Pipkim Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 We are about to complete, finger crossed, our own 2016 challenge which was to “do” the National Three Peaks but in 24 weeks not hours! We will have spent 2 weeks in each in Snowdonia & Anglesey [May], the Highlands of Scotland [July] & the Lake District [sept.] and have really enjoyed it. We like to think that we are active and we do enjoy getting “out & about” in the wild blue yonder with our motorhome & dog, Louie. So what to challenge ourselves to do in 2017? Any ideas? PilgrimPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starvin marvin Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 You could always do it backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Depends how much time you have: You could do the length of the Outer Hebrides ( north to south is best I reckon ). Lands End to John O'Groats. North Cape of Norway - if you really want to get away from it all. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi You could think about walking some of our national trails section by section, see link http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk I have also met someone who is walking the length of some of our rivers. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboymentalhealth Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I've done hadrians wall, Cotswold way and the Severn from iron bridge to Severn beach all good walks, river is the easiest. The other two did in 5/6bdays quite tough going but worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Pipkim - 2016-08-08 10:49 AM We are about to complete, finger crossed, our own 2016 challenge which was to “do” the National Three Peaks but in 24 weeks not hours! We will have spent 2 weeks in each in Snowdonia & Anglesey [May], the Highlands of Scotland [July] & the Lake District [sept.] and have really enjoyed it. We like to think that we are active and we do enjoy getting “out & about” in the wild blue yonder with our motorhome & dog, Louie. So what to challenge ourselves to do in 2017? Any ideas? PilgrimPhil Are you quite sure that it was all done in the wild BLUE yonder Phil - methinks some of it was quite grey and wet at times! Peter's suggestion of walking the rivers is something you would enjoy - unless you had a wet suit on - however, on a serious note, I'm not sure if you have done the Cleveland Way in its entirety or how you would plan it with Motorhome stopovers but you would see some stunning countryside. With all the walking you both do perhaps you may do your next challenge for charity? We've had the Chausson for nearly a year so that will need replacing soon and maybe we could be your chosen charity (just joking - on both counts) or maybe one of the dog sanctuary's? Best of luck with whatever you get up to though, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipkim Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks for those suggestions. The Outer Hebrides is on our "list" and we thought of combining it with our Ben Nevis ascent but time did not allow. The suggestion of doing some of the National Trails has been thought of but, as David has said, they are linear and thus difficult to do with one motorhome. As we have two bikes, perhaps there is some scope there [note not the electric ones that David although that is also an idea!] I have just saved an article from Country Walking magazine in which the River Esk is followed from sea to source and, as we will be staying at Ravenglass at the end of our Scafell Pike ascent, may be worth looking at esp. using the railway. I do need to find a "theme" though! Thanks again. PilgrimPhil Lots of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Pipkim - 2016-08-08 4:19 PM Thanks for those suggestions. The Outer Hebrides is on our "list" and we thought of combining it with our Ben Nevis ascent but time did not allow. The suggestion of doing some of the National Trails has been thought of but, as David has said, they are linear and thus difficult to do with one motorhome. As we have two bikes, perhaps there is some scope there [note not the electric ones that David although that is also an idea!] I have just saved an article from Country Walking magazine in which the River Esk is followed from sea to source and, as we will be staying at Ravenglass at the end of our Scafell Pike ascent, may be worth looking at esp. using the railway. I do need to find a "theme" though! Thanks again. PilgrimPhil Lots of Can't beat a good railway theme Phil............. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hi, have you considered the coast to coast walk? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipkim Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Coast to coast is another option but would require lots of backtracking & taxi services. Never say never though - now if I could just get Kim to drive the van!! PilgrimPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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