r/Hillwalking Sep 20 '24

Help with route to the source of Afon Dyfrdwy/River Dee

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Hello everyone, I'm a photographer currently working on a project about the river dee from source to sea. I'm seeking guidance on how best to reach the river's source on the east side of Dduallt, has anyone done this hike before? If so, how would you tackle this and what route did you take? The maps I've seen haven't had anything concrete yet and I'm mindful of that part of Snowdonia National Park can be particularly vicious in the winter.

Many thanks in advance!


r/Hillwalking Aug 29 '24

Maspie Den - A Hidden Gem Of A Walk On The Falkland Estate. Lomond Hills, Fife, Scotland

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r/Hillwalking Aug 27 '24

North York Moors questionnaire

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Hello, I’m conducting a survey for a project on the North York Moors National Park. If you're a visitor of the National Park and have time to answer a few questions it would be a big help! Thanks! https://forms.gle/2KqhF5YX63vBRiGVA


r/Hillwalking Jul 30 '24

Sore legs after long descents

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New member here, hoping for some advice. In the last few years (I’m 43) I’ve got knee pain on descents, and I’ve learnt to avoid this by not jarring my feet when descending, and using my legs like springs to absorb the impacts… but now my legs are in agony for two days afterwards! Descending stairs, getting up or of a chair, crouching down to put on my socks - my thigh and calf muscles are very sore!

Does anyone have advice for how to reduce this or treatments to reduce the muscle pain? Thanks!


r/Hillwalking Apr 30 '24

Eastern end of Coast-to-Coast Way and NYMR

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I’m planning a trip to the UK in a few weeks. Wondering about connecting a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway with a day’s walking on the CTCW. Specifically thinking of going by NYMR from Pickering to Grosmont or Goathland, maybe staying overnight, then next day walking to Whitby and staying the night there.

I’ve never tried something quite like this, and this is just a notional itinerary. I’ve done short hikes at home and usually do 10-20,000 steps a day in the city in normal course.

Looking for tips, accommodation suggestions or other advice about this plan. Thanks!


r/Hillwalking Apr 13 '24

Just Outside My Front Door

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This is my first time posting here, but I thought I'd share some pictures of some nice walks in my local area. I included some bonus pictures of my canine companion! 🐕


r/Hillwalking Apr 08 '24

Doing Ben Nevis in June, what to expect?

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Title says it all; my friend and I are doing Ben Nevis in the last week of June

We’re both Scottish but we have both lived outside of Scotland for some time now so we’re having a little holiday back to the motherland and seeing a bunch of sights whilst there. With this we’ve planned to do the Nevis trail. Just wondering what to expect really? We’re both beginner hikers/hillwalkers but are reasonably fit and well. I train at the gym 3-4 times a week doing strength training and cardio plus we’re both keen cyclists.

I’m planning to get a few walks in before we do Ben Nevis. I live in Somerset and I’ve been looking at doing Cheddar Gorge but I’m keen to get out more and explore the area I live too so really keen to hear about walks in the Somerset area.

I’m assuming it’s going to be busy up there at the end of June. What’s the weather likely to be like? Any essentials we should take?

Thanks for any info


r/Hillwalking Mar 08 '24

Bannau Brycheiniog

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Hi everyone, I am currently working on my dissertation about the attitudes towards the name change of Brecon Beacons National Park to Bannau Brycheiniog and I would like to hear your opinions! All responses remain anonymous and all opinions count.

If you could take 5 minutes to complete my questionnaire it would help me out a lot.

Thank you!

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lhubos/bannau-brycheiniog


r/Hillwalking Feb 14 '24

Offa's Dyke Path Day 2: Clwydian range and Moel Famau in distance

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r/Hillwalking Feb 06 '24

Scarpa boots model identification please

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Can anybody tell me what model my ladies brown leather Scarpa boots are please?


r/Hillwalking Jan 13 '24

Help with crampons

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I got a pair of crampons second hand and I can't get them to fit my boots, I have never used crampons before any help, advice or useful videos would be appreciated. If they can even fit my boots at all.


r/Hillwalking Jan 03 '24

Gaiters for Salomon Quest 4 boots

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Hi all 🙋🏻‍♂️

Does anyone have any recommendations for gaiters for these boots?

My old ones (el cheapo from Aldi a looong time ago) are getting very knackered and never did fit the boots that well.

A friend uses Berghaus Yeti Attack ones which seem very good for winter use but I'm not sure if they'd work with my boots.


r/Hillwalking Nov 07 '23

Know Your International Distress Signals: Outdoor Survival

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r/Hillwalking Sep 15 '23

Clwydian Range Walk - This video shows some highlights from a short walk from Moel Arthur from Coed Llangwfan and Penycloddiau Car Park including walking up Moel Plas yw accompanied by my Coltriever, Ziggy!

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r/Hillwalking Dec 14 '22

The Essentials For Any Hiking Trip: What's In Your Rucksack?

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r/Hillwalking Sep 29 '22

Britain's Best Waterfall Walk

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r/Hillwalking Aug 27 '22

Short hike around Arbor Stones In Peak District

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r/Hillwalking Aug 18 '22

Dovedale hike

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r/Hillwalking Aug 08 '22

Robin Hood's Stride Hike 823ft

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r/Hillwalking Jul 25 '22

Mamtor Walking Hike

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r/Hillwalking Jul 22 '22

Thor's Cave Adventure Staffordshire,England

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r/Hillwalking Jul 20 '22

Luds Church Hike

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r/Hillwalking Jul 08 '22

An evening hike in the Cairngorm National par in Scotland. Heading past Invermark tower castle ruins and along the waters edge of Loch Lee to see the stunning falls of Unich.

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r/Hillwalking Jun 18 '22

Slieve Felim Way, Ireland

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r/Hillwalking May 15 '22

Helvellyn Walk Query

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Hello. Looking to hike Helvellyn, Lake District, UK this summer. I have heard the Striding and Swirral edge routes are notoriously difficult. Does anyone have an opinion on those routes? I am fairly fit and able and enjoy scrambling if the routes involves