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Staying active all winter with Dickies Workwear

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Winter is coming. But that’s no reason to hibernate – on dark, chilly days we need fresh air and exercise more than ever. Wrap up warm in cosy and practical Dickies Workwear kit and get outdoors more often with my easy tweaks to staying happy all winter.

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Journey North – an Arctic adventure in Greenland

Journey North – an Arctic adventure in Greenland

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The outdoorsy girl’s guide to Bristol

The outdoorsy girl’s guide to Bristol

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Every woman has her Everest – in praise of small adventures

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The ten best backpacking tents, chosen for The Independent

The ten best backpacking tents, chosen for The Independent

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Build an adventure-friendly first aid kit

Build an adventure-friendly first aid kit

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Recipe: easy peasy pumpkin pie

Recipe: easy peasy pumpkin pie

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Scottish island hopping aboard the Bessie Ellen

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Sponsored post: Paddleboarding in Canada with Clif Bar

Sponsored post: Paddleboarding in Canada with Clif Bar

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Join me at the Women’s Adventure Expo 2017

Join me at the Women’s Adventure Expo 2017

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My favourite wild swimming spots in Britain

My favourite wild swimming spots in Britain

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My pick of the best surf camps for beginners for The Independent

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Sponsored post: let the Shock Absorber Ultimate Fly Bra #ShockYourSystem

Sponsored post: let the Shock Absorber Ultimate Fly Bra #ShockYourSystem

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Places to stay: The Nare Hotel, Cornwall

Places to stay: The Nare Hotel, Cornwall

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