Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like
VIEW WITH A ROOM
If you’re looking for a walking getaway with friends and family, you’ll struggle to find more mountain-filled views from your accommodation than this. Nestled below Hallin Fell near Ullswater, and surrounded by peaks in every direction, it’s a hillwalking wonder. The renovated Farmhouse sleeps 10, but you can add The Stables (an annex for 4 more farmhouse guests) and Cruik Barn (sleeps 4 self-contained) for groups of up to 18 in a mixture of double and twin bedrooms. Despite the rustic charm and luxury, prices work out at just £49 per person per night, based on full occupancy in the low season. therowleyestates.com
WALKING RULES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
■ No nude hiking in Switzerland: The act of hiking in the nude used to be so frequent that it had to be banned.
■ Don’t kill Bigfoot: The mythical Sasquatch, believed by some to exist in north-western USA and western Canada, may or not be real. But laws say that if he is real, killing the creature is punishable with a prison sentence!
■ No howling in Yellowstone: Imitating animal noises – from howls to grunts – is prohibited.
■ No shortcuts in California: In two Californian National Parks (Sequoia and Kings Canyon) visitors are prohibited from taking shortcuts on trails, with fines and punishment for those caught doing so. *Taken from Inghams’ Walking Etiquette Report 2023.
MUGS AND MAPS
We’re not mentioning the C word
