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Review: The Munros – The Complete Collection of Maps

Are you the sort of person who picks up a guidebook of Munros and turns […]

8 great ‘undiscovered’ British big trails

Kathy Rogers, the co-author of Big Trails: Great Britain & Ireland, reveals five spectacular long-distance […]

Olympics qualifier Stephanie Davis: ‘I didn’t expect this to happen’

It is only three years since Scottish runner Stephanie Davis ran her debut marathon – […]

Review: UST SlothCloth Bug Hammock

My guest kit reviewer Seth G has been testing the UST SlothCloth Bug Hammock. He […]

Inspiring stories: How runner is overcoming Stiff Person Syndrome

Running with friends at the weekend, I twice passed this lady. She was herself running […]

Helen Mort reveals the story behind her new book: Never Leave the Dog Behind

Helen Mort is a writer, trail runner and climber, who lives in Sheffield. She teaches […]

Book review: Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe

I have been sent a copy of the book Day Walks in Fort William & […]

Beginner’s guide to bike packing

Bike packing is a form of cycle touring and makes use of packs that are […]

4 ways of extending fitness beyond walking and running

Given the covid-19 situation, many people are in the best shape that they have ever […]

New FKT: Jason sets record time for 70km Deeside Way

Jason Kelly, 25, has set a new Fastest Known Time for running the Deeside Way. […]

Review: CimAlp winter running kit

My guest reviewer Seth G has been testing a CimAlp winter running kit combo, including […]

Ourea Events confirms dates for four races in summer 2021

Ourea Events has confirmed details of all of the company’s key events this year. They […]