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Why every great trip doesn’t need months of planning

There’s a particular kind of holiday anxiety that creeps in before you’ve even chosen where […]

The value of being properly prepared for outdoor adventures

Outdoor adventures give you the chance to disconnect from daily routines, enjoy fresh air and […]

The drive to the hill is the part nobody trains for

Hillwalkers prepare meticulously for the walk. Layers are considered, the forecast is checked multiple times, […]

Donnie Campbell sets cycling FKTs on Great Glen Way Double high and low routes

Inverness-based athlete Donnie Campbell has set two new FKTs (Fastest Known Times) on Scotland’s Great […]

Family adventures on two wheels: How to carry a passenger safely on an e-bike in the UK

A family day outdoors does not always need to begin with loading everyone into a […]

Donald bagging: Windy Standard, Dugland and Keoch Rig

A third day of Donald bagging in southern Scotland took me on a loop to […]

Donald bagging: Coran of Portmark, Bow, Meaul, Carlin’s Cairn & Cairnsgarroch

My walk report of a route to bag four Donalds and a Donald Top on […]

How to plan your first multi-day e-bike tour in the UK

A multi-day cycling trip offers a slower and more immersive way to explore Britain. Quiet […]

Top 5 brands helping athletes to train smarter at home

Athletic improvement doesn’t stop when practice ends. More athletes than ever are creating home training […]

Whales, dolphins and basking sharks bring ‘blue planet’ moments to UK coasts this summer

From orcas and Risso’s dolphins to basking sharks and sunfish, remarkable sightings around the coast in recent weeks showcase the rich diversity of marine […]

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 […]