Less is Moor: Teenager and #GetOutside

Burley Moor - family hike

As I have got further in to ultra running, my idea of a hike or walk has risen from a few miles to exploring a map and looking over a range of 20-30miles or if I want a 'day out' may be 40 or 50. This is just not going to work if I want to get my teenage sons out for a walk with me... less is moor! The prospect of a full days hike just doesn't seem to appeal to a lot of teenagers, but an hour or so, where we can enjoy some view points together has got to be a winner, especially as we can get back to dinner in time... food seems to be high on the agenda. I love getting out on the moors and I want to be able to keep sharing this with them without putting them off for life. So less in the sense of distance to start with but more regards quality to build memories together - pick some good view points or places of interest and don't try to take on too  much.

Burley Moor -over looking Otley Chevin

 

This is one of my favourite spots, great views

 

9 to 5: Night Hike on Rombalds Moor #GetOutside

Cairn overlooking Ilkley

Got out for a hike after work now that the evenings have turned and the darkness arrives before the end of work! Which is a bit much. It always take me more effort to get out once it is dark. Starting from the Cow and Calf car park we did a 4.5mile hike up to the top of the moor taking in the 12 Apostle stones circle on the edge of Burley moor for a hot chocolate, and then on to the trig point on the top of Rombalds moor and back down. The lights from the surrounding towns glowed over the moor revealing some great views on what was a clear night and to top it all the sole from my friends walking boot! Which made for an interesting descent. Gotta keep getting out during the working week and enjoying the evenings on the moors despite the colder weather coming in, I'm looking forward to some more wintery hike and runs.


Night Hike

12 Apostles Stone Circle



The 'Lost Sole of Ilkley Moor'



Rombalds Moor Trig