Review: Tatonka Storm 30l hiking backpack

Testng out Tatonka’s versatile, travel-friendly Storm hiking rucksack (£110) in the Mexican mountains.

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Review: Jack Wolfskin MTN Storm hiking boots from Cotswold Outdoor

One question I get asked a lot is whether the perfect versatile and affordable first hiking boot exists. Could these Jack Wolfskin MTN Storm Texapore…

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Places to stay: Skye Wilderness Safaris and hiking the Trotternish Ridge

Hiking the Trotternish ridge, eating like kings, sleeping under the stars and getting very wet socks with Skye Wilderness Safaris. Skye Wilderness Safaris review: hiking…

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Review: Merrell Grassbow Mid Sport Gore-Tex hiking boots

Got me some new hiking boots! Here’s my Merrell Grassbow Mid Sport boots review. They’re £120. They’re super lightweight (1.4lb, which is less than half…

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Review: Brasher Hillmaster hiking socks for women

I have new socks! So without further ado let me introduce:

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Places to stay: Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages, Scottish Highlands

Places to stay: Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages, Scottish Highlands Calling all wild things – there’s a corner of the Highlands that might be just…

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Eight of the best multi-day hikes in Britain

Fancy a proper adventure that takes you far from crowds and into wild landscapes on two feet – and that doesn’t cost the earth? Hit…

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Top tips for your first multi-day hike

Love walking in the wild? Take your adventures one step further and plan your first multi-day hike with my top tips and handy packing guide,…

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Review: planning adventures with MapMagic.app

Review: MapMagic.app How do you plan your adventures? Whether you’re at home wondering where you can walk from your doorstep or have just stepped off…

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Everything but the plane – the backpacker’s guide to getting around by train, bus, bike and boat

How to travel without flying: a guide to backpacking overland Bags packed, ready to hit the road on an epic adventure? Resist the urge to…

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Mountain Mama: adventure and staying active with a baby

I stayed pretty active during pregnancy, so it felt like a pretty massive lifestyle change when I switched to a more sedentary routine after my…

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Mountain Mama: adventure and staying active during pregnancy

Oh, baby: finding out I was pregnant was a life-changing, wonderful moment. But as well as excitement over having a little one on the way,…

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Peaceful places – lesser-known natural wonders of the world

Planet Earth certainly isn’t short of awe-inspiring landscapes, from the iconic rush of Niagara Falls to the dizzy heights of Mount Everest. But go off…

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Welcome to Føroyar – a trip to the fabled Faroe Islands

Tú alfagra land mítt (“Thou fairest land of mine”) is the motto of the Faroes, and it feels like an apt one when you first…

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Staying active through winter: How to survive the cold

As the winter months draw in, the temptation to stay snug indoors grows. However,for the adventurous at heart, the colder season offers a unique charm…

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Eight bucket list mountains to climb once in your life

Standing tall on the summit of one of the world’s most iconic mountains is guaranteed to be top of the bucket list of any lover…

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