Quote - We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success. - Henry David Thoreau

Hiking Planning Tip - Hiking With Kids - Make sure children do not run about at the start as they will tire too quickly.

Article – New Year Weekend Hiking In Yorkshire, England

This hiking weekend was for 3 nights over the New Year in December 2010 with SPICE.

Our first day hiking was around Ilkley Moor over 5 miles. Starting at the Cow & Calf Rocks and passing the historic 12 Apostles Stone Circle. On New Year's Eve our day hiking route was 7 miles over Haworth Moor to Top Withens, where Emily Bronte got her inspiration for Wuthering Heights. On New Year's Day we did a 7 miles day hiking trip around Shipley Glen to Saltaire.

Read more about this New Year Weekend Hiking in Yorkshire, England on my blog at: New Year Yorkshire Weekend Hiking, England

Quote - Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way. - Dr. Seuss

Hiking Planning Tip - Hiking With Kids - Ensure children drink plenty of water and do not become dehydrated.

Article - Weekend Hiking Based In Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

This hiking weekend was for 2 nights from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon.

The hiking on Saturday was a 10 mile circular route with the option of returning by train after 5 miles. On the morning we drove a short distance to Goathland, which was made famous as the village of "Aidensfield" in the TV programme, Heartbeat. We then hiked 5 miles to the lovely town of Grosmont. The afternoon hiking was another 5 miles back to Whitby.

The hiking on Sunday was a 10 mile figure of eight route. We drove to the lovely fishing village of "Robin Hoods Bay". The morning hiking was about a 6 mile circular route with great views of the coast.  We returned to Robin Hoods Bay for lunch and for a little exploration. After lunch we had the choice of a shorter circular hike of about 4 miles in the opposite direction along a disused railway before returning along a coastal footpath.

The final day hiking on Monday was a 5 mile circular route. We drove inland to the moors and the famous "Hole of Horcum", which is a huge natural hollow 400ft deep.

Read more about this Weekend Hiking around Whitby in North Yorkshire, England on my blog at: Whitby Weekend Hiking In North Yorkshire, England

Quote - The mountains are calling and I must go. - John Muir

Hiking Planning Tip - Hiking With Kids - Get children into a routine of exercise before taking them hiking.

Article - Weekend Hiking Based In Minehead Somerset, England

This hiking weekend was for 2 nights from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday, the morning hiking distance was about 6 miles to the lovely village of Dunster. The route was along the coastal path, then inland across open farmland and through a woodland area with a lovely brook. The afternoon hiking was another 5 miles back to Minehead. Most of the route was in the Exmoor National Park with marvellous views.

On Sunday we drove to Wheddon Cross in a lovely area of Exmoor. The area is very famous for its Snowdrop Valley. The hiking distance down the valley and back was about 6 miles through some beautiful landscape, from woodland paths following brooks to open land with great views. The snowdrops looked fantastic!

Read more about this Weekend Hiking based in Minehead in Somerset, England on my blog at: Minehead Hiking Weekend In Somerset, England

Quote - All that glitters is not gold. All who wander are not lost. - William Shakespeare

Hiking Planning Tip - Hiking With Kids - Educate children about mother nature and ensure they are prepared in all aspects.

Article - Hiking Holiday Around The Gower Peninsula In South Wales, UK

For some fabulous views, some good hiking and fresh air try a hiking holiday on The Gower Peninsula in South Wales, UK.

We stayed in Llangennith on the west coast of The Gower Peninsula. We did 3 day hiking journeys, the first to Three Cliffs Bay the second about Rhossili Down and also Worms Head and the 3rd was from Port Eynon To Rhossili.

Read more about this Hiking Holiday around The Gower Peninsula in South Wales, UK on my blog at: Gower Peninsula Hiking Holiday In South Wales, UK

Quote - Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain -Richard M. Nixon

Hiking Planning Tip - Permits - Check in with a ranger for any special short-term regulations in the area and also on trail conditions.

Article - Hiking Holiday Around Eden Valley In Cumbria, England

We did 3 day hiking journeys, the first to High Force as well as Low Force falls, the second about the town of Appleby-In-Westmorland and the 3rd at High Cup on the Pennine Way within the North Pennines.

The Eden Valley is a lush and bountiful area and good hiking country with a lot of paths available. Much of the countryside is actually farmland, together with open fields bordered by hedgerows and dry-stone walls. It's also near by the Northern Pennies which has a distinctive awe-inspiring landscape of higher moorland and also broad upland dales. You'll discover a number of interesting reminders of the mining and industrial era, as well as some unique birds, animals and flora.

Read more about this return Hiking Holiday around Eden Valley in Cumbria, England on my blog at: Eden Valley Hiking Holiday In Cumbria, England

Quote - The place where you lose the trail is not necessarily the place where it ends - Tom Brown, Jr.

Quote - The place where you lose the trail is not necessarily the place where it ends - Tom Brown, Jr.

Hiking Planning Tip - Permits - Some zones may not require a permit, but if checked and do not have one, you may face an expensive fine.

Article - Return Hiking Holiday Around St Ives In Cornwall, England 2010

This return hiking holiday to St Ives Cornwall with Holiday Fellowship (HF) Holidays was again a fabulous time for me. In 2009 we did itinerary 2 and had such a great experience that we decided to do itinerary 1 this year. We had a choice of three day hikes each day on this hiking holiday.

The HF Holidays' Hiking Leaders were great. During the day hiking they guided us in a caring and considerate way, and also pointed out places of interest. During the evening they socialised with the hiking guests or provided forms of entertainment.

Read more about this return Hiking Holiday around St Ives in Cornwall, England 2010 on my blog at: Return Hiking Holiday Around St Ives In Cornwall England

Quote - The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up - Robert Persin

Hiking Planning Tip - Permits - In many national parks and wilderness areas you need a permit, which is frequently free.

Article - Hiking Holiday Around St Ives In Cornwall, England 2009

This hiking holiday in St Ives Cornwall was with Holiday Fellowship (HF) Holidays was a great experience. St Ives is a delightful resort town with a maze-like old fishing area. It's a perfect centre from which to discover the surrounding region.

The HF Holidays' Hiking Leaders were great. During the day hiking they guided us in a caring and considerate way, and also pointed out places of interest. This holiday was very sociable. We enjoyed the company of other hikers and the holiday leaders in a warm and friendly atmosphere, making good use of the welcoming bar and comfortable lounges.

At St. Ives, HF offer two hiking itineraries which can be done as a 2 week holiday or as 2 separate 1 week hiking holidays. On this holiday we did itinerary 2 and as we had such a good time we booked itinerary 1 for the following year. There were 5 days of hikes and the hiking time was around 5 to 7 hours each day. We spent our free day taking a look around St Ives.

Read more about this Hiking Holiday around St Ives in Cornwall, England 2009 on my blog at: Hiking Holiday Around St Ives In Cornwal England 2009

Quote - There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest-Alex Lowe

Hiking Planning Tip - Permits - Some grant general access whilst others are restrictive in terms of both routes and camping sites.

Article - Hiking Holiday with SPICE and Tracks N Trips in Albiano Tuscany, Italy

The time spent on this Hiking Holiday in the Tuscany region of Northern Italy was superb. Tuscany was a delightful experience with stunning landscapes and ancient cities. Virtually every village had art treasures to stir the imagination of times gone by. We stayed in Albiano, close to Barga in the area of Garfagna, meaning enchanted wood, in Northern Tuscany, located between the Appennine mountains and the Alpi Apuane mountains.

The hikes we did were on good tracks, which were usually mule tracks or forest trails. There were 5 days of hikes and the hiking time was around 5 to 7 hours each day. On one of the days we were hiking in the Orecchiella Natural Park. All of the hiking involved some up-hill climbs with the greatest ascent for the week being 2,800 ft, which was the equivalent of climbing Snowdon in the UK.

Read more about this Hiking Holiday around Albiano in Tuscany, Italy on my blog at: Hiking Holiday Around Albiano In Tuscany Italy

Quote - Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hiking Planning Tip - Permits - These are used to limit trail use; monitor traffic; and maintain hiker safety.

Article - Day Hiking around Appleby-In-Westmoorland in the Eden Valley in Cumbria England

This was the second day hiking trip myself and my partner Anne undertook on our hiking holiday in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, England in June 2010.

To sum up, this is a moderate day hike and quite easy, level walking. It was a great introduction to the Eden Valley and the River Eden area. It was along a clear, well marked route, including some country lanes. We hiked through some beautiful riverside scenery and also visited a picturesque waterfall, Rutter Force.

Read more about this Day Hiking around Appleby-In-Westmoorland on my blog at: Day Hiking Around Appleby-In-Westmoorland Eden Valley Cumbria

Quote - You need special shoes for hiking - and a bit of a special soul as well - Emme Woodhull-Bäche

Hiking Planning Tip - Hike Distance/Time - When climbing, hiking speed is slower, so for each 1,000 feet elevation change add half an hour

Article - Day Hiking around High Force Waterfall in the North Pennines in Teesdale England

This was the first day hiking trip myself and my partner Anne undertook on our hiking holiday in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, England in June 2010.

This was a moderate day hiking trip and was a great introduction to the Teesdale area. It was along clear, well marked paths, including a solidly surfaced section of The Pennine Way. There was a moderate amount of ascent and one section which has a tendency to be a little boggy. We also visited two lovely waterfalls, Low Force and High Force.

 

Read more about this Day Hiking around High Force Waterfall on my blog at: Day Hiking Around High Force Waterfall North Pennines Teesdale

Quote - Me think that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow - Henry David Thoreau