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Enjoy winter walking
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Winter has arrived but there’s no need to put away your walking gear. Instead, make the most of the changing seasons and stay active all year round...
Walking Tips For Health And Fitness
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If you’re reasonably fit and healthy, then get out walking now. If not, then consult your GP – there’s a very good chance that walking will improve...
Briton Sets Kilimanjaro Record
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A Cranfield University academic has officially entered the record books as the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, after scalin...
Walking Is Tops For Holidays
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Britain may have some of the world’s best theme parks, stately homes and tourist attractions yet when it comes to UK breaks it’s walking that is ou...
Tips For Walkers And Their Dogs
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Many walkers enjoy sharing life outdoors with their dogs; it's estimated that around one-third of countryside visits are made by dog walkers. There...
Cold Weather Camping Tips
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More campsites (like the Camping & Caravanning Club's Troutbeck site pictured) are staying open for longer these days opening up opportunities ...
10 Things You Never Knew About The History of Skiing
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1. World's First Chairlift
"A Modern Chairlift in Action"
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The chairlift was developed by James Curran of Union Pacific's engineer...
Map And Compass Navigation For Walkers
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For walkers, competent use of a map and compass, even in fine weather on a waymarked route, adds a positive dimension to the landscape beyond knowi...
Sleeping Bag Care For Campers
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You spend a lot of time asleep so it makes sense to take good care of your sleeping bag. When camping, try to air off your bag each day if the weat...
Winter Walking Tips
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As the clocks go back, temperatures drop, the days get shorter and walkers need to take more care. You don't need to be traversing mountain tops an...
Dublin Mountains Way Trail Opens
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The Dublin Mountains Way, a 43km trail from Shankill to Tallaght, has been officially opened, encouraging keen hikers to make the most of out the s...
Snowboarding skills DVD launched
by Annick Treslove
A step-by-step instructional DVD guide for amateur snowboarders has been launched by the makers of the best selling Skiing Skills series Snowb...