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Three more Corbetts: The Brack, Cnoc Coinnich and Benvane

My friend Ben says he has noticed a pattern creeping into our conversations about where […]

Review: 30Seven rechargeable heated waterproof mittens

I have been testing 30Seven re-chargaeble battery operated heated waterproof ski mittens. They are made […]

My guide to night running in winter

I love running at night-time and especially in the winter. This is fortunate since in […]

Review: inov-8 film Last Women Standing: The Barkley Marathons 2019

Nicky Spinks is an ultra-running legend. The 52-year-old Yorkshire farmer has won many ultra races […]

Am I mad? Running solo after dark

I run at night on my own with only the company of a headtorch and […]

Q&A with ultra-endurance cyclist Emily Chappell

As Emily Chappell’s book, Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, about her triumph in […]

Russ, 82, rides a million miles

Most people will not even drive this far in their lifetime, yet 82-year-old Russ Mantle […]

Mammut’s We Care Leftover T-shirts

Swiss mountain sports brand Mammut has launched new T-shirts made from leftover materials. The “Leftover” […]

Walking my way to wellness this autumn

Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for walking. Here I reveal some of the […]

New £1500 prize for West Highland Way Race record breakers

The newly sponsored West Highland Way Race has announced a cash prize of £1500 for […]

How to winterise your walking rucksack

Winter walking requires a different range of kit so that you stay safe in the […]

Tips for choosing the right winter walking boots

The walking boots that you choose for winter will depend on a number of factors, […]