Walking Through Cow Fields With Dogs and What To do
I spend so much of my time out in the great outdoors, plus for many years this has been with a dog or dogs. Fields occupied by cows therefore are something I have come across…
Benefits of Walking In The Winter
I love an early morning winter walk! It sets me up for the day, it motivates me, wakes my body up and gets my blood pumping. Whether it be a hike over snow topped mountains…
How To Find Great Walking Routes
‘How do you know where to walk?’. It’s a question that I get asked a lot by people either looking for information on hiking routes here in the UK, or more adventurous ascents further afield….
Hills, Mountains, Peaks, Fells and Summits – The Difference
Paul, What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? A question that I am so often asked when on social media or out walking with friends or groups. It is a burning question…
Walking For Your Mental Health
I am a big advocate of mental health and well-being. The subject of mental health is vast and the causes of mental illness are of course complex. Our lives can be complicated, stressful, joyful and…
Lake, Mere, Tarn and Water – The Difference
A question I am often asked in the hiking world especially when it comes to the Lake District. What is the difference between a lake, a mere and a tarn? You can go further and…
Walking To The British Isles
St Mary’s Island Looking at the global map you see quite clearly the shape of Great Britain, consisting of the majority of England, Scotland and Wales. That is the name of the big large recognisable…
3 Remarkable Survivals of Freezing Proportions
As I look at the walking challenges ahead for me in the next 12 months, I am naturally drawn to research survival in cold temperatures. Whilst reading and learning you cannot help looking at some…
Deserts! Ice, Sand and Beauty
When thinking of deserts most people tend to think of hot, sandy expanses with dunes as far as the eye can see. This image is of course true for some deserts but only a very…
The Highest Mountains and Cliffs In The Solar System
It’s not just our own beautiful planet that’s blessed with mountains, but, that being said, I think it will be a long time before explorers will be aiming to climb the highest mountains on other…
The English Lake District – Inspiration not just for walking
Of course my association with the Lake District is the love of the mountains, and over the next weeks and months I will be profiling many many of my favourite climbs and hikes there. BUT!…