Saturday 28 September 2013

Autumn Walking Festivals

Autumn Winter Walking Festivals 2013

September is the last big month in the walking festival calendar so here is a list of ones you can still attend this weekend as well as the others that are happening this autumn and winter. I found this list on the ViewRanger website and it also shows all of the walking festivals for 2013 so while you've missed most of them you can check all the links here to start planning for next year. You don't need a walking festival to get outdoors and walk your favourite routes, like I have done with my Epping Forest walks, but if you like the company then why not try out some of these ones. You can view all of my ViewRanger walks here.

National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks

Walks And Walking - National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks - Amazing walks only accessible by foot recently made available to the public by the National Trust. Each one of the National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks can only be accessed by foot. I often find the best hidden treasures on any walking route take a little bit of effort to get to. The list has been carefully selected by National Trust experts who wanted to showcase walks that offered a unique experience whether a hidden viewpoint, newly accessible coastal paths or the story of an old legend to encourage walkers to explore and share the many special places the National Trust looks after. Read more here National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks



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Wednesday 25 September 2013

Walk London

Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend - The Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend is an annual walking event in London that includes 36 unique walking routes over a 2 day period. This year the Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend is on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 2013. More here Walk London Autumn Ambles Walking Weekend 

Looking for more walks? Try this one: Bell Common Walk. One of my recent Essex Walks - A 6 mile circular walking route in Epping Forest to Bell Common from Epping Station. 

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Sunday 22 September 2013

Secret Walks

National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks

Walks And Walking - National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks - Amazing walks only accessible by foot recently made available to the public by the National Trust. Read more here National Trust Top 10 Secret Walks

Each one of the National Trust top 10 secret walks can only be accessed by foot. I often find the best hidden treasures on any walking route take a little bit of effort to get to. The list has been carefully selected by National Trust experts who wanted to showcase walks that offered a unique experience whether a hidden viewpoint, newly accessible coastal paths or the story of an old legend to encourage walkers to explore and share the many special places the National Trust looks after.

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Friday 20 September 2013

Autumn Walking

Epping Forest – The best walks and walking routes in Epping Forest

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks andwalking routes in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks.

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Epping Forest Centenary Walk

The Epping Forest Centenary Walk celebrates the passing of the Epping Forest Act of 1878 whereby Epping Forest was declared a Public Open Space.

Get the full walking route here http://www.walksandwalking.com/2013/09/walks-walking-epping-forest-centenary-walk/

Get over 40 Epping Forest Walks here  http://www.walksandwalking.com/epping-forest/

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MacWet Gloves reviewed

Long Cuff Climatec MacWet Gloves Sports Gloves Review - all grip, no slip, moisture management, easy wear and easy care walking MacWet Gloves

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Gift Your Gear launches nationwide collection event

Do you have any spare walking bootswalking jacketswalking trousers or general walking accessories? Why not Gift Your Gear?

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Lake District Walks

5 amazing Lake District Walks - a personal guide by Nick Stuart including Blencathra, Bowfell, Dow Crag, Pillar and Great Gable walking routes with photos. More here http://www.walksandwalking.com/

Read the full article here Lake District Walks

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*Epping Forest*

Epping Forest is an ancient historic forest #woodland in Essex where there are plenty of beautiful attractions, walks, things to see, places to eat and stay. Clickhere 

*Walks in Epping Forest*

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks. Click here.

*Walks in Essex*

Nearly 60 walks in Essex with maps and directions, including circular walks, easy short walks and day long hikes. Click here.

*About Walks And Walking*

Hundreds of UK walks with step-by-step descriptive guides, photographs and maps. I hope you enjoy the walking routes as much as I have and find my reviews of walking clothes, walking boots and walking accessories valuable. Visit Walks And Walking.

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Downloadable Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The National Trust are now offering downloadable Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in the 'Visit - Local To You - London and South East' section of their website which you can find when you click on the National Trust banner here.

There are approximately 20 Isle of Wight walks ranging from a mile or so up to around 8 mile walking routes in this glorious Hampshire countryside. One of the walking routes that really stood out for me was the Tennyson Down walk which I did a year or so ago - probably one of the loveliest walks I've ever done. I was on my own, it was a gorgeous day and the route was easy to follow and a good balance of terrain, few steep climbs but nothing of a challenge, not very muddy and offering amazing 360 views of the island.

Click here for Downloadable Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

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Walking Holidays Amsterdam

A guide to walking holidays in Amsterdam including walking tours, off the beaten track places to visit and plenty of options for cheap hotels in Amsterdam. More here http://www.walksandwalking.com/

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Epping Forest Gateway

Essex Walks - two family circular walking routes from the Epping Forest Gateway at The View in Chingford - The Holly Trail and The Willow Trail. More here.

Get both routes here Epping Forest Gateway

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The Times Exploring Britain's Lost Railways

Walks And Walking - The Times Exploring Britain's Lost Railways Book Review including a competition to win a free copy of the book. Win a copy of the book here The Times Exploring Britain's Lost Railways

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 Walking Accessories

A practical guide on what to wear walking with information about walking accessories, walking aids, walking poles, rucksacks, child carriers and gaiters. More here.

Read this quick guide here Walking Accessories

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Walking Clothes

A practical guide on what to wear walking with information about walking clothes, waterproof jackets, sensible layers and walking trousers. More here.

Find out what to wear walking here: Walking Clothes

Sunday 8 September 2013

Epping In Essex

*Epping Forest*

Epping Forest is an ancient historic forest #woodland in Essex where there are plenty of beautiful attractions, walks, things to see, places to eat and stay. Click here 

*Walks in Epping Forest*

This is a simple to follow guide to over 40 of the best walks in Epping Forest, including easy short walks, family walks and good long walks. Click here.

*Walks in Essex*

Nearly 60 walks in Essex with maps and directions, including circular walks, easy short walks and day long hikes. Click here.

*About Walks And Walking*

Hundreds of UK walks with step-by-step descriptive guides, photographs and maps. I hope you enjoy the walking routes as much as I have and find my reviews of walking clothes, walking boots and walking accessories valuable. Visit Walks And Walking.

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