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geoffm359 went for a hike

October 6, 2026 at 13:09

Cicerone Walking in the Chilterns, walk 4B

A walk based on one in the Cicerone guide "Walking in the Chilterns". Starting from the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, headed south on public footpaths towards and then around Studham, returning through Studham Common and following the boundary fence of Whipsnade Zoo - no animals in sight.

Time

2h05m

Distance

8.07km

Speed

3.9km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

100m

geoffm359 went for a bike ride

September 11, 2026 at 22:54

London to Brighton overnight ride

Ride with Fridays from London to Brighton, starting at midnight from Waterloo Bridge ending (for me) at Brighton pier at 8am. A great experience

Time

8h24m

Distance

93.7km

Speed

17.4km/h

Ascent

1,030m

Descent

1,020m

geoffm359 went for a hike

September 10, 2026 at 09:29

Out & back hike to Twm Sion Cati’s Cave

Started from the RSPB reserve car park, over the boardwalk, then by the river with a steep climb up to the cave

Time

0h54m

Distance

2.35km

Speed

2.6km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

100m

geoffm359 went for a bike ride

September 9, 2026 at 14:23

Ride to Llyn Brianne dam

Time

1h29m

Distance

16.3km

Speed

14.1km/h

Ascent

310m

Descent

310m

geoffm359 went for a hike

September 9, 2026 at 10:03

Circular hike in the hills above Rhandirmwyn

Time

3h23m

Distance

9.93km

Speed

3.2km/h

Ascent

290m

Descent

290m

geoffm359 went for a hike

September 8, 2026 at 10:14

Circular hike in Bannau Brychieniog

Starting from the National Trust car park at Cwmgwdi across to Cwmcynwyn and along the valley to climb up to Fan y Big. Turned around and walked along the ridge to Cribyn, Pen y Fan and Corn du. Returned to Pen y Fan to take the trail back to the…

Time

6h40m

Distance

15.9km

Speed

2.4km/h

Ascent

1,080m

Descent

1,080m

geoffm359 went for a bike ride

September 7, 2026 at 09:03

Out & back ride to Carreg Cennen

Time

6h54m

Distance

73.7km

Speed

15.3km/h

Ascent

1,020m

Descent

1,180m

geoffm359 went for a hike

August 28, 2026 at 09:07

Thames Path Part 3: Putney to Richmond

After a boat ride from Embankment to Putney Bridge, we then embarked on stage 3 of our Thames Path walk, this time from Putney to Richmond. Started walking past boat clubs with rowers on the river, following the course of the boat race, past Mortlake, Barnes & Hammersmith bridges. After…

Time

4h03m

Distance

14.0km

Speed

4.1km/h

Ascent

50m

Descent

50m

geoffm359 went for a hike

July 30, 2026 at 11:34

Hike around Pitstone Hill

Walk in the Chilterns, starting from Pitstone Hill car park, down to Ivinghoe, then Pitstone and its windmill, up and over Pitstone Hill, finishing with the climb of Paul’s Knob!!

Time

2h52m

Distance

10.2km

Speed

3.5km/h

Ascent

170m

Descent

180m

geoffm359 went for a bike ride

July 2, 2026 at 08:48

Peak District Ride along the Manifold & Tissington Trails

A very windy ride from the Caravan & Camping Club site at Star Bank to Waterhouses and along the Manifold Trail. Coffee and cake at Fatbuns in Hartington then return along the Tissington Trail to Ashbourne, then country roads back to camp

Time

7h07m

Distance

87.0km

Speed

16.2km/h

Ascent

700m

Descent

760m

geoffm359 went cycling

July 1, 2026 at 15:54

Peak District Ride along the Churnet Valley Trail

Ride from the Camping and Caravan Club site on Star Bank to the Churnet Valley trail to Alton and then returning up the hill past the main entrance to Alton Towers

Time

1h50m

Distance

21.9km

Speed

15.2km/h

Ascent

330m

Descent

330m

geoffm359 went for a hike

July 1, 2026 at 08:23

Peak District Hike in Dovedale

I hiked from Ilam Hall where I parked my car to the Dovedale car park and then to Milldale through Dovedale itself, past the stepping stones. I then retraced my steps to cross the river on the bridge by Ilam rock, returning to my car up the steep climb and…

Time

4h46m

Distance

14.6km

Speed

3.2km/h

Ascent

390m

Descent

380m

geoffm359 went for a bike ride

June 30, 2026 at 08:46

Peak District Ride along the Manifold Trail

Starting from the Camping & Caravan Club site on Star Bank, I cycled to Ashbourne then on country roads to Ilam, past Thors Cave and returned on the Manifold Trail to Waterhouses and the campsite. The ride from Ilam up to the top of the moor was a stiff climb…

Time

6h08m

Distance

60.3km

Speed

14.5km/h

Ascent

760m

Descent

790m

geoffm359 went for a hike

June 29, 2026 at 16:37

Peak District Hike: Carr Bank and Star Bank

A hike starting and finishing at the Camping & Caravan Club site at the Star. Walk through the woods, along farm tracks and country lanes. At this time of year (July) there is lots of "foliage" and the paths were overgrown in places, and a couple of stiles were inaccessible…

Time

2h12m

Distance

8.17km

Speed

3.7km/h

Ascent

270m

Descent

270m

geoffm359 went for a hike

June 21, 2026 at 09:26

Thames Path Part 2: Westminster to Putney

The second part of our Thames Path walk started by the London Eye where we had completed part 1. Past Westminster we crossed to the north bank to Chelsea Bridge by Battersea Power Station where we returned to the South bank to walk through Battersea Park. When we reached Putney…

Time

3h30m

Distance

11.3km

Speed

4.0km/h

Ascent

40m

Descent

40m