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Ski tour of the Campsie Fells

With Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on-going, yet with a desire to satisfy our love of skiing, […]

How to: Go night trail and hill running

Night running expands opportunities, especially after the clocks go back in October in the UK. […]

Fiona Cockburn sets new Scottish Everesting record

A 49-year-old cyclist has set a new Scottish Everesting record. Cyclist Fiona Cockburn, of Jordanhill, […]

Scotland’s Great Trails: 5 less visited walking routes

Scotland is acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to hike the […]

Lockdown inspiration: Milngavie #postboxcycle

I enjoyed a #postboxrun to all the post boxes on the north side of Bearsden, […]

Lockdown challenges: #birthday3peaks running and walking

A birthday lockdown is tough when you like spending time with people, especially time outdoors. […]

Adventure racing: Scottish Mountain Marathon

I took part in the first Scottish Mountain marathon in 2019. This article appeared in […]

The ups – and downs! – of a virtual mountain summit in lockdown

Looking in my diary last week, I spotted a date planned months ago to walk […]

Have you tried?: Geocaching is great for families

Geocaching – or searching for geocaches – is a modern form of treasure hunting and […]

Gamping: The ideal outdoor adventure during Covid-19 lockdown

On a sunny and dry weekend in Scotland, I would normally head to the hills […]

Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB returns to the Alps

The Alps is preparing for 17th edition of Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB, from June 26-28, […]

Tweed Valley to host Enduro World Series in 2021

The Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders is thrilled to be welcoming a return of […]