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Author: Mel Sykes

Mel is a Yorkshire girl who hates being indoors. Most likely to be up a hill somewhere either on foot or a bike, and partial to a slice of cake

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A Solo Walk Along The West Highland Way

A Solo Walk Along The West Highland Way

ByMel Sykes Updated18 May 2021

A couple of months ago I started looking at some of the brilliant long distance paths we have in the UK. I settled on the WHW for my first attempt at a solo, multiday hike…

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The Holme Valley Circular Walk – West Yorkshire

The Holme Valley Circular Walk – West Yorkshire

ByMel Sykes Updated4 December 2022

Distance: 23.5 miles. Elevation 4300 ft. This is a circular route around the Holme Valley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.  My starting point was in Armitage Bridge (HD4 7NR) as there is a free carpark with ample…

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The Oil Can Cafe of Hepworth

The Oil Can Cafe of Hepworth

ByMel Sykes Updated13 November 2022

Nestled on the edge of the Peak District in a little village called Hepworth is the Carding Shed/Oil can café. Even though it’s local to me I only started visiting around 12 months ago and…

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Hebden Bridge Fell Race – Hills, Moors and Pikes

Hebden Bridge Fell Race – Hills, Moors and Pikes

ByMel Sykes Updated6 March 2023

A popular local race for the hardy fell runners is the Hebden 15/22 which is run each year at the end of January. Having not attempted a fell race before, this one is just about…

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