Rambles, Walks, Hikes and Staggers AKA the old peoples race to god thread

[EpworthOwl]

Morning all, I thought I'd get the walking and hiking thread going again by letting you know about my latest walks.

Last Year, Me and Mrs Eppers went to Seahouses in Northumberland for a week and did the central part of the Northumberland Coastal Path, a 100 km walk along...yes the Northumberland coast. We walked from Craster round to Budle in October.

 

Anyway, this weekend, we took advantage of the last weekend of the Inn Collections Winter break weekend and stayed at the Amble Inn, Amble, and using local transport, we walked from Cresswell near Morpeth up to Amble on Friday, around 18km, then on Saturday we got a taxi to Craster and walked back to Amble a total of 25km, a great walk with some fantastic views across the North sea, covering Dunstanborough and Workwarth Castles as well as miles of golden sands. Beautiful walking. On Sunday we covered a 7km section that we had missed last October from Budle bay to Belford, mostly inland and a bit boring, although we spotted a sheep on its back stuck in a thicket of bramble, we tried to get it out, it tried to break my finger more than once, so we went to Belford fire station and they rescued it!

 

We will be finishing it off in August when we do the last 2 sections from Belford to Berwick

Edited March 30, 2022 by EpworthOwl

[EpworthOwl]

Pictures of walk...hopefully 

[HoylandOwl]

Nice one Eppers, and well done on not falling down the fucktard hole...

 

Emre is the big test.

[Reesh]

That Bamburgh Castle Eppers?

[EpworthOwl]

Warkworth Castle Reesh. One of many along that beautiful coast. 

[EpworthOwl]

We went to Bamburgh in October, such a fantastic place

[tomcore]

On 3/30/2022 at 8:26 PM, EpworthOwl said:

Pictures of walk...hopefully 

Gorgeous photos. They make me homesick. 

[pollhammer4]

Anybody thinking of doing the Dalesway walk this year, I do a bit of driving for one of the walking companies, give me a shout and I could arrange discounted bag moves from pub / B&B to pub / B&B. Call it Wednesday fan rates!

 

[EpworthOwl]

That looks a quality walk Pollhammer, how long is that?

[pollhammer4]

10 hours ago, EpworthOwl said:

That looks a quality walk Pollhammer, how long is that?

As Owling says, around 80 miles or so. A lot of Riverside walking, and I presume some harder stretches, and some genuinely stunning sections. Plenty of great places to stay, Ilkley is a nice start, Burnsall, Grassington, Kettlewell, Dent, Sedburgh, as well as some hidden gems - I drive along it and love it, presume a fair bit depends on the weather - went through a fair range today. Some great pubs and B&Bs to stay at. 

 

Apparently you have to dip your toe into Windermere to say you've done it. 

[pollhammer4]

This is very good (wish I'd found it earlier when getting lost trying to figure out where the walkers wanted wanted to go)

 

https://www.skyware.co.uk/dalesway/maps.htm

Just seen the thread title change, we'll probably* outlive you with our healthy walking ways 

 

*maybe

[Reesh]

9 hours ago, pollhammer4 said:

This is very good (wish I'd found it earlier when getting lost trying to figure out where the walkers wanted wanted to go)

 

https://www.skyware.co.uk/dalesway/maps.htm

Just seen the thread title change, we'll probably* outlive you with our healthy walking ways 

 

*maybe

I walk around 6 miles a day!

[Andyben]

To and from the bar 

[Reesh]

24 minutes ago, Andyben said:

To and from the bar 

Don't booze in the week mush!

[tomcore]

Inspired by Epworth and before it gets too hot here, I went for a little walk during my lunch break. It will probably rain soon and these beautiful sights will vanish. 

 

Guess the city. 

[tomcore]

It's not Hoyland Common by the way

[tomcore]

Close MPB but not quite. 

[tomcore]

1 minute ago, MPB said:

Same country?

Was thinking Seoul....if not.

By the way.....was in Tokyo in 2016 with work around this time....had a great time walking through a park near Kamenokobashi (sp?)......when the ground started to shake.....f'kin shit myself.....

Yep, Seoul. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit this neck of the woods, truly beautiful. That must have been a fantastic work trip, did you cope with the language and food? Before Covid, I used to love weekends in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto but my Korean bank card never worked. Japan is a strange place haha

[tomcore]

3 minutes ago, tomcore said:

Yep, Seoul. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit this neck of the woods, truly beautiful. That must have been a fantastic work trip, did you cope with the language and food? Before Covid, I used to love weekends in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto but my Korean bank card never worked. Japan is a strange place haha

Took this from the same place in autumn 

[Reesh]

I walk into work most Fridays and love the view from Parkwood over the city. 

 

 

[tomcore]

1 hour ago, MPB said:

I love Seoul.....always schedule to go there mid-late September, got taken to Namsan Park when I was there last (2017)....that was great...only go for a couple of nights usually as part of a longer Asia visit....so not seen as much as I'd like other than bars and restaurants in Gangnam....

We have agents in most countries in Asia so the language isn't a problem....I do know the absolute basics and try to order food etc myself....

Seoul is one of those places that you can visit once and see all the tourist stuff in two days but If you have a local host then it gets interesting. You have to dig beneath the surface. Probably similar with Tokyo. Gangnam is alright.. I live 25mins from there but haven't been for years. Have you ever been taken to a baseball game? Pre covid it was a great evening out. 

[tomcore]

36 minutes ago, Reesh said:

I walk into work most Fridays and love the view from Parkwood over the city. 

 

 

I really miss the greenery, gardens and parks. What a great view of home 

[Reesh]

5 hours ago, MPB said:

Great view that....I'll try to post up my view from my daily dog walk......only thing is there's a f'kin great faded red and white monstrosity blighting what is otherwise a stunning view of the city.....

My dog at work today 

[Reesh]

3 minutes ago, MPB said:

That's an ace photo, what breed?

Collie

[Reesh]

Short haired. 

 

 

[Reesh]

He's just coming up to 9 month old

 

 

 

 

[HoylandOwl]

20 hours ago, tomcore said:

It's not Hoyland Common by the way

It’s definitely not, there’s not enough Hermes warehouses fucking up the countryside 

[tomcore]

14 hours ago, Reesh said:

My dog at work today 

What a handsome fella! Love the lighting in this photo 

[tomcore]

In contrast to my last walk, the air is heavy and foreboding this evening. Still, almost beer o'clock and looking forward to the game. Safe travels 

[tomcore]

1 hour ago, HoylandOwl said:

It’s definitely not, there’s not enough Hermes warehouses fucking up the countryside 

I haven't been back in two years now. I heard they've blocked off Tankersley Lane, demolishing Rockingham (I used to play cricket there) and building another McDonalds?! 

I did have a funny surprise when I was last there regarding some new houses and an ex owl 

[EpworthOwl]

Been to Seoul many times and stayed in Gangnam several times. Many nights on Karaoke there!

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

On 08/04/2022 at 20:45, Reesh said:

My dog at work today 

Is this a doggin thread now?? 

 

Edited April 13, 2022 by Hirstys 12th Pint

[Manonthebridge]

My dog chasing a Heron up Rivelin.

Just to join the Seoul appreciation club I was there some years ago and absolutely loved it.

Did loads of walking in the mountains that ring the city.

Stayed in Gangnam and Mapo at the Lotte.

Then travelled down to Busan and chilled for a while.

First places I ever came across heated toilet seats!!

[MPB]

Great pic!

Sticking with the Seoul Appreciation Society as well.....it was the first time I'd ever tried one of those gas heated cupboard bath things....the ones you sit in with your head poking out of the top ....

[Manonthebridge]

MPB,

 I must have missed those cupboard baths!

I am quite well travelled and I would put South Korea at a decent level as a place to visit.

 I remember the DMZ still clearly now such a strange place.

[MPB]

Is there much in the DMZ?

[Manonthebridge]

There’s all the Us military at the view point.

And the fake buildings the north have put up to create a illusion of a city.

You cannot take pictures.

 

[EpworthOwl]

Seoul 2018

[EpworthOwl]

Hite and Inbev Korea breweries

Edited May 6, 2022 by EpworthOwl

[LiamOwl]

Wow, you really do work with lubricants!

[EpworthOwl]

Brewery equipment needs lubricants Liam 🤣👍😎

[Chelters]

Just found this thread. In Scotland at the moment and took the kids up Beinn Ime, 1011m up. Not a bad view

 

[Chelters]

Managed to get a few more Munros under the belt this week. An Caisteal, Beinn a’Chroin and Ben Vorlich.

 

[tomcore]

On 07/05/2022 at 01:27, MPB said:

Is there much in the DMZ?

Sorry for the late reply. Not really, but it is cool to look in to North Korea. A few years ago I went to the JSA/ Panmunjom the border with the meeting room which is divided in half. That was really interesting. We then got taken to a gift store and I bought some North Korean acorn whiskey. I tried it once and it got put to the back of the cupboard.

I've never tried those heated cupboard bath things. My mother in law has one...I don't think I'd fit in it! Been to plenty of jimjilbangs (saunas) though. 

[EpworthOwl]

Just back from long weekend in Yorkshire Dale's. We stayed at Countersett Hall near Bainbridge and did 3 walks in the Dale's.

The first was around Countersett. Mansett and Semer Water. 9.5k beautiful scenery. The next day we went to Aysgarth and walked along the River Ure, past Aysgarth Falls and over to West Burton falls (what a beautiful village) and back to the Aysgarth falls hotel 11k and Sunday dinner at the pub, beef pork and all trimmings. Yum yum. Then on day 3 we started and Finished at the Hawes Creamery home of Wensleydale Cheese (Grommit). We went up to Hardraw force and back round by the River Ure to Hawes. An excellent weekend with lots of beer wine and great food!