Wet weather wildcamping. My first sleep in the wilderness
Back in July 2022, my four friends (Aaron, Robin, Pete and Robert) and I…
Walking the Pennine Way In 9 Days
The Pennine Way (PW) starts in Edale, Derbyshire and finishes in Kirk Yetholm in…
Hibernation
Turns out, I’m not a winter walker. Hibernation isn’t good for getting hike fit,…
Walking The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way
The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way was first established in 2000 and is often…
Post Trail Blues
Everyone talks about the mental health benefits of hiking and outdoor activities and what’s…
Walking The Kintyre Way
The Kintyre way is a 100 mile thru hike starting from Tarbet on the…
Base weight bias
If you ever show your fellow hikers online what you’re packing for a trip,…
First time folly
My first backpacking trip didn’t go as planned. In fact, it barely ‘went’ at…
What I learnt on a shakedown
What is a shakedown? A shakedown is where you pack everything you’re planning to…
Walking is free, long distance hiking isn’t
To do the Coast to Coast, or presumably any long distance hike, in comfort…
My first “long” walk
What counts as a long walk? That’s entirely up to you, you’re the one…
Preparing for a Thru Hike
On the 15th of August I will be hitting the trail again, this time…
