Fun outdoor things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona is famed for its fabulous architecture, fashion, bars, restaurants and culture. So it might surprise you to discover there are also plenty of outdoor activities to try in the Spanish city. Thanks to...
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Three MTB routes for beginners on Mallorca
Mallorca is blessed with a long summer season and it attracts a great many cyclists looking for early season training. Road cyclists flock to the island to enjoy smooth tarmac, numerous routes, both flatter...
Adventure duo follow in R L Stevenson’s footsteps
In my Sunday Mail column of April17, I wrote about Alan Rankin and Willie Gibson, who plan to take on a sailing and running challenge in Scotland next month. The pair will sail around Scotland’s...
Cycling famous climbs in the Lake District
I have cycled steep roads before. I have tackled infamous road climbs in the Pyrenees and the Alps. I have ticked off many of Scotland’s hardest hills, too, including the Bealach na Ba in...
22 reasons to join a running tour of Edinburgh
I was invited by Ali of Run the Sights to join a running tour of some of the attractions in Edinburgh. There are different tours of between five and 11 miles to choose from...
6 surfing hotspots in England & Wales
It is always good to hear from local people when looking for the best places to enjoy outdoor activities. Travel search website GoEuro asked for surfers in England to suggest their favourite places to catch...
Scotland’s hidden gem: Cycling, walking and a family catch up
It is far more likely that the G-Force and I will head north of our home in Glasgow for outdoor adventures in Scotland, yet each time I visit the southern Scottish region of Dumfries...
Infographic: More people taking country breaks
This infographic reveals that more people are enjoying UK breaks, with both weekday and weekend accommodation occupancy rates on the rise since 2012. What I like, too, is that it’s countryside destinations that are...
Inspiration for your next bike ride or cycle tour
Are you looking for a new cycling routes in your local area or keen to plan a cycling tour this summer? If so, The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner could be the place to...
Discover the flavour of Turkey on a Blue Cruise holiday
Turkish cuisine is world famous thanks to the spices, rich history and decadent preparation of food dating back to the Ottoman Empire Turkey is an exotic land filled with luscious natural smells of locally...
