Ian

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About Ian

Mainly Pub, Ramblers and Geocaching related walks around the UK, occasionally abroad.

mappiman.blogspot.com/

Distance travelled

2,044 km

Time in motion

515:25 h

Recent Activity

Ian went for a hike.

5 days ago

The General Burgoyne, Great Urswick

A walk from an ancient pub to the Stone Circle of Birkrigg Common. Some good sea and fell views. If you go to the pub, ask to look inside the cupboard on the Right Hand Side of the fireplace! See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2025/12/191225-general-burgoyne-great-urswick.html

02:45

11.4km

4.2km/h

160m

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Ian went for a hike.

6 days ago

Bowness Bay – Post Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

01:49

7.09km

3.9km/h

180m

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Ian planned a hike.

6 days ago

Bowness Bay – Post Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

01:41

5.75km

3.4km/h

160m

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Ian went for a hike.

7 days ago

Grizedale Tarn

An attempt to escape the rain under the cover of Grizedale Forest. The attempt failed.

01:30

7.10km

4.7km/h

130m

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Ian went for a hike.

December 16, 2025

Ravenglass and Muncaster Castle

Ravenglass is an interesting place. Confluence of three rivers (Mite, Irt and Esk) and a Roman port. It is very quiet in Winter. An easy "up and and over" walk to visit the splendid Muncaster Castle. Cafe available.

02:24

7.62km

3.2km/h

170m

190m

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Ian went for a hike.

December 15, 2025

Dunnerdale for the Newfield Inn

This challenging walk is incredibly from a book called "Best Pub Walks in the Lake District". All I will say is thank god they have built bridges and you will have earned your pint. It is a very good walk. Apart from the bit in Pike How Close woods where all the trees have fallen down. See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2025/12/151225-dunnerdale-for-newfields-inn.html

03:46

11.0km

2.9km/h

300m

290m

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Ian went for a hike.

December 13, 2025

Hawkshead to Wray Castle

Excellent paths - mostly hardcore - and a chance to explore the Lake District's prettiest village. If you have any money left after paying for parking, See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2025/12/131225-queens-head-hawkshead.html

02:50

11.0km

3.9km/h

280m

270m

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Ian went for a hike.

December 12, 2025

Ulverston Canal and Hoad Hill

A there and back through Ulverston's industrial heritage, with a circuit of Hoad Hill. Views over the fells and Morecambe Bay. Refreshment at the White Swan - a Good Beer Guide regular. See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2025/12/121225-ulverston-canal-and-hoad-hill.html

02:47

8.91km

3.2km/h

140m

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Ian went for a hike.

December 8, 2025

On the Trail of Woodbine Willie

Self developed walk looking at key Worcester sites in the life of Woodbine Willie. A WWI fighting Chaplain, who befriended soldiers by distributing Woodbine Cigarettes. Starts at his final resting place and moves into town to find information boards, statues, blue plaques and the start/end of a protest march he organised to bring attention to the plight of the returning veterans. See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2025/12/081225-on-trail-of-woodbine-willie.html

01:28

3.94km

2.7km/h

50m

40m

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Ian went for a hike.

December 4, 2025

Ribbesford and Stagborough Hill

See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2025/12/041225-black-star-stourport.html

03:26

12.9km

3.8km/h

190m

220m

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