Ultra light, ultra breathable and ultra packable. This is how Decathlon describes their Quechua Helium Rain jacket. Even the name brings to mind lightness and floatiness. I tested the women’s version in a bright...
I have been wearing a pair of Keen winter boots for almost every morning dog walk – and more – for years and years. They are still waterproof and grippy on the soles but...
Apparently we’re in for a snowy winter. Forecasters reckon the UK can expect the highest snowfall for 60 years. But even if this doesn’t arrive you can be sure that there will be a...
Some Munro baggers become addicted to their pursuit and, once started, tick off as many as they can in quick succession. The really dedicated Munro baggers will walk several rounds of the 282 Munros...
The G-Force went climbing in the Alps with his pal Young Scott and took with him a Rab Sierra bivi bag. (YS also had a Rab Sierra bag!) This is what the G-Force thought...
I get to try many, many outdoor clothes but my firm favourite from the moment I put them on are my Arc’Teryx jacket and Gamma walking trousers. And while everyone is raving about the...
The annual Perthshire Big Tree Country event, the Enchanted Forest, was recently named Best Cultural Event at the VisitScotland Thistle Awards ceremony, adding to a host of awards won over the last few years....
My guest blogger loves walling in Scotland. He writes: Scotland, soaked in rugged natural beauty and Celtic charm, has some of the best walking routes in the UK. Having already delighted myself with a...
My guest blogger takes a look at the history of walking in the UK – and suggests four lovely country walks for summer. “Walking is the nearest activity to perfect exercise,” so said Professor Jerry...
HJ Hall have been making hosiery in Britain since 1882. I am not sure I’d ever heard of them, although I expect I have seen plenty of H J Hall-clad feet in my time,...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Ultra running / Walking
Run-hike of 7 Munros in the Lawers range
4 Aug, 2020
Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Run-hike: Creag Meagaidh Munros Circuit
29 Jul, 2020
Climbing / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Walking
Interview: Adrian Trendall of All Things Cuillin
27 Jul, 2020
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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