Russ, 82, rides a million miles
Most people will not even drive this far in their lifetime, yet 82-year-old Russ Mantle has become the first person in the UK to cycle a million miles. Russ, a Cycling UK life member...
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The best ways to have a holiday in the great outdoors
An outdoors holiday is a brilliant way to de-stress, have fun and get closer to nature. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy a holiday in the great outdoors. Camping Whether it...
Walking my way to wellness this autumn
Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for walking. Here I reveal some of the reasons why I get outdoors for a walk as much as I can. They include: Loving the colours of...
New £1500 prize for West Highland Way Race record breakers
The newly sponsored West Highland Way Race has announced a cash prize of £1500 for any runner who sets a new record time. As entries opened for the Altra West Highland Way Race 2020...
How to create the best holiday for all the family
A family holiday is the perfect opportunity to enjoy time away from busy lives. There are many different types of holidays to suit groups of adults and kids and it is a good idea...
How to winterise your walking rucksack
Winter walking requires a different range of kit so that you stay safe in the hills and mountains. Here are my tips and advice on winterising your walking kit. Winter brings shorter days, lower...
Winning at paintball – one of the world’s popular outdoor sports worldwide
Guns, paint, masks, and camouflage clothing… Still not convinced to try paintball? It’s becoming one of the most sought-after outdoor sports worldwide because people of all ages like it. But if you want to...
Tips for choosing the right winter walking boots
The walking boots that you choose for winter will depend on a number of factors, including where you will walk, what type of walking you enjoy and how cold/wet/snowy it is. However, whatever your...
10 tips for winter running
If you are keen to keep running through the winter months, these tips might well prove helpful. 1: The right clothes Winter running clothing is similar to summer running kit but involves a few...
Review: Helinox lightweight portable Chair One and Chair Two
Helinox claim to make the lightest, strongest and most portable camping chairs in the world. I can’t tell you if this is true but I can tell you about the testing of two camping...
