MAGAZINES THAT INSPIRE ME
I might not read many books each year (I average a whopping one new book a year… terrible, I know), but I do love a good magazine. I find I can get my teeth into short stories and articles shared … Continued
VIA FERRATA INSIDE HONISTER SLATE MINE
You might think in order to have an amazing bucket list adventure you need to travel the world and go places that are far flung or remote or inaccessible. You really don’t. Honestly. There is a huge array of adventure … Continued
GIFT IDEAS FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS 2017
Well it’s December, the Christmas adverts are on the telly box, the town Christmas lights are on, the shops are playing non-stop Christmas music, and we’re being warned of “last order for pre-Christmas delivery” dates. So can you really blame … Continued
FIVE WINTER WALKING TIPS
Today I’m publishing a guest post by Georgie Moores with some top tips for enjoying the outdoors on foot this winter. With temperatures dropping and the nights drawing in, it’s all too tempting to forgo the outdoors and curl up … Continued
CAN YOU GET ONE HOUR OUTSIDE EVERY DAY IN NOVEMBER?
November is a notoriously cold, dark and damp month. Which is rubbish. Really rubbish. I mean, don’t get me wrong, November is a great month. I think it’s particularly excellent because it’s the month in which I celebrate my birthday. … Continued
NINE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MAPS
It’s National Map Reading Week, and as an Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champion this year I naturally wanted to get involved. I might not be a navigation expert like some of my fellow Champions (meet us all here), but, like lots … Continued
BREAKING IN LEATHER HIKING BOOTS | BRASHER COUNTRY MASTER
I often talk about boots that are comfortable “straight from the box”, that is, with little or no breaking in required. It’s something of an advantage of the lighter mesh and material boots – if you choose a traditional leather … Continued
FIVE OF THE BEST SUMMER WALKS TO SPOT BIRDS IN BRITAIN
Today I’m publishing a guest post by Rachel Campbell with some of the best places in Britain to spot birds this summer. The perfect way to get outside for an hour this weekend. The Great British countryside really is a … Continued
OUTDOORS GEAR FOR GIRLS | MY NEW CAP
Ah outdoors gear companies, you are finally taking the leap when it comes to outdoors gear for women. Some of you have been on it for years, of course, but others are only just catching up. Making men’s kit smaller and … Continued
ONE PAIR OF BOOTS FOR EVERY ACTIVITY | KEEN TERRADORA
When you are heading out for a day outside, how do you choose what to put on your feet? When packing for a road trip for which you have limited room in your bag, how do you pick the sole … Continued