Who doesn't love a brew and a natter? Join us every week for just that. We talk about walks we're going to have, and the places, sites and people we meet along the way. Nothing earth shattering - just a few laughs and a bit of reminiscing. Children of the 70's and everything that comes with that.
The Hiking Seniors explore the hidden gem of Costa Beck, a stunning Chalk Stream in North Yorkshire, teeming with wildlife and unexpected surprises.
23 Nov 2024
Lastingham to Rosedale (and back) Review - The Hiking Seniors
The Hiking Seniors recount their Lastingham to Rosedale hike, sharing insights on navigating unpredictable weather and the importance of reliable GPS for safe and enjoyable moorland adventures.
15 Sept 2024
Castle Howard - Mausoleum Visit Review - The Hiking Seniors
A meeting with friends at The Yorkshire Arboretum gave us the incentive to visit Castle Howard, (which is just over the road) and do a walk around the impressive and foreboding Howard family Mausoleum.
We gained permission to deviate from the permissive path through the estate to skirt around the Mausoleum before joining the Centenary Way which cuts through the estate.
We passed by the equally impressive Temple of Four Winds which you can actually visit as a paying visit to Castle Howard - a destination for another day...
Now short on time a 'Quick March' was required to make our lunchtime appointment.
8 Sept 2024
National Trust - Nostell Visit Review - The Hiking Seniors
A journey to West Yorkshire saw us visit the National Trust's Nostell (once Nostell Priory...).
Built for the Winn family in the 18th century, the house showcases interiors by Robert Adam and a world-class Thomas Chippendale collection. Though we were more drawn to the Butler's Pantry...!
We didn't see quite all off the 300 acres but had a good go...! We particularly enjoyed the bucolic Boat House and the beautiful lakes (very Swallows and Amazons).
A walk up to the 'restored' Obelisk Lodge revealed the life and living conditions of the gate-keepers and their families.
We completed our day at Nostell with a meander around the glorious Rose Garden and Kitchen Gardens. They say every day is a school day, well seeing a 'Monkey's Bottom' in full bloom certainly made it that...!
18 Aug 2024
North Yorkshire - Coneysthorpe Circular Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
A review of a glorious circular walk from Coneysthrope, 'The Castle Howard Village', in North Yorkshire, UK.
On a hot English Summer's day we follow both the Centenary Way and Ebor Way, two of the area's Long Distance Walks.
Enjoying the welcome shade of woodland we stumble across an artisan makers craft fair, followed by a section of dismantled railway and even find a Michelin Star Restaurant.
Join us as we take a look back and review this walk in a wonderful part of the world.
14 Aug 2024
Buckinghamshire - Chilterns Chess Valley Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
A review of a very cheeky walk around the Chess Valley in the glorious Chilterns - cheeky because it was a WORK DAY...! Arriving at our overnight accommodation earlier than expected afforded us the time to enjoy this wonderful area. The walk started and finished in the lovely village of Chenies, Buckinghamshire - a very new area for us.
7 Aug 2024
North Yorkshire - Cawthorn Roman Camp Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
A review of our 12-mile walk from Pickering to the Roman Camp at Cawthorn and back. Taking in the station of North Yorkshire Moors Railway, leaving Pickering Northbound and passing through the 'working' Newbridge Quarry (though not on this day). On through the glorious North Yorkshire countryside, we pass by the entrance to the Cawthorn Roman Camp, on to Haugh Rigg Farm Campsite and the interesting Rifle Range in Haugh Wood. Now back at Newbridge Quarry, we take the 'high road' to skirt around Pickering Castle not before we learn about Pickering's Jurassic Sea...!!!
3 Aug 2024
North Yorkshire - Cawthorn Roman Camp Walk Preview - The Hiking Seniors
A walk we love with a destination steeped in history - Cawthorn Roman Camp.
18 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire - Ripon Rowel Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
Our favourite walk of the year (so far...). Great weather, new territory, open fields, woodland, canal, 'Houdini' hens, England winning (quarter final) - all rounded off with a spectacular Bangladeshi curry.
17 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire - Ripon Rowel Walk Preview - The Hiking Seniors
A poor weather forecast drove us west to Ripon and the Ripon Rowel Walk. The prospect of the Ripon Canal, Ripon Cathedral and NO RAIN got us quite excited.
15 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire - Pockley Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
Best laid plans and all that...! A review of our walk taking in Pockley but NOT Helmsley due to an impassable ford and an encounter with a fantastically friendly farmer.
6 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire - Pockley Walk Preview - The Hiking Seniors
Our usual brew and a chat looking at a walk we'll be doing, this time incorporating the beautiful old village of Pockley with its numerous thatched cottages. Taking in the Tabular HIll route through woodland and beside the River Riccal and on to Helmsley. It was decided that this would be a two sandwich walk but no homemade banana muffin required...!
2 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire - Wharram Percy & Dismantled Railway Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
A review of a recent walk around English Heritage Wharram Percy deserted medieval village in North Yorkshire.
28 Jun 2024
North Yorkshire - Wharram Percy & Dismantled Railway Walk Preview - The Hiking Seniors
A preview of a walk taking in the dismantled Malton to Driffield railway line, old chalk works with lime kilns and chalk crusher. Wharram Percy deserted medieval village and the ruins of St Martin's Church. Touching both the Centenary Way and spectacular Yorkshire Wolds Way.
26 Jun 2024
North Yorkshire - Goathland Waterfalls Circular Walk Review - The Hiking Seniors
A review of a 9.5 mile circular walk around Goathland AKA Aidensfield of #Heartbeat fame. Passing along the way the train station that was used as Hogsmead Station in the Harry Potter film series and three waterfalls - Thomason Foss, Mallyan Spout and Nelly Ayre Foss (we didn't actually make this one...).
23 Jun 2024
North Yorkshire - Goathland Waterfalls Circular Walk Preview - The Hiking Seniors
A brief preview of a walk around Goathland AKA Aidensfield of Heartbeat fame. Taking in the three waterfalls Thomason Foss, Mallyan Spout and Nelly Ayre Foss.
21 Jun 2024
Lake District Trip June 2024 - The Hiking Seniors
A review of a weekend trip to The Lake District, visiting Keswick, Grasmere, the Ladore Falls Hotel and Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant, The Royal Oak Hotel Borrowdale, Páramo Keswick Store, Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar and Restaurant and The Star of Siam Thai Restaurant.
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