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Book review: Cicerone’s The Ridgeway National Trail

The new Cicerone guidebook details a route that is claimed to be Britain’s oldest road. […]

Review: Camelbak Ultra™ Belt 2.5L with 17oz Quick Stow™ Flask

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak Ultra™ Belt 2.5L with 17oz […]

Why Scottish walkers enjoy the Camino de Santiago

Scotland raises good hillwalkers. Many are keen baggers of Munros, Corbetts and other lists, as […]

Fitness safety checklist: Ensuring a hazard-free workout environment

Fitness studios are where people come to work out, get in shape and improve their […]

Book review: Cicerone’s The Two Moors Way

Although based in Scotland, I am always keen to discover new places to walk and […]

Review: Nortiv8 DualStride Armadillo FieldLite Waterproof Hiker footwear collection

The Nortiv8 DualStride Armadillo FieldLite Waterproof Hiker footwear collection is available in both male and […]

Planning safer group adventures: Why sharing your trip plans matters

Anyone who has organised a group day in the hills knows that the walking is […]

Four Scottish hill days that end in a loch

Reaching the peak after a hike usually unlocks a nice view and a legitimate sense […]

Compact gadgets that actually survive the trail

Getting out into nature does not have to mean foregoing all the amenities that come […]

Donald bagging: Alhang, Alwhat, Meikledodd Hill, Blacklorg Hill & Blackcraig Hill

With a long weekend of good weather and a trip to southern Scotland planned, I […]

Why I’ve been choosing bike rides more often than walks

Helen Morris has written about why she is now cycling more than walking. A small […]

Trish Patterson sets new record for 425-mile run of UK’s 3 highest peaks

Trish Patterson, 41, has set a new record for the National Three Peaks Challenge by […]