Where to find easy hiking trails in the United Kingdom
Easy hiking near London Eastbourne Considering that our small family spent the better part of a decade in Britain, our hiking experiences in the UK are strangely limited. A few years ago, we dabbled a bit in the Peak District, but that was before we knew anything about “real” – albeit “easy” – hiking. At the…
Anyone for Seaside Hiking? There’s a reason why real estate is most expensive in seaside towns. Who doesn’t love to have the beach a few bounds away from one’s front door? And, of course, for seaside hiking. Short of living there, most people love to take their summer holidays in seaside towns or at least spend…
Guest Post: Hiking in the Lake District The Coffin Route Trust Zoë Dawes to find a quirky hiking/walking trail. She tells us more about it in this quirky guest post. The Coffin Route from Grasmere to Rydal village may not sound the most attractive of walks, but I promise you, it is a delight. In fact, it’s…
Guest Post: Easy hiking – UK by Natalia Kent is often called ‘The Garden of England’. In the country’s South-East, most parts are easily accessible from London by road and rail, and the area is home to a wealth of National Trust and English Heritage properties. It is also an ideal area for walking. Not only does…
Guest Post: Easy hiking – Lake District, UK by Janice Waugh I discovered the pleasure of easy hiking last year when I went to the Lake District in November – the off season. You know it had to have been a wonderful experience because it rained almost incessantly. I was soaked every day and a…
Guest Post: Easy hikes – Lake District by Zoe Dawes There is no lovelier place in the world than the Lake District in the beautiful county of Cumbria, NW UK. It is most famous for its lovely lakes and impressive mountain scenery, home to England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike (3210 feet) and England’s largest lake, Windermere (10.5…