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Free, detailed walking routes in UK, especially Yorkshire. Printable PDFs, GPX downloads, precise starting points & parking info. Walking time calculator. Walking advice. Follow to be informed of new walks and miscellaneous stuff. Website happyhiker.co.uk

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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This walk circuits Threshfield Moor passing through Bordley, sometimes known as Bordley Town. The route passes some lovely limestone scenery typical of the #YorkshireDales and gives good views too. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York... #Yorkshire
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
New walk added to website, a mixture of countryside and waterside walking from Kingsbridge to Frogmore in the #Southhams area of #Devon. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Devo...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Happy #postboxsaturday
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Happy #fingerpostfriday
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Midgley Moor sits in the triangle between Hebden Bridge, Halifax and Oxenhope, in #WestYorkshire, rising to its highest point at White Hill. It is heather moorland with a number of standing stones, cairns and other interesting rock formations. Route at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is an easy short walk to Strumble Head, a prominent headland on the North #Pembrokeshire coast with a lighthouse on a small island. There are precipitous cliffs and a chance you may see seals, dolphins and porpoises. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Pemb... #Wales
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
New walk added to website to Thieveley Pike and the Singing Ringing Tree in #Calderdale but in #Lancashire. Great views from the trig. point and a pretty section of valley. The 'Tree' is a fascinating structure. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanc...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This easy walk is from Helmsley in North #Yorkshire to Rievaulx Abbey. Good views back to Helmsley Castle to Duncombe Park & over Ryedale. It rounds Ashberry Hill, from where there are views through the trees of the Abbey. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Happy #postboxsaturday A King George VI model with a curved top.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy #fingerpostfriday.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mountain Rescue Team urge fell walkers and climbers to tell somebody about their plans before heading into the mountains after difficulty locating casualty. www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2657712...
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Three mountain rescue teams called in after injured climber heard shouting near Scafell
Three mountain rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter were involved in a dramatic overnight rescue after an injured casualty was heard shouting…
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This walk from Selworthy in #Somerset takes you to some glorious viewpoints including Seaworthy Beacon, Bossington Hill and over Hurlstone Point. There are great views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast and inland to Dunkery Beacon. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Some...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This walk from Hutton Roof in the far south west corner of #Cumbria crosses a plateau of crags & limestone pavements combining Hutton Roof and Dalton Crags. From it are spectacular views over the Lune Valley & Yorkshire Dales. Includes a canal section. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Cumb...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This easy walk from Silsden in #WestYorkshire provided some perhaps unexpectedly superb views. It crosses Kildwick and Farnhill moors to Farnhill and Kildwick itself then returns to Silsden along the canal. Route details at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Skiddaw in the #LakeDistrict is a popular mountain to climb because it is one of the few in England over 3000 ft and handy for anyone staying in the #Keswick area. Views are great of course (although I was unlucky with low cloud). Route details at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lake...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This circular walk from Solva explores some rugged coastal scenery on the #Pembrokeshire coast, before turning inland and returning to Solva via an ancient burial chamber, which, unlike many similar notations on maps, is clear and unmistakable. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Pemb...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Happy #postboxsaturday. Post on a post!
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Park Fell & Simon Fell are in effect a continuation of the ridge from Ingleborough in the #YorkshireDales. This route climbs them on a little known route because it uses Access Land and the footpaths aren’t on the OS map. Visits Ribblehead viaduct too. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happy #fingerpostfriday.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Kingsdale is a more remote #Yorkshire Dale, little visited because most walkers are either rushing to climb Gragareth/Ingleborough. On this route, you see/hear interesting potholes, impressive Yordas Cave, limestone pavement & the Cheesepress Stone. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This easy walk from the pleasant village of Mickleton in #CountyDurham takes you over pleasant countryside with nice views to the upmarket looking place Romaldkirk with its spectacular church, huge village green, water pump and a great pub. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Co.D...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy #PostboxSaturday
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Happy #fingerpostfriday.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This #YorkshireDales walk follows the river Ribble. Views to Moughton Scar & the vast quarry there. An interesting feature is Churn Milk Hole, a large sink hole, sitting on a geological fault line. Good views of Pen y ghent. Poor photos as overcast. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Out hiking today and came across this ‘sculpture’ of Pinocchio! Anyone know where it is?
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There are a multitude of walks in the Washburn Valley in #NorthYorkshire. This one starts from the Swinsty Reservoir car park but climbs very gently away from it to include Beaver Dyke and Scargill reservoirs, Little Alms Cliff and Hunters Stones. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Simonside Hills is (are?) a sandstone ridge to the south of Rothbury in #Northumberland culminating in Simonside itself. It provides a fairly easy walk with good views across to the Cheviot and over Rothbury and the River Coquet. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This is a very popular walk in #WestYorkshire from Haworth to Top Withens (or Withins), passing Brontë waterfalls and is part of the legend of the famous Bronte sisters who lived and wrote locally. Long distance moorland views. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West... #Yorkshire #Waterfalls
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This walk follows western boundaries of 2 lakes, LLyn Crafnant & Llyn Geirionydd in Clwyd. Crafnant is much quieter & in my opinion more beautiful lake, with a dramatic ridge at its south-western end & prominent peaks of Craig Wen & Crimpiau. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Clwy... #Wales
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Happy #fingerpostFriday.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Paradoxically in #Cumbria yet also in the #YorkshireDales, picturesque Dent village is the starting point for this walk to Crag Hill and Great Coum. Great views to Morecambe Bay, Lake District, Ingeborough and the Howgill Fells. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This circular walk in the #Yorkshire Wolds starts in Fridaythorpe and explores some of the unusual dry valleys in that area, sculpted by glaciers, with great names like Horse Dale, Thixen Dale, and Pluckham Dale. A quiet area away from the crowds. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/East...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This walk from Buckden to Starbotton via Firth Fell takes you along the ridge separating Wharfedale from Littondale. Great views over both valleys. The route includes Access Land but there are stone walls to guide you, which provide easy navigation. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Everyone who goes hiking in UK, especially in mountain areas should read this in case rescue is needed . I’ll bet many do not know about ability of texting to 999 if mobile signal is poor AND the need to pre register. www.baldhiker.com/hiking-emerg...
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Hiking Emergencies: How to Call Mountain Rescue | BaldHiker
Know what to do in a hiking emergency. Our expert guide covers how to call Mountain Rescue, register for the 999 text service, and use distress signals.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Mynydd Cilan is a predominantly grassy hill on the southern coast of the Llŷn Peninsula in North #Wales. Fine views from here over the vast sandy bay of Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth), where the walk starts, as well as across the peninsula to Abersoch. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/LLyn...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This #YorkshireDales walk in Swaledale takes you through a pretty area, starting with the Marske Beck valley before climbing gently over Skelton & Marrick Moors to walk along Fremington Edge. Here are great views in both directions along Swaledale. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A couple here had to be rescued after getting lost in the dark on Scafell Pike. I know nothing of the detail or why they were in the dark when days are quite long but the incident can serve as a reminder to take account of daylight when planning walks. www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2650739...
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Couple lost in dark on Scafell Pike as rescue teams called
A couple were rescued after becoming lost in the dark on Scafell Pike.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Long Mynd is a heather covered ridge high above the town of Church Stretton in #Shropshire. From its top are tremendous views stretching as far as the Brecon Beacons and the Malverns on a clear day. May be good heather colour. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Shro...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This #WestYorkshire walk starts at Hardcastle Crags then passes Walshaw Dean Reservoirs, returning via very picturesque Crimsworth Dean & beautiful Lumb Hole waterfall. Fantastic long distance views en route, including to Stoodley Pike. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West... #Yorkshire
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This circular walk to Almscliff Crag in #NorthYorkshire, from parking by the River Wharfe, passes through attractive villages of Weeton & North Rigton to the crag. Pleasant river views towards Otley Chevin and great views from the crag. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This circular walk on the Gower Peninsula in #Wales takes you on an interesting coastal and river walk including the famous Three Cliffs Bay, ruins of Pennard Castle and Pennard Pill river valley. Great views and superb beaches. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Gowe...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This easy #LakeDistrict walk on the Uldale Fells provides some great views including the Solway Firth & the Scottish hills beyond & a view of Skiddaw few see, with the benefit of escaping the crowds. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lake... More Lakes walks at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lake...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This walk in #Cornwall is from Coverack, a typical Cornish fishing village with an attractive harbour and beach on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula, to Kennack Sands. Fantastic coastal scenery with attractive coves. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Corn...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Happy #Postboxsaturday.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is an easy circular walk from Croyde in North #Devon to Baggy point, dramatic headland owned by the National Trust. It has Croyde Bay on one side and Woolacombe and Putsborough sands on the other. Interesting wartime relic. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Devo...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is a varied walk, starting off by Leighton Reservoir in #NorthYorkshire and circling over Ilton Moor before returning via farmland and a pleasant stream to the start. It is a walk on clear tracks and is very easy to navigate. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort... #Yorkshire
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Plans to replace 1960s Lake District bunkhouse near Keswick newsandstar.co.uk/news/26489671.… #LakeDistrict
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Ramblers plan to demolish 1960s Lake District bunkhouse for new chalet
The Ramblers Association wants to demolish its 1960s Gordon Walker Chalet near Keswick and replace it with a larger two-storey bunkhouse.
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This #YorkshireDales route from Arncliffe to Parson’s Pulpit is a stupendous walk with fabulous pretty views which show Littondale at its best and great long distance views elsewhere. Highly recommended. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York... #Yorkshire
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This #YorkshireDales walk from Reeth in Swaledale & along Fremington Edge gives good views & also ventures into less known Arkengarthdale. The bridge in Langthwaite featured in the opening credits of All Creatures Great and Small, the 1970s TV series. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This #LakeDistrict walk on Gowbarrow Fell provides fabulous views along Ullswater, without a massive amount of climbing. Excellent views of Blencathra (Saddleback) & the famous Sharp Edge. Ends with impressive waterfall Aira Force plus minor falls. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lake...
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