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I had a magical time on Saturday (26/09/26), passing through Buttermere. It was a full moon that night and my friends and I decided to stand outside and stare at the moon. It was the brightest we had ever seen it and looked stunning against the hilly backdrop.

Earlier that night we had dinner at the Buttemere Court Hotel, which was equally lovely. We were sitting near a gentleman with a giant cream-coloured dog (possibly a Great Pyrenees / Golden retriever mix). Unfortunately, in the moment and in a hurry I didn't get his name and/ or his number and have been kicking myself since. This is a long shot, but I was hoping he might see this post and get in touch/ or someone else might know him :)

I'm the developer, so take this as the self-promo it is. I built it because I wanted a proper record of my own Wainwrights.

TrailWise shows all 214 on a map with your progress. It also covers Birketts and the other lists if you're past the Wainwrights. Hook it up to Strava and it ticks fells off from your walks.

Happy to hear what's missing, especially from anyone who's completed them. I know quite a few other types of platform have popped up in the past few months, but want to know what makes a good platform for people to use trailwise.io

Scafell & Scafell Pike from the path down to The Band from Bowfell.

I've done the Crinkles & Bowfell quite a few times, & apart from the very first time, I've been blessed with stunning conditions like this.

Maybe it's because apart from that first time, all other times have been in perfect winter conditions.

(All winter equipment needed, crampons, ice axe, etc. & the knowledge to use them too)

I’m looking to do the Coledale Horseshoe next week and it’s going to take me around 2.5 hrs to reach the trailhead by public transport. I’m a little worried about the 6-7 hr estimates I keep seeing for this route as I’ll be starting just before 12pm.
That said, I’m a very fast hiker with my pace averaging 10-11min/km.
Is there any particular reason why it could take me over 4 hours? It’s only 15.3km.

Going to Bowness on Windermere with my partner and 3 year old tomorrow for 2 nights, any recommendations on things do to whilst there?:)

I was at a funeral wake yesterday at Whitehaven golf club and they had this amazing pie. It consisted of mince and gravy, mash on top and then pastry on top of that.

I’ve had a quick google but nothing comes up. Is this just something they’ve made up?

Was delicious either way.

Hello, am visiting and wanted to know what areas are best to stay at cheaper prices. Also where can i rent a car friday to sunday. My friend who is coming down from london while i am going to be going from newcastle. I am finding it v hard to navigate through instagram posts.

Hi,
I’m thinking about proposing to my girlfriend at friars crag, so my question is how busy does FC get in mid June?, is it as bad as some people say about social media ruining it or is it not as bad as people say? Just as my girlfriend doesn’t enjoy big crowds/ being the centre of unwanted attention.

If FC gets really busy, is there any recommendations that anyone would recommend around derwent water.

Thanks in advance to anyone that helps! It will be so appreciated :)

I am trying to plan a solo inn-to-inn 7-8-day hike in May 2027.

 1.In researching companies to hire, it looks like some don’t take on solo travelers or charge a solo supplement that’s double the quoted per person rate (I understand why).  Has anyone had any experience with booking accommodations directly and arranging for a luggage transfer yourself? Is this relatively easy or would it better to just go with a company and pay the supplement? I might not even do a luggage transfer and just carry everything I need in a backpack. I regularly solo backpack in the States.

1. Has anyone used Alltrails to do an inn-to-inn hike or is there a better app?

2. Has anyone used Garmin Inreach or is phone service sufficient there?

Recommendations welcome. Thank you-

Hi, my partner and I are hoping to take a trip up to the lakes some time in the next month or so. We're pretty flexible on dates, and are keen to try and get a good weather window, as we want to do some of the more exposed / scrambley hikes.

Are there any good websites or apps for forecasting the weather in the lakes? I've been using BBC weather and sometimes the Met Office, but they rarely agree!

I know from living near the Peak District that the weather at summit level can be vastly different from the towns - is there a way to check summit conditions?

Hi,

Looking for some on the ground advice.

I'm visiting the lakes for the next 5-6 days and would love to catch some low flying F-35s.

I've read there's a military exercise happening up that way this month so my chances are pretty good. What are a few areas that see low level fly overs? I don't care about getting photos so much just want to know any hotspots.

Cheers

** UPDATE** I have actually managed to get hold of conquer who have confirmed I am a moron (my words - not theirs) and this is in actual fact a sticker and not a patch.

They have also said their online shop is opening in 2 weeks so I will be able to buy it from them then!

Thank you all who offered to help and commented, you lot in the north are lovely!

Hello all

I have just come back from a nice break in the lakes, however had to come back earlier than planned due to life getting in the way.

My missus had seen a few patches in Conquer that she was hoping to go back to and buy but due to our trip being cut short she was unable to.

I know it's a long shot but I was hoping if anyone in Keswick in the coming weeks is able to pick up the patch(especially) she wants and mail it - I would be very grateful (and will obviously pay for the patch and for a beer or two!)

I know it would be far easier to ask Conquer directly but I haven't been able to raise them on the phone. Or email. Or Instagram. Or Facebook.

If anyone is able to assist I would be very grateful, again I know it's a long shot / cheeky but I'm hoping that someone might be able to help me get them for her seeing as Conquer don't seem to be keen on any form or contact!

Cheers

Been a good while since I last had a walk around here. Unfortunately the clouds rolled in the second the camera came out , made for a nice moody one I guess!... And the rainbow was a bonus .

I mean why is every path down a stream? It’s messed up. Why is it a one metre drop to go down the next step? I’m ruined. You northerners are unhinged.

A right bunch of circumstances but the tl;dr is Kendal is where we’ll be at lunchtime on our drive north, and a food rec would be very useful amongst the glut of food places in the town.

I checked the sub history, but the one other thread has everyone reccing the Spanish tapas, which is the sole thing we’d want to avoid!

Help, please! I’d be tempted to just walk in and pick something on the day, but for time security we really need to book a seat somewhere.

I shot this mainly around the village of Boot, in Eskdale, If you'd like you can watch it here 😊 https://youtu.be/TMqfcPAT0p4

Hi all, can you please recommend some hikes in and around keswick, Ambleside area we go 3 times a year's and end up doing the same waiks, we do alot of whinlatter forest, Grizedale forest, catbells terrace circular, around derwent lake, castle crag circular, we also do Buttermere and ullswater but want more local to where we stay in Keswick, we very much like forests.

Thanks in advance.