Welcome to Ramblefest
Ramblefest is run by a small group of ramblers who have many years experience of walking long distance paths and who know the needs and requirements of long-distance walkers.
This site is intended for anyone who loves the countryside and wishes to find accommodation on or close to long-distance footpaths.
To make use of this site you do not have to walk the whole route, nor even part of it, but if you do, good luck to you.
Most of the services we list are either on or very close to the path. However, in recognition that many people will be walking the route in separate stages, or maybe only interested in a particular section of the path, we also include those villages or towns further afield which have a railway station or other good public transport links.
Information on services along long-distance paths include:
- ACCOMMODATION: These are categorised into Hotels and Inns, Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfast, Hostels, and Camping.
- RESTAURANTS: Categorised into Restaurants, Cafes and Tea Shops, and Bar Meals.
- PUBS AND BARS: We have tried to include all the pubs and bars along long-distance footpaths, but we at Ramblefest are ardent Real Ale fans, and will always try to promote those pubs and bars serving real ale. To that end, we have mentioned those pubs included in the current Camra Good Beer Guide, and we also provide links to websites devoted to pubs and beer.
- CAMPING SHOPS: Although few and far between, it is always handy to know where to buy extra socks, waterproofing etc, or just to have a good look at what is on offer.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT: We have given information on railway stations on or close to the paths, and have provided links to National Rail for further information on particular stations. Information for buses is more elusive, but wherever possible we have provided information.
GUIDEBOOKS AND MAPS
We give details of the Guidebooks and Maps for each long-distance path, and connect directly to Amazon so you can order your books and maps easily and at a much cheaper price than the High Street. Click on the map or guidebook images.
More and More
Ramblefest is not just about the dry listing of accommodation and other services along long-distance paths. We will also soon be providing the following:
- FORUMS: As well as a General forum, there will be a forum for each individual footpath. Visitors can voice their opinion on the merits or demerits of footpaths, towns and villages along the route, accommodation and other services, walking gear, etc.
- PHOTOGRAPHS: We have a wealth of photographs for many paths, but have provided the facility for visitors to upload their own photographs to Ramblefest so they can be shared with other ramblers.
Keep Coming Back
We are constantly adding paths, and constantly updating and improving our information. In time, we hope to provide information on most, if not all, the long-distance paths of Britain.