For many people one of the attractions of walking is the solitude, peace and quiet that comes from walking alone. I, for example, prefer to walk alone and it helps clear my mind of the detritus of daily life. It also allows me to walk at my pace and go where I want to go. …
Review: Outdoor Research – Waterproof Liner Gloves There are some days that I do not want to wear a standard or thick glove, as my hands quickly overheat and become uncomfortable. However, during autumn and early spring, I do like to wear a thinner liner glove as my fingers tend to get cold quickly (an …
With the current spell of cold weather and snow across large parts of the UK, I have noticed an increase in social media winter foodie content. Never one to be left out, I thought is was a good time to present my favourite homemade soup. This is perfect for the flask to take out on …
Guest Blogger - The Walkers Club, Scotland Having spent 23 years living in Scotland, I have a great passion for the Scottish Countryside and its beautiful mountains. Because of this I have followed The Walkers Club on social media for sometime now. I love what they are achieving, which is to promote Scotland, Scottish walks …
Like many people, I am struggling with the 3rd lockdown and the inability to go to the locations I love to walk in. Strangely though, this time round I am finding it hard to motivate myself to put the boots on and get outside. I am finding myself making excuses such as 'its raining' or …
It is not very often that we get snow around this part of the country (Hampshire/West Sussex), so when we do get it I am going to shout about it. Sunday morning, I woke up to heavily falling snow and a good 50-75mm already on the ground. Time for a change of plan and reroute …
Review: Blis-Blox Reusable Comfort Patches Have you ever found that during the summer on a long hot walk your feet can swell a little creating hot spots under the laces or around the ankles? Do you have a pair of shoes or boots that occasionally rub and cause soreness leading to potential blisters? Personally, I …
Just over a year ago, a young man and his challenges was brought to my attention at a time when we were looking for the new Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champions for 2020. This young man's exploits were amazing and the way he was talking he had more to come. He is 15 year old Brynn …
During the initial Coved-19 lockdown a lot of people across the UK started to take up walking as a means of getting their daily exercise. In order to keep this momentum going and get people walking on a permanent basis an 8-week social media campaign was established to inspire people to get out and enjoy …
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 …
