Walking & Hiking Questions & Answers about National Trails and Footpaths

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 am . . . [more]
The Durham Heritage Coastal Walk
trying to find Durham heritage coastal walk map but keeps coming up search unknown !!!! Frustrating . . . [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Drinking Water In The Cheviot Hills
At the end of July we are planning a hike on the last part of the Pennine Way in the Cheviot Hills an like to do some wild camping there. Can anybody . . . [more]
100 Mile walk in the Peak District
Hi I understand there is a 100 mile walk from the lower peak to the high peak of the peak district. Do you have this walk on your web site? If not wou . . . [more]
Long Distance Walks
I am looking for someone to do long distance walks in the UK such as the White Horse Trail 92 miles, The Mendip Way 50, The Stour Way etc. during the . . . [more]
The West Highland Way
Do you have a listing of GPX waypoints for the West Highland Way by any chance? . . . [more]
Walking Hadrian's Wall
I can't seem to find the entire complete walk for Hadrian's Wall - just one or two bits and pieces. I would like the entire walk - is anyone ab . . . [more]
Walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks during The Annual Fell Race
Hi, Myself and a large group of friends are looking to walk The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk on the 28 April 2012 - most of us having done it . . . [more]
What is the best time to start the Lyke Wake Walk
Hi, I am part of a small party who are going to attempt the Lyke Wake Walk at the end of May beginning of June. I was wondering what time of day is the . . . [more]
Three Peaks Challenge
I am doing the 3 peaks challenge for Help the Heroes with a group of mates can anyone advice me on the standard of walking boot I will require. We will . . . [more]
GPS Waypoints for The Pembrokeshire Coast Walk
Do you do a GPS walk for the entire Pembrokeshire Coast Walk, 186m . . . [more]
OS Maps for Walking the West Highland Way
I saw Mike's answer to the question on the maps for the entire West Highland Way in Scotland (the 7 maps). Is that still the current information ( . . . [more]
Hostels With Camping/dog Facilities Along Hadrian's Wall!
Hi all A group of us are planning to walk Hadrian's Wall soon. I'll have my dog with me and am happy to camp if necessary, but the others . . . [more]
Can I camp or sleep rough on The Malvern Hills?
Hi I'm planning to hike across The Malvern Hills for my own sponsored hike for a Children's Charity. I understand that more]
Camping at Standedge on Pennine Way
We are walking the Pennine Way in August and need to locate a campsite very near Standedge. Globe Farm is no longer taking campers and they c . . . [more]
Walking The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge
Hi, we are looking to do the Welsh 3 peaks as a fundraising event Has anyone got any advice about organising and completing one and or where . . . [more]
The Three Peaks of Wales Challenge Walk
Hi Please could you tell me if there is a Three Peaks of Wales walk - someone mentioned it to me the other day in passing and I don't see . . . [more]
The Three Peaks Challenge
I am a 31 year old male and have a burning ambition to fulfil a challenge. I know a few associates who have completed the 24hr three peaks ch . . . [more]
Walking The British Three Peaks
Do you have a walk I can download which covers the British 3 peaks. If I need 3 separate walks that will be okay. I used your no119 Everdon Hill from Badby, it mentions a tr . . . [more]
Are dogs still barred from certain parts of the West Highland Way?
Are dogs still barred from certain parts of the West Highland Way? . . . [more]
Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk waypoints- Latitude/Longitude Vs
I have always used lat long as a navigational grid. We are making our first trip to the UK and intend to do the Coast to Coast walk. We have . . . [more]
Camping when walking Hadrian's Wall path
I am wanting to walk along Hadrian's Wall this summer and would like to camp all the way. I would prefer not to wild camp and therefore . . . [more]
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk - backwards?
I have completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks before and I know the convention is to go Pen y Ghent - Whernside - Ingleborough. I plan to do the . . . [more]
GPS Waypoints for walking the Pennine Way National Trail
I have joined go4awalk and downloaded the GPS data for the Pennine Way in preparation for the walk in June. I need to convert routes to track . . . [more]
Motor Bikes and The Pedders Way
Can you please tell me whether there is any part of the Pedders Way which is legally usable by responsible motor bike riders. Thank you for r . . . [more]
GPS Waypoints for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk
We just purchased a GEKO 301. We are now researching how to find and enter way points and how to create routes. We go on a hike every year a . . . [more]
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk - which one first?
My wife and I are considering doing one of the [Yorkshire] Three Peaks. Although I have done the Yorkshire Three Peaks many years ago my wife . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots for The West Highland Way
Hi I'm thinking of doing the West Highland Way in the Summer and will need new walking boots. I always get blisters on the soles of my fe . . . [more]
Wild Camping when walking The Pennine Way
Like the others, wondering if I can pitch a tent anywhere along the route as long as we are discreet? There's only two of us. . . . [more]
Camping along the Hadrian's Wall path
I am thinking about walking the wall and would rather camp up than stay in B&B's etc... is this possible? I'd be walking 15 + miles a day i . . . [more]
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk for 15 year olds
Hi, I am planning to do the yorkshire 3 peaks this summer with 2 other 15 year olds. We would be also hoping to do this within the 12hrs limi . . . [more]
Walking The Two Moors Way?
Is there a reason why the Two Moors Way doesn't feature in your list of walks? (Exmoor and Dartmoor). PS: Really enjoyed the Yorkshire 3 . . . [more]
Is there an alternative Yorkshire Three Peaks route that avoids boggy
Hi. I took a group on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk last July and we found most of the track between Pen-y-ghent and Ribblehead to be very boggy, slow . . . [more]
Walking the border of Norfolk?
Can anybody give me any advice on walking around the border of Norfolk in one go? . . . [more]
Walking the Saints Way across Cornwall
I'm organising to do this walk in June, with the aim of completing all in one day. If anyone has any advice on problems we might encounter, it woul . . . [more]
Where to stay on The Dales Way?
Can anyone help, I am staying in Buckden on the 2nd night of a weeklong walk along The Dales Way and I am struggling to find where to stay on day 3.
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Advice for walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk
Me and a 20 strong team are attempting to complete this walk for charity in under 10 hours. Is there anything I should know or take to help m . . . [more]
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk
Hi, Can you provide me with the official start and finish for the challenge also a map showing the preferred route for the challenge. . . . [more]
Campsites for walking the South Downs Way
Hey - I was just wondering what the long distance hike of the South Downs is like from the point of camping. Are there enough campsites and c . . . [more]
Camping when Walking The Leeds Liverpool Canal
I am wanting to walk from Liverpool to Leeds along the canal. Am I allowed to camp at the side of the canal? If not is there places . . . [more]
Walking The West Highland Way in 5 days
Hello there. I have a question about the West Highland Way and how quick you can get it done in. The reason I ask is I have a girlf . . . [more]
The Tissington Trail with a wheelchair
Hi my names Mick and I have MS and need to use a chair on the shortest of walks. My mate Stewart is fit and strong and helps me when I'm . . . [more]
Camping along Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail
Am looking at walking Hadrian's Wall this summer. Would like to camp the whole route if possible. Has anyone done this and if s . . . [more]
The Lyke Wake Walk in May
I represent a group of people who would like to attempt the Lyke Wake walk in May. Could you recommend any publications to assist in the orga . . . [more]
Long Distance Footpath in The South of England?
Good evening, how are you doing? I'm Noortje from Holland and I have a question to you. This summer I go visit a friend in Lond . . . [more]
Baggage Transfer in North Yorkshire
Hi, I am looking for a baggage transfer facility for 2 people (2 bags/rucksacks) for 6 transfers along the Grassington to East Coast walk. W . . . [more]
Accommodation On Leeds Liverpool Canal
Planning to walk the whole length of the Leeds Liverpool canal starting in Liverpool. Has anyone done this walk and if so can they recommend . . . [more]
The Breconway Or Beaconway Or Trail
I want to walk is it the (Breconway or Beaconway or Trail) or something I'm not sure what its called on the Brecon Beacon National Park in Wales.more]
Walking The Arran Coastal Way
Hi, I've a few comment/questions about this walk, which I've just returned from: Can anyone tell me why the National Grid GPS reading . . . [more]
Camping and Supplies on The Offa''s Dyke Walk?
Hey Mike, and anyone else :> Can you tell me more about The Offer's Dyke Path, please? I am also interested in the 6 days b . . . [more]
Accommodation on the Coast to Coast Walk?
My husband and I are doing the Coast to Coast walk this year with out 14 year old son. I don't want to camp for the whole two weeks. I . . . [more]
Guided walks along The Pennine Way?
I am looking for a guided walking group along The Pennine Way but as yet am unable to fined any company that do this. Can you help ??? . . . [more]
Wild Camping near a river?
Where is the best place to wild camp near a river?. . . . [more]
Fuel for Walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk?
Fuel for stoves in UK I'm flying to Manchester and then going by train to St. Bees to do the Coast to Coast walk. I have two MS . . . [more]
The Lake District Three Peaks Challenge
Hi Editor I hope you can help me with what seems a simple question, but I just can't find a definitive answer to it. Myself, a . . . [more]
Walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast a little more slowly?
I am 71, my wife is 65. We would like to walk, St. Bees to Robin Hood Bay between August 14 and 31. Is it possible and within reason to not a . . . [more]
How many GPS Waypoints for Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk
How many waypoints are there on your Coast-to-Coast walk, are there options if I do not want to follow routes such as High options etc, are these easil . . . [more]
GPS Waypoints for the Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path, Do you know the GPS Waypoints for the path? . . . [more]
Diverted path on The Severn Way
Recently a landowner installed gates across his 30 feet wide entrance, one set pedestrian, one vehicular and one a kissing gate as a footpath went thro . . . [more]
Where should I camp while doing the Three Peak Challange?
Where should I camp while doing the Three Peak Challenge, . . . [more]
GPS Waypoints for which Pennine Way?
Hi, I am undertaking the Pennine way in June and I'm therefore interested in the GPS Waypoints that you have to offer for the route. Wou . . . [more]
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge?
Hi, I understand the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is 25 miles long. I was wondering if it is possible to camp/stop on route, ju . . . [more]
Is there a Three Peaks Walk in The Peak District
Good Afternoon I took part in the 24 hour three peaks challenge (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon) last year with some work colleagues. . . . [more]
Mobile Phone access on The Cape Wrath Trail?
With some friends we have planned to walk the Cape Wrath Trail and we would like to hear from someone, if it is possible to make use of a mobile phone . . . [more]
When is the best time to walk the Alternative Coast to Coast?
Patricia Ogden has some very interesting pictures of & . . . [more]
Wild Camping on the West Highland Way
In May 2006 I am planning on doing the West Highland Way again with a mate. We are trying to keep the expenses down so that we can enjoy a good earned . . . [more]
The Breconway or Beaconway or Trail
I want to walk is it the (Breconway or Beaconway or Trail) or something I'm not sure what its called on the Brecon Beacon National Park in Wales.more]
GPS Waypoints for the Lyke Wake Walk
Dear Sir, Do you have, or intend to have in the near future, GPS settings for the above walk? Yours aye, . . . [more]
The Goth Walk
Please could you tell me if you have heard of The Goth Walk in Shrewsbury I have seen it on sign post when out walking in my area I would lov . . . [more]
The Three Peaks of Wales
Hi Please could you tell me if there is a Three Peaks of Wales walk - someone mentioned it to me the other day in passing and I don't see . . . [more]
Walking the Offa's Dyke Path
Hi there I intend walking the Offa's Dyke National Trail next year and have already made all the bookings for the B & B's along t . . . [more]
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk
Please could you possibly help. Myself and 3 other friends have recently completed the national three peaks walk over 3 days during Sept. . . . [more]
Can you wild camp on the Yorkshire Three Peaks walk?
Is it possible to camp out on the yorkshire 3 peaks route? We're planning on walking to the top of the first peak (Pen y Ghent) and then . . . [more]
Walking the South West Coast Path
Hi Editor, My name is Judy Hunter. I am Vice president of a strong bushwalking club in Melbourne Australia, and have returned two weeks ago f . . . [more]
GPS Waypoints for the Pennine Way Available Now
I see that you are planning to include GPS waypoint information for the pennine way at some point, do you have an estimate when it would be available o . . . [more]
Which Boots for the Pennine Way
I am staring the Pennine Way on 29th July going South to North in two weeks. I have two pairs of boots: my leather ones (Brasher Superlite) a . . . [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 York . . . [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 way . . . [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]
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 Whernside? Ca . . . [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]
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 advise. . . . [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 pl . . . [more]
The Middlewood Way
Do you have (or are you planning to have) details of the Middlewood Way. . . . [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]
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 Cot . . . [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 an . . . [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 You . . . [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 d . . . [more]
The Limestone Way
Hello friends - just a note about a comment on walk d313 Bradford . . . [more]
The Sea To Sea Walk
Can you tell me where to find information on the Sea to Sea trail in England? . . . [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]
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]
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 Zealand. . . . [more]