Top family bike rides around the world
If you are a family that likes to cycle together, then a biking holiday is a great way to bond and have a really healthy holiday. So, where will you go? Here are some...
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The highs – and a small low – of the Scottish Mountain Marathon 2019
I took part in the inaugural Scottish Mountain Marathon 2019. It was my first two-day mountain marathon and I enjoyed the challenge, both mentally and physically. Also have a read: My first impressions of...
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New bike school at Nevis Range, Scottish Highlands
The Nevis Range Mountain Experience, Fort William, has launched a new mountain bike school. It is also the first trail centre owner-operated bike school in Scotland. Running annually from May 1 to September 30, The...
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What to do when the weather stops your holiday plans
When you have planned a great adventure of a holiday, but the weather turns bad it doesn’t mean you have to stay in bed. Instead, you should aim to be a bit creative with...
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....
21 top tips for a mountain marathon
I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. As a novice, I was keen to learn some tips and advice for successful competing. My key aims were to reduce the size and...
A mountain marathon: My first impressions
I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. You can read my blog about completing the mountain marathon but, first, I wanted to give some first impressions. What is a mountain marathon?...
How to promote brand and sponsor awareness at an event
Many brands and companies see the benefits of sponsoring sports and outdoor events. Being associated with a health-giving event or perhaps a local race or festival can offers advantages in terms of how the...
Join a Night Ride – and help to increase the visibility of female cyclists
OVO Energy, the UK’s leading independent energy provider and title sponsor of this month’s OVO Energy Women’s Tour, last night took cyclists on a tour of London’s iconic landmarks to launch its series of...
Ben: ‘Why I swapped beer for vodka, saw a dermatologist and found a new moisturiser’
Ben Scammels’ eczema was so bad he was hospitalised during a four-week backpacking trip to India. The 41-year-old avoided dates and interviews because of his painful and uncomfortable skin. In this article, he reveals...
Big-hearted Cateran Yompers raise £300k for soldiers’ charity
Participants in the 2019 Cateran Yomp have raised almost £300,000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Over the weekend, more than 1000 walkers commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day by trekking up to 54 miles...
French Alps: Guide for Travellers
There are plenty of year-round options for outdoors fans and travellers to the French Alps. The weather is generally excellent, from snowy winters to warm weather in the spring and autumn and plenty of...
Gin Bothy treat for Cateran Yompers this weekend
With World Gin Day (Saturday June 8) coinciding with the Caeran Yomp 2019, award-winning spirit producer Gin Bothy is opening a pop-up gin bar in the foothills of the Cairngorms to support the hundreds...
6 fun and exciting outdoor activities to try
If you are looking for new ideas for exciting and interesting outdoors activities to try, you should check out this list. We have chosen six favourites. Tree camping Take your camping experience to new...
Scottish walkers to benefit from 100 miles of new paths
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths are being created across Scotland as part of a scheme to boost outdoor access for more people. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is celebrating the construction...
