Getting out into the fresh air
We’ve been feeling a bit more energetic of late so have come up with some options for getting out into the fresh air and enjoying the country.
Walking:
England: Head to the Lake District and plan your walks with http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/ldwalks.html it details distances, height attained and has photos so you can see what you can expect.
Scotland: Pull on your stout boots and take on the 62 miles of the St Cuthbert’s Way the newest of Britain’s Long Distance Paths between Melrose and Lindisfarne. http://www.visitscottishborders.com/WhatToSee/Walking/default.aspx
Wales: There a few places more beautiful than Cardigan Bay and http://www.cardiganshirecoastandcountry.com/cardigan-bay-walks-ceredigion.php gives you a choice of circular and linear walks
Biking
England: Best resource for finding mountain biking wherever you happen to be in England. Personally we like Hamsterley Forest (sounds like a place in a Beatrix Potter book) http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6QHHV3
Scotland: Wolftrax Laggan is 18km of track ranging from the 3.2 km. Blue grade Fun Park to the extremely difficult Black grade trail. Even if you’re the designated driver/supporter there’s something for everyone at Basecamp Diz personally recommends the home-made cake and hot chocolate. http://www.basecampmtb.com/
Wales: Easily the wildest looking website for Mountain Biking in Wales http://www.mtbwales.co.uk/ the notes on the routes can either be scary or encouraging depending on your psyche.
Canoeing/Kayaking
England: How about a leisurely paddle down the River Wye in a Canadian Canoe? You can pretend to be Pocahontas or The Last of the Mohicans (ok… just us then) http://www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk/
Scotland: looking for a new way to see the country? Try looking at it from the sea. http://www.kayakscotland.com/index.html
Wales: Sea Kayaking or the more the more relaxed River or Lake Canoeing can be arranged via this brilliantly named company http://www.shaggysheepwales.co.uk/sswkayakingcanoeing.htm
