Category: Group Hiking
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Rucking – What is it and Why You Should Try It!
You may have seen people out walking or hiking with a backpack or rucksack and wondered what on earth they are doing. They are “rucking”! Rucking is a great way to get fit, and it has many other benefits too. In this blog post, we will tell you all about rucking and why you should…
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community, England, Group Hiking, Hiking, Lake District, peak district, Short Trails, United Kingdom, Weekend Inspiration, Yorkshire
HiiKER Autumn Community Hikes – UK
We’re finally taking our Free community hikes to the UK! We love meeting new people in the hiking community and we are delighted to bring these to the UK. Our free community hikes are an amazing opportunity for people across the HiiKER community to come together and do what we love to do best. This…
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appalachian trail, Group Hiking, Hiking, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, National Scenic trails, Thru-hike, Trail, USA
Trail Angels & Trail Magic – Real People Doing Legendary Things
Intertwined with our long-distance trail experiences like little pieces of magic woven into our memories. When we reminisce about trails that we’ve hiked we often talk with fondness of the kindness we received from complete strangers. Originating on the long-distance Appalachian Trail (A.T), “Trail Magic” is the affectionate term for ‘unexpected acts of generosity’ on…
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Europe, Group Hiking, Guides, Hiking, peak district, Short Trails, Trail, uk, United Kingdom, Weekend Inspiration
The 20-mile Edale Skyline Trail – Hiking & Wild Camping in the Peak District
This is a Tom Takeover… I’m Max’s husband (the other half of ‘ItTakesAJourney’ and last year I ventured to the breath-taking Peak District National Park with friends Cal, T (and Willow the dog) for two days of hiking and wild camping. Max and I walked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 and I’ve missed the trail…
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Snowdon Summit Circuit via Watkin and Rhyd Ddu Path
One day I will enjoy a view from Snowdon but until then at least the journey there and back again is always beautiful! With every visit and season the rugged wild Welsh landscape is ever-changing and welcomes you with breath-taking views. On this occasion we visited as a group of friends and camped in…
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Buller Huts trail – Australia
For the last couple of years, I had been in search of the best multi-day hikes all over Australia. The obvious ones such as the Overland Track kept popping up but I had already completed it and I was in search of something with fewer crowds and tantalising views. One day I came across a…
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A group hiking meeting up in the Yorkshire Dales using the Hiiker app
Hi everyone, my name’s Grace (of @graces__adventures on Instagram and YouTube) – I’m a keen adventurer and I love exploring the hills, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, you name it. I love being outdoors and the sense of freedom and peace that it brings. I’ve been a lover of the outdoors for around 2 years now after…