Better to be on the hill – than over the hill
Review: Trekmates - Hiker Shock Walking Pole I have been an advocate of walking /trekking poles for many years and have found that as I have grown older, they have become more an essential than a luxury. I have always used two poles in the Nordic walking style, so was intrigued when I was asked …
Literally seconds after publishing my previous blog 'Over 60’s Hikers Fitness Plan' I received the latest 'Active Lives Adult Survey' report from Sport England. Within a few minutes of starting to read it I was blown away by the results. The headline alone was a major eye catcher and the sort of news I like …
We all know that as we get older bits stop working properly or fall off! But what is more worrying, is that the effects of aging seem to accelerate after 65. However, all is not lost! Walking and just moving around is the single most important thing older people can do to extend their life …
There are many articles published in books and on online outlining how to read a map, contours, grids, take bearings etc. What many of these seem to miss, is that on top of knowing the basics, you need to learn something far more important. Something that is going to help you, even without a map …
The Serpent Trail is a long distance footpath which runs from Haslemere to Petersfield, winding its way through the rare heathlands of the South Downs National Park. The starting and finishing point of the 64 mile walk are just 11 miles apart in a straight line, the extended distance is achieved by a snaking trail …
How many times have you sat down to do a bit of route planning and ended up with a pleasant but circular route so that you can return to your car? How many times, like me have you fancied doing a long-distance footpath or part thereof but can't because of transport logistics? For some time, …
Review: Trekmates - Friktion Gloves Highly dexterous GORE-TEX glove with + Gore grip technology for superior grip performance. We usually only ever think about gloves during the winter months when the temperature starts to drop. However, I have found as I have gotten older, I get cold fingers with temperatures below 15C. This is …
This years National GetOutside Day is on Sunday 29th September and there are activities all over the country. Details on how to find out whats happening click HERE You do not have to be super fit of even slightly fit. In fact the emphasis this year is on trying some new activities or …
Start/Finish: Chawton Car Park Grid Ref: SU 70896 37525 Distance: 13 miles (21 Km) The Writers’ Way is a 13 mile circular trail linking Chawton near Alton to Selborne and the surrounding villages through some beautiful countryside. The route follows paths and rural lanes, ancient sunken tracks, open farmland and woodland. The trail takes its …
Start: Bentley Railway Station Grid Ref: SU 79218 43085 Finish: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Grid Ref: SU 62957 00350 Distance: 50 miles (80.5Km) The Shipwrights Way is a 50-mile-long distance route which links villages and towns in east Hampshire. The name reflects the use of oak grown at Alice Holt Forest for Tudor shipbuilding and follows …
