Category: walking, hiking
August 18, 2019
Box Hill Is Tops For Cycling Climbs
According to exercise app Strava, the UK’s National Trust property Box Hill has beaten the winding French Alpine passes to be crowned the most popular cycling hill climb in the world.
August 14, 2019
In South Tyrol With Mountain Guide Michi
Off to Italy with a German phrase book? Well, it makes sense if you’re visiting the South Tyrol and, with place names in both Italian and German, you get double your money’s worth. We were told shortly after we arrived that ‘The British discovered the South Tyrol – and then forgot about it!’. In just a few days, we discovered just what a loss that oversight has been.
August 11, 2019
Around Loch Lomond And The Trossachs
For too long, I had sped past on my way north to the Highlands and Hebrides. Despite passing Arrochar and its Alps, the lure of the north held me in thrall. It was several years before I finally made it to the summit of the most spectacular peak Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler.
August 9, 2019
Urgent Govt Action Needed On Active Travel
An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has urged the UK Government to seriously commit to funding significant improvements in active travel, following the publication last month of a report on active travel by the Commons Transport Select Committee.
July 31, 2019
A Guide To Austria’s Provinces
A guide to Austria’s provinces - pen portraits, ideas for outdoor activities and what to taste to fuel adventures – all nine provinces at a glance.
July 28, 2019
On Foot In Slovenia
Situated in Central Europe, the small but beautiful country of Slovenia has an amazing diversity of scenery, none more so than the spectacular Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park at its centre with the clear waters of lakes Bled and Bohinj.
July 18, 2019
Wild Winter Camping
After a long day spent backpacking in the Cairngorms, it was a relief to head downhill to our planned pitch for the night. Despite the energy-sapping deep snow, the day had been glorious as had the weather. Warm, dry and comfortable in layers of high tech clothing, we were determined to get camp set up long before it got dark.
July 13, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 