ok im new here, but just looking for some advice on going on a sort of mini expedition in England. me and a couple of mates have been hiking twice together this year (longer one being 6 days), but we'd now like more of a challenge and want to have a go at a hike whilst also getting our own food along the way (probably 5-7 days). to some on here this probably wouldnt be that difficult but as i havent done it before im looking for advice on planning. the uk has so many different rules and regulations in this area aswell so it just adds to the confusion.
so the first thing to decide would be where to do it? anywhere in england is fine, i was thinking lake district would be a good bet as i assume the rivers are less polluted (could be wrong). in whichever place is best (mainly based on what can be caught/ foraged), where specifically would be a good place to hike to and from, and where am i allowed to camp? and in the area, what food can be caught/ foraged - both in terms of feasibility and it being legal? i should probably mention i would obviously bring some food as a backup.
those two things would be the first and main things to figure out. i plan on doing it some time between march and august 2015 so i have plenty of time to prepare (as i currently know very little). can anyone give me some pointers?
so the first thing to decide would be where to do it? anywhere in england is fine, i was thinking lake district would be a good bet as i assume the rivers are less polluted (could be wrong). in whichever place is best (mainly based on what can be caught/ foraged), where specifically would be a good place to hike to and from, and where am i allowed to camp? and in the area, what food can be caught/ foraged - both in terms of feasibility and it being legal? i should probably mention i would obviously bring some food as a backup.
those two things would be the first and main things to figure out. i plan on doing it some time between march and august 2015 so i have plenty of time to prepare (as i currently know very little). can anyone give me some pointers?