Sponsored post: finding the spirit of Britannia with The Royal Mint
Last month I headed for the hills of Helvellyn in the Lake District to help celebrate the spirit of The Royal Mint‘s brand new Britannia…
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Starting 2018 in the great outdoors with #Berghausfirstfoot
I started 2018 in proper outdoors fashion by taking on Berghaus’ #Berghausfirstfoot challenge – 10,000 steps (5 miles) of hiking on the first day of…
View PostWalk: Porth Chapel to St Agnes coast path, Cornwall
This easy to follow walk (it also makes a great trail run) takes in one of my favourite stretches of the Cornish coast path and…
View PostWalk: Alcock Tarn and Nab Scar, a magical slice of the Lake District
Lace up your hiking boots and hunt out a perfect, panoramic view of the Lake District on this beautiful walk in the fells above Grasmere.…
View PostReview: Danner Mountain Light hiking boots
Hellooooo beautiful. You may recognise these gorgeous hiking boots – they played a starring role on Reece Witherspoon’s feet in Wild. So how does Danner’s…
View PostReview: Keen Terradora leather hiking boots
Hitting the trails of Nova Scotia in the smart, waterproof leather Terradora boot from Keen, £119.99, a versatile hiking boot that is ready for the…
View PostReview: Fjallraven Abisko Trekking tights
Messing around on the moors in the Abisko trekking tights from Fjallraven, £130. Are these the dream walking leggings? Read on my for my Fjallraven…
View Post10 best hiking boots for women for The Independent
Picking a new pair of hiking boots can be a complicated endeavour. There’s a lot of choice out there, as well as a lot of…
View PostHiking in the Scottish highlands
A two-day hike through glorious sunshine, driving rain and many a midge cloud in the stunning highlands of Glen Affric.
View PostCOMPETITION: Win a pair of Hi-Tec hiking boots
Win a snuggly pair of Hi-Tec’s Kono Espresso boot, £79.99. Versatile and cosy, these babies were made with winter in mind.
View PostReview: Deuter Futura Vario hiking rucksack
Deuter Futura Vario review: Strap this beauty to your back and you’ll immediately look like someone off on very big adventures. Here’s my review of…
View PostReview: Tatonka Storm 30l hiking backpack
Testng out Tatonka’s versatile, travel-friendly Storm hiking rucksack (£110) in the Mexican mountains.
View PostFour active adventures in Thailand
Thailand’s island paradises are heaven for lovers of lazy getaways, but there is a world of adventure awaiting you beyond the beaches, bars, and tourist…
View PostA multi-day hike through the Brecon Beacons
A multi-day hike through the Brecon Beacons: Searching for a little adventure inspiration? I joined the awesome Jake Thompsett of JT Expeditions for an expedition…
View PostWhat to pack for a summer hike
Planning a single or multi-day hike in the hills this season? Make sure you pack some of my favourite kit for mountain jaunts, from sturdy…
View PostReview: Aku Tribute II GTX trekking boots in Japan AKU Tribute II GTX and the price is
How to best test out the new Tribute II GTX trekking boots, £139.95 from Aku? Give them to your awesome travel writer bestie before she…
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