This one is in the Peak District and was done on a bright but very frosty morning back in December 2022 with a walking buddy.

We were Ethel bagging and had planned a 15 mile route to bag three of them in a very popular area of the Peaks.  One of the Ethels was Thorpe Cloud in the very touristy Dove Dale.  The others were Musden Low and Tissington Hill.

Because of the distance and time of year we started early, around 08:00 from a parking spot near the village of Thorpe.

Off we tramped over to Tissington Hill to bag the trig and Reynards Cave.  We were blessed with crispy frost covered grass and paths in bright sunshine; a blessing in December.

From there it was down into the far end of Dove Dale via a steep, but pretty, path.  Once in the Dale we turned left and headed towards the Stepping Stones and Thorpe Cloud.  On the way we had the pleasure of trying to stay upright on the frost covered boardwalk sections, but were blessed with great photo opportunities, including the sight of water running under sheets of ice over rocks into the dale.  Like watching tadpoles swim.

We bagged Thorpe Cloudy by very naughtily scrambling up the now closed original route.  Amazing views were our reward from the ridge at the top.

After a steep muddy, and slippy slidey, descent off the back of Thorpe Cloud we headed over to Ilam Park  for a very quick lunch stop, we were against the clock because of the short daylight hours. 

After our lightening lunch we headed along, then across, the river and up a shock of a lung and leg busting hill to the bag Musden Low.  That came as a surprise.

Tip: If any point on an OS Map or App shows something as a ‘Low’, then be assured its going to be up a steep hill.

After recovering our heart and lungs from the hill we then had some fun navigation through fields etc to get back to the cars.  There was a far bit of mapping discussions on this section.  Thank goodness we carried both the OS App and the actual paper map, and compass, and know how to use them.

Final challenge when we reached the cars was that my walking buddy spotted we were 0.4 of a mile short of the planned 15, so we did some field wanderings to reach the target.  I think she has OCD. :-)

I highly recommend this walk.

Just came back from Costa Rica - walking through the many rainforests there was unbelievable!

Park at the Yorkshire dales car park at Buckden and walk across to Yockenthwaite via Cray with great views back down the valley. Walk back along the river. If you want a longer walk a hike up to the top of Buckden pike can be incorporated 

I've just completed the wild, remote and hilly Glyndwr's Way. It was full of glorious Welsh vistas, stunning hedgerows and of course sheep of all varieties. Highly recommended if you like nature and peace and quiet.

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I love Snowdonia, great walk and amazing views!

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I’m lucky enough to live in Sheffield with easy access to the Peak District with loads of great walks. Stanage Edge is one of those walks.

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Ben Lomond is a nice walk, not far from Glasgow, not too difficult for a beginner, and can be claimed as a Munro. It is weird looking down to see helicopters flying above the loch, and it feels like you could simply reach up to touch the cloud base.

The South West Coast Path.  My son and I walked the whole 630 miles of it (over a number of years).  We had weekends and holidays in the West Country and did a little of the Path each time, it is spectacular.  Every time you climb another cliffside or round a hill there is another fabulous view in front of you!

I love the Ben Lomond walk for the stunning panoramic views over Loch Lomond and the surrounding Trossachs from the summit.

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I absolutely love hiking, especially going on walking holidays to places like the Peak District and Snowdonia. However my favourite walk will always be walking round my local parkrun each Saturday. I'm unable to run so walk instead, but that doesn't matter - I still get to experience the same amazing community and fantastic support as the runners. Everyone is so encouraging and friendly; it truly is one of the highlights of my week!

There’s a magic to the Derwent dams in spring that's hard to replicate at any other time of year. As you begin your walk from the visitor centre, the air is clean and crisp, carrying the scent of damp earth and new growth. The path, initially a wide, steady track, hugs the water's edge, offering breathtaking views of the vast, still reservoir. The hills rise steeply on either side, their patchwork of moorland and young green trees coming to life.

But the real joy lies in the smaller, twisting paths that snake away from the main route. These narrow tracks lead you through ancient woodlands, where the sunlight dapples through the fresh foliage. The ground is a carpet of bluebells and wild garlic, their vibrant colours and pungent aromas a feast for the senses. As you climb, the views open up, revealing the full majesty of the valley. From a higher vantage point, the dams themselves—engineering marvels with their castellated towers—seem to stand guard over the tranquil water. It’s a place where history, nature, and a sense of quiet adventure all combine, and the burgeoning life of spring makes every step a discovery

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The route takes you past the most stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, bays and coves, all with that fresh Atlantic breeze hitting you full on. The scenery changes with every bend in the path. And at the end of the walk, you’re rewarded with some seriously good pubs offering hearty food, real ales, and great local company. It’s relaxed, scenic, meaningful and exactly my kind of walk.

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Walking the Tor in Glastonbury, simply amazing!

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Almost anywhere in the Lake District. It's just breathtaking.