Anglesey Coastal Path Walk

It was summer a few years ago when I and a few friends decided it would be good to go for a long distance walk and see some of the UK's finest coastline. With the Anglesey Coastal Path falling within an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty, this was the choice we made. The Anglesey Coastal walk … Continue reading Anglesey Coastal Path Walk →

What Gear do I need for Bird Watching?

When hiking, camping and climbing it is always great to see some wildlife. Birds can often be heard or seen out in the countryside. Keeping an eye out for birds can add another dimension to your outdoor experience. If you are going to do some birdwatching there is some additional equipment that you could take … Continue reading What Gear do I need for Bird Watching? →

Campaign for National Parks

Recently, when opening a copy of Summit magazine, out popped a flyer on which was a scenic photograph showing fields, trees, a lake and mountains. Printed at the top was a bold proclamation: "keep beautiful places safe." Usually flyers that pop out of magazines are lucky to even get a cursory glance before going straight … Continue reading Campaign for National Parks →

Cyclists Fill that Hole

About a year ago I was cycling home from work and came a cropper when I hit a pot hole in the road. The road in question is in the countryside, just on the edge of the city. There are no street lights and it was a dark, rainy winters night. I have a Cat-Eye … Continue reading Cyclists Fill that Hole →

Best Walking Boots

A good pair of boots is probably one of the most important pieces of kit you can have, but with so many on offer it can be hard to make the right decision. So we've rounded up a selection of some of the best walking boots to make things a little bit easier for you. … Continue reading Best Walking Boots →

Smelly Boots – Causes and Cures

There is nothing worse than having a pair of smelly hiking boots or walking shoes, but what causes this and what can you do about it? What causes smelly boots? The reason for boots and feet smelling is that feet sweat a lot, they have more sweat glands per cm of skin than anywhere else … Continue reading Smelly Boots – Causes and Cures →

Clothing For Your Bike Tour

In this series about bicycle touring, we have looked at the types of cycle tour and sleeping and shelter issues. In this article the question of clothing is examined. Clothing The order of the day is versatility. Versatile clothes are essential when space and weight are important, Zip-Off Trousers are ideal when travelling light as … Continue reading Clothing For Your Bike Tour →

Cycle Touring, A Guide To Essential Sleeping Gear

Bicycle Touring is an exciting, healthy way to spend your free time, either on your own, with friends or even your family! In my previous article An Introduction to Bicyle Touring the main forms of touring were defined. For most Cycle Tours the gear needed will essentially the same, although it will depend upon how … Continue reading Cycle Touring, A Guide To Essential Sleeping Gear →

Cycle Ride for Charity in Chile

If you're thinking of going cycle touring why not head off to Chile for a week and spend the entire time cycling 250 miles? Probably the best reason why not to is that Chile is a long way from the UK and that cycling 250 miles in week sounds like hard graft. On the other … Continue reading Cycle Ride for Charity in Chile →

Altitude Sickness

Hardly something to worry about in the UK but altitude sickness can be a serious problem when you start to go over around 2500m or 8000ft. What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness is caused by the effects of low pressure ( usually due to high altitude). The mildest form of altitude sickness is Acute mountain … Continue reading Altitude Sickness →