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8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in England, Scotland and Wales

November 13, 2024
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8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in the UK! We share beautiful locations hand picked by SUP Expert Jo Moseley with top launch and safety tips

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Capturing Nature: Felicity Martin on Hiking, Photography and choosing a quieter life

November 6, 2024
10 min read

Felicity Martin, the author of Outstanding Walks in Scotland shares her hiking and photography tips and tells us about her new quieter life

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A ‘Wee Dook’ – Eco Adventuring with the Red Equipment Pro Change EVO

October 8, 2024
4 min read

Join OS Champion Gee Jackson as takes this brand new changing robe through it's paces in her Red Equipment Pro Change EVO review

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The North Highland Way

May 9, 2024
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The North Highland Way will be a walking, horse riding and cycling route across the north of Scotland, connecting John O'Groats in the east to Durness in the west, a route of unimaginable beauty, wildlife, big skies and even bigger landscapes.

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Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here's how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.

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Ben Nevis Summit: Discover the best walking routes to the top

January 4, 2024
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Unlock the secrets of Ben Nevis with our comprehensive guide to the best walking routes to the top. Discover breathtaking paths, where to park, and essential information about facilities, terrain and difficulty.

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Ramsay Round

August 10, 2023
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The Ramsay Round is an iconic Scottish sub-24-hour mountain challenge, but it can also be enjoyed in sections at a more leisurely pace. We take a look at the route in more detail and speak to Sabrina Pace Humphreys, Co-founder and Trustee of Black Trail Runners. Sabrina tells us about her experience of the route and why she’s on her own mission to highlight that the outdoors is for everyone.

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10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit

June 28, 2023
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From the island-rich Loch Maree and the secluded beaches of Loch Morar, OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her 10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit.

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Top secret waterfalls in Scotland for wild swimming

May 4, 2023
6 min read

Kimberley Grant, author of Wild Guide Scotland, reveals her top 5 favourite hidden waterfalls in Scotland for wild swimming. From the deep pool at Feshiebridge to the river at Glen Etive, we have your next trip to the Scotland covered.

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10 best NC500 walks

August 15, 2022
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The Northern Highlands of Scotland are home to the most remote and dramatic landscapes in Britain and there is one epic route which encapsulates it all, the North Coast 500 (NC500). Popular with both drivers and cycle tourists, we break this iconic journey up into sections and share our 10 best NC500 walks along the route for you to enjoy.

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10 best hill walks in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

November 11, 2021
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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs has a staggering 41 mountains over 2000 ft to climb. Kate Hopper gives us 10 of her favourite hill walks in the area.

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5 of the best walks in the Cairngorms

November 11, 2021
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There is nowhere like the Cairngorms National Park. It's the UK’s largest with its ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, famous mountains and hidden hills. There are plenty of fantastic walks for you to discover. Here are five of the best.

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10 best bothy walks

July 22, 2021
23 min read

Author and outdoor guide, Geoff Allan shares his 10 best adventures from his book Scottish Bothy Walks.

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The gaelic origins of place names in britain

November 7, 2019
75 min read

If you have ever wondered how many of the places in Scotland got their names, this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation, is here to help.

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The scandinavian origins of place names in britain

November 7, 2019
12 min read

Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scandinavian source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.

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The scots origins of place names in britain

November 7, 2019
25 min read

Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scots source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.

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5 classic scottish ridge walks

August 6, 2019
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The long days of summer are the perfect time to get outside and explore some of the finest ridge walks that Scotland has to offer. Here #GetOutside Champion Cat Webster picks her top five classic days out to savour in the sun.

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The Kintyre Way by bike

November 28, 2018
8 min read

The Kintyre way; 100miles of waymarked, unexplored natural beauty in the Kintyre peninsula that stretches from Tarbert to Machrihanish. Known for being a long-distance walking path, recent changes mean it's now rideable too. The Kintyre way by Bike is a challenging, picture perfect trail on the non-island island.

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Top 5 short hikes in scotland

June 13, 2017
5 min read

Although being so accessible, Scotland still provides a feeling of remoteness and wilderness within a matter of an hours walk. Co-author of the new Wild Guide Scotland, Richard Gaston, shares his top 5 Scottish short hikes

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Top 5 beaches to visit in scotland

May 18, 2017
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Top 5 beaches to visit in Scotland: Co-author of the new Wild Guide Scotland, Richard Gaston, shares his top 5 Scottish beaches.

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Six views to enjoy in the loch lomond and trossachs national park

April 25, 2017
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If you love photography, or enjoy beautiful views, try exploring the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It has 720 square miles of rivers, lochs, waterfalls, hills and forests. Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll be treated to a whole host of stunning sights.

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Wonderful waterfalls in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

April 2, 2017
3 min read

The National Park at Loch Lomond is a 35-minute drive from Glasgow. It’s easy to get to by bus or train from Glasgow or Edinburgh or you can catch a ferry from Gourock, 28 miles outside Glasgow. The beautiful water rich landscape means you can discover some great waterfalls in the area.

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Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

June 26, 2016
5 min read

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail, one of the toughest (and also most spectacular) long distance walks in the Scottish Highlands.