We are in unprecedented times, never in my lifetime have I experienced such a global upheaval. With the current UK Government lock-down we are required to Stay At Home. However, we are permitted to leave the home for specific things, one of the those is to exercise once a day. Exercise is still important for …
Book Review: Wild Running by Jen & Sim Benson For every runner who tours the world running marathons, there are thousands who run to hear leaves and listen to the rain, and look to the day when it is suddenly as easy as a bird in flight George Sheehan Jen and Sim Benson describe themselves …
When I say One Step At A Time, I do not mean the process for taking a walk but I literally mean One Step At A Time. As we get older, one of the key things that starts to 'play-up' is our balance. Having good balance is important for many everyday activities, such as going …
On the 31st March 2020, the South Downs National Park will celebrate its 10th anniversary. After many years of discussion, debate and wrangling, the Confirmation Order was signed off by the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the Nutmeg Tree Cafe, Ditchling on the 12 Nov …
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Review: Trekmates - Explorer Compass ... a robust base plate compass designed with features to make navigation as easy as possible. The large sized base makes measuring distances a breeze... Over the years I have used numerous compasses by many different manufactures. However, this is the first one of this size that I have used …
Some may think that discussing PTSD on an outdoor blog is a bit strange. But it is part of the story that brings me here and makes me who I have become in recent years. This is my story and covers the past 20 years and a premature end to lifelong career. I will look …
In many walks of life, we are constantly having to find the balance between expectation and reality. I find, in my field of work, I am always having to manage my customers’ expectations against what I know will be the reality. But what do we mean by expectations v reality? Why is it important within …
Exercising with Arthritis As a sufferer of Arthritis, I can fully sympathise with anyone who inflicted with this illness. For me the pain started in my finger joints, probably the result of years of climbing and caving plus being a football goalkeeper. The arthritis spread to my neck and lower spine and it is the …
As Storm Ciara rattles around the rafters, my mind is drawn towards the long-distance footpaths and waymarked trails that I have in my sights for the coming months. It is on days like this, when I choose to stay in the warm and dry, that I do most of my planning. You may think that …
The Meon Valley Trail links West Meon with Wickham along a disused railway track following part of the Meon Valley. During spring and summer, the trail is alive with many varieties of butterflies such as the marbled white and gatekeeper and other wildlife. It has an amazing flora and fauna all year round. Start: West …
