17th May 2022
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Skills
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11th August 2022
How to use a map and compass for hiking | A beginners guide
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17th July 2022
How to go wild swimming safely
Lake District wild swimming guide Suzanna Cruickshank brings a no-nonsense approach to enjoying a safe dip in your favourite lake, loch, tarn or river. Main image: wild swimming in the Lake District. Photo: James Kirby…
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28th June 2022
Food you should be taking on your hikes and walks
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21st June 2022
Hiking with your dog | What you need to know!
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6th June 2022
Cost of living crisis: how it will affect your outdoor expenses
We analyse the impact of rising inflation on a walker’s biggest expenses - and give some tips to keep your costs down.
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10th May 2022
How to pitch a tent: the top things to look out for
How you pitch a tent for camping can be more complex than you think. Alex Roddie has a few tips to help you on your way to a perfect pitch.
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6th April 2022
Long-distance walk planning: the app that makes it easy
Nicola Hardy explains how the mapping app komoot helped her meticulously plan a 150-mile route around the Isle of Man.
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22nd November 2021
Why you should go on a winter skills course this season
The best way to get the skills you need to climb snow-covered summits is to go on a winter skills course. Here's what a course at the Snowdonia-based Plas y Brenin can do for you.
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27th September 2021
Mountain navigation basics: how to read a map
Backpacker Alex Roddie and mountaineering instructor Helen Teasdale explain how to interpret contour lines and other map features.
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20th August 2021
The gear I used for a remote two-day backpack in Snowdonia
Snowdonia’s Rhinogydd Traverse is one of the wildest and most challenging multi-day hikes in Wales. James Forrest takes us through the kit he used.
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18th August 2021
How to keep your kids comfy in the wild
Keeping kids happy while giving them a dose of outdoor magic isn't always easy. David Lintern takes us through his top tips...
