Better to be on the hill – than over the hill
Last Sunday, 30 September 2018, saw the first ever National GetOutside Day. The event, organised by the Ordnance Survey challenged the great British public to get 1 million people outdoors doing whatever activity they fancied. The planned activities ranged from walks and cycle rides to picnics and bushcraft. As part of the event Hill-Walking For …
Review: Grizzly's Adventure Blends - Coffee Since I did the original review for Grizzly's Adventure Blends teas, they have added Coffee to their range of products. As I regard myself as something of a coffee connoisseur, I have always had a problem with getting a decent cup of coffee whilst out walking. It seems as though …
In the words of The Great Outdoors (TGO) Magazine Awards 2018 The Great Outdoors Awards are your opportunity to recognise the people, places and organisations that help us all get the most out of our time in the hills. It is therefore a great honour to have been shortlisted in the nominations for: It is …
I occasionally get asked if there are any challenges that can be done as a family with no time constraints and allows for freedom to do it as and when and where you want! Well of course there are many challenges that will fit this bill, but I have one which I started a few …
Trekking Poles Part 2 Very close to me is the highest point of the Southdowns Way Long Distance Footpath, Butser Hill. It is easily accessed from the Queen Elizabeth Country Park main car park. A walk to the top and back is a pleasant 3 mile round trip with the option to extend it if …
Review: Top Herd - Protein Snacks Looking for a 100% natural, healthy, light weight, meaty protein snack to keep you going on the hoof? Then I think I have just what you are looking for. To para-phrase Philippa, the co-owner of Top Herd One of the cornerstones of our new way of eating was getting …
In the course of my job I am frequently asked about radios suitable for use in the outdoor adventuring environment. Whilst out walking, I am seeing more and more people carrying and using small walkie-talkie radios to talk to each other. On the surface this may seem like a great idea as it appears to …
On Sunday 30 September, National GetOutside Day, organised by Ordnance Survey, is aiming to get 1 million people active outdoors. Even if it’s just for an hour. Because we all know an active outdoor lifestyle helps you live longer, stay younger and enjoy life more. In Britain today, there is an epidemic of inactivity and …
Review: SueMe Tree Trunk Blue Underwear Without going into too much detail, I have been a M&S 'Y' front man for decades. I have always shunned boxers or trunks as a form of underwear, so I was little concerned when these turned up from SueMe. One of my biggest problems this summer has been chaffing …
It's always great to get feedback from friends that you have taught map reading and basic navigation. However, recently a couple have been saying that they are now taking on more adventurous trips but their planned timings fall short of their actual timings. When I taught them navigation we covered basic pacing and time keeping …
