http://uk-walks.info News feed from uk-walks.info en-gb http://uk-walks.info/news.html#20120617100305 Hiking the Trail has compiled a list of items which you may have with you and might unexpectedly prove useful for starting a fire. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:06 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#googletrekker Would you wear this backpack while you walk for the benefit of your fellow walkers (and couch-walkers)

Gizmag reports on the 18kg backpack which produces Google Streetview images. It will be photographing US national parks, canyons and other places of interest. There's no word about bringing this to the UK (though I have volunteered....)

Nature Valley have already mapped some trails in this style as I reported a while ago. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:00 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#vernacular Many local people may know a place by a particular name, but it's harder than you think for that name to be captured on a map or even the web.

This article from Ordnance Survey discusses the problem and explains that they have begun a survey to help them discover more of these local names, some of which will make it onto their maps. Sun, 27 May 2012 11:53 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#walescoastpath This week the new Wales Coast Path has officially opened to the public.

The new long-distance trail is 870 continuous miles following the Welsh coast as closely as possible.

The official guide divides the path into 8 sections with many points of interest on the way.

This path perfectly complements the Offa's Dyke National Trail which follows reasonably closely the ancient border between Wales and England.

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:04 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#barefootHelston Ordnance Survey Leisure reports that Godolphin House in Cornwall has opened a multi-textured 'barefoot trail'.

Already popular in Europe, barefoot walking can be therapeutic as well as putting you more in touch with your surroundings. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:01 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#lostandwringingclothes This is dedication. After being lost and running out of food and water, hiker Mike Bowen was rescued by helicopter.

But he asked to be put down on a ridge so that he could finish the hike himself! Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:51 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#hawaiihikes As much as I love walking in the Wales and the Peak District, I've not seen anything quite as beautiful as this waterfall and pool.

This will only be a dream for me but this site, Unreal Hawaii, is dedicated to outdoor life in the 50th State and is a wonderful browse. Click 'hikes' to explore routes from easy to extreme.

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:49 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#streetmapstyletrails Another story about hiking in far-away places, this website is fascinating for its Google Streetview-style interactive images, which allow you to virtually hike a number of trails. You can pan around or simply click 'autoplay' and sit back and watch.

The site has lots of routes in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Smoky Mountains National Parks. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:49 +0100 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#cattinstove For a day hike, it's probably not a good idea to cut down on water and food to save weight but for a bigger adventure then the balance changes a little and it will be more important to think about minimums and lightweight alternatives.

Even if that's not your type of wakling, this is an interesting read. Andrew Skurka gives us nine tips for cutting down on weight (and cost too!) including making a stove from a cat-food tin! Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:24 +0000 http://uk-walks.info/news.html#rubberglove Hiker Jerry King has walked, and at times waded, the picturesque Zion Narrows hike during the winter.

Jerry makes terrific videos and this one is fascinating. he describes the drysuit that has to be worn as like a giant rubber glove!

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