REVIEW | SOLESTAR HIKING INSOLES
I spend a lot of time on my feet. I love to hike and will (almost) always choose to walk when I have the time. And with that, comfort is hugely important. I am fortunate to own a selection of … Continued
REVIEW | TEVA HURRICANE XLT2 HIKING SANDALS
Anyone who likes to do a lot of exploring on holiday knows that a bog-standard pair of flip flops or sandals won’t cut it – your feet just won’t thank you. A pair of hiking sandals is an excellent option … Continued
BOOK REVIEW | THINKING ON MY FEET, KATE HUMBLE
Kate Humble is best known for presenting wildlife and science programmes on the tellybox such as Animal Park and Springwatch (and Top Gear, of course). She comes across as an always-smiling jolly person who loves wildlife and nature and all … Continued
HIKING GRAN CANARIA | ROQUE NUBLO
Earlier this month we spent a week on holiday in Gran Canaria. One of Spain’s Canary Islands located off north-western Africa, Gran Canaria is hugely popular with British and German tourists thanks to its all-year-round warm weather and sprawling beach … Continued
HIKING THE COTSWOLDS | NIBLEY, STINCHCOMBE AND COOMBE HILLS
I love finding “half way points” to meet friends for a hike and a catch-up, it’s an excellent way to spend a Saturday and probably the best way, in my opinion, to explore and area and have a natter. Just … Continued
HIKING THE STIPERSTONES
The Stipertones is a jagged ridge of bare stone tors in the Shropshire hills that come with enough myth and legend to keep any walker happy. I’m told it’s where Shropshire witches meet to sup with the devil as he … Continued
DRINKING TEA WITH THE KLEAN KANTEEN TKPRO
I think drinking tea is probably one of my favourite things to do in the world. I mean, give me a sofa, or a patch of grass, or a seat at your breakfast table and my first thought will always … Continued
EVERYTHING I TOOK ON MY TWO-DAY HIKE | GEAR LIST
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
AN ODE TO MY KIWI PRO STRETCH TROUSERS
Ask any lady who loves to spend time outdoors what trousers she wears, and the likelihood is that she has at least one pair of the Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch hiking trousers. I’ve had mine for years now, currently switching … Continued
A DAY OF FREEZE-DRIED FOOD: REVIEW | SUMMIT TO EAT
Food is heavy. And I eat a lot of it. So, on a recent two-day hike, I chose to make use of the adventurer’s friend and pack some freeze-dried meal pouches to keep me going. I knew my overnight spot … Continued