100 Walks for Conor

Our beloved son Conor took his own life in May 2021 he was 29. Conor loved to hike so we have decided to complete the 100 best UK walks (as voted for and linked to the ITV programme Britain's 100 Best Walks). We also love to walk too and have done several of the walks already some with Conor as we enjoyed family holidays in the Lake District, Wales and the Peak District in the past.

A couple of caveats. We can't promise to complete whole walks as some are extremely long e.g. Angelsey coastal path is 130 miles (No. 32), we will do a portion of that one. We also can't promise to complete them in a certain time frame, it will take a few years. We are 59 and 58 years old so time may eventually catch up with us.

We will use this site to record our progress and any updates on planned walks in the future.

All friends and family are welcome to join us at any stage of our journey, if you want to join us please suggest a walk near to you and we will organise a date.  Or you can sponsor us for any of the walks there are links below to contact us.

We have completed 12 more walks in 2023.
We completed 4 walks in Northumberland in March 24 and 2 more in Wales in May (Tryfan and Anglesea) the weekend of 11/12 May to celebrate Conors birthday on 14th.

Let us know if you want to join us for any of these walks and we'll send details when arranged.

All our love,

Paul & Tracy

 
Here are the vital statistics so far:

Walks completed 49
Walks left to complete 51

Planned walks 0

Miles walked so far (Approx) 275
  •  28/10/2024 09:05 AM
  •   The Docks, Gloucester, UK

Canal walk from the historic Gloucester dockyards. Weather was ok but overcast. Nice walk but not one of my favourites.

  •  28/05/2024 08:50 AM
  •   Haworth, Keighley, UK

We visited Saltaire, Hebden Bridge then Haworth where we did the walk. All very beautiful Yorkshire towns. Walk was ok the weather was mainy drizzle and occasional rain.

  •  12/05/2024 03:21 PM
  •   Pen-lôn, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, UK

We chose this stretch of Angelsea as part of the whole Angelsea coastal path. It was a beautiful beach walk up to a head land with 2 lighthouses...stunning. Another lovely hot day.

  •  11/05/2024 03:15 PM
  •   Pont Pen-y-benglog, Bangor, UK

Pretty tough walk as expected. We chose the South face as Grade 1 scramble - still tricky to navigate for the inexperienced walker. Absolutely stunning though but tough climb on a really hot day.

  •  30/03/2024 10:17 AM
  •   Crimdon, Hartlepool, UK

Was beautiful and should be higher in the list probably, we did a section on the beach but mostly followed the cliff top route. Was 11 miles so caught the bus back as couldn't face walking back as we were worn out from a long weeks walking.

  •  28/03/2024 10:13 AM
  •   Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK

We set off early to catch low tide, we walked across the causeway as the route across the sand looked a bit treacherous. We did return across the sand which was amazing and highly recommended. Had to take our shoes off as very wet and very muddy in places. Probably my favourite walk so far not sure why its so low down the list.

  •  27/03/2024 10:10 AM
  •   Craster, Alnwick, UK

TOp 10 walk so was expecting good things. Lovely ruined catle but very short walk 1.3 miles - we carried on for a bit to the beach on the next bay. Lovely day great pint in the Jolly Fishermans pub in Craster.

  •  24/03/2024 10:05 AM
  •   Warkworth, Morpeth, UK

Alnmouth is very picturesque, a very long 15km there and back but worth it for the lovely deli in Alnmouth and the walk along a stretch of beautiful beach.

  •  10/11/2023 08:10 AM
  •   Oxford, UK

Wonderful walk around the historic Oxford colleges. We did park & ride as Oxford city centre doesn't like cars. Had a lovely day though.

  •  07/11/2023 08:06 AM
  •   Amesbury, Salisbury, UK

Amesbury to Stonhenge. We didn't quite get the rout right as we had to cross the busy A303, Stonehenge was ok, it was quite a walk to the visitors centre. Not out most enjoyable walk.

  •  05/11/2023 07:41 AM
  •   Studland, UK

Wonderful coastal walk not too arduous. Great views over Swanage and Poole. Highly recommended.

  •  27/08/2023 08:36 AM
  •   Bath, UK

Bath is a city we know well as our son Scott lives there. The city is beautiful and this walk takes in all the amazing architecture of the city, the Roman baths, the Circle and the Circus. Short but stunning.

  •  18/06/2023 09:00 AM
  •   Blakeney, UK

Lovely walk along the shingle spit to Blakeney Point. Glorious day we're so lucky with the weather.

  •  31/05/2023 04:00 PM
  •   Brecon, UK

Well trodden trail quite remote in the Brecons but alot of tourists there for half term. 4 lovely waterfalls - take your swim gear for a wild swim or paddle at least. The last fall you could walk behind....very nice for a great picture.

  •  30/05/2023 08:00 AM
  •   Rhossili, Swansea, UK

Absolutely stunning walk on the Gower peninsula super hot day and wonderful beach - probably the best beach I've ever seen and the sea was so calm and shallow ideal for young children.

  •  28/05/2023 08:00 AM
  •   Brecon, UK

Walk No. 11 Quite steep but pretty quick we were at the top in about 1 1/2 hours. Super hot day and great views.

  •  14/05/2023 10:00 AM
  •   Grasmere, Ambleside, UK

Nice walk for some very tired bodies, mostly flat with a few uphills, Grasmere is beautiful. We recommed the Ginger biscuit shop...

  •  13/05/2023 08:00 AM
  •   Wasdale Head, Seascale, UK

Very tough and steep walk uphill, we were lucky with the weather almost too hot. Views were stunning at the top.

  •  19/04/2023 11:15 AM
  •   Mawgan Porth, Newquay, UK

Absolutely stunning walk 17.6km in total beautiful day and miles of golden beaches. Definately one of our favourites. Should be much higher than 47.....

  •  17/04/2023 09:00 AM
  •   Lizard, Helston, UK

We loved the Lizard walk it was a beautiful sunny day and Kynance Cove was awesome.

  •  16/04/2023 09:00 AM
  •   St Ives, Cornwall, UK

We didn't enjoy this walk as much as other coastal walks, although nice weather it was very boggy and took longer than expected and we were out of practice.

  •  21/12/2022 09:00 AM
  •   Grosmont, Whitby, UK

Fantastic walk (home of the tv show Heartbeat), walk along the diused railway line and get the steam train back. Loved this walk very much.

  •  20/12/2022 09:00 AM
  •   Newton under Roseberry, Middlesbrough, UK

Lovely steep walk up to Roseberry Topping great views. Even though it was 20th Dec it was a beautiful day. Very short walk to the top.

  •  18/07/2022 11:07 AM
  •   Stanage edge

John & Issy Gibson's son Cameron took his own life at 24 and Jon is walking from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for the Canmore Trust (www.thecanmoretrust.co.uk). Good luck John. We enjoyed our day walking with you and the amazing people supporting you on your journey.

  •  25/06/2022 09:00 AM
  •   Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA, UK

Clifton Suspension Bridge Circular walk 6 miles Number 83.

  •  20/06/2022 09:00 AM
  •   Isle of Wight, UK

We attended the Isle of Wight Festival and then did the Needles walk no. 29 - it was an amazing walk on a beautifully hot day as you can tell from my pink face.

  •  01/06/2022 10:30 AM
  •   Mallaig, UK

Walk no. 65 Silver Sands of Morar absolutely beautiful place - highly recommend this one

  •  30/05/2022 11:00 AM
  •   Isle of Skye, UK

We visited the Isle of Skye, the Tallisker whiskey distillery (Conor loved his whiskey). We also did walk no. 33 the Fairy Pools - beautiful place but very busy get there early.

  •  27/05/2022 10:00 PM
  •   Fort William, UK

We walked Ben Nevis on the anniversary of Conor's death. It was brutal on the knees hips and calves, and is very challenging - got to the top in 3.5 hours very cold above the cloud line with snow and freezing temps. Not for the faint heated.

  •  14/05/2022 12:00 PM
  •   Ingleborough

We are walking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over 3 days in May. Ingleborough is No. 25 we will walk this on 14th May which would have been Conor's 30th birthday. We will scatter some ashes at the top, and will be joined by many family and friends on the walk.

  •  11/04/2022 10:00 AM
  •   Bradgate Park Trail, Leicester, UK

Home to Lady Jane Grey (Queen of England for 9 days) Lovely walk around this surprisingly nice park just north of Leicester.

  •  29/03/2022 12:00 PM
  •   Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby, UK

We're off to Yorkshire coast for a week and will tick this walk off our list. No. 17.

  •  28/03/2022 09:00 AM
  •   Bempton, Bridlington, UK

Another Yorkshire coastal walk near Flamborough Head.

  •  17/02/2022 01:00 PM
  •   Harbour House Hotel, Main Street, Solva, Haverfordwest, UK

We completed this walk in Pembrokeshire on Thursday 17th May 2022. It was a lovely cliff edge walk and St David's is a very small city but has a beautiful gothic cathedral. Highly recommended despite the high winds and cold of February.

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Scotland Walks











No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
12Linn of Dee to Ben MacduiCairngorms18 milesChallenging

14West Highland WayScotland96 milesModerate

15Ben NevisScotland9.3 milesChallengingCompleted27th May 2022
22Stac PollaidhScotland Ullapool2.3 milesModerate

33The Fairy Pools, Isle of SkyeIsle of Skye, Scotland4.5 milesEasy/ ModerateCompleted31st May 2022
38Pitlochry to Blair AthollCairngorms7.8 milesEasy

43Arthur's SeatEdinburgh3.3 milesEasy

62Fife Coastal PathScotland108 milesEasy

64The Great Glen WayScotland74 milesModerate

65Silver Sands of MorarScotland2 milesEasyCompleted1st June 2022
88Falls of ClydeScotland6.5 milesEasy

94Falkirk Wheel to the KelpiesScotland4 milesEasy








Lake District











No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
1HelvellynLake District10.1 milesChallengingYes06-Oct-21
4Cat BellsLake District3.1 milesModerateYes
5Scafell PikeLake District7.2 milesChallengingYes13-May-23
7Buttermere CircularLake District4.5 milesEasyYes
8The Old Man of ConistonLake District7.5 milesModerate/ ChallengingYes
27The Coffin Route Ambleside to GrasmereLake District3.9 milesEasyYes14-May-23







Yorkshire












No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
3Malham & Gordale CircularYorkshire7.6 milesModerate

17Whitby to Robin Hood's BayYorkshire Coast6.8 milesModerateYes28th March 2022
23Roseberry ToppingNorth Yorkshire6.3 milesEasy/ ModerateYes20th Dec 2022
25IngleboroughYorkshire Dales11.3 milesModerateYes15th May 2022
36Ingleton FallsYorkshire Dales4.4 milesEasy

39Grosmont to GaothlandYorkshire Coast3.2 milesEasyYes21st Dec 2022
49Brimham RocksYorkshire Dales4 milesModerateYes
50Bempton CliffsYorkshire Coast11.7 milesModerateYes31st March 2022
54Coast to Coast Path / Reeth to RichmondNorth Yorkshire10.5 milesModerate

61Grassington to ConistoneYorkshire Dales9.5 milesModerateYes
69The Bronte Waterfall and Top WithensYorkshire8.3 milesModerateYes28th May 2024







Northern England











No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
9Craster to Dunstanburgh CastleNorthumberland2.6 milesEasyComplete27/3/2024
18Hadrian's WallCumbria to Northum.3 milesEasy

30High Cup NickCumbria9.7 milesModerate/ Challenging

34High Force, Low Force FallsDurham8.6 milesEasy

44Carding Mill ValleyShropshire9.5 milesModerate

48The Cheviot HillsNorthumberland9.3 milesChallenging

51Pilgrim's Route to LindisfarneNorthumberland62 milesEasyComplete28/3/2024
53The RoachesStaffordshire3.4 milesEasy

55Alnmouth Beach to WarkworthNorthumberland6.7 milesEasyComplete24/3/2024
59Kielder WaterNorthumberland18 milesEasy

67Forest of BowlandLancashire6.8 milesEasy

70Sandstone TrailCheshire34 milesModerate

78The StiperstonesShropshire4.7 milesModerate

79Cannock ChaseStaffordshire11.9 milesEasy

81Skipton to Saltaire on the Leeds to Liverpool CanalMersey16 milesEasy

82Another Place, Crosby BeachMersey5.1 milesEasy

85Bradgate ParkLeicestershire10.6 milesEasyYes11th April 2022
86Pendle Hill Witches TrailLancashire6.9 milesEasy

91Worcester & Birmingham CanalWest Midlands31 milesEasy

93Durham Coastal PathDurham11 milesEasyComplete30/3/2024
Wales












No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
2SnowdonNorth Wales9.2 milesModerateYes30-Apr-17
6TryfanNorth Wales5.7 milesChallengingYes11-May-2024
11Pen Y FanBrecon Beacons4.7 milesModerateYes28-May-2023
16Solva - St DavidsPembrokeshire4.5 milesEasyYes17-May-22
28Rhossili, Gower PeninsulaSouth Wales7.3 milesEasyYes30-May-2023
31BeddgelertNorth Wales4.8 milesModerateYes
32Anglesey Coastal PathNorth Wales130 milesModerateYes12-May-24
40Four Falls WalksBrecon Beacons4.4 milesEasy/ ModerateYes31-May-2023
41Offa's DykeMid Wales177 milesModerate

60Llangollen to ChirkNorth Wales7.5 milesEasy








Peak District











No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
10Mam TorPeak District6.7 milesModerate

21Kinder ScoutPeak District11.1 milesChallengingYes
26Dovedale to MilldalePeak District3.1 milesModerateYes
35Stanage EdgePeak District4.4 milesModerateYes
96Nine Ladies Stone CirclePeak District3.1 milesEasy















Northern Ireland











No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
45Derry-Londonderry City WallsNorthern Ireland1 milesEasy

56The North Antrim Cliff PathNorthern Ireland4.8 milesEasy

66Sleive DonardNorthern Ireland6 milesChallenging

95Sperrin MountainsNorthern Ireland36 milesModerate

97Cave Hill Country Park, BelfastNorthern Ireland4.5 milesChallenging

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No.WalkRegionMilesRatingCompletedDate
13South Down's WayHants / Sussex100 milesModerate

19Old Harry RocksDorset9.8 milesEasy/ ModerateYes5/11/2023
20Lizard PeninsulaCornwall7.7 milesEasy/ ModerateYes 17/04/2023
24St Ives to ZennorCornwall6 milesModerateYes16/04/2023
29The Needles, Isle of WightHampshire4.8 milesModerateYes20/06/2022
37The Malvern HillsWorcs, Heref., Glos.5.5 milesModerate

42Wells-Next-The-SeaNorfolk8.5 milesEasyYes
46The RidgewayBuckinghamshire85 milesModerate

47Mawgan Porth to HarlynCornwall11 milesModerateYes19/04/2023
52Bath City WalksSomerset1.9 milesEasyYes27/08/2023
57Bowerman's Nose, DartmoorDevon4 milesModerate

58Brockenhurst Walk, New ForestHampshire3.2 milesEasy

63Thames PathLondon19 milesEasy

68Blakeney PointNorfolk7.5 milesEasyYes18/06/2023
71Norfolk Coast PathNorfolk83 milesEasyYes
72Leith HillSurrey8.6 milesModerate

73Broadway TowerCotsworlds4.2 milesEasy

74St Mary's Isles of ScillyIsles of Scilly9.8 milesEasy

75Great MissendenBuckinghamshire9.5 milesEasy

76Devil's Punch BowlSurrey3.4 milesEasy

77Flatford & Constable CountrySuffolk7 milesModerateYes
80White Cliffs of Dover to Deal CastleKent9.8 milesModerate

83Clifton Suspension Bridge CircularBristol6.7 milesEasyYes26/06/2022
84Cambridge Colleges WalkCambridge4.7 milesEasyYes
87Amesbury to StonehengeWiltshire6.4 milesEasyYes7/11/2023
89Rye to Camber SandsEast Sussex10.8 milesEasy

90Regent's CanalLondon9 milesEasy

92Gloucester & Sharpness CanalGloucestershire16 milesEasyYes28/10/2024
98Richmond Park Circular WalkLondon6.9 milesEasy

99Oxford City WalksOxford2.3 milesEasyYes10/11/2023
100Ramsgate to MargateKent8 milesEasy

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A picture of the Sadler family at the top of a hill somewhere in the Lake District.

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  • Long Bennington, Newark, UK

Please contact us with your walking stories and pictures should you do any of the 100 Best UK walks. I'll put the stories and pictures on this web-site.