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Welcome to WalkingMum.com

After years of being a sedentary indoors Mum I was introduced to the "pleasures" of walking in the countryside. In the last 10 years or so I have managed to do lots of walking in England, Scotland and Wales, both at low level and on the higher tops.

Since buying my first digital camera I have collected many photographs of the areas I have visited and have finally been persuaded to set up a website in order to share some of my photographs and experiences of the days I have enjoyed (or in some cases, endured) on the hills.

So here is a collection of photographs and walk descriptions outlining some of my many wanderings in the glorious British countryside.

Due to a slight accident I have been unable to walk for a couple of months. I Lorraine signature

am now recuperating and will be doing short walks until my knee gets stronger.

If you would like to get in touch with me or comment about a walk or the photographs please use the 'Contact' button at the top of the page.

Scout Scar, Westfield Nature Trail and Gummers How

Friday, 13 August 2010

This was my first trip to the Lake District since I injured my knee. These gentle walks not only eased me back into walking but also helped to give me a little more confidence in my knee.

On the Friday afternoon, I explored Scout Scar and on Saturday I had a leisurely walk from Rampside along the Westfield Nature Trail. I left Barrow early on Sunday morning and unwilling to leave Cumbria without another walk, I very daringly ascended Gummers How with no ill effects.

Downham and Bolton Abbey

Tuesday, 03 August 2010

3.80 miles
394' ascent

Today I visited Downham and the Bolton Abbey Estate with Jeanette and Julie. We were going to try to walk up Pendle Hill, but when we arrived at Barley, Pendle Hill was swathed with thick menacing cloud and we opted for a low level walk instead.

Its been a while since I have been able to get out and about and this gentle stroll was just what I needed to give me some of my confidence back.

Kinder - The Edge

Saturday, 15 May 2010

9.05 miles
1768' ascent

On my many journeys up the Woodlands Valley and over the Snake Pass my eyes have been drawn to the steep prow of Fairbrook Naze and I have often said to myself that I should really explore Fairbrook Naze and Fair Brook. Therefore today we took advantage of the good weather and planned a walk along Ashop Clough and up onto Kinder’s northern edge.

It had been ideal conditions for visiting Kinder and Ashop Clough had provided a very gentle route up to the plateau. Fair Brook’s shady pools and grassy banks make ideal picnic places and I am sure will be visited again this summer. This had been a very enjoyable walk with plenty of interesting features.

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Watergrove Country Park

Watergrove Country Park is about 3 miles north east of Rochdale. Watergrove is a thriving outdoor recreational area, catering to a diverse range of activities. Despite the popularity of the area, if you are prepared to venture away from the immediate environs of the reservoir itself, you could spend the whole day exploring the remoter areas of the upper valley and perimeter hills and barely meet another person.

South Pennines

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