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10 epic hiking & biking trails across Europe for outdoor lovers

A recent survey found that 77% of UK adults plan to participate in outdoor activities […]

Review: Rab Women’s Protium ND25L Day Pack

Rab’s Protium ND25L Day Pack it described as ultra lightweight. It is aimed at runners […]

Review: Berghaus Remote Hike 23 litre pack

I have been testing the new Berghaus Remote Hike 23l pack. It is sold in […]

Swapping four wheels for two feet: Is it time to let go of your car?

While we all enjoy the comfort of four wheels for transport, there’s something uniquely liberating […]

Munros Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a’ Chaorachain, Maoile Lunndaidh, plus two Munro Tops

My previous adventure to bag the three Munros Sgurr a’ Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich and Maoile […]

Quinn Young, 12, is youngest to complete two Munro rounds

Sitting on the formidable and airy Bolster Stone atop the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Skye’s Cuillin […]

Helen Rennard’s ‘stealth’ Winter Munro Round sets a new record

Helen Rennard has set a new fastest record of 80 days and 9.5 hours for […]

Review: Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles

I have been testing the new Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail Running Poles. I have the […]

Betty set to become first Full House dog

Sometimes work and play combine in one great adventure. I joined Betty the Kerry Blue […]

Quietly, perfectly and poignantly – mum scatters to the wind

On April 6, 2025, two days after what would have been my dear mum’s 79th […]

Summer in the Dolomites: Val Gardena

A trip to the Dolomites, staying in Val Gardena, included a range of guided and […]

How to go solo hiking in the Italian Dolomites

I enjoyed a two-destination solo hiking holiday to the Italian Dolomites in the summer of […]