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Where & When Should You Go? | Backpacking Advice

Where & When Should You Go? | Backpacking Advice

Nine times out of ten before someone has considered what type of kit they are going to take they have an idea of where they would like to go. We ha...
Introduction Into Backpacking

Introduction Into Backpacking

Now some people say that backpacking is more of a state of mind than accomplishment… I think it’s both. There are all sorts of people that backpac...
Top Five Benefits of Hiking

Top Five Benefits of Hiking

Having recently completed a long weekend of self-guided walking in the French alps it was clear how much better I felt by the end of the trip both ...
Essential Items For Your Hiking Backpack

Essential Items For Your Hiking Backpack

Packing for a hike can be a balancing act - you want to ensure that you have everything you'll need without carrying around too much weight. It's i...
Self-Guided Walking In The Haute Savoie

Self-Guided Walking In The Haute Savoie

The French Alps are famous for having some of the most extensive and best-known ski resorts in the world. However much less is known about them in ...
The most scenic trails to do in the Alps

The most scenic trails to do in the Alps

A holiday in the Alps doesn’t have to be skiing. We’ve uncovered the best trails with the most spectacular views that you can try, right away.   La...
Hike your own trail

Hike your own trail

We all know hiking is wonderful! It’s becoming more and more popular each year which is just great news. This is in part due to social media - peop...
Easy beginner hikes to impress the family

Easy beginner hikes to impress the family

When we hear the word ‘hike’ it’s easy to assume a long uncomfortable expedition often in the cold. Yet, fear not, we’re here to show you that that...
Hiking in the North York Moors National Park: The Hole of Horcum

Hiking in the North York Moors National Park: The Hole of Horcum

I am a huge advocate of getting out and exploring Great Britain on foot and, as such, enjoy singing the praises of hiking in any and all of our Nat...
Five Things You Shouldn't Hike Without

Five Things You Shouldn't Hike Without

Whether you are a planner or much more of a spontaneous person, making sure you have the right things ready for your day hike can be the difference...
Five Tips for Hiking in the Rain

Five Tips for Hiking in the Rain

Ah the Great British summer. Don’t you just love it?! Warm and sunny one minute, chucking it down with rain the next. Over the last few weeks we ha...
A  Beginner's Guide To Bagging A Munro

A Beginner's Guide To Bagging A Munro

(or any hill over 3000ft)   After realising that 15 years spent behind a desk had left me unfit, lethargic and in a serious rut, I decided to do so...
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