Located close to the French mountain village of Châtel, part of Les Portes du Soleil, the Fantasticable offers a thrilling activity comprising two long, high zipwire journeys over a deep valley. What makes it...
Hillwalkers are being encouraged to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) manages the Heading for the Scottish Hills website, which...
Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Maverick Vinales, Jorge Lorenzo. If you know who these stars are, you are likely to be a motorcycle racing fan. But what is you would like to follow...
The Cloudrock Waterproof is On’s first walking boot. It is a lightweight boot with the unique “Cloud” elements on its soles. I have tested the boots on a mix of terrtain. Features include: Durable...
Swiss brand On Running has launched a new version of their hill and mountain trail shoe, the Cloudventure Peak. It is a lightweight shoe for racing and features “Missiongrip” soles. The website says: “The...
Two cyclists have completed a new 200-mile Scottish tourist route, Heart 200, in one day. Will and Lucinda Beresford, of Glasgow, rode the circuit in 14.5 hours, adding a few of their own variations...
Cycling / Inspiration / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Swimming / Walking
Islandeering is the term for “bagging” an island by circumnavigation, whether on foot, by bike, swimming, coasteering or in a kayak. A book called Islandeering: Adventures Around the Edge of Britain’s Hidden Islands offers...
Two runners have completed the first known “Everest” on the Chamonix VK (Vertical Kilometre). Carrie Craig, originally from Scotland, and Canadian Sheri Bastien hiked 10 times up the infamous route above the French town...
Are you looking to take your paddle boarding on the road? If so, read on to learn about the best stand up paddle board spots in the world. Where to go with a paddle...
I can’t recall when I first heard about the UK’s classic Big Rounds, the Ramsay Round in Scotland, the Bob Graham Round in England and the Paddy Buckley Round in Wales. However, what I...
Cycling / Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure
Have you tried: BMX track riding?
4 Oct, 2019
Camping / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Review: Petzl Tikkid headtorch for children
2 Oct, 2019
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Ultra running
Review: Osprey Duro 6l running pack
2 Oct, 2019
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
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
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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I specialise in writing about the great outdoors and adventure. I am a widely published journalist and also a multi award-winning blogger.
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