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Are you keen to explore Scotland? Fiona Outdoors is your independent guide to getting out into the amazing natural environment of this small but highly accessible country. Whether you are new to the outdoors or already a keen outdoors enthusiast, this website offers a wealth of inspiration, advice and tips for adventures of all kinds, including walking, running, cycling, kayaking, swimming, skiing and travel.

Adventure & Travel

Top tips for choosing the perfect static caravan: Devon’s best options for sale

2 Munros & 2 Munro Tops: Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain

Six exciting outdoor activities to experience while teaching abroad

5 fantastic reasons to vIsit Guatemala – and 4 things to do there 

How cold water swimming can help with managing depression

Corbett bagging: Morven, near Ballater

Free beginner’s guide to navigation by Ramblers Scotland

Corbett bagging: Meall Dubh, Glen Moriston

Tips for first time traveller’s guide | Greenbrier WV

Review: Berghaus Vorlich Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

Unplugged adventures to entertain kids outdoors 

Review: Leatherman ARC multi-tool

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Women Outdoors

Review: Patagonia Women’s Point Peak Trail Pants

Review: Rab Cinder Kinetic cycling waterproof jacket and Cinder Cargo Bib Shorts

2 Munros & 2 Munro Tops: Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain

Corbett bagging: Meall Dubh, Glen Moriston

Review: The North Face Women’s Vectiv Exploris II Mid Futurelight Boots

Review: Berghaus Vorlich Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

3 unusual ways to get more active

Anne Butler named President of Mountaineering Scotland

Creag Meagaidh Munros and Munro Tops

How to choose the best head torch for running

Review: COMPRESSPORT Thunderstorm waterproof 25/75 jacket

Corbett bagging: Clisham on the Isle of Harris

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Run

Free beginner’s guide to navigation by Ramblers Scotland

Review: Flanci winter fleece leggings

10 tips for an effective outdoor workout plan on campus

Review: Silva Free 1200 XS head torch for running

Review: Princeton Tec Remix headtorch

Review: Montane Women’s Fury Hooded Fleece Jacket

Creag Meagaidh Munros and Munro Tops

Eco-friendly adventures: Sustainable training gear for student athletes

How to choose the best head torch for running

Review: COMPRESSPORT Thunderstorm waterproof 25/75 jacket

Exploring the fitness frontier: Unveiling 12 benefits of CBD oil

Award-winning film SOLO in special London screening

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Who is Fiona Outdoors?

Fiona Outdoors is created by Fiona Russell, a well-respected journalist. Fiona has explored many areas of Scotland – and further afield –  and enjoys walking, running, cycling, kayaking, skiing and swimming. She writes about these adventures and also loves to write about the stories of other people who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.

 

Walk

Review: Patagonia Women’s Point Peak Trail Pants

Review: The North Face Women’s Athletic Outdoor Full Zip Midlayer Jacket

2 Munros & 2 Munro Tops: Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain

Review: Columbia Mazama Trail Waterproof Jacket

Corbett bagging: Morven, near Ballater

Free beginner’s guide to navigation by Ramblers Scotland

Review: Whitby Gear Monocular

Corbett bagging: Meall Dubh, Glen Moriston

Review: The North Face Women’s Vectiv Exploris II Mid Futurelight Boots

Review: Berghaus Vorlich Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

Review: Scarpa Mescalito TRK Planet GTX hiking boots

Anne Butler named President of Mountaineering Scotland

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Bike

Review: Rab Cinder Kinetic cycling waterproof jacket and Cinder Cargo Bib Shorts

Corbett bagging: Bike and hike of Stob an Aonaich Mhòir

Corrour: 2 Munros and a Corbett bike-and-hike

Where to buy fat tyre electric bikes: Best online e-Bikes from Himiway

New Scottish Handbuilt Bicycle Show in Glasgow

Record-breaking world cyclist Jenny Graham pens new book

Cycling the Great North Trail for charity

Pros and cons of indoor vs outdoor cycling

Female ultra runner sets new non-stop Munro round record

Hot, humid and lightning in Celtman! 2023 as Ross Creber wins again

Ultimate guide to the best sunglasses for outdoor activities

New £1.1m mountain bike trail centre for Aberdeenshire

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Kit

Review: Patagonia Women’s Point Peak Trail Pants

Review: The North Face Women’s Athletic Outdoor Full Zip Midlayer Jacket

Review: Rab Cinder Kinetic cycling waterproof jacket and Cinder Cargo Bib Shorts

Review: Columbia Mazama Trail Waterproof Jacket

Review: Whitby Gear Monocular

Review: The North Face Women’s Vectiv Exploris II Mid Futurelight Boots

Review: Berghaus Vorlich Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

Review: Scarpa Mescalito TRK Planet GTX hiking boots

Review: Leatherman ARC multi-tool

Review: Outwell Beachcrest Drive Away Freestanding Tent

Review: Flanci winter fleece leggings

Review: Flanci Huggle dry Robe

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Active Menopause

All women will face menopause at some stage. For most, this means the start of peri-menopause in your 40s and menopause from around late 40s to mid-50s on average. In Active Menopause, we address some of the many physical and mental issues of menopause and look at ways to stay fit and active.

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