Just before my first birthday the first man made artificial satellite was launched into space - Sputnik 1. This heralded in the start of the Space Age, a phrenetic time when the race was on between the USSR and USA to get the first man in space and the first man on the moon. Sputnik …
We all know we are living in very strange and uncertain times. For me, it has made me realise even more that the outdoors brings a sense of normality to my life. And I have found myself just lingering so much more on the detail of what is going on around me. In the past …
In the words of The Great Outdoors (TGO) Magazine Awards 2020 The Great Outdoors Awards have a simple purpose: to recognise the very best in the British outdoor world. People, places, brands, organisations, and more – our awards help you, the British hillwalking public, to give something back to those that help us all get …
Why Is Exercise Important? Exercise and walking are good for just about everyone, including older adults. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. In fact, studies show that not exercising is detrimental to your health. Loss of independence in old age is more often caused by lack …
Review: Lomo – Mountain Walking Gloves As I had gotten older, I am now in my mid 60's, I have found that my fingers get very cold when the temperature starts to move below 12C. This is apparently due to circulation issues! As a result, I tend to wear gloves from early autumn through to …
We have just had National GetOutside Day, usually a large-scale event in the Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champion calendar. Unfortunately, this year was very much scaled back with regard to organised events but still as high profile as ever. However, in the build up to the event I started thinking about what Getting Outside means to …
Have you ever been out walking and suddenly felt unwell, or had the weather turn bad unexpectantly? Have you ever found yourself in a quandary as to whether it would be quicker to turn back or continue? This is the sort of thing that can easily be planned for and implemented if necessary. It is …
When is a Trail not a Trail? When it is the Heathlands Sculpture Trail! More a Project than a Trail, the Heathlands Sculpture Trail aims is to link seven heathland sites in the South Downs National Park though the use of unique sculptures telling the story of the history, wildlife, and people of each site. …
I wanted to try another Ramblers Walk and this one was close to where I live, and the location had been on the To-Do list for some time. This is a circular walk of about 7 miles and, for me, has a historical significance. The majority of Thorney Island is owned by the MOD and …
The Windmill Trail takes walkers on a circular route through open countryside and takes in Halnaker Hill. The route visits several points of historical interest covering 500,000 years of habitation. The signed trail starts opposite the northern end of the village hall car park. Start: Boxgrove Village Hall Car Park SU 90679 07655 Finish: Boxgrove Village …
