Better to be on the hill – than over the hill
It is amazing to think that this is my 100th post for Hill-Walking For The Over 60's. It has been an incredible journey so far especially when I think that this blog was not what I originally intended to do. I have written websites and been involved with this medium since its inception in 1991, …
If you spend time on social media you will come across this word, or derivatives of it, being banded around constantly. People are called inspirational because they post pictures of themselves or the food they have eaten. They are inspirational because they have 25K followers and 500K likes. It has become a very over used …
I can clearly remember as a kid growing up in Somerset, having visits to a local beauty spot called Ham Hill. I recall the disused quarries where I first learnt to climb and the dirt tracks where I raced my bike. I can also remember the high narrow bank that used to circumnavigate the top …
Why should we get excited about history? When I was at school I hated the subject so chose Geography instead, and the reason behind this is that, at school, I was taught history from a book. It was just words and drawings of what 'might' have happened in the past. As I grow older I …
It is absolutely no surprise that many of my walks involve some form of historic or archaeological location. I do, after all, have a Masters Degree in Archaeology & Heritage, and it is, along with walking and amateur radio, one of my three great interests. A lot of our ancient monuments are well sign-posted and …
I am as guilty as anyone else when it comes to looking for the occasional excuse not to do some exercise. Maybe if the weathers bad or I have had a hard day in the office or, in fact, any number of reasons. However, there are some people out there who do not realise how …
Review: Original Buff - Stig Knotted & Polar Fleece Hat Having a complete absence of hair on my head (other than the beard) I always wear headgear. In the summer it tends to be Bandanas to protect against sunburn and in the winter I love a good old-fashioned beanie or bobble hat! So imagine my …
Review: Pure Hydration – Aquapure Traveller Whenever I am sent a product to trial and review I always do a little 'digging' into the background of the product and the company. What surprised me was two things - the first was that the company had been going since 2008, and the second was that I …
As we move into Autumn and start thinking about the Winter it is important to ensure that we are dressing correctly. Winter walking does not mean chucking on a think jumper and hoping for the best. This approach is more likely to do more harm than good. The secret to proper dressing for all the …
One of the most important factors to consider when going for a walk is how to remain hydrated. We all consume water as we exercise but the amount can vary dependant on the level of exercise and the walkers age. The older you get the more hydration you will require but on average we are …
