshire and go for a stroll. She cannot walk but has an electric . . . [more]
  
  
• Which Waterproof Walking Jacket?
  Your Gear Guides (see below) are excellent, but I'm hoping someone will be able to give me a bit more help with choosing a waterproof . . . [more]
  
  
• Fleece Trousers
  Breeks, Plus 2's, Pantaloons . . . no thanks! I'm sorry but tights don't suit my skinny legs so I wondered if there was anyone . . . [more]
  
  
• Mountain Rescue Charges
  I friend told me that if you have to be rescued by the Mountain Rescue and found not to be adequately prepared for Walking the hills (waterproof . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Grades?
  Hi Editor As a newcomer to the world of walking (well OK I've been walking for 50 years but you know what I mean) I have subscribed to . . . [more]
  
  
• Collapsible Water Dishes for Dogs
  Have anyone any idea where I can purchase a Collapsible Water Dish for my dog? I have read about them but not been able to find them. My . . . [more]
  
  
• Stretching Before And After Walking
  What are the most beneficial stretching exercises before and after . . . [more]
  
  
• Converting Old Railway Lines into Footpaths
  I once read in a walking magazine that there is a company that specialises in converting old railway line routes into footpaths. Does anyone . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping Organisation
  I was under the impression that there is a wild camping organisation that allows campers to camp in, for example, peoples orchards, gardens . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Or Tent Camping Safety Brief
  Has anyone seen or have a safety brief form for walking or camping in tents? I've seen plenty of route cards and risk assessment on the . . . [more]
  
  
• After The 3 Peaks Of Yorkshire
  I've just completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge (Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside). Are there similar walks which take in the . . . [more]
  
  
• Grassy Plateau
  Many years ago whilst completing my Duke of Edinburgh award one of my many expeditions took me up a mountain in the Lakes. Half way up the . . . [more]
  
  
• Bulls Of Recognised Breeds?
  Why are bulls over ten months of a recognised dairy breed (Ayrshire, British Friesian, British Holstein, Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey, Jersey and Kerry) . . . [more]
  
  
• 'mistified' Spectacles
  Now I have to wear spectacles when out walking, they often get steamed up and I have to keep demisting them. Has anyone got any ideas to help me on . . . [more]
  
  
• More GPS Waypoints
  Inclusion of GPS data has persuaded me to subscribe. Is this to be added to the present walks or just new ones? A great . . . [more]
  
  
• Ladybower And Derwent Villages
  Do you have any pics off the village before Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs were built (including the church under . . . [more]
  
  
• Hill Skills Training
  My partner and I are looking to get into walking/hiking in a more serious manner than we are at present. We are both very fit people and currently . . . [more]
  
  
• Using GPS Waypoints
  Sorry new to GPS so just wondering how I use the gps data off the maps. We have an Garmin Vista. Love the downloadable walks . . . [more]
  
  
• What Do Sheep Eat?
  Dear Editor, I have recently walked Kinder Scout in the dark peak and it was most enjoyable As I sat down to eat my lunch a sheep . . . [more]
  
  
• Hadrian's Wall Path
  I heard that a walk has been opened along Hadrian's Wall. Has this been plotted on a map? If so which one? Please . . . [more]
  
  
• Guide To The Welsh Language
  Hi, I've just happened to chance upon your site, and I think its great. I really like the inclusion of a more]
  
  
• Accommodation In Crowden
  Hi I was wondering if you had any details of accommodation for a nights stay in Crowden, Derbyshire apart from the Youth Hostel or Campsite, as I am . . . [more]
  
  
• The Middlewood Way
  Do you have (or are you planning to have) details of the Middlewood . . . [more]
  
  
• The 3 Peaks In 48 Hours
  I'm planning to walk up Snowdon, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis over 48 hrs. Do you have a recommended . . . [more]
  
  
• The North Downs Way
  I am trying to find information about the North Downs Way which is located outside London. I know of its existence as I have walked on it may times. I . . . [more]
  
  
• Footpaths blocked by Barbed Wire
  Thank you for answering my question [before I have actually asked] by logging on to your website. I walk my dog along various public . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS Waymark Data
  Now that I am a proud owner (I think) of a Garmin Etrex GPS, where can I find walks that include GPS . . . [more]
  
  
• Scrambling Rope
  I need some advice to purchase a rope for scrambling. I have a 10x50 rope for climbing but feel that this will be excessive for scrambling . . . [more]
  
  
• Packlite Jackets
  I am considering buying one of the Packlite Jackets for walking in the summer. Does anyone have comments on . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking In Competa, Spain
  I am going walking around Competa (Southern Spain, near Nerja). Can anyone advise me on suitable maps . . . [more]
  
  
• My Suunto Altimax Leaks
  I have a Suunto Altimax that has let in water and I need to have it repaired. Does anyone know of an address in the UK where I can send it, as the . . . [more]
  
  
• Suunto Altimax
  Suunto Altimax. Help ! Is it me or is the Altimax quite difficult to work out? I am having problems with the altimeter. When I am at the . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS and Walks in The Malvern Hills
  Hi there! Could you tell if/when you will be adding walks on the Malvern Hills (Worcestershire). This is one of our favourite spots and I was looking . . . [more]
  
  
• Wild Camping
  I have enjoyed surfing your website. A group of us are 'armchair survivalists' (I know the worst kind) and would like to get our feet wet. . . . [more]
  
  
• Linear Walks Through The Cotswolds
  I've looked at quite a few of your walks and they all seem to be circular. I was hoping to put together a linear walk, maybe 7 days through the . . . [more]
  
  
• 2000ft Trig Points
  Does anyone know where would I can find a list of all the UK trig points over . . . [more]
  
  
• The Layering System
  I am new to this walking lark having just put my mountain biking to bed after a knee operation. I keep coming across the layering system for . . . [more]
  
  
• Doing The 3 Peaks Of Britain
  I've always wanted to do the three peaks of Britain (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon). The only thing which is stopping me is finding an . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking and Hiking Boots suitable for crampons
  I will shortly be buying some new walking boots. The type of walking I do is low level but with some fell walking, last New Year when in the . . . [more]
  
  
• Aircraft Wreck Walks
  Are there any walks on this site that take you around the aircraft wrecks in the Peak . . . [more]
  
  
• Blocked Footpaths
  How does a person report footpaths which are blocked? To whom do they report this to? And once reported what does the other person . . . [more]
  
  
• Footpaths On My Land
  I was wondering if you could help me with a question my family and I have. It concerns the various public footpaths throughout the country of . . . [more]
  
  
• Erosion Caused By Humans
  How do humans effect the erosion of . . . [more]
  
  
• How Do I Obtain Acrobat Reader?
  As I have not got Adobe Acrobat on my computer and I am unable to download it from your site is there anywhere that I may be able to obtain one of the . . . [more]
  
  
• Mile High Peaks And Mountains In The Uk
  Hello! I was curious if you had a list of the 'Mile High' peaks in England. I'll be staying near the Peak District in . . . [more]
  
  
• Where Is Gray's Seat?
  PLEASE can anyone tell me where Gray's Seat is? I believe it to be beneath the Scarthwaite Hotel, Caton, Lancashire. Many . . . [more]
  
  
• Snowdonia Green Key Proposals
  Dear Sir Madam I was a little concerned recently on a walk in Snowdonia to come across a notice publicising the Snowdonia National . . . [more]
  
  
• The Hambleton Hobble
  In about 5 weeks we are doing the Hambleton Hobble or Hambleton Hills (about 32 miles) for charity. My problem is that we have done some of the walk . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks In Shropshire
  I really like this web site - when will the walks cover all of the UK especially Shropshire? Thanks for the . . . [more]
  
  
• Three Peaks Challenge Walk
  We are looking for any information on doing The Three Peaks this summer can any one Help. Its for Charity. Thank . . . [more]
  
  
• Oxford Canal Walk
  Dear Editor, I have in my hand a booklet entitled,"Oxford Canal Walk" Oxford-Coventry Accommodation guide 1996/1997. We intend to . . . [more]
  
  
• Rustic Looking Walking Sticks
  Anyone know where I can buy rustic looking walking poles/sticks, rather than the hi-tech collapsible sort . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks In Cornwall
  My husband, Mark, and I are taking our three dogs ('Port and Starboard', two Jack Russells and 'Gunwale' our GSP) to Cornwall in July . . . [more]
  
  
• Coleman Biospace 300 Tent
  Hi all! I've just purchased a Biospace 300. It looks OK but there are a few things I'm not sure of as the instructions sewn into the bag are . . . [more]
  
  
• Wide Walking And Hiking Boots
  I am a trail/hill walker. My 10 year old boots (once resoled) are cracking and need replacing. I have a broad foot and have tried on many leading . . . [more]
  
  
• The Limestone Way
  Hello friends - just a note about a comment on walk d313 . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking In Suffolk
  I want to walk in Suffolk in July for about 4 days, pref. along the coast. Has anyone any ideas of really good places to start and finish ?? . . . [more]
  
  
• The Sea To Sea Walk
  Can you tell me where to find information on the Sea to Sea trail in . . . [more]
  
  
• Camping On The Coast To Coast Walk
  I am doing the coast to coast in June and was wondering what are the rules on camping in the national parks (and elsewhere)? i.e. can you only camp if . . . [more]
  
  
• Waterproofing And Laminating Maps
  I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a reliable way of either waterproofing or laminating the printed sheets (routes and maps) in a way that they . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking On Skye And Arran
  This June I am going walking in Skye & Arran. Can anybody suggest any good walks in either of these islands. In Skye I am staying in the . . . [more]
  
  
• Ryburn Reservoir
  Where is the Ryburn . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking The Leeds Liverpool Canal
  I am wanting information about walking the Liverpool/Leeds canal route. I plan to visit England and I think this would be a good walk for me . . . [more]
  
  
• Camping In Wales?
  I'm planning on going hiking in wales for a long weekend and camp out in the open. Are there any laws on where I can and can't . . . [more]
  
  
• Waterproof Jackets
  I am looking to buy a waterproof jacket for walking. I do not want to spend much more than £150. I want it to be guaranteed waterproof as I do a . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Through Cattle?
  This is not Foot and Mouth related but when is it not safe to walk through cattle? Are there any guidelines we should follow? We . . . [more]
  
  
• The Cape Wrath Trail
  Seeking information on the Cape Wrath Trail for a trip home next year. Happy to swap information on Tramping in New . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks near Sleaford, Lincolnshire
  Does anyone know an easy walk around the Sleaford area of . . . [more]
  
  

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