Climber Anna Taylor is attempting to be the first female to complete a continuous round of every route that features in “Classic Rock”, the iconic guidebook written by Ken Wilson. Carrying all her kit,...
Despite unusually high Scottish temperatures and getting lost close to the end of the challenge, Jasmin Paris has set a new female 24-hour Munros record. The 37-year-old reached 29 mountains with a summit of...
The great outdoors can easily be combined with a relaxing read. But what book should you choose when reading on an outdoors trip or holiday? For many readers, the best idea is to read...
Experience has taught me that when meeting a friend you have not seen for a while for a walk, it’s best to choose a route that is familiar, or that has a lot of...
Looking for ideas, inspiration and great stories about the outdoors? Do you like walking, running, skiing and a wealth of activities surrounded by countryside and often off the beaten track? If so, read on....
COVID-19 took the world by surprise. It altered most people’s way of life. However, from tragedy comes some triumph. The lockdown brought about a positive change in some people’s lives, with a return to...
My skin isn’t usually a fan of merino wool. Yet, I am delighted with this ISOBAA women’s merino 200 zip neck hoodie. Thankfully, the superfine 200gm merino feels soft enough for me to wear,...
Many couples plan their wedding for months and, in some cases, more than a year ahead. Many of the top and most popular wedding locations need to be booked a long time in advance...
While it might be tempting to play tennis outdoors in warm weather conditions, there are many reasons you might choose the indoor tennis courts. Interestingly, people prefer playing in covered tennis courts even during...
Endurance athlete Donnie Campbell has set a Fastest Known Time (FKT) for a 570km off-rand cycle route from Glasgow to Cape Wrath. The 36-year-old Scot rode An Turas Mor in just 33 hours and...
Cath and I have been friend-matched by a someone we both know. Jo knew that Cath was keen to find people to join her on training runs for this year’s Cape Wrath Ultra. Jo...
Anyone who regularly does a challenging physical activity knows that one of the first things you notice when you stop training for a while is mental sluggishness. Additionally, it’s often accompanied with mood swings...
Camping / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Travel / Walking
My guest kit reviewer Seth G has been testing the Camelbak MultiBev bottle. He writes: I don’t often get excited about water bottles, but I love the idea and implementation of this one. The...
Ultra runner Kim Collison has set an impressive new 24-hour Munros record. The 41-year-old running coach reached 33 summits over 3000ft in the set time. Rules of the record circuit require that runners also...
It doesn’t matter whether you are considering a road trip around Europe or a break away to the Big Apple, many people will be keen to get away this year. Whatever your perfect break...
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
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Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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