Forum: Walking in the UK
December 31st 18, 12:21 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
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Anyone...
On 30/12/2018 18:14, Dave wrote:
On 29/12/2018 14:17, kevin wrote:
Actually finished the Wainwrights this year a few days short of 25 years.
Coincidentally I also completed the...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
December 28th 18, 09:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
Views: 629
Anyone...
On 27/12/2018 18:41, Graham Seed wrote:
...still here? Actually got onto Striding Edge this year!
For some values of "still here"...
Children have flown the nest so I've actually started getting...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
December 19th 17, 01:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 5
Views: 670
Woollen trousers
On 18/12/2017 17:58, Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article ,
Peter Clinch wrote:
On 18/12/2017 13:39, Nick Maclaren wrote:
I want...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
December 18th 17, 05:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 5
Views: 670
Woollen trousers
On 18/12/2017 13:39, Nick Maclaren wrote:
I want some woollen trousers, not actually for walking, but for
something similar. snip
Any ideas for suppliers?
Icebreaker Trailheads are a mix of...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
June 1st 17, 09:17 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 89
Views: 14,613
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Forum: Walking in the UK
March 5th 17, 07:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,799
Bye
On 05/03/2017 07:54, Phil Cook wrote:
Looks round one last time thinking happy thoughts of friends well met
and hills walked together.
Turns off light and thinks, "coo innit dark in...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
July 11th 16, 12:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,307
OT Walking Hat
On 11/07/2016 09:52, Gordon H wrote:
On 10/07/2016 20:14, TheChief wrote:
Ok so I'm thinking that bird watchers do a bit of walking about
and might advise on the suitability of head...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
April 18th 16, 10:53 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,474
Waterproof Android tablet or phone?
On 05/04/2016 18:36, wrote:
Has anyone found a waterproof Android tablet or phone with a decent gps
and reasonable battery life?
Your call as to what constitutes "reasonable...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
March 29th 16, 09:42 AM Posted to uk.d-i-y,uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,391
Boots - sore feet
On 28/03/2016 10:37, Allan wrote:
On 27/03/2016 17:46, R D S wrote:
You're a sage & experienced old bunch hence I thought i'd put this to
you;
I bought some new boots (Grisport Fuse) at...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
March 14th 16, 03:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,365
Trail shoes
On 11/03/2016 17:35, Syke wrote:
I have a pair of Trezeta trail shoes (NEWTRAIL) which are now past it
but have given very good service, but like many things today,
replacement is not so...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
February 1st 16, 12:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Views: 2,203
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Forum: Walking in the UK
October 22nd 15, 03:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,183
Using GPS instead of maps
On 21/10/2015 14:46, Phil Cook wrote:
Mountaineering Council of Scotland - probably changed their name to
something more trendy. In Gaelic it is Streap Alba.
No. Still the same: MCofS ...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
June 1st 15, 11:38 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,089
FABSIL Footwear Proofer
On 30/05/2015 22:33, Martyn Tindall wrote:
Anyone used this product? It sounds better than the water-based
Nikwax sprays.
My chemistry stopped at O-level so it's not something I'm at all sure...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
May 26th 15, 08:30 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,158
Food for camping :-(
On 25/05/2015 11:44, Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article ,
Peter Clinch wrote:
And cous cous are definitely a bit dull for
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Forum: Walking in the UK
May 25th 15, 11:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,158
Food for camping :-(
On 23/05/2015 14:46, Nick Maclaren wrote:
And cous cous are definitely a bit dull for
eating every day.
On its own, agreed, but with some supplements it becomes much more
interesting easily...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
April 22nd 15, 04:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,166
Custom boot insole fitting?
On 21/04/2015 21:08, Nick Maclaren wrote:
Boots are, however, rather better at keeping mud, peat, heather,
grass seeds and other such junk from getting inside your footwear.
A fair point. ...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
April 12th 15, 08:09 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,449
20 years ?
On 11/04/2015 22:19, Chris Gilbert wrote:
Roll call.... ?
I still look in. Walking activity temporarily down due to adoption of
two children, but the younger has the Munro and wild camping bug...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
November 7th 14, 11:36 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 22
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If walkers don't damage paths.................
On 06/11/2014 15:42, Roger Chapman wrote:
Bloody Angus of course is a Scot and may not be familiar with English
law which may be why he seemed clueless in response to Martin
questioning...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
November 6th 14, 12:02 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,774
cleaning trekky poles
On 05/11/2014 10:04, Nick Maclaren wrote:
And, if I start to lose balance on a hillside or crossing a burn,
I am likely to ram a pole down hard enough to take my weight. Not
a good time to...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
November 5th 14, 10:53 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,774
cleaning trekky poles
On 04/11/2014 18:32, Nick Maclaren wrote:
Why do you feel that ski poles need to be more heavily engineered
than walking ones?
If I'm touring and one of my poles breaks then that's a...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
November 4th 14, 03:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,774
cleaning trekky poles
On 04/11/2014 11:32, John B wrote:
I'm not keen on the 'springy' doo-dahs and I do like the idea of the cam
lock you mentioned. I'd also be wanting snow baskets which are easy to
fit/remove....
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Forum: Walking in the UK
November 4th 14, 10:40 AM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,774
cleaning trekky poles
On 04/11/2014 09:27, John B wrote:
On 02/11/2014 09:22, John B wrote:
Over the years, I've tried different ways to clean trekky poles so that
they don't seize up. None of them has seemed...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
November 3rd 14, 01:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,774
cleaning trekky poles
On 02/11/2014 09:22, John B wrote:
Over the years, I've tried different ways to clean trekky poles so that
they don't seize up. None of them has seemed to stand the test of time
and I wonder...
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Forum: Walking in the UK
October 13th 14, 05:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,819,919
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Forum: Walking in the UK
October 10th 14, 02:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.walking
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,516
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