2 minehead yha situated can walk to coast from here about 15 miles in total there and back miles in total there.train is very hilly. Local pub down the track all of these yha it will be self catering.it'll be nice for your feedback thank you😀😀😀

Hi Lanky: yes we have the same problem it is difficult.the lake district the peak district and snowdonia are actually outstanding.i love going there myself.in the past i put on day walks. And other people have put on weekends here in the west country but they are very few and far between.those who come here those who come to the west country has a thoroughly enjoyed themselves.if there's a decent response i just might put a weekend on here.thank you for your response.🙂🙂🙂

Hi Lanky: i quite agree what you just said.the most important thing which always on my mind is doing walks how to cater for all abilities.which is not easy thing to do.considering they travel an awful long way to get here.there are two possibilities i have in mind.one is the mendips and cheddar gorge area.and the other is minehead on the edge of exmoor.both are very hilly terrain.travelling to these places is most important.cheddar is easiest just off the m5.where minehead is somewhat further.all depends on the response from people.on their preferences and their ideas.each location has it unique attractions.and the most important thing of all have good walking🙂🙂

yes i intend to do that.plus i'm going to reconnoiter both areas before i make any decision anyway.i know the mendips very well indeed i am up there nearly every weekend.🙂🙂🙂

if there is a great response there will be a weekend in the west country.🙂🙂

Hiya minty! I'm really up for walks down in the South West, it's just a trip over the Severn Bridge for me! Mendips and Cheddar sound fab, and I would love coming down for a weekend🙂🙂

hi Goodlife: definitely keep posting day walks.maybe we can sort out something with some people down in the west country.i know that folk up north would be very interested.it all about choosing the right location.mini heads are better than one.and you are right cornwall is a lovely place.😀😀😀😀

Goodlife I have looked longingly at your day walks, the photos are gorgeous - would love to do some walking down there, but it's really too far for anything less than a long weekend. am nurturing an ambition to do the whole South West Coast Path (over several years!)

Minty - definitely put a weekend on mate, would love to see that area again - my dad's family come from Bristol but I haven't played out down there for years. You don't have to worry about block-booking accommodation if numbers are uncertain - as long as there is a hostel/campsite/B&B's around just put the walks on and let people sort their own accommodation out. Go on, you know you want to!! 🙂🙂

I know what you mean Goodlife, I think there are many people on the site generally who are not active on the invites and forum - if I search in West Yorkshire there are loads of peeps but I've only ever met one or two of them! 🤔🙂

I would love to explore that area too.....would have make it a weekend of it though...x

Hi i have a brilliant idea we do a joint weekend.pull all are resources and experience.and make a brilliant weekend.all those people who live in south wales wiltshire somerset devon and cornwall and dorset.what do you think guys.🙂🙂🙂

Hi Minty,it is also not far from South Staffs either for a weekend.Sarah,it will only take around 6 weeks for the 630 mile SWCP😀

Hi Goodlife: that's brilliant.been talking to few others who live in the west country.on od.and they are very keen as well at the moment cheddar in the mendips and minehead on the edge of exmoor are contenders.any other ideas are truly welcome🙂🙂🙂

Hi landranger68: that's brilliant any ideas and suggestions will be truly welcome.nice to catch up and have a good old chat.i'm still using the ibuprofen rub on my left knee mate.😈😀😀😀

Hi Peppasmum: hope you are well.saw that on invitations.lovely part of the country.i will try and make it.😀😀😀

Review of posts bring a smile.

Residing in the Midlands, we have to travel in order to enjoy more 'interesting' landscape.
Happy to travel, however, the balance which has to be struck results in having to join activity closer to home most often.
However, come the longer days and term-break (without charge) such as myself will be happy to get to places further away, to hostel or camp - indeed, what-ever.

So minty, landranger68, Goodlife , Peppersmun et-al, please - keep posting as we are watching, wanting & planning.

Perhaps we'd benefit from development of an App (and a heart icon)!? 😀

Warm Regards

HiTonyB: we folk down in the west country.always have a small on our faces.(a couple of pints of cider normally helps)😀😀😀 collectively together we will sort something out.just choosing the right location thank you for your support.android app would come in very handy.😀😀😀

Brightsocks of South Wales happy to pool resources minty - brain for thinking, legs for reckkying, pasta for cooking...😀😀

BrightSocks: i wait with bated breath for your pasta dish😀😀😀.and i look forward to your leg routine😀😀😀.and when it comes to your brain we can put that to good use.😀😀😀

minty : ref. pooling resources Lookingforseaturtles (Andy) has posted a weekend on Exmoor starting Friday 21st April that quite a few writing on this post have put themselves down as maybes. If we all change to definates we have a party!!
There are many options for walks and also the option of booking transport, see ( Moor Rover Exmoor) to enable us to possibly do a linear walk back to base camp. As this is quite early in the year there will be time to organise a second South West weekend later.

Should of read before saving 🤔 meant Friday 24th April.

HI Philtheetiler: put your name down as a definite for exmoor reborn.that makes 3 of us.let the party begin in the west country😀😀😀

hi everyone i put on a invitation king alfred's tower 3 counties walk.it's a really good 9 half mile walk.we did it last year and had lots of fun.hope to see some of you there.😀😀😀

Hi Lookingforseaturtles: that is brilliant.devon and cornwall such a lovely area.i have put my name down as a definite on your exmoor reborn.excellent location for walking looking forward to this one.🙂🙂🙂

Hi Seaturtles,i stayed overnight from Clovelley and found to be a volunteer run Bunkhouse.YHA classification as it is self catering and was ideal for me.
Is it worth considering walking from Westwood Ho Hostel to Bude?🙂

Re Minty's King Alfred walk, I can vouch for the lovely time we had last year. Had fab time, yummy scones at the end, and Minty was even our tourist guide in Glastonbury on the Sunday!

Hi minty il be interested in a week end I can see family while down there was there two weeks ago. Be nice to catch up 😀

hi everyone thank you for your feedback.july and cheddar gorge mendip seems to be a good choice.i'm looking at campsites in the mendips.at very early stages yet.i am looking for a rustic site which allows fire pits.so we can toast marshmallows. 😋😋😋😋😋.amongst other things

i have contacted yha cheddar.they said we are very busy in july.and it would not be sole occupancy.it would be first come first serve basis there. to save disappointment.i thought camping might be a better option.what is your thinking on this guys😀😀😀

webbiz@petruthpaddocks.co.uk this is a campsite i'm thinking of using.it cost ?9 90 night they allow fire pit and very laid back encourage group bookings and a very friendly atmosphere.snap bang in the middle of the mendips only a stone throw away.bloody ideal.ok what dates in july would be good vivast majority of you.let's have some feedback yeah😈😀😀

all it costs is 9.90 a tonight.dogs are welcome cost couple of quid extra.so this is a campsite we are going to use.it has shower blocks and toilets.this is a very laid back campsite.all we need to do now is sort data out in july.and we are rockin and rollin.😈😀😀

Hi ray9: it will be definitely a long weekend.just sorting out dates right now.😀😀😀

hi those were not into camping there was a good youth hostel association in cheddar.only a 10 minute walk away from the campsite and bed and breakfast accommodation.😈😀😀

Hi Lookingforseaturtles: the mendip bash will be any part of august.we will avoid the festival.so we will not see your attire for me misspent youth.😋😋😋but this is campsite is pretty laid back place anyway.a few pints of somerset cider in us.anything is possible.maybe the ladies can do the wellington boot routine😋😋😋

hi everyone the mendip summer bash has been posted.any questions just let me know:😀😀😀

Hi shed: it's already on invitations.data or friday 7th august to monday the 10th of august. A long weekend. I'll send you a private message as well great to hear from you.😀😀😀

minty : well done Larry , just remembered that it will be my birthday that weekend!!

hi Philtheetiler: party weekend as well bloody outstanding.just thought i'd remind you.😋😋have you checked the gravity of your home made cider😋😋.it definitely going to be a rip roaring weekend.i'm already preparing the olives for oliver bobbing😋😋😋

Sadly i am unable to make this one as my Father in Law will be 88 on the 8th ☹

Hi landranger68: there's always next year mate😀😀😀

Hi openwater babe: sort off it's a very ancient tradition.when the romans moseyed over here.they gave the local native olives to acquire cider.then some bright druid thought of a brilliant idea.get a very large bowl.fill it with cider.and put some olives in the bowl.the first one to retrieve all olives from the bowl.legend says it was a way to keep the peace.good way to get absolutely pie eyed and legless.😋😋😋

yeah that's what the druids said.yuck.😋😋😋

Get well soon Minty.

hi everyone the first Somerset Weekender is almost here. Gerda your loins. For a exciting Weekender.Philtheetiler: have got some nice cider on the go.the excitement is building hahahaha😋😋😋

Hi True Blue: you are truly welcome. all information need to know is on invitations. it's going to be a fun weekend walking fun and frolics.😋😋😋

minty : Now only two weekends away!!🙂🙂

Philtheetiler: yes Getting very close indeed. Exciting times.😋😋😋

Lookingforseaturtles: yes I was gutted I couldn't make it. I was not very well. Is a lovely part of the country. Hopefully they will be another one🙂🙂🙂