Back in the autumn I took myself on a little adventure. The view from my new desk at work offers tempting glimpses of the Cotswold hills that surround Cheltenham. The highest point in this AONB is Cleeve Hill, just a … Continued
I’m reliably informed that the best way to stop the muscles stiffening up to the point of painfulness is to just keep moving, and so rather than finding a coffee shop and spending our post West Highland Way relaxation time … Continued
Is there anything more stressful than choosing the right backpack for a through hike? Look back a year or so in my life and you’d definitely agree with me; the combination of needing to get the right size, shape, fit, … Continued
Jen and Sim Benson, who happen to be fellow GetOutside Champions and as such I consider to be friends of mine, are prolific authors. They pile their energy into writing books designed to inspire and motivate you to spend more … Continued
There are times in our lives when we drift off to sleep wondering whether the day that just happened was real or not. Events or activities so surreal or that came about through nothing more than a series of strange … Continued
Hiking doesn’t always have to be up mountains or over long distances. Although I love to challenge myself, I like nothing more than spending an hour or two meandering through woodland or by the sea shore, along easy to follow … Continued
One of the biggest worries I had before I headed north to do the West Highland Way, my first real long-distance hike, was around whether or not I would actually enjoy it. I mean, would it be so physically hard … Continued
I do get myself involved in some interesting challenges. People seem to be able to catch me at just the right time, sharing an idea that sounds like the best idea in the world in that moment, getting me to … Continued
I had a simple set of requirements when I started researching which tent to buy for the West Highland Way. I wanted a tent that was big enough for me and my pack, that I could sit up in, that … Continued
Back in September, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the South West Outdoor Festival. Held on a farm on the cliffs above Cheddar Gorge, SWOF is a small and informal affair linked with the National Trust, designed … Continued