steveo Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Edited from the Walking Hadrian's Wall thread, which I was considering Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashoi Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, a while ago now though. Took 4 easyish days going east to west, the scenery getting better the further west you got. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Four days? It's eighty odd miles! I was thinking eight minimum. You must be an athlete.Do you have any accommodation suggestions? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashoi Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Athlete? No. Happy to cheat a bit? Yes. We spent the night before with a friend in Gateshead who gave us a lift to the "start" (about 10 miles in) the next day. Accommodation wise it was a B&B followed by a bunk house then another B&B, which were ok but nothing memorable.It's quite easy walking but to me the scenery was a bit dull. If you're a regular walker (I'm not) and want to cross it off your list then fine, but to be honest I'd far rather spend a week on somewhere like the dales way. It's Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 ...monty python's flying circus? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 So... Maybe not Hadrian's WallAny suggestions? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 some terrific cliff walking along the coast in DevonAnd from what little walking I've done since moving to teh South Downs, I can't wait to tackle longer walks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 a couple of my friends did the West Highland Way this year, over 8 days as a warm-up for their one month 400k Camino de Santiago. They said is was beautiful. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Offa's Dyke Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonirum Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 North Norfolk Coast Path Runs between Hunstanton and Sheringham About 15 miles Don't know if that qualifies as a "long walk" for you, steveo. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashoi Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I haven't walked the whole length of it but one of my sisters lives near the start of the dales way in Addingham and the scenery is stunning. About the right length at 80 miles. http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/outandabout/gettingactive/promotedroutes/dalesway Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
haruki Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The Pembrokeshire coast path is stunning, 186 miles long. http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/coast-path/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 >>The Pembrokeshire coast path is stunning, 186 miles long. Totally agree - just fantastic!Also consider the Pennine Way, Offa's Dyke and South West Coast Path from Swanage to Minehead, though I've only done the Dorset and Cornwall sections. They were stunning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 From Peckham to Penge - via ED, Dulwich Village, and Crystal Palace. Deprivation, regeneration and affluence all in one morning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have done that one. In fact I used to run it in my younger days.Maybe it would look different if I did it the other way round Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I did this one in 2013: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/Surrey/W/2323/founders-footpaths-anytime.htmlIt was the founding walk of the Long Distance Walking Association (cool dudes) and is 26 miles long and doable in a day in time for a finish at the Abinger Hatch pub: http://theabingerhatch.com/It's easy to get to from London and has long and beautiful stretches away from people/roads/noise.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 For me it's the Pennines. Walked a lot of it, always in separate visits from 2 days to a week.I've only ever hiked it, with less sightseeing and mainly on the trail, I just want the moors all day.Also recommend West Highland way for more dramatic/steeper scenery. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLad Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Pennines or peak district, say Sheffield to Hathersage is beautiful or the area around Castleton.Closer, anywhere on the South Downs Road, particularly around Devils Duke. Access the materials for Trailwalker and do any bit of that. Better still enter trailwalker and do lots of lovely long walks in training. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokesman Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 West Highland Way is a belter from Milngavie to Fort William. 96 miles doable in 5 days. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Crikey, isn't that yomping? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 jump on a cheap easy jet flight to verona and walk in the dolomites, NOW you're talking scenery!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 The Dulwich Raider goes on some interesting walks. I'd start with one of them before progressing onto anything more challenging. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is good for a beginner...http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/walking-routes Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I can't believe the scenery of Northumberland has been described as dull. I lived near Hadrian's Wall when I was a teenager for a couple of years and I am still blown away by the scenery up there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Time it right with the tide, and do Pegwell Bay around the Isle of Thanet to Minnis Bay. That's around 16 bays. If the tide goes against you the views from the top or the promenades are pretty great too. And along the way there are some wonderful pubs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50270-whats-the-best-long-walk-in-the-uk/#findComment-790820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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