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Hiking6 min read

A Beginner’s Guide To Hiking

Guide To Hiking Hiking is a great hobby to have. It allows you to relax in the wonder that is nature whilst simultaneously serving as a great form of exercise. It’s a hobby that almost everyone can get into. All you need is a backpack and your two feet for you to get started. It’s…

Hiking5 min read

Food You Should Bring For A Hike

Food To Bring For A Hike Are you preparing food to pack for your upcoming hiking trip? Got no clue on how to kickstart the preparation? Fret no further as here comes your life saviour! This article is the perfect solution to your worries as it provides tips on the types of food to pack…

Hiking5 min read

The Ten Essentials For Any Hiking Trip

Must-Brings For Your Hiking Trip When it comes to packing for a hiking trip, the ten essentials are not to be forgotten as it has been religiously used as a guide. However, over the years, the list of items has evolved and some modifications have been made along the way. With that, we shall be…

Hiking5 min read

Novice Hikers – 9 Important Points To Note

Hiking For Beginners Hiking for novices can be daunting, but there is really nothing for beginners to be afraid of. You do not have to have any unique talents or techniques to hike – all you have to do is to keep moving and always understand your position and the environment. It is one of…

Hiking5 min read

10 Scenic Hiking Routes Near London

Hiking Routes Near London Looking for hiking routes near London? Look no further as we have the exact recommendations for you to consider! This article will aim to prove you with a comprehensive guide to the best walks and hikes near London. Without further ado, continue to read on to find out more! 1. Seaford…

Hiking7 min read

Lake District’s Best Hikes

Routes To Try In The Lake District Lake District is England’s national park and there are a plethora of hikes you can go on within her. There’s just so many routes and so many ways to hike each route, it’s seemingly endless. And yet, at the same time, you might be tired and looking for…

Camping2 min read

5 Back to Basic Camping Sites

Camping has changed over the years with glamping and luxury lodges nudging into the camping sphere. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some almost-wild campsites in the UK that allow you to experience back-to-basics camping. Take a look at our list for some real almost-wild camping options, giving you chance to really get into…

Camping5 min read

7 Great Campsites Within Easy Reach Of London

Leave the throbbing metropolis behind and enjoy some serious downtime under canvas with these seven great campsites, all within easy reach of the capital itself. There is no denying the excitement of living and working in the capital, but city life is relentless. Getting away from it all just for the week or for longer…

Hiking5 min read

How to Read a Map

You could argue that you can always rely on an app or ‘the map on your phone’ but when you need it most, technology can let you down. And that means turning to a printed map to find your way. But can you read a map? It’s a skill that you may only need to…

Camping4 min read

7 steps to starting a fire

For those who prefer their adventures a little more on the wild side, with wild camping rather than on a more organised campsite, then there are some rather important skills that you may want to learn before you head off. In addition to understanding how to use a compass, you should also take time to…

Camping2 min read

The Benefits of Inflatable Tents

If you really love the idea of camping but all those poles have you tied up in a knot, then the inflatable tent could be just what you have been looking for. The first inflatable tents were actually available in 1981. However, it has taken a good few years for them to really take off.

Advice2 min read

The benefits of a tent footprint

If you have spent a considerable time selecting the right tent, whether it was the top of the range of something more budget friendly, a tent footprint is well worth it. We should mention that with a more expensive tent a footprint may be included, but if it isn’t, don’t worry, they can be purchased…

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