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Elterwater & Loughrigg Tarn circular walk
What a stunning area of the Lake District - Loughrigg Tarn in the foreground, Elterwater to the centre left and the Langdale Pikes in the distance. This photo was taken by my drone and the walk is relatively flat with some stunning low level views - read on to learn...
Blea Tarn walk, one of my favourite places in the Lake District
The stunning Blea Tarn from above by drone. How amazing is this place? If you have never been - you have to go! BLEA TARN - a must visit lake district beauty spot! Blea Tarn, nestled in the picturesque Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, is a...
How to see a temperature inversion and hike above the clouds
Hiking above the clouds is an amazing experience to behold. A temperature inversion is not a common occurance - but if you know what conditions give rise to them it can help you plan a hike of a lifetime! Read on to learn more WHAT ARE TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS?...
Health benefits of Woodland walks – 9 reasons being in a forest is good for us
9 health benefits of Walking in woodlands A lot of us know about the health benefits of walking in general - but did you know about the extra added benefits of walking in woodland settings? Some of us find woodlands a nice environment to walk in, we intuitively...
Whitby – 15 Best things to do in this historic Yorkshire seaside town
Whitby is a historic and charming coastal town in North Yorkshire, England, and full of things to see and do! Whether you're drawn to its history, natural beauty, or the atmosphere of its old town, there's something for everyone. Read on to get some ideas for things...
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Dunstanburgh Castle walk – 3 routes from Craster or Embleton on the Northumberland coast
One of Northumberlands 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...
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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4 Best Helvellyn walks, with route 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 there are some tips and useful bits of info that I've learned from doing the 3 peaks...
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 and is often referred to as the Connoisseurs route (as those...
Cathedral Cave Quarry walk – the best route from Little Langdale in the Lake District – a perfect family walk with kids
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 where 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 best 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.
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