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Hi I’m Stuart Hodgson, born & bred in Northern England and I’m on a mission to help people get outdoors and discover some of the best walks with the finest views. I hope my stuff helps you plan some unforgettable experiences! Enjoy looking around…
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Northumberland Walks – my 5 best routes in this historic area
5 of my favourite walks in Northumberland Northumberland is a hidden gem in the UK, offering a landscape that is as diverse as it is breathtaking. The county is home to rugged coastlines, with miles of untouched beaches that stretch into the horizon, where the...
The Durham Coastline – a hidden gem for cliff top walks and unspoilt beaches
Easington Beach is a stunning stretch of the rugged County Durham coastline - and unless you are from the area - you probably won't have heard of it or seen it online before! THE COUNTY DURHAM COAST - A HIDDEN GEM The County Durham coast offers breathtaking scenery,...
Thrunton Woods: How to explore this large woodland in Northumberland with epic views
Admiring the views of Thrunton Woods from Coe Craggs - my favourite viewpoint on this walk!Thrunton Woods walk near Alnwick If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and take a step into the wild beauty of the Northumberland countryside, Thrunton Woods...
Wild camping in the Lake District – best spots
WILD CAMPING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT & ENJOYING THE SIMPLER THINGS IN LIFE Wild camping in the Lake District is an experience unlike no other that immerses you right in the heart of nature, offering a rare sense of freedom and break from the modern world in a simpler...
My favourite camper van spots in the Lakes & Yorkshire dales
The Perfect camper van spots This is a rather short post in terms of text - but I wanted to collate some of my favourite camper van spots in the Lake District & Yorkshire to illustrate the freedom to be found in these stunning national parks. Now...
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Dunstanburgh Castle walk – 3 best routes from Craster or Embleton on the Northumberland coast
One of BRITAINS best coastal walks to the iconic landmark of Dunstanburgh Castle 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...
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 – the best wild swimming spot in the Lakes?
What an amazing place for a swim! I've visited many wild swimming spots in the Lake District - but none are quite like this deep natural infinity pool on a steep fell side! Read on to learn more about this epic location... A hidden natural infinity pool in the...
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!