HappyHiker
@happyhiker.bsky.social
Free, detailed walking routes in UK, especially Yorkshire. GPX downloads and precise starting points with parking info. Walking time calculator. Walking advice. Follow to be informed of new walks and miscellaneous stuff. Website happyhiker.co.uk
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HappyHiker
@happyhiker.bsky.social
· Nov 17
The start point of all my walks, with a link to the walks themselves can be found by clicking on the relevant icon in this interactive map at tinyurl.com/ywmwb57h
This Famara walk is at a big sweeping bay to the north of #Lanzarote. At the northern end of the bay are the massive Risco de Famara sea cliffs and impressive beaches/dunes. There are also views out to Isla Graciosa. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanz...
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
This Famara walk is at a big sweeping bay to the north of #Lanzarote. At the northern end of the bay are the massive Risco de Famara sea cliffs and impressive beaches/dunes. There are also views out to Isla Graciosa. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanz...
This North #Yorkshire is an easy for route finding with lack of gradient and the fact that the majority of it takes place on broad well maintained tracks, so may be less muddy after the rain. It’s a walk of pleasant rolling countryside and woodland. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
This North #Yorkshire is an easy for route finding with lack of gradient and the fact that the majority of it takes place on broad well maintained tracks, so may be less muddy after the rain. It’s a walk of pleasant rolling countryside and woodland. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
This walk is set in Baldersdale, County Durham, an offshoot of the main Teesdale valley. The route takes you over Cotherstone Moor to Goldsborough, one of several’ Table Mountains’ in the area. Good views. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Co.D...
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This walk is set in Baldersdale, County Durham, an offshoot of the main Teesdale valley. The route takes you over Cotherstone Moor to Goldsborough, one of several’ Table Mountains’ in the area. Good views. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Co.D...
Interesting row of upright stones used as a field wall which could be from the Neolithic period and be 4,000 to 5,000 years old. I’ve seen them in various parts of the country. These from a walk in Lancashire this week (one of 3 still to write up - I’m behind!).
#Archaeology
#Archaeology
November 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Interesting row of upright stones used as a field wall which could be from the Neolithic period and be 4,000 to 5,000 years old. I’ve seen them in various parts of the country. These from a walk in Lancashire this week (one of 3 still to write up - I’m behind!).
#Archaeology
#Archaeology
This #YorkshireDales walk explores beautiful Coverdale where time seems to have just passed by. The road is single track! Great views to Great & Little Whernside and Caldberg Moor. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This #YorkshireDales walk explores beautiful Coverdale where time seems to have just passed by. The road is single track! Great views to Great & Little Whernside and Caldberg Moor. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
November 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
At a mere 344ft (105m), Beacon Hill, also known as Roman Camp is the highest point in #Norfolk, my main reason for visiting it! The walk itself is a short, easy stroll through pleasant deciduous woodland which I imagine is very attractive in #autumn. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Norf...
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
At a mere 344ft (105m), Beacon Hill, also known as Roman Camp is the highest point in #Norfolk, my main reason for visiting it! The walk itself is a short, easy stroll through pleasant deciduous woodland which I imagine is very attractive in #autumn. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Norf...
OTLEY Town Council has given its support to a £205,000 pavement-widening scheme on Kirkgate, a town centre shopping street.
#WestYorkshire #Yorkshire
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/2559456...
#WestYorkshire #Yorkshire
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/2559456...
'Divisive' £205,000 plans to create 'café culture' in town centre
OTLEY Town Council has given its support to a £205,000 pavement-widening scheme on a town centre shopping street.
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
OTLEY Town Council has given its support to a £205,000 pavement-widening scheme on Kirkgate, a town centre shopping street.
#WestYorkshire #Yorkshire
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/2559456...
#WestYorkshire #Yorkshire
www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/2559456...
Great sky from my house last night.
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Great sky from my house last night.
This is a good ridge walk, handy if in Playa Blanca in #Lanzarote. It is to Atalaya de Femes, the second highest mountain on the island. Good views of Montañas del Fuego, the east/west coasts of the island & to the south, Playa Blanca & Fuerteventura. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanz...
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is a good ridge walk, handy if in Playa Blanca in #Lanzarote. It is to Atalaya de Femes, the second highest mountain on the island. Good views of Montañas del Fuego, the east/west coasts of the island & to the south, Playa Blanca & Fuerteventura. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanz...
This #NorthYorkshire walk combines a lovely country walk with a ‘surprise’ view at Halton Edge over Barden Broad Park stretching to Barden Moor and Simon’s Seat. Also included is a stroll by the river Wharfe at Bolton Abbey. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This #NorthYorkshire walk combines a lovely country walk with a ‘surprise’ view at Halton Edge over Barden Broad Park stretching to Barden Moor and Simon’s Seat. Also included is a stroll by the river Wharfe at Bolton Abbey. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
Got call today from +44 7399 578604. The story was I had paid to a company years ago for some sort of protection for PC, mobile iPad or whatever. Company gone bankrupt and I am due £300 paid back to my credit card which has expired so need new details. Sounds scammy! Beware!
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Got call today from +44 7399 578604. The story was I had paid to a company years ago for some sort of protection for PC, mobile iPad or whatever. Company gone bankrupt and I am due £300 paid back to my credit card which has expired so need new details. Sounds scammy! Beware!
This easy circular walk from the village of Bempton in East Yorkshire barely needs directions as it’s virtually self explanatory. It’s also almost as level as you could get and takes you along the dramatic cliffs. Not a bad forecast that way tomorrow! See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/East...
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This easy circular walk from the village of Bempton in East Yorkshire barely needs directions as it’s virtually self explanatory. It’s also almost as level as you could get and takes you along the dramatic cliffs. Not a bad forecast that way tomorrow! See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/East...
New walk added to website. A gorgeous circular coastal walk in #Northumberland from Embleton to Dunstanburgh Castle. Great views of great sandy bays. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
New walk added to website. A gorgeous circular coastal walk in #Northumberland from Embleton to Dunstanburgh Castle. Great views of great sandy bays. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
This route inland from #Scarborough on the east coast of #Yorkshire provides views over the valley of the River Derwent before dropping down to High Dales, Low Dales and the delightfully named Whisper Dales. Good chance of Autumn colours. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This route inland from #Scarborough on the east coast of #Yorkshire provides views over the valley of the River Derwent before dropping down to High Dales, Low Dales and the delightfully named Whisper Dales. Good chance of Autumn colours. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Nort...
November 1, 2025 at 7:13 AM
A taster from a walk this week which I will eventually add to my website (along with the two others in the pipeline) but can anyone guess the hill where it is?
Small clue #Yorkshire
Small clue #Yorkshire
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A taster from a walk this week which I will eventually add to my website (along with the two others in the pipeline) but can anyone guess the hill where it is?
Small clue #Yorkshire
Small clue #Yorkshire
Happy #fingerpostfriday
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." – Jacques Cousteau
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." – Jacques Cousteau
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Happy #fingerpostfriday
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." – Jacques Cousteau
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." – Jacques Cousteau
This walk from Settrington takes you on an easy ramble across undulating countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. You get views over the Vale of York the Vale of Pickering to the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/East...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This walk from Settrington takes you on an easy ramble across undulating countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. You get views over the Vale of York the Vale of Pickering to the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/East...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
This Queensbury to Bingley linear walk in #WestYorkshire is packed with interesting features. It follows some of the Great Northern Railway Trail. It also passes two pretty reservoirs and an attractive stream with a wonderful waterfall. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
This Queensbury to Bingley linear walk in #WestYorkshire is packed with interesting features. It follows some of the Great Northern Railway Trail. It also passes two pretty reservoirs and an attractive stream with a wonderful waterfall. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
#Yorkshire
#Yorkshire
This #YorkshireDales walk from Horton in Ribblesdale provides an alternative to the usual, higher level routes from there. It provides a ridge walk to the ‘nose’ of Pen y ghent, follows part of the river Ribble and includes the curious Milk Churn Hole. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This #YorkshireDales walk from Horton in Ribblesdale provides an alternative to the usual, higher level routes from there. It provides a ridge walk to the ‘nose’ of Pen y ghent, follows part of the river Ribble and includes the curious Milk Churn Hole. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
If you are watching the brilliant BBC TV series Riot Women by Sally Wainwright, you may have noticed one of the scenes was shot at Brides Stones in #Calderdale. You can visit this spot on this walk from Todmorden. Route details at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
October 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
If you are watching the brilliant BBC TV series Riot Women by Sally Wainwright, you may have noticed one of the scenes was shot at Brides Stones in #Calderdale. You can visit this spot on this walk from Todmorden. Route details at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
If you are watching the brilliant BBC TV series Riot Women by Sally Wainwright, you may have noticed one of the scenes was shot at Brides Stones in #Calderdale. You can visit this spot on this walk from Todmorden. Route details at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you are watching the brilliant BBC TV series Riot Women by Sally Wainwright, you may have noticed one of the scenes was shot at Brides Stones in #Calderdale. You can visit this spot on this walk from Todmorden. Route details at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/West...
By some quirk of #Yorkshire logic, Great Whernside is smaller than Whernside (of Three Peaks fame) (704 metres compared to Whernside’s 736 metres). It is the watershed between Nidderdale/Wharfedale & the walk along the ridge offers good views of both. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...
October 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
By some quirk of #Yorkshire logic, Great Whernside is smaller than Whernside (of Three Peaks fame) (704 metres compared to Whernside’s 736 metres). It is the watershed between Nidderdale/Wharfedale & the walk along the ridge offers good views of both. See www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/York...