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Book review: Cicerone’s The Two Moors Way

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

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 […]

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 […]

Simple games to enjoy after an outdoor adventure

Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to recharge. Whether you’ve just finished […]

Bike and hike: Corbett Beinn Bhreac and Munro Beinn Dearg, via Glen Bruar

The remote Corbett Beinn Bhreac had been on my bagging short-list for a while but […]

New ultra running adventure for Scotland: Cape to Glen

A new non-stop 214-mile adventure challenge event has been added to the ultra running calendar […]

Fiona Bagging: Beinn na Gainimh, Sma Glen, Perthshire

I love a new summit but with a full round of Munros completed and 83 […]

Hill bagging: Corbett, Mam na Gualainn and Fiona, Tom Meadhoin

After a day walking a traverse of four Munros near Tyndrum, I chose an easier […]

Why late room hotel deals reward the traveller who can stay flexible

The biggest hotel discounts can be typically offered for rooms booked within the next few […]

15 tips for successful marathon training 

Completing a marathon is one of the top goals of many runners. While it’s estimated […]