Get outdoors – it’s good for you!
Hello, I’m Stuart Hodgson, born & bred in Northern England and I’m on a mission to help people get outdoors, get healthy in body & mind and discover some of the best walks with the finest views. I hope my stuff helps you plan some unforgettable experiences. Enjoy looking around…
LATEST ADVENTURES & OUTDOORS STUFF:
The Science-Backed Benefits of Nasal Breathing While Walking
I recently listened to a podcast by Rangan Chatterjee with Brian Mackenzie (How your breath affects the way you burn fat - The importance of a daily 45 walk with your mouth shut) - and it mentioned the benefits of nasal breathing whilst walking and it made me realise...
Lago di Sorapis Hike – The complete 2025 guide to the turquoise jewel of the Italian Dolomites
Lago di Sorapis Hike – All you need to know The Dolomites in northern Italy are home to countless alpine wonders, but few have captured the imagination of hikers and photographers quite like Lago di Sorapis. Known for its surreal turquoise waters, this glacial lake...
Dolomites travel itinerary – the perfect 4 night plan to see the best places
The Italian Dolomites are an absolutely epic place and for any hiker it as to be on your travel bucker list. I'd always wanted to visit the Dolomites and on my first short trip I managed to tick off everywhere I wanted to see on this holiday that had been on my travel...
An accessible Lake District walk from Skelwith Bridge to Elterwater
A Gentle Walk from Skelwith Bridge to Elterwater Village via Elterwater Perfect for kids, Pushchairs, Wheelchairs, and those with mobility issues An epic walk with superb Lake District views doesn't always have to be about strenous hikes and if you're looking for a...
Why 7,000 Steps a Day Is the New Target for Good Health
For years, the number 10,000 steps per day has been the gold standard for daily activity. But in recent years, research has shown that you may not need to hit that high number to enjoy the health benefits of walking. In fact, 7,000 steps per day may be the new sweet...
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Dunstanburgh Castle walk: 3 stunning coastal hikes from Craster or Embleton Bay
Dunstanburgh Castle - One of BRITAINS best coastal walks in Northumberland Dunstanburgh Castle, perched dramatically on the rugged Northumberland coast in North Eastern England, is a striking and distinctive medieval ruin with a rich history and makes for an...
Durham riverside walk with the best views of Durham Cathedral, perfect in autumn!
Durham Cathedral from a ‘birds eye’ drone shot in it's finest autumn surroundings. Not many realise the River Wear forms an island like feature for Durham Cathedral, infact the name “Durham” comes from the Old English word for hill, “Dun” and the Norse for island,...
Helvellyn snow walk via Striding Edge & Swirral Edge. One of the best Lake District winter walks
Looking back over the mighty Striding Edge near the summit of Helvellyn. What a glorious day for a winter walk in the Lake District and the dusting of snow makes this iconic view look even more impressive. Helvellyn snow walk via Striding Edge...
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Helvellyn walk – 4 best routes with maps, inc. Striding Edge from Glenridding, Patterdale or Thirlmire
Helvellyn is one of the Lake Districts most popular walks and I've done it plenty of times on various routes with friends of all levels of experience and fitness. Here's my top 4 routes with maps that you should know about. The 4 best Helvellyn walks ...
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge walk – best map route, tips and photos
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge is an excellent challenge for serious walkers and I'd definitely recommend it if you've thought about doing the walk. It's a long hike of 25 miles and I have some tips and useful bits of info that I've learned from doing the Yorkshire 3...
Natural infinity pool in the Lake District at Thirlmere – how to find the best swim spot in the Lakes
THIRLMERE INFINITY POOL - A STUNNING LAKE DISTRICT NATURAL WONDERWhat an amazing place for a swim! I've visited many wild swimming spots in the Lake District and all over the UK - but none are quite like this! A deep natural infinity plunge pool on a steep Lake...
Best Scafell Pike Walk – The Corridor Route from Seathwaite to England’s highest mountain summit
You’ll get incredible views like this on your Scafell Pike walk. There are quite a few walking routes up to Scafell Pike - but the Corridor Route from Seathwaite is the best way in my humble opinion. Scafell Pike - The BEST WALK IS VIA THE Corridor Route: The...
Cathedral Cave Quarry walk – best route from Little Langdale in the Lake District
The impressive main chamber cave at Cathedral Quarry, a man-made cave featuring a majestic 40 foot high vaulted roof. Cathedral Quarry is a small network of interlinked quarries above Little Langdale that were mined hundreds of years ago, and although now disused,...
Catbells walk – 4 best hiking routes with maps. A must-do Lake District walk near Keswick
The summit of Catbells (left of centre of the photo) overlooking Derwent Water, near Keswick in the English Lake District. Cat Bells is one of the most popular walks in the Lakes and for good reason. For any visitors in the Lake District looking for walks for all ages...
ABOUT ‘THE HIKING PHOTOGRAPHER’
The stuff on this website is the work of one fella – me, Stuart Hodgson. I’m passionate about the great outdoors and want to encourage others to get outside too, so I share my favourite walks and adventures to help people, whatever the ability and experience, to plan their own adventures.
This website is just a hobby I do in my spare time (for the love of it – not to make money) so you’ll notice there aren’t annoying invasive ads all over the place (which I hope you find refreshing!) I’m happy to say the blog gets over 20,000 visitors a month and I hope you find it of use!
