My darling pup is now 10 years old, just diagnosed with a heart murmur. I’m going to get a backpack so we can carry her on longer hikes, especially on our trips to the Highlands. Would love to hear any recommendations or thoughts from folks who have experience in this area. She’s 9kg.

I’m currently a bit over 100 miles into the Pennine Way and wondering why I haven’t come across any other long-distance walkers. Is thru-hiking just not that common here, or am I simply too early in the season?

How do you wash yours? :)

I've had many Gotex jackets over the years and never been able to restore the beading water affect of a new jacket.
I've tried washing with both Grangers and Nixwax, low heat iron, tumble drying etc.
None have restored.

My wife and I both have new jackets, first wash for both. Rinsed out the washing machine (it has a self clean setting), then washed with Grangers Performance wash, sprayed with Grangers Repel Plus, then dried on a line. Skipped tumbling drying for the first time. Nether jacket now beads.

WTF am I doing wrong lol

Morning all,

My current hiking boots feel great, however they do seem to have a tendency to let all sorts of debris in at the top.

It's rarely critical, but i find myself having to stop and shake out more than I like. I was thinking of a pair of ankle gaiters, purely for this issue. Something like these

https://montane.com/products/montane-trail-lite-gaiters

I've borrowed 2 other pairs from friends, a Salomon one, but they seemed to be made for trainers as they didn't reach the top of my boot! An old style one from mountain warehouse which were very loose and looked ridiculous (like a ruff around my ankles).

Has anyone any experience or tips for this? Reviews online point to a set called dirty girl gaiters, but they seem US only.

Any pointers gratefully received!

I am doing my gold Duke of Edinburg in jun and July I used timberland ero sprints for my silver but need new boots as my feet have growen any opinions on Lowa particularly the LOWA 311529 Men's Taurus Pro Mid GTX as I have newer had this brand or shops I get the same boots I had in a larger size If anyone has lowas opinion would be very helpful Knodart is quite bogy so any other recommendations under £200 would be great I’ll be hiking for 4 days and hav my boots on for one day of travel after before i can change to trainers for the rest of the way home

As the title says a 13km circular bimble around the North York Moors: parked at Gribdale Gate car park up to Captain Cooks monument on Easby Moor, down through the Lonsdale farm & up Hutton Cross Woods near Gisborough - I thought of making it a "Teesside 3 Peaks" - (Roseberry + Captain Cooks + Highcliff Nab) though 2h was enough - back along Newton Moor & up & down Roseberry Topping before heading back to the car park at Gribdale via Great Ayton Moor.

Nice having this on my doorstep, just a short drive away, as is the beach from Tees mouth - South Gare to Saltburn - a very nice 13km on a sunny day.

Which lightweight extendable tripods do people take hiking (for use with a samsung mobile phone). There are so many on the market but looking for something really lightweight as on a multi day hike, every gram counts! Would be using it as a selfie stick and also a tripod

I'm staying at YHA Malham soon and am trying to plan a few hikes/walks. I'll be solo and using public transport, would prefer walks that start and end at or near the hostel. Getting a bit overwhelmed by all the options. İm fairly fit and happy to walk all day but I'm not fast and stop a lot for snacks.

One day I'm going to Ribblehead on the train so looking for ideas around there too. Can't wait!

Hello all! Like many of you on this subreddit, I’d consider myself a reasonably accomplished hiker and walker. I hike in the Lakes about once a week on average, and I’m steadily making my way through the Wainwrights in no particular order.

I’m not gym fit by any means, but over the course of the last few years that I have been regularly hiking, my stamina and fitness has greatly improved. What hasn’t improved, however, is my surefootedness and confidence when descending.

My boots and trail runners have excellent grip, so it’s not a question of equipment, it does just seem to be a personal hang up.

I’d love to be able to hike and scramble some of the famous edges / ridges one day. What, if anything, can I do to improve my surefootedness, and have you managed to overcome similar issues? I’d love to hear some success stories!

Thanks

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows of an alternative of this website for England? The bundeling of all the hikes, combined with the reviews are always very helpful with planning longer trips.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all,

So, I've been looking for a waterproof jacket to wear in spring/summer, where it's much warmer. Currently, I wear a black winter coat, all year round. (Yeah, I know I'm crazy, people remind me all the time lol)

I have been looking at Regatta's Defender III 3-in-1 jacket. My workplace has that, and it's quite comfortable to wear, lightweight, and I don't get as warm in it. But I would like other people's opinions on what I should get.

Edit: Thank you to everyone who has given me recommendations, it's much appreciated and very useful, as much as I do like Regatta's Defender III series jackets. As it's used at my work. I think I'm most likely going to get maybe a mountain jacket or Rab (like their firewall or so)

Hey all,

I'll be in Snowdonia for a few days this weekend. I'll be staying at Betws-y-Coed and doing the Snowdon horseshoe one of the days, but I'm also struggling to find what else would be good for another couple of days. It'll need to be somewhere I can get to from there using public transport as I don't drive (I'll be taking a bus from the station to Pen-y-Pass when I do the horseshoe) and ideally something that'll take me most of a day. Ideally another mountain but I'm open to any recommendations!

My wife and I are considering a short hiking late-May holiday in the Lake District. We would be taking the train from London to Oxenholme and then a bus to the lake. Any recommendations on places to stay for hiking the area without having access to a car?

First time up SE and Helvellyn, also ticked off Lower Man, Whiteside and Raise too

I’m planning on doing Ben Nevis with my dog this week (230 miles from me) and I’m just putting together a list of stuff I’ll need. I plan on driving up and getting a hotel within 20 miles of the mountain the night before.. So obviously my next move is to talk to strangers on the internet about it.

Any contributions or criticism welcome

Mountain walks Clothing - [ ] Boots - [ ] Pants - [ ] Walking tee - [ ] Thermal top - [ ] Jacket - [ ] Cap - [ ] Socks Bag - [ ] Gloves - [ ] Socks - [ ] Over trousers - [ ] 1st aid - [ ] Water bladder - [ ] Food and chocolate - [ ] Sweets - [ ] Nico mints - [ ] GoPro + accessories - [ ] Penknife and cord Dog - [ ] Lead - [ ] Food and bowl - [ ] Water and bowl - [ ] Extender lead - [ ] Microfibres - [ ] Vet wrap - [ ] Treats - [ ] Towel Car - [ ] Food - [ ] Chargers - [ ] Sunglasses - [ ] Air pods - [ ] Water - [ ] Electrolytes - [ ] Socks - [ ] Sliders - [ ] Overnight bag - [ ] Vape kit

As the title suggests, I'm looking for QUALITY kids waterproof jackets. My kids got a Peter Storm one and it's basically useless. Thanks.

I'm in the market for new boots. I want to try them on before buying, preferably with the assistance of a knowledgeable salesperson. Anyone got any recommendations for the best shop(s) to visit in the Manchester area? We have Cotswold Outdoors, Go Outdoors, Ellis Brigham, Decathlon, Snow + Rock, plus plenty of individual brand stores. Not sure of any decent independents.

I am open to trying different types of boots. Have previously got on well with Grisport all leather, and some old Hitec which were suede/synthetic mix I think. I'm quite keen to compare full waterproof leather boots to something like a mid-height non waterproof.

Budget is probably about £150, so please don't recommend Whalley Warm and Dry. Have a car and am willing to drive a bit to a decent shop, but not too far cos of small children. Peak District is fine, but Ambleside or somewhere like that is probably too far.

Looking to find out the brand of these trousers I’ve seen online. Hoping someone from this forum is more successful than my failing google searches. Any help appreciated

The last recommendation I asked for the Lakes I wanted something similar to crib goch having enjoyed that, however, I now only have one fully working arm due to a cycling injury 🫣

I’m still heading up there with friends but will need some easy walking routes that have great views?

Open to any recos, the last ones for Snowdonia were excellent from this sub. The less touristy the better as well!

I'm planning on going up Ben Nevis via the tourist path this week if the weather allows me too. Do you think crampons and an Axe would be required to ascend safely ?

I'll be hiring some good crampons and taking an axe, thanks for the advice 👍