Walking & Hiking Questions & Answers about Everything Else

• Rucksacks for short women
  Any recommendations for a day rucksack for short women? Chest and hip straps seem to be in all the wrong places. Would I be better looking at youths ru . . . [more]
  
  
• Three or four peaks?
  My T-shirt has Slieve Donard on it, so I climbed it. The fourth of the three peaks. . . . [more]
  
  
• Coronavirus and hiking
  Hi Can i go hiking while there,s an outbreak of coronavirus in the UK,. . . . [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 wa . . . [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 clear. . . . [more]
  
  
• Are OS Coordinates on your Walk Maps
  Hello Please could you tell me the OS Coordinates for walk c453? Many thanks . . . [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 wa . . . [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 abl . . . [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 olds . . . [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 they any good . . . [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 reading . . . [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 bac . . . [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 walks? . . . [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 bes . . . [more]
  
  
• Around Yorkshire
  Hi Can you please tell me how far it is around the borders of Yorkshire. Many thanks Andy . . . [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 Not . . . [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 h . . . [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 December . . . [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 walk . . . [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 would . . . [more]
  
  
• Transport
  Is there a limit on mode of transport between peaks? . . . [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 th . . . [more]
  
  
• Kohla Walking Poles
  Can anybody tell me please where I can buy new rubber feet for my Kohla Walking Poles Thanks in advance . . . [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 beautif . . . [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 cha . . . [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 present? . . . [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 pay/purcha . . . [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. No . . . [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 s . . . [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 to . . . [more]
  
  
• Restrictions
  Are there any restrictions to walking and camping anywhere in the Findhorn Valley end of August early September? . . . [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 either do . . . [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 alon . . . [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 excep . . . [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 regul . . . [more]
  
  
• Which Map
  Can you recommend the best place in the Lakes for a couple of ancient walkers. We are both 82years of age. Diana . . . [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 please let me . . . [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 Wales. T . . . [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 info I can fin . . . [more]
  
  
• Garmin X30
  how do I get garmin x30 to show ord srvy uk . . . [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 ti . . . [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 weekend? . . . [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 around wh . . . [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 44'15 bu . . . [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 c . . . [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 dub . . . [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 isn't present, s . . . [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 clo . . . [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 permission . . . [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 on . . . [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 climb? . . . [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 of a . . . [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 up . . . [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 f . . . [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 clim . . . [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 circuit? . . . [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 stations . . . [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 training . . . [more]
  
  
• Age rules for campervan camping
  Is there any rules stating age limit for a campervan/mobile home to park at sites in scotland . . . [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 Kinabalu a . . . [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 g . . . [more]
  
  
• When Will The Iphone Version Be Available?
  When will the iPhone version be available? Thanks . . . [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 Ynys E . . . [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 9-14 . . . [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 rou . . . [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 OK st . . . [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 through . . . [more]
  
  
• Rough Camping
  Is it ok to 'rough camp' anywhere? Such as create my own shelter from natural surroundings in forests or woods in Britain. . . . [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 boots? . . . [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 suggestions? . . . [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 take? . . . [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 fo . . . [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 mile . . . [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 from . . . [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 feel . . . [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 m . . . [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 dat . . . [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 secret . . . [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 dusk) . . . [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 who's quite i . . . [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 light) but wou . . . [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 d . . . [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 easy . . . [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 underst . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks from Upper Elkstone
  Please can you advise walks within five to ten miles of Upper Elkstone. Thank you. . . . [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 (My . . . [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 weekend, . . . [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 Stones&# . . . [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. Thanks . . . [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 ou . . . [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 sta . . . [more]
  
  
• East Lothian Walks
  Why are there no East Lothian or Edinburgh walks on go4awalk.com? . . . [more]
  
  
• GPS setting for walks in Italy
  Could you tell me the GPS setting for walking and hiking in Italy . . . [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 drops! . . . [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 I'd just . . . [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 trekking . . . [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 th . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks for the disabled along The Angles Way, Norfolk
  Are any of the walks along the Angles Way suitable for wheelchairs and disability scooters . . . [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 jus . . . [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 Sil . . . [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 few . . . [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 my toes- n . . . [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 longis . . . [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 sho . . . [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 f . . . [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 noth . . . [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 mul . . . [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 you. . . . [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 la . . . [more]
  
  
• Julie Bradbury's Red Walking Boots
  Where can you buy Julie Bradbury red walking boots??? . . . [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 i . . . [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 obs . . . [more]
  
  
• OS Maps for walks In Greece
  Are there any maps for walks in mainland Greece, equivalent (or nearly) to our OS maps? . . . [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
  Is there a path or an obvious route from Deepdale Hause to Hartsop Above How without going over Fairfield and Hart Crag? Thank you. . . . [more]
  
  
• Handheld GPS For Hillwalking
  I'm looking to buy a simple GPS system for my hillwaking travels. All I'm looking for is it to give me co-ordinates to check against my map for . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking from High Wycombe to Whitney past Oxford
  Is it possible to walk (or run in my case) from High Wycombe to Oxford and then on to Whitney? I've had a look and the A40 seems to have a path up . . . [more]
  
  
• The Leeds Liverpool Canal Walk
  How many miles is the Leeds to Liverpool Canal Walk. How long would it take by walking daily with over night accommodation. I would like to do the walk . . . [more]
  
  
• Garmin Basecamp, Birdseye and OS Map Refs
  Hi all, I have just moved up a few GPS mapping notches and picked up a GPSMAP62s, the device came with a South of England map and I have added a GB . . . [more]
  
  
• Looking for someone or group to walk up Ben Nevis
  I am walking solo up Ben Nevis by the Mountain track in October 2012 and l am looking to see if any one/group are going at the same time who would not . . . [more]
  
  
• Recommendation for walks in the Brecon Beacons
  Hello, I'm visiting Wales this week and would love to do a walk in the Brecon Beacons area. I've been researching good routes online, but the r . . . [more]
  
  
• How do I find walk number:- s232
  I downloaded the map of walk number:- s232, however, I omitted to download the walk instructions. I cannot seem to locate the details on your site. Cou . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking Clubs In The Area
  Hell there ,my names Annette, im new to the area, moved up from Northamptonshire a couple of months ago, my partner does not share the same interest wi . . . [more]
  
  
• Challenging Walks for Wheelchair Users
  Hi, I'm hoping that you may be able to suggest a few challenging walks, still suitable for heavy duty wheelchairs. The only limit is physical impra . . . [more]
  
  
• Walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks Individually
  Apologies if I missed this in your Q & A. I want to do the Yorkshire 3 peaks walk but before doing all 3 in one day I want to do each one over a few da . . . [more]
  
  
• How Do I See Other Peak Baggers' Walk Reports
  All the peaks I have done, I am allowing anyone else to see, but how do I get to see other walkers peak baggies? Thanks . . . [more]
  
  
• Cornwall Walks for a person with a fear of heights?
  Hi there, Can anyone recommend any cornish walks 5-10 miles that would suit someone with a severe fear of heights (and has a dog)? Many thanks . . . [more]
  
  
• Walks around Wast Water Lake
  I understand there is a walk completely around this Lake [Wast Water]. I cannot find a walk/map that is obvious. In particular I have been told the w . . . [more]
  
  
• Planning walking routes on a Garmin Geko 201 GPS unit
  Hi Although not a newbie to planning and walking routes using traditional OS paper maps, I have recently bought a secondhand Garmin Geko 201 GPS unit. . . . [more]
  
  
• Os References on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Guide
  I have just downloaded the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Guide and the grid references given have an extra 2 digits after the eastings and northings. What are thes . . . [more]
  
  
• Camping On Scaffel Pike [Scafell Pike]
  Hi, I want to take my 6 year old daughter to Scaffel Pike [Scafell Pike] but it may be a bit too much for her to cover it in one day so the thought . . . [more]
  
  
• Ordnance Survey Maps for Walks
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