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May 28

Fell Walking – Walking Boots

Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin

Many moons ago I was planning my summer vacation. I was looking to book my normal two weeks in Devon or Cornwall, and for those who don't know that's in England. To be precise it is the West coast of England and in my opinion has some of the best beaches and also the best climate. In this particular year my wife suggested that we went somewhere different and suggested the Lake District. At first I was against the idea, then my mind travelled back to my school days. I was in my Geography class and the teacher was asking a question what was our favourite holiday destination. Although I came from a relatively poor background and the school was one of the first comprehensive schools in the country some of the holiday locations that were being discussed sounded quite exotic, well exotic to a 13 year old swot like me. Most of the holiday locations that were being talked about were in places like Spain, Portugal, America and good old Scotland and of course the West country Including Devon and Cornwall. And then one boy stood up and said that he's favourite holiday location was the Lake District. No one in the class knew what he was talking about, The majority of us thought he was talking about a foreign country, it was then that the teacher pointed out the location on the map of England. The teacher then joined in the conversation and said, and I will never forget this, he said “the Lake District has some of the oldest mountains in the world”. He then went on to explain that some of them were older than the Himalayas and how he was into Fell Walking. At the time I thought to myself we are talking about England aren't we? 14 years later I finally agreed to pay the Lake District a visit. We only spent a week on that first visit and it rained every single day it was one of the best weeks of my life. I truly thought I had found paradise it took me 10 years before I returned to the West country for a vacation yes I was hooked some might even say a little obsessed. For the next few years I spent every spare moment visiting the Lake District – so what did I do in the Lake District, well I went fell walking......................and you need good walking boots:

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Mar 28

Fell Walking Will Keep You Healthy and Fit

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

A friend of mine was moaning about how unfit he was. He knew the reason for this was the TV switch or as some say a couch potato. So I told him that if he chose to sit in front of the TV all day stuffing himself with cakes and ice creams what did he expect!

Today, in the real world, huge numbers of adults and children are obese or overweight. According to the so many government agencies from all over the world heart disease kills millions of people every year.

There are many reasons for this. The time spent watching TV is just one. Working for long periods in jobs where you are sat in front of a computer all day and an increasing reliance on the car are others.

And as, my friend, you know you're not as active as you should be, you may come out in a cold sweat every time the dreaded word 'exercise' is mentioned.

But here's the thing, you don't need to worry. There is an activity you know only too well that offers the perfect solution to being unfit. It's called fell walking!

Just imagine for a moment what the ideal fitness plan would look like:

It would be easy to do and enjoyable for its own sake. It would provide a wide range of health benefits like:Reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and minor illnesses; Controlling or reducing your weight; Reducing your blood pressure; Reducing your risk of injury; Reducing stress and improving your sleep; Improving your posture

It would be cheap and wouldn't involve the purchase of lots of equipment, in fact you could start off today without having to buy anything

Fell Walking is all of the above. It's the ideal solution to the problem of inactivity.

And when not on the fells you can practice almost anywhere. It can stop your body going into further decline just by walking a bit more each day, forget the car and walk to the train station All you have to do is increase the amount of walking you already do on an average day.

Then you need to do it regularly, making it part of your daily routine. And that's all it takes to achieve a basic level of fitness!

The wonderful thing about walking for fitness is that you can do it anywhere: at home, in the gym, almost anywhere or, for the more adventurous, in the great outdoors. And places like Cumbria will help you set some walking goals once you see the landscape and realise that the only way you can see more is to walk to the top of one of the many fells it will encourage you to walk more in your spare time. And then once back on the fells you will achieve your goals of climbing higher and higher getting fitter and fitter

And guess what its all free.You were made for walking. Make it what you do best and make your body your best friend! In the real world, walking can get you fit. It's the ideal way to survive fitness.
So what are you waiting for? Get walking and fell walking today.

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Mar 28

UK Fell Walking

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

Walking in the UK is becoming increasingly popular as a result of the huge amount of TV programs that are on TV at the moment. I had friends who didn't even know about the lake district until they saw it on the BBC. All levels and types of walking are available in the UK from the stark and challenging mountains of the Inverness Highlands to the gentle rolling countryside of the Downs.

My favourite areas are:Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia but that's only because they are quite close to me. No doubt if I lived in Scotland the list would be different.

The landscape in the different areas is as a result of thousands of years of changing climate. The most significant period that resulted in the current landscape was the last ice age where most of the area now known as Britain was covered in a huge ice sheet. As the ice sheet moved across the United Kingdom it cut great swathes through the landscape. These changes were then further developed as water flooded down the newly cut glacial valleys cutting rivers, gorges and valleys. Big piles of rock that had been caught up in the ice sheet were also dropped back onto the landscape creating moraines which are a regular feature of the current British Landscape.

The UK has been exceptionally well mapped and various scales of map are available and cover the whole of the UK. The National Parks in particular are extremely well mapped. It is always advisable to carry a good local map when you go walking and a compass, whistle and waterproof jacket as you know the British weather is famously changeable. Then again you can use it to your advantage if its been raining before your trip take a look at some of the water falls. Don't let the weather put you off when I first discovered the lake district it rained all week, but I still had a fantastic time.

Footpaths are generally well signposted but in some more remote areas this may not be the case. For the best sign posted routes it is best to stick to the large national routes that are maintained by national government. Take your time and plan your walks well in advance a little research will go a long way there nothing worse then doing a walk and then realising after you have finished your walk that you missed a place of interest that was just a few minutes away from your trail.

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Apr 19

Fell Walking – Walking the Fells

Posted on April 19, 2010 by admin


Martin Hiltlyne, EzineArticles.com Basic PLUS Author
For those who have never before visited the Lake District of England's Northwest corner, it may seem a vast and overwhelming expanse of mountains and valleys. Perhaps you are planning to vacation there, but are wondering what would be the best way to see the most of this beautiful region in the time you have to spend there. What are the most important points to see? Which mountains are more difficult than others to climb? Thankfully, one can always fall back on the experiences and advice of those who have explored it before. Undoubtedly, those explorers would recommend fell walking as the best way to explore the Lake District.

Because only four mountains, Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, and Skiddaw, exceed three thousand feet in height, a good portion of the Lake District's mountains, or fells as they are commonly known, are fairly moderate in difficulty, and exploring them and the land around their bases is known as "fell walking" or "hill walking" instead of hiking or backpacking. Those that wish to participate in this satisfying activity should be sure to research the area to which they will be travelling prior to planning their trip so that the proper preparations can be made for both terrain and weather.

When planning a fell walking trip, it is important to be both well prepared and also not too bring too much, as failing to do either could make for an unpleasant situation. Before constructing a final list of what you will bring, determine whether you will be walking mostly in the low-level valleys or whether you will be attempting to summit a peak. Remember that higher elevations in Lake District are likely to be much cooler than the valleys and will require that you bring warmer clothing, walking boots and proper emergency supplies in case of an injury. Essentials in any pack are water, high energy foods, waterproof layers, whistle, flashlight and compass.

Before embarking on your trip, it might also be a good idea to consult with experience walkers via an online resource site or respected book on fell walking. Some of these resources may offer maps, pictures of trails and summits, and advice from walkers who have visited the Lakes District many times in the past. Another resource to consult would also be the website of the Lakes District National Park, which not only contains information about events and activities in the Park, but also offers the latest weather information.

Martin Hiltlyne is currently working in a camping outlet that enables him to be close to his hobby which is outdoor life and adventure. A graduate of the University of Life, with a strong knowledge of outdoor activities he has been responsible for encouraging people to change from boring TV stay at home's to outdoor explorer's. Visit Walking Fells and learn more about enjoying the outdoor life.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Martin_Hiltlyne

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Oct 13

The Wordsworth Hotel and Spa are Offering 3 Nights for the Price of Two

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

Caught this info early this morning and thought you would like it. I can recommend it personaly having stayed at the hotel myself.

The Lake District autumn leaves are falling at the Wordsworth the price is too! Stay 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and enjoy your 3rd night’s Bed and Breakfast for FREE!!! Available 30th October to 4th November. Prices per person per stay for each of our rooms are:

• Courtyard Room £178
• Classic Room £188
• Grasmere Village View £218
• Mountain and Garden £258

Call reception today on   015394 35592   and quote “Autumn Glory”

Grasmere’s Wordsworth Hotel and Spa is a legendary 4 star hotel in the heart of The Lake District.

We have carefully refurbished this historic hotel retaining its great ambience, character and charm whilst ensuring it has that a stylish and luxurious edge that modern travellers expect.

Family owned and operated with special attention to detail, we always aim to exceed your expectations and many of our guests return time after time.

Beautifully set in two acres of riverside gardens, we have amazing views of the mountains and Grasmere Vale providing the perfect spot to relax, explore, indulge or pamper.

We are located next to The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop and St Oswalds Church with shops, Dove Cottage and other delightful attractions all in close walking distance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Valid on new bookings only & not available in conjunction with any other offers.

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