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(Last updated: 17 June 2008 17:11, number of comments: 0)
Let me know if you are interested in walking trips…
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(Last updated: 15 June 2008 20:59, number of comments: 0)
Clockwise or anti-clockwise – which do you think is better?
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(Last updated: 04 June 2008 08:09, number of comments: 0)
I did my usual commute this morning, 14 mins 39 seconds on the way in, my record is 10:41 and my average is 12. Absolute rubbish.
I checked my bike tyre pressures last night and this morning I wasn’t carrying anything heavy. No rain, nice sunny day today. I therefore assumed the poor time was because there was a bit more headwind and my legs were dead from playing 5-a-side footy last night.
Then when I got to work I checked the wheel spin and the front left brakepad had been jammed on all the way. B-gg-r!
My legs are dead now!
...don’t forget to check your brakes before you leave!
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(Last updated: 25 May 2008 17:59, number of comments: 0)
Camped at the site just North of Slapton (I hate camping). Did the Slapton Morning Jog route that is posted here (route 2580), with an extension at beginning and end to and from the campsite. Fortunately this route takes you past the Tower Inn and the remains of an old Chantery, and some decent beers (Otter and Tribute) and very nice ciders (Addlestones Cloudy and Coltscombe Farm), of which very many were consumed!
URL for our extended route is: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1927327
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(Last updated: 24 May 2008 19:13, number of comments: 0)
26/03/2008
Parked at the Rowedennan Car Park.
Conditions at the bottom of Ben Lomond are good. Cold and light snow.
Started at around 11 o clock a.m. and started through the forest to the turning point along the ben’s ridge. There is a little snow on the ground.
Further up, at around 2000 foot conditions get more severe. Moderate snow fall, ground covered. I continue up path with snow turning more to painfull ice.
Summit very nice. No views of course.
Unfortunately conditions are too icy under foot to continue down the ptarmigan way, perhaps next time.
On way back down clouds clear offering wonderful views to Loch Lomond.
Arrive back at 14:30
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(Last updated: 19 May 2008 21:10, number of comments: 0)
http://www.MoreDirt.co.uk – picked up this link from the Howies website blog.
Identifies off-road MTB trails in the UK. Not as good as this site regarding mapping but a great starting point to find trails in your area.
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(Last updated: 19 May 2008 10:38, number of comments: 0)
I love maps and am interested in finding out about maps through using this site.
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(Last updated: 15 May 2008 10:29, number of comments: 2)
wats up homie hows today
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(Last updated: 15 May 2008 10:25, number of comments: 2)
hi im jasper i love skating
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(Last updated: 09 May 2008 21:42, number of comments: 2)
It’s a shame this site is only UK … but as it’s OS that’s understandable! Any other sites like this for other countries ?
In the meantime, great site, the Hand Drawn Maps Association has one of our favourite overseas walks on… about an hour, 4-5 miles…
http://www.handmaps.org/mapsind.php?mapID=35
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(Last updated: 15 May 2008 10:21, number of comments: 1)
alpha beta gama delta omega
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(Last updated: 08 May 2008 10:59, number of comments: 0)
dont become friends with chavvy!!
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(Last updated: 08 May 2008 10:57, number of comments: 5)
hi im hugh my hobbeis are skateboarding my best mates are jasper mike harryson and conner
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(Last updated: 08 May 2008 13:48, number of comments: 1)
Just returned from a very pleasant evening at the allotment in Lacock, “earthing up me spuds”.
Had a barbecue supper there and then adjourned to the George for a pint or two of Wadworth’s I.P.A.
As a result, when I got home decided to add one of the best pub crawl routes to the site!
The stagger – http://explore.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os_routes/show/3436
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(Last updated: 08 May 2008 13:45, number of comments: 2)
First attempt at proper off-roading (not on a cycle path or towpath), did the Rempstone circular route just outside Studland.
Have posted the route, as can be seen got rather muddy… only one injury though!
The route – http://explore.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os_routes/show/3427
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(Last updated: 29 March 2008 11:01, number of comments: 1)
From Doncaster originally and now “in exile” near Glossop. Used to enjoy walking when younger but now a bit rusty. Looking for nice n easy yet breathtaking walks around Glossop/Woodhead areas.
Can you help??
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(Last updated: 10 March 2008 09:58, number of comments: 0)
Be careful out there today, weather is wild!
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From Camilla our Group's "Poet on Trail".
(Last updated: 20 February 2008 18:07, number of comments: 1)
Here’s two new limericks!
There were Seven Walkers of Wight
Who strode out each week with delight
One went rather slower,
Liking hills that were lower,
Trying hard to keep others in sight.
The seven Brave Walkers of Wight
Gave all other ramblers a fright:
Fifteen miles in a round
With a leap and a bound,
Only stopping to have a quick bite.
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(Last updated: 08 February 2008 20:47, number of comments: 1)
My son woke me @ 07:30hrs “Lets get going ” We packed our kit a sneeked out without disturbing anyboby else got to the route start @ 09:15hrs. It was marvelous the snow was crisp and new, there was a freash cold wind It felt good to get all wrapped up. We walked for 1.5hrs come to some craggs got setteled out the wind Then had our home made Butternutsquash Soup it was great. on the return walk to the car more people were out enjoying the Day
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(Last updated: 21 January 2008 01:47, number of comments: 8)
Is anyone out there planning to walk UK end to end ie Lands End to John O’Groats, or has anyone done it?
I am currently planning the walk for 2009/10 but there are logistical problems being based in Australia
I would love to be able to discuss the planning issues with someone with a similar interest/ambition
Thanks