Category Archive: Walking and Mountains

Walking in the Peak District

Aw

We could not be on holiday in the peak district and miss out on some walking so even though my son was with us, we had planned on a hike somewhere. My son had brand new walking boots on to test out too, so no excuses . After some research into ‘family’ walks I found the …

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Scafell Pike

Me at the top

Last year Tim and I took on Scafell Pike in the Lake District. This is known as the highest mountain in England so was going to be my next big walk after the Brecon Beacons I did in Wales. It was a lovely day to tempt the 974 metre high climb. Tim had done it …

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Snowdon

From the top of Snowdon

Last year, (Sept 2009) my friend Debbie and I walked up Snowdon in Wales. We drove there in my good old green vectra, when it was still around. The head gasket was on its way out and radiator screwed but somehow, with a car boot full of bottles of water and lots of pit stops to …

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Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk

Half way

  Tim and I had a nice weekend away to do some walking, yes walking, its great! You should try it, though its better when its a walk that is a challenge in the mountains.  Just walking to the shops does not seem to have the same meaning. Get my drift?! We did the Brecon …

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