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WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

Ultralighter
Expanding upon the oatcake theme - I have tried other solid savoury biscuit, and the only others that I have found to be substantial enough are Westray Cabin Biscuits (again from Orkney), sadly hard to find now that I live 'Sooth'.

The Westray Bakehouse a family run bakery - WFM Brown Ltd

WFM Brown Ltd. The Westray Bakehouse bakes biscuits on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The savoury biscuit collection -. The sweet collection - Shortbread (Rounds, biscuits, Toffee Shortbread, Fingers), Parkin, Coconut and Banbury
www.thewestraybakehouse.co.uk www.thewestraybakehouse.co.uk
 
WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

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Calorific values of the various toppings that I mentioned earlier:

Primula squirty cheese - 211 kcal/100g
Meridian peanut butter (palm oil free) - 579 kcal/100g
Good air cured salami/saucisson - 450 kcal/100g or more
Tartex mushroom pate - 230 kcal/100g
Austrian smoked cheese - 286 kcal/100g
 
WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

Ultralighter
craige said:
Arran smokey garlic cheddar 450kcal/100g
Most chorizo 450kcal/100g
My choice of topping, if I can get that cheese 😋
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Sounds good!

I'm particularly fond of this
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk

Green Thunder Cheese | Buy Direct from Snowdonia Cheese

Green Thunder is a Mature Cheddar with roasted garlic and herbs for those who love a savoury taste and creamy textured cheese. Buy online here.
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk
Their Black Bomber mature cheddar is pretty good too.
 
WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

Ultralighter
Even when I carry a stove, I don't mess about with porridge or making a brew for breakfast, being keen to break camp and get a few miles under my belt before stopping for a cereal bar, Stoats being my favourite (despite them suffering from shrinkflation a couple of years back).
 
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WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

Ultralighter
..and of course I rarely miss an opportunity to 'stoke up' at a pub or cafe! 😁

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Newfield Inn, Dunnerdale (Feb 2024)

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Freda+Ray Cafe, Grasmere (March 2024)
 
craige

craige

Thru Hiker
WildAboutWalking said:
Sounds good!

I'm particularly fond of this
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk

Green Thunder Cheese | Buy Direct from Snowdonia Cheese

Green Thunder is a Mature Cheddar with roasted garlic and herbs for those who love a savoury taste and creamy textured cheese. Buy online here.
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk
Their Black Bomber mature cheddar is pretty good too.
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I imagine the Snowdonia be very similar to the Arran stuff (probably because the packaging is identical 😂). If I see it somewhere (unlikely in Scotland) I'll give it a go.

This stuff is good too and much better value if you don't mind cutting and repackaging for backpacking.
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Just wish my other half would eat decent cheese... we always end up with red Leicester 😪
 
old-skool-lite

old-skool-lite

Thru Hiker
I use the Aldi Scottish Rough Outcakes. 447Kcal per 100g. Used to make a Primula sandwich. Primula from B&M next door. A snide Pepperami (Aldi Meatster), some Aldi Barber's Cave Aged Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese & maybe a mini Pork Pie.
 
WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

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craige said:
I imagine the Snowdonia be very similar to the Arran stuff (probably because the packaging is identical 😂). If I see it somewhere (unlikely in Scotland) I'll give it a go.

This stuff is good too and much better value if you don't mind cutting and repackaging for backpacking.
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Just wish my other half would eat decent cheese... we always end up with red Leicester 😪
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We were lucky enough to get a Snowdonia Cheese hamper a year or so back, so got the chance to try 5 flavours. I like the standard size of a waxed cheese, and I suspect that the wax helps it to keep well on the hill.

As for Red Leicester -
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk

Red Storm Cheese | Buy Direct from Snowdonia Cheese

Red Storm is an award-winning vintage Red Leicester boasting intense flavour, with delicious notes of nutty caramel. Buy online from Snowdonia cheese now.
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk

or maybe even...
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk

Red Devil Cheese | Buy Direct from Snowdonia Cheese

Red Devil is a Red Leicester cheese with habanero chillies and peppers for an irresistibly fiery heat and depth. Buy online from Snowdonia Cheese now.
www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk
 
JRT

JRT

Ultralighter
The Aldi smoked cheese slices with ham bits are quite nice between a couple of crackerbreads (or Rivita at a push) and both last a week in an airtight plastic tub if it's not too warm out. Even better with a squirt of Original Primula.
 
Padstowe

Padstowe

Thru Hiker
Best cheese I've found that keeps well is vintage Goats, don't know in the UK but it's getting more popular here, or maybe it's just me buying it all. 🙂
 
WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

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dovidola said:
Reads like a griddle scone to me.
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Not sure how authentic that Birsay recipe is, but when I had Fatty Cutties on Westray, they were an altogether different thing to the griddle scones that I have had, much thinner and a lot more solid. A bit more like a Welsh Cake (another potential calorie packed hiking snack).
 
WildAboutWalking

WildAboutWalking

Ultralighter
WildAboutWalking said:
Not sure how authentic that Birsay recipe is, but when I had Fatty Cutties on Westray, they were an altogether different thing to the griddle scones that I have had, much thinner and a lot more solid. A bit more like a Welsh Cake (another potential calorie packed hiking snack).
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On the subject of other solid calorie packed cakes, Chorley Cakes and Parkin deserve a mention. Both excellent belly timber.
 
The Cumbrian

The Cumbrian

Section Hiker
Oatcakes, cheese and a packet of olives (especially the spicy green ones) make a fantastic lunch. The olives have enough moisture to counteract the dryness of the oatcakes and cheese.
 
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