Hi! Welcome to my website. My name is Siân and I enjoy solo hiking (mostly!) across the UK and beyond, as well as fitness, outdoor photography and history.
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Dragon's Back Hike 🐉 Hill top views on repeat in the Peak District.
A lovely little adventure this. A few hours walk with gorgeous scenery. Dragon's Back consists of both Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill. I started at the Parkhouse Hill end which has a short steep climb, but not as challenging as coming down on the other side with its rocky ridges.
Situated on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire border, you can park on grass at the side of the road in Hollingsclough (don't block field gates) and walk to Parkhouse Hill in 20 mins (ish).
Important:
Hiking footwear is a must and I would not advise doing this walk in wet weather, due to the slick terrain on the limestone rocks and grass. I do not recommend this walk for children due to the scrambling involved and steep edges.
I took a lot of photos so I'll add more of the route in upcoming posts 🥾
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Walking and travel inspiration, a little history, plus nice things outdoors 🌱
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Part 2 at Långaedets Nature Reserve, Sweden! 🌲
(See my page for part 1)
Walking further along the ridge, there were still beautiful panoramic views across the valley and a narrow, clear-water Marviken lake.
Back through the forest, we saw ground markings made by wild boar. The snow-laid hill trail back was interesting, but made easy with the rope.
*This post is part of a small series from my trip to Sweden a view weeks ago. See my page for more. 🗺️
Usually hiking in the UK, but other places are fun too >> @thewomanthatwalks
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🎂 Birthday Girl 🍸 I had a lovely little break and pamper earlier this week. Spending the next couple of days eating more cake, at country fairs and a beer festival and dancing tonight 🪩
#birthday #hiking #thisgirl #lovecake
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** Wishing Sir David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday too!!! 🌱🦁
I loved the wilderness at Långaedets Nature Reserve, Sweden! 🌲
The trail led the through a very diverse forest, beautifully decorated with white moss and blueberry bushes (we think), before opening out to panoramic views across the valley. Lower down in this stunning landscape is a narrow, clear-water Marviken lake.
*This post is part of a small series from my trip to Sweden a view weeks ago. See my page for more. 🗺️
Usually hiking in the UK, but other places are fun too >> @thewomanthatwalks
#hiking #wilderness #adventureawaits #travelphotography
Hiking around Gripsholm Nature Preserve with views over the historic town of Mariefred in Sweden
A few weeks back I had the privilege of meeting up with @sosie.84 who kindly showed me some beautiful places in her home country. I am in awe that she has her own little 'mountain' with sunset lake view in her back garden (second photo) and a waterfall.. (I'm a little jealous!). And if I wasn't impressed yet, she even arranged for a show on the northern lights in her garden that evening too! 😍
During the stay we headed to Gripsholm Nature Preserve. A peaceful open space with the ruins of an ancient hillfort, although there's just separated boulders on the ground now.
The view down looks at Gripsholm Castle and Mariefred - a pretty lakeside town that comes alive in the summer. We walked around the town, by the castle and lake, and even off-season it's a delightful place to visit.
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Hiking, travel, and views. Mostly in the UK but occasionally to other countries too. For more >> @thewomanthatwalks
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