The walking / hiking thread

[tsubaki]

No. Is that the London Wall near Barbican?

Partially - its to walk along the circuit of what would have been the old Roman city walls:

How to Do the London Wall Walk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Visiting London and fascinated by history? Plan a self-guided tour on the London Wall Walk! This post is accurate as of 2021.

londonmymind.com

The London Wall Walk

The London Wall walk follows the surviving remains of the Roman Wall built around Londinium, that was used and modified into Medieval times

archaeology-travel.com

Personally I think its a better walk the reverse of how they've set it up there, so starting at Blackfriars and ending up by the Tower.

 

[Rugby Toffee]

I live in Cumbria and am regularly shocked at how many people come to walk the Lakes etc. with very little appropriate footwear etc....

 

[JimmyJeffers]

While we were up there we drove to Craster. About 50yds or so from the harbour a sea fret was descending and as we got to the harbour edge I realised we were in a sort of amphitheatre. Behind us into the rocks were people seated tucking into the renowned kippers, and you couldn't help but inhale the smoke from the fish curers.
Bottom line is we're booked for a week in June just up the road in Dunstan. Can't wait.

Ross sands is a great beach to visit about 20 mins north from there. Can see the seals basking on the beach.
Perfect time to go to the farne islands also. Drop me a PM closer to the time if you want some advice on places to visit. If I’ve not been banned

 

[tommytowne]

Ross sands is a great beach to visit about 20 mins north from there. Can see the seals basking on the beach.
Perfect time to go to the farne islands also. Drop me a PM closer to the time if you want some advice on places to visit. If I’ve not been banned

Thanks. Will take you up on your offer. Just behave then.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I live in Cumbria and am regularly shocked at how many people come to walk the Lakes etc. with very little appropriate footwear etc....

Flippers presumably?

 

[Rugby Toffee]

Flippers presumably?

Almost in some caseslol

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Almost in some caseslol

Remember the first time I did Ben Nevis. I'd ridden up loads of 2000m mountains so thought I'd be fine and dandy. Few hours later I was curled up in the metal hut at the top stealing the mouldy Tracker bar from the skeleton in the corner.

 

[Nymzee]

I live in Cumbria and am regularly shocked at how many people come to walk the Lakes etc. with very little appropriate footwear etc....

I prefer the opposite myself: those travelling up here to walk round Tarn Hows kitted in full gear with walking poles in hand lol

 

[sbbefc]

Can anyone recommend B2 boots? They're pretty expensive so value for money if possible. Thank you

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Can anyone recommend B2 boots? They're pretty expensive so value for money if possible. Thank you

I’ve got a pair of Scarpa Chamoz. Had them for years now and they’re so good.

Would thoroughly recommend them.

If you’re planning for high altitude then I would suggest Scarpa Vega’s.

 

[sbbefc]

I’ve got a pair of Scarpa Chamoz. Had them for years now and they’re so good.

Would thoroughly recommend them.

If you’re planning for high altitude then I would suggest Scarpa Vega’s.

Thanks for that. I wouldn't be doing any high altitude walking in the near future, but I wouldn't rule it out. Basically I want to do some winter walking on UK mountains. I'll be doing a winter skills course in Scotland. I was advised to go B2 as they'd give a few more options in future.

I was recommended Scarpa ribelle, but the reviews are mixed. Know much about these?

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Thanks for that. I wouldn't be doing any high altitude walking in the near future, but I wouldn't rule it out. Basically I want to do some winter walking on UK mountains. I'll be doing a winter skills course in Scotland. I was advised to go B2 as they'd give a few more options in future.

I was recommended Scarpa ribelle, but the reviews are mixed. Know much about these?

Soz mate - I've never seen that boot before. B2 is deffo they type of boot you need for winter mountaineering in the UK. However you need one boot - to cover your walk-ins and walk-outs as well as your climbing. So the boot needs to be light, strong, waterproof, warm, flexible and can support a 12 point c1 or c2 crampon without slippage.

I do recommend that Scarpa Chamoz HD boots with Grivel Air tech 12 crampons - but thats just my opinion.

 

[sbbefc]

Soz mate - I've never seen that boot before. B2 is deffo they type of boot you need for winter mountaineering in the UK. However you need one boot - to cover your walk-ins and walk-outs as well as your climbing. So the boot needs to be light, strong, waterproof, warm, flexible and can support a 12 point c1 or c2 crampon without slippage.

I do recommend that Scarpa Chamoz HD boots with Grivel Air tech 12 crampons - but thats just my opinion.

Do you find the Chamoz are warm enough? I'm torn between those and Scarpa Triolet. Apparently both boots are similar but the Triolet are slightly warmer. I'll be in the Cairngorms, which can be pretty Arctic by all accounts.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Do you find the Chamoz are warm enough? I'm torn between those and Scarpa Triolet. Apparently both boots are similar but the Triolet are slightly warmer. I'll be in the Cairngorms, which can be pretty Arctic by all accounts.

Warm enough for my sensitive tootsies. I’ve used em for winter climbing in the Torridons, Cairngorms and in the Alps.

Triloet are excellent also. Can’t go wrong with either choice.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Soz mate - I've never seen that boot before. B2 is deffo they type of boot you need for winter mountaineering in the UK. However you need one boot - to cover your walk-ins and walk-outs as well as your climbing. So the boot needs to be light, strong, waterproof, warm, flexible and can support a 12 point c1 or c2 crampon without slippage.

I do recommend that Scarpa Chamoz HD boots with Grivel Air tech 12 crampons - but thats just my opinion.

Are you doing via ferrata type stuff?