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Ben Nevis is 1345m not 1344m

Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain, is now officially even taller. A new Ordnance Survey calculation […]

The fans of Islabikes

I asked on Facebook for people who like Islabikes. I was inundated. While other child-specific […]

10 things to celebrate on 10th anniversary of Islabikes

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Islabikes, the acclaimed UK-based child-specific bike company. I […]

St Kilda swimmers win top award

The St Kilda Swim Team, who swam 60 miles from St kilda to Hushinish, Isle […]

OS ambassador: Walking Beinn Ime

I am an OS ambassador for 2016. I was asked by the Sunday Telegraph to write […]

The best last-minute ski destinations

Think you’ve left it too late for a ski break? Think again. There are a […]

Lessons learned at Masters swimming session

I didn’t swim in a club as a child. Instead, I had to learn to […]

Give it a go: BMX for fitness

It seems  that BMX bikes and riding are making a comeback – and that the sport […]

Optilab wrap-around prescription sunglasses

A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a […]

Travel by bike: La Sarthe a Velo route in France

Last summer, I cycled solo in the north of France. Here is my travel article […]

Give it a try: The Heb: Race on the Edge

In the Sunday Mail on March 13 I reported on the new Heb race. The […]

Have you tried: Red Bull Neptune Steps event?

My Sunday Mail outdoors column on March 6 took a closer look at the Red […]