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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.

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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.

Penyghent

Sunday, 20 November 2011

8.81 miles
1821' ascent

When I looked out of my window this morning, everything looked murky and I nearly cancelled the walk. However if I had stayed at home, I would have missed one of the best walks of this year.

Thanks to Jeff for his company and for agreeing to do the walk in what seemed to be such poor conditions. We were rewarded with some of the best views that I have seen.

Watergrove Skyline

Saturday, 27 August 2011

7.90 miles
1386' ascent

Today Lin, Chris, Steve and Mike joined me for a walk over the moors that make up the Wardle Skyline. Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather at the start of the walk but things brightened up later on. We adjourned to a local hostelry for a drink or two at the end of the walk. Thanks to everyone for their company.

Gaping Gill 2011

Monday, 22 August 2011

5.84 miles
1700' ascent

Although the 2011 Gaping Gill meet was cancelled, as I had aleady arranged to take the day off work, I decided that I would still visit Gaping Gill. Denise joined me on today's walk and despite not having done any walking for a large number of years, throughly enjoyed her day out.

Thanks to Denise for her company and for doing the driving.

Featured Locations

Castlerigg Stone Circle

One of the most impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain. Its unsurpassed location provides a 360 degree view of the some of the most impressive lakeland fells.

Wycoller Country Park

Wycoller is a beautiful hamlet situated in a quiet clough a few miles south east of Colne, far away from the present hustle and bustle of the local Lancashire mill towns. Wycoller Hall is thought to have been the inspiration for Fearn Dean Manor in Jane Eyre.