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I've never done it before but i'll be doing it on sunday and i'm really looking forward to it..I'll be hiking in and around a beautiful place called Marsden in West Yorkshire.The Last of the summer wine was filmed there, i believe.
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LOSW usually associated with Holmfirth, which is also the home of the Cragrats Theatre.
Many Kate Bush fans have get to-gethers in Holmfirth as well, because of its association with the Brontes, and in particular Emily Bronte author of Wuthering Heights. |
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If I was to write that again.. I'd probably write 'get-togethers'
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I wouldn't call myself a hiker but have been on several "long walks" - recommend the Tissington Trail in the Peak District (and have also been for a long walk around Carsington Water)
www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/410218/PDNP-White-Peak-Trails-Map.pdf |
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Sparky likes long walks, works up a thirst.
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Hi crags,Thanks for the info.I've always wanted to visit bronte country ever since I first read Wuthering Heights.What a great book that is.I'll try to visit Holmfirth when I've finished hiking around Marsden.
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I visit Haworth Cat Rescue Centre quite regularly. Quite a hike back up the hill, as it is situated way below the main road.
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Hi David F M Sales,The hike/walk I'll be taking on will be around 12 miles or so.I would guess that's a bit of a walk in the park for an experienced hiker but it won't be for me.Not been for a long time but the peak district is a wonderful place.
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Hi Kenny Mann,Haworth,that name rings a bell.Didn't the Bronte sisters live there?
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Yes the Bronte Sisters lived there it's not too far from Keighley which still has a steam railway.
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Indeed Culvin, about 20 miles from Marsden
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As does Haworth, Breeding.
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That's what I meant starts Keighley Oakworth ..Railway Children...
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Must be at least a dozen of you by now crags.
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Holmfirth no real Bronte connection as far as I know, quite a distance from Haworth. Culvin, Marsden is quite unspectacular, but once you top either side of the valley it is fine country.
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KB fans
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The Isle of Skye is a wonderful place for hikers.
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Not if ya live round here.
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Yes. try walking over the Cuillins.
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The more info I receive here the more i feel I'm going to really love this hike.
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Enjoy your troll, oh sorry I mean your stroll
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Done some hiking. Scotland is the best place to do it in Britian imo because in addition to the great scenery you can legally camp on any unenclosed private land as long as you follow the outdoor code (basically don't be a count). The only problem is the weather is likely to be ****. I would like to do the Hadrian wall walk some time though and maybe the Penines way.
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Did The Lyke Wake Walk many years ago.
Jimmy Savile was doing it at the same time but in the opposite direction, as it happens. |
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Great thing about Scotland is there are lots of places you can fish for nowt and take a lovely Brown or Rainbow Trout back for
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Crags your story wins the cigar
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Hi shrewd_ dude, When I arrive in Huddersfield on Saturday night I'll have my tent with me and I'll be looking to then camp in the nearest field that i can find.I'll make my way to Marsden on Sunday morning to meet 8 or 9 other hikers who I am joining on the hike.I think I'd definitely agree with you about Scotland being the best place in Britain to hike because of the incredible beauty that can be found there and also the freedom to camp almost anywhere,as you say.
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Crags,I didn't want to see a pic of that thing here...Talking of pics,I'll post pics here of Marsden and other places when I return home on Monday.
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Sounds good. Camped in Homfirth area when Tour de France has a stage there a couple of years ago. Was a lovely area. Hopefully get good weather.
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Crags, my Dad designed Saviles flat
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Culvin, I don't give a fook, really.
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Oh dear,crags doesn't give a fook and here's me thinking he was starting to become one of my special chitty chatty friends.
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Breedingmad 25 Oct 16 01:32 Joined: 25 Jul 14 | Topic/replies: 16,631 | Blogger: Breedingmad's blog Crags, my Dad designed Saviles flatCry Did Jimmy ask for a false bottom to be put in any of the storage cupboards? |
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Breedingmad 25 Oct 16 01:32 Joined: 25 Jul 14 | Topic/replies: 16,631 | Blogger: Breedingmad's blog Crags, my Dad designed Saviles flatCry Did Jimmy ask for a false bottom to be put in any of the storage cupboards? |
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I'll be going here this sat/sun,Marsden in West Yorkshire.I'll make sure to have a pen,paper handy and wait for the inspiration to be inspired by this wonderful place. yORKSHIRE[ This image is no longer available. ]
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