There is no denying that a good waterproof walking jacket is essential to enjoying a good time in the British countryside. My Berghaus Ridgemaster arrived just in time for what feels like the wettest few months in years. This winter has bought rain, snow, more rain and then a bit more snow. All this bad…
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Six Tips to Enjoy A Safe Winter Walk
This weekend I went on a winter walk in the Peak District with friends. We had an awesome day with peals of laughter and shared enjoyment. For all the fun and laughter we also hiked through some slightly tougher than average conditions. Snow was already on the ground and more fell as we walked. The…
Merthyr Tydfil: A Walk in Wales
Sometimes you have to admit defeat. I had come to Wales to run and walk in the Brecon Beacons and along the coast. Unfortunately I arrived at the same time as Storm Eleanor. This meant my day one run in the Brecon Beacons had to be aborted, as winds were getting too high and my…
Radcliffe on Trent to Shelford: A Thoughtful Walk
Going for a walk. It’s something we Brits love to do. For some it’s their regular exercise, for others it’s the Sunday stroll with the family after a big meal, or a New Years Day amble to ward off that hangover. Some choose to walk to work and others travel the world finding the best…
Video: A Walk and a Wild Swim
Has anyone noticed it has been hot lately?! I’m not complaining, I will gladly sacrifice a good nights sleep for some sunshine. Plus, it meant a wild swim was a the perfect addition to our walk today. I met my sister in Hope and we planned a fairly gentle (for us) six mile walk….
Walks In The Peak District – Winster Circular
Weekends, for me, are about getting outside and having an adventure. Adventures on your doorstep are great but sometimes you have to go that little bit further. This is a nine mile, circular walk, from Winster, in the Peak District. You can find a link to the route at the bottom of the page. We…
Cuba Cycle Tour Part Five – Staying at Villa Paradiso, Baracoa
We visited Cuba for a cycle tour in February/March 2017. For three nights we stayed at a wonderful casa particular, called Villa Paradiso, in Baracoa. This is one section of a series of diary entries I made during our trip. I will also be publishing a section on this site with further information on our trip, including…
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
Walking is one of my favourite forms of exercise. As much as I love running and cycling, a really good walk can make you feel just as well exercised Walking also allows you to absorb more. Drink in the views, read information signs and stop (regularly!) to check you are on the right path. I felt that,…
Throwback Thursday – Ice Climbing
Kinlochlevin, October 2010 – Indoor Ice Climbing Back in 2010 a group of us went to Scotland to walk the West Highland Way. Starting in Milngavie, the route takes you 96 miles, across beautiful landscapes, to its finish at Fort William. We had a fantastic, if sometimes testing, week. Along the way, we spent a…
A Walk From Newark and Kelham
Having grown up between Newark and Nottingham I have an affection for both towns. Newark, though, retains a certain charm which Nottingham sadly lost along with many of its historic buildings. This Friday we took the train from Nottingham, out through the villages I grew up in and around, to Newark. My partner had found a walk…