As the title says, I want to begin hiking in preparation for a longer trip next year.
I've spent many an overnighter camped in the woods, and I've always been a strong walker. However, I've never done consecutive nights, nor have I camped on exposed hilly terrain. I want to get a taster of what it's like.
I'm pretty confident that my fitness is adequate for an easy going few days hiking- I cross-country run around 3 times every week and I know how to travel light, so adjusting to my pack shouldn't be too tricky.
What I'm looking for is a relatively easy 2-3 day hike somewhere reasonably close to my location where (the Peak District perhaps the best option, or the Lakes, where wild camping is tolerated). As I still need to work on my map and compass skills, it has to be a well mapped and signposted route!
Thanks for reading!
I've spent many an overnighter camped in the woods, and I've always been a strong walker. However, I've never done consecutive nights, nor have I camped on exposed hilly terrain. I want to get a taster of what it's like.
I'm pretty confident that my fitness is adequate for an easy going few days hiking- I cross-country run around 3 times every week and I know how to travel light, so adjusting to my pack shouldn't be too tricky.
What I'm looking for is a relatively easy 2-3 day hike somewhere reasonably close to my location where (the Peak District perhaps the best option, or the Lakes, where wild camping is tolerated). As I still need to work on my map and compass skills, it has to be a well mapped and signposted route!
Thanks for reading!