Best places to hike in the UK
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10 Budget Gifts For Walkers (From UK Small Businesses)
Let’s face it this year has been pretty tough but if you have friends or family that love the outdoors I’m pretty sure they’d appreciate a gift this Christmas! Hiking can be seen as a good free activity to do but like any hobby, it can be expensive. A new [...]
Hiking Gear + Hiking tips
I’ve hiked in the rain, snow, crazy winds and yes, some sunshine, so I have a pretty good idea what what gear is best to wear on a hike.
Here I share my top tips including what to wear on a day hike and for those that fancy more of a challenge what to take on a long-distance walk.
Hiking in the UK
Planning a trip to the UK?
Simply click where you want to go hiking in the UK or you can search my favourite hikes in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Here you will find some of my favourite hikes. You can follow in my footsteps hike the stunning Jurassic Coast Path, climb the rugged mountains in Snowdonia National Park, hop across stepping stones in the Peak District or even climb Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK.
Whether you’re a beginner hiker or you’ve climbed every mountain in the UK, hopefully, you’ll find a walk that you’ll love.
Or click here to see all the Hikes in the UK
10 Inspiring Outdoor Adventure Books (By Adventurers)
Looking for some new outdoor adventure books to inspire your next trip or challenge? Or maybe you love reading about other people’s epic stories. Here [...]
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Hiking + outdoor gift ideas
Wild Camping in the Peak District | Gear, Tips + Where to Camp?
Wild camping is continuing to become more popular in the UK. And with the Peak District being one of the most popular National [...]
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UK Wild Camping Essentials + Tips (A BEGINNERS Guide to Camping in the Wild!)
Wild camping is becoming ever popular in the UK, with our love for mini adventures and exploring the outdoors increasing. If you follow [...]
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Wild Camping Toilet Tips | How To Pee + Poo Outdoors?
Ok, time to be honest, I’ve been hiking and wild camping for many years and yes, I have done a poo outdoors. You [...]
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MSR Hubba NX 1 Review (Awesome 1-Person Backpacking Tent) | MSR UK
Ready to hear the lowdown on the MSR Hubba. The one person tent I took with me on my 2-month hike across Britain? [...]
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Wild Camping with Your Dog: A Guide + Tips
Wild camping is a great way to get outdoors, as you all know I love hiking but I also love dogs too, even [...]
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All you need to know about Wild Camping
I’ve been wild camping for over 4 years and I have been on many wild expeditions across the UK.
In the summer of 2019, I walked over 950 miles across the country from Lowestoft, Suffolk to Arnamurchan Lighthouse in Scotland and wild camped many times in some remote and beautiful locations.
Check out all my posts on wild camping below, including essential wild camping kit, my favourite wild camping tent and some important tips on what to do when mother nature calls in the wild!
10 Budget Gifts For Walkers (From UK Small Businesses)
Let’s face it this year has been pretty tough but if you have friends or [...]
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10 Unique Hiking Gifts | Perfect For Hikers + Outdoors Lovers (in the UK)
Finding a unique hiking gift for an adventurous friend or family member isn’t always easy. [...]
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60+ BEST Gifts For Hikers – (Awesome Gifts UK Hikers Will Love)
Do you need some inspiration for what hiking gifts to buy? Maybe you have a [...]
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Hiking abroad
Want to go hiking abroad?
Over the years I’ve done several hiking trips, including some high altitude challenges around the world from Tour du Mont Blanc in the Alps, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Annapurna Trek in Nepal.
Click a destination to search a specifc hike or check out some inspiration for the best hikes in Europe and around the world.
Latest Hiking Posts
Walking the Snowdonia Slate Trail – Llwybr Llechi Eryri (+ Wild Camping)
In July, I hiked the Snowdonia Slate Trail – Llwybr Llechi Eryri in north Wales. [...]
Hiking the Beacons Way | Brecons Beacons National Park (+ Wild Camping)
I’ve recently hiked the Beacons Way trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South [...]
Hiking the Pennine Way in Winter + Kit List
In summer 2021, I hiked the Pennine Way for a second time, but as soon [...]
Becoming A Mountain Leader | My ML Training, Assessment + Top Tips
I’m back from 5-days in Snowdonia having completed my Mountain Leader Assessment (and yes, I [...]
Platypus Quickdraw REVIEW | Is this the BEST Water Filter for Hiking?
Are you struggling to find the best water filter for your next adventure? Here I [...]
ULTIMATE Guide to Walking The Pennine Way + Wild Camping
In July, I walked the Pennine Way National Trail solo, carrying all my own gear [...]
Walking The Cumbria Way (+ Wild Camping) | ULTIMATE Guide
Walking the Cumbria Way in the Lake District was a trip I’d planned with friends [...]
My Salomon Kit + What Are My Favourite Items?
I joined the UK Salomon Ambassador team in 2019. Since then I’ve tested numerous products, [...]
10 Budget Gifts For Walkers (From UK Small Businesses)
Let’s face it this year has been pretty tough but if you have friends or [...]
Pennine Way Hike (6 Days) From Edale to Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Last year, I hiked the Pennine Way, a long-distance UK National Trail that I’d wanted [...]
Hiking the Bob Graham Round In 5 Days (+ Camping Kit List)
In September, (I thought) I spotted a good weather window to hike the Bob Graham [...]
Minffordd Path Cadair Idris Circular Walk | South Snowdonia
Climbing Cadair Idris (also known as Cader Idris) in Wales is one of the best hikes [...]