Some 400 children from primary schools in Stirling have been enjoying the sunshine this week while walking the iconic city hill, Dumyat. The P6 and P7 pupils were taking part in a project called...
Scotland is the ideal place to celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18. Instead of simply raising a dram, why not enjoy a walk or cycle with a whisky theme? You can always enjoy...
RSPB’s innovative citizen science photography project, Puffarazzi, is back and once again the charity is calling for the public’s help to find out more about one of our best loved seabirds. Visitors to puffin...
Adventure doesn’t have to mean budget or roughing it. In fact, adventure travel and luxury can go hand in hand, if that is what you fancy. Luxury travel also means different things to different...
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....
Top mountain bikers Greg Minnaar and Steve Peat will be the star attractions of an inaugural Dunoon Outdoor Festival and Expo “Summit to Sea” in September 2019. The three-day festival aims to celebrate the...
Think of a city break in Europe and you will probably come up with destinations such as Paris, Rome or London but there are plenty more places to visit. Northern Europe comprises many interesting...
I enjoyed a wonderful walk of the four eastern Munros of the Fannichs. I have now summited all nine Munro summits in this the range called the Fannichs, south of Ullapool, as I close...
Walkers and cyclists are being encouraged to consider a perfect “stopping off” hostel at New Lanark, near Lanark, in Scotland, The Wee Row hostel is part of a World Heritage Site in the Clyde...
Forestry England and TV presenter Kate Humble, who is also ambassador for the UK walking charity Living Streets, have got together to encourage people to put one foot in front of another and soak...
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging people to get outside during National Walking Month at one of Scotland’s beautiful nature reserves during National Walking Month. With 43 sites throughout Scotland, from mountain tops to...
Climbing is an increasingly popular sport. Indoor climbing centres and walls are on the up and it seems as if more people are taking up the sport. There are plenty of options for taking...
It used to be that there were a few types of socks. For example, socks for office, socks for walking and socks for cold feet. These days, if you walk into a sports or...
Scottish ultra running star Debbie Martin-Consani returned to a race she described as “unfinished business” at the weekend. She was not only first female to finish the Thames Path 100 2019, but she also...
The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It is 79 miles long, starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness. The Great Glen Way can be walked or cycled. The off-road...
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Celebrate world whisky day with a walk or cycle
16 May, 2019
Inspiration / My best ofs / Outdoors & adventure / Walking
10 feel-good forest walks in England
13 May, 2019
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
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Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
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
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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
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