Tag Archives: Social Hiking

A Wander on Wansfell and Baystones (but not necessarily in that order) – 4.5 miles

Posted on May 21, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

A short circular walk taking in the two tops of Wansfell, Ambleside’s very own Wainwright. We were en route to Grasmere for the weekend so Troutbeck made a convenient starting point after the drive over Kirkstone Pass. The trusty Met Office … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Baldrys, Baystones, Eastern Wainwrights, Grasmere, hiking, Lake District, Loweswater Gold, Social Hiking, The Mortal Man, view from Wansfell, Wainwrights, walks from Troutbeck, Wansfell, Wansfell & Baystones route | Leave a comment

North Eastern Wainwrights, Bonscale Pike, Arthurs Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill and Steel Knotts (Pikewassa) – 8 miles

Posted on May 13, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

A fairly straightforward afternoon taking in 5 Wainwrights whilst trying to beat some dismal Lake District weather. The Met Office suggested possible afternoon brightness in the north east Lakes, so this was an opportunity to make first ascents of Arthurs Pike, Bonscale Pike & mini mighty Pikewassa (Steel Knotts). There was … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Arthurs Pike, Bonscale Pike, hiking, Lake District, Loadpot Hill, Martindale, North East Wainwrights, Pikewassa, routes from Martindale, Social Hiking, St Peters Church, Wainwrights, Wether Hill, Wether Hill & Pikewassa route | Leave a comment

Fifty Shades of Green – Cheviots Walk from Alwinton via the Pass Peth path, Shillmoor, Shillhope Law, The Middle and Clennell St (13.5 miles)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

Starting from the village of Alwinton this route covers 13 miles of typical Cheviots terrain. There’s undulating paths, dense forest, wide bridleways, rolling hills, rolling valleys and lots of rich green green grass. This was a first walk from Alwinton as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Alwinton, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, Clennell Street, Fairhaugh, hiking, Kyloe Shin, Pass Peth, routes from Alwinton, routes from Shillmoor, Shillhope Law, Shillmoor, Social Hiking, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale | 5 Comments

A Favourite Walk in the Cheviots – 10 miles over Shillhope Law and Windy Gyle from Trows Rd End (Slymefoot) in Upper Coquetdale

Posted on February 13, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

This has become my favourite walk in Northumberland’s Cheviot Hills and is strongly recommended. The Upper Coquet valley is particularly attractive with small streams cutting through green rolling hills rising up to the Border Ridge & Pennine Way. Whilst lacking … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills | Tagged Barrowburn, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots, Cheviots routes, Fairhaugh, hiking, Kyloe Shin, Routes from Barrowburn, Rowhope, Shillhope Law, Slymefoot, Social Hiking, Trows, Trows Road End, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale, Windy Gyle, Windy Gyle route, Windy Gyle The Street, Windy Gyle video panorama | 6 Comments

Making a Break for Mellbreak and Hen Comb – two Windy Western Wainwrights

Posted on February 6, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

A 7 mile Sunday Lakes walk up two windy western Wainwrights, with an extra advantage. You get to frequent one of Lakeland’s best country pubs, the Kirkstile Inn, where they serve proper ale. Not that I’m obsessed about proper pubs … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Hen Comb, hiking, Kirkstile Inn, Lake District, Lake District walks, Loweswater, Loweswater Gold, Mellbreak, Mellbreak & Hen Comb route, Social Hiking | Leave a comment

Two Berks on Birks and Arnison Crag, two wet and windy Wainwrights

Posted on December 19, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Lakes on Sunday again, and this time a rare short walk of 4.5 miles due to the inclement weather. I’m not entirely sure what inclement means so the term ‘shite’ would also be applicable here! We used the opportunity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Arnison Crag, Birks, Birks & Arnison Crag from Patterdale, Birks and Arnison Crag route, hiking, Lake District, Lake District walks, Social Hiking | 5 Comments

Late Sun in the North East Lakes – Beda Fell, Rest Dodd and The Nab, plus Hallin Fell by Headtorch

Posted on December 5, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Another Lakes on Sunday trip, and only just! A depressingly densely cloudy forecast meant I was about to head up to the Cheviots. Then Sunday morning brought a surprising improvement with the north east Lakes looking ok possibly clearing later. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Beda Fell, Beda Fell route, Hallin Fell, Hallin Fell by Headtorch, hiking, Lake District, Lake District walks, Rest Dodd, Social Hiking, The Nab, The Nab route | Leave a comment

A Grey Day Walking the Whinlatter Wainwrights

Posted on November 28, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

It’s Lakes on Sunday time, this week starring the Whinlatter Wainwrights, not stars in their own right but could they collectively make a grand day out? There are 5 Wainwrights on the north side of the Whinlatter Pass & they … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake District | Tagged Barf, Braithwaite pubs, Broom Fell, Brown How, Greystones, hiking, Lake District, Lake District walks, Lord's Seat, Middle Ruddings, Skawgill Bridge route, Social Hiking, Whinlatter Wainwrights, Whinlatter Wainwrights route | 4 Comments

Back in the Hills – 12 miles in the Cheviots over Shillhope Law and Windy Gyle, just me and the British Army!

Posted on November 17, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Finally, time to be released back into the hills once again! It.s been 9 long weeks since the last trip up in the North West Highlands during summery September. So winter gear was dug out, boots cleaned, and poles extended. … Continue reading →