Review: A Line in the Sky mountain prints
Sometimes, simple can be striking – and Becca Rankine’s A Line In The Sky prints certainly achieve this. The artworks a simple outlines of many famous mountains and walking or running routes. For example,...
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7500 members of Facebook group Munroaming
In September 2014, I started a Facebook group for Munro baggers. My friend and freelance colleague Dave suggested the name of this group should be Munroaming. Now there are 7500 members – and many...
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Running: Seven hills of Edinburgh (or is it eight hills)?
My friend Iain said he was heading to Edinburgh on Lockdown 2021 Day of Freedom. He told me he planned to run the route of the Seven Hills of Edinburgh (an annual race) –...
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Menopause advice for cyclists – and other sporty women
This article appeared in the Journal of Cycle Coaching and was commissioned by the Association of British Cycling Coaches. The aim was to give coaches more information about how the peri-menopause and menopause affects...
What is Fiona Outdoors?
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....
Improving your health in 2021
Is 2021 going to be the year in which you focus on improving your health and bettering yourself as an individual. If you are searching for some ways in which you can make yourself...
4 tips for finding the right online vegan sweet shop
Many runners and outdoors fans enjoy being able to eat a few sweets, whether this is a post-activity treat or during exercise to boost energy. If you are a vegan, you ned to make...
Run or walk: Doughnot Hill in the Kilpatrick Hills
The summit of Doughnot Hill in the Kilpatrick Hills, north of Glasgow, offers fantastic views across to the southern Highlands, including iconic Ben Lomond. This route starts from Overtoun House, Dumbarton. The Kilpatricks are...
Why are so many women falling in love with horse riding?
For millennia, horses and people evolved together. Practically every civilisation from antiquity onwards used them. And if they couldn’t ride horses, they’d make do with similar animals, like camels. In the modern world, though,...
What to wear and what NOT to wear on a hiking date
Hiking dates can be some of the most memorable and fun dates ever. It is not only a great activity to get to know someone, but you can also see it as a trust-building...
Review: inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max running shoe
Running shoe brand inov-8 has launched the Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max running shoe. I have been testing for the past few weeks. inov-8 make a few claims: 25% better energy return that lasts...
Review: Dynafit Speed MTN GTX shoe
My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing the Dynafit Speed MTN GTX shoe. He writes: Dynafit makes a good shoe. If you are interested in a solid shoe, which has great traction, designed...
Review: New On Running Cloudswift shoe
From the Swiss creator of running shoes comes the new On Cloudswift, which is aimed at city and town runners. This is the second generation of the On Cloudswift running shoe and the brand...
Getting the most out of a GPS on land and water
In 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set off from Spain to try to find an alternative route from the west to the Spice Islands. His journey led to what is widely believed to be the first...
Digital solutions for travellers and hikers to consider
When you’re out and about enjoying yourself, you tend to want to keep things simple and prepare yourself with effective and easy solutions. There’s often a push and pull between having non-digital solutions and...
