Better to be on the hill – than over the hill
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 …
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 …
