5 dog breeds that love the outdoor adventure
Some dogs love outdoor activities much more than others. In fact, there are breeds of dogs that require a lot of outdoors exercise . Many medium to larger dog breeds tend to be more...
Category: Walking
British woman breaks world record for most 3000m mountains in a week
British adventurer and author Emily Woodhouse has broken the Guinness World Record for the most 3000-metre mountains climbed in one week. On her record-breaking expedition in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain, Emily, 27,...
Review: Epic Nalgene OG | Water filtration bottle
I have been testing an Epic Nalgene OG Water filtration bottle. In brief, I have found the bottle to be: Solid and durable. Easy to drink from. Leakproof Free of plastic taste Easy to...
Video guide: Milngavie walk to Kilmardinny Loch
This is a lovely walk in East Dunbartonshire of some four miles. It starts and finishes in Milngavie and visits Kilmardinny Loch in neighbouring Bearsden. It is an easy-going route on tarmac and paths....
Review: Osprey Sylva 12 women’s multi-sport rucksack
An occasional guest reviewer, runner and mum Crystal G, gives us her opinion of the female-specific Osprey Sylva 12 multi-sport backpack. She writes: I have been using the Osprey Sylva 12 backpack for a...
Review: Cicerone Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse guidebook
Adrian Trendall, a guide on the Isle of Skye, has written a book published by Cicerone called Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse. My husband, G, and I made good use of the book during two...
Review: The North Face Activist Futurelight mid walking boots
The North Face Activist Futurelight mid walking boots will take you “from urban parks and city streets to countryside paths and mountain trails,” or so the brand claims. Here is my review of these...
Review: Ferox Apalone Hardshell waterproof jacket
A new UK company has created the Ferox Apalone Hardshell waterproof jacket. I was sent an XS size to test but it was too large for me so I asked Hubby G to give...
Video guide: Milngavie Reservoirs walk
Take a five-mile walk from Milngavie precinct, East Dunbartonshire, to the Milngavie Rerservoirs and return. The route is almost entirely off-road and visits viewpoints, landmarks and places of historical note. Walk the Milngavie Waterworks...
Review: Petzl Swift RL head torch for runners and walkers
As I have said before, I enjoy night running. For a successful outing, you need a good quality head torch. I look for good light output (above 450 lumens), small size, lightweight, high comfort...
