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20 September 2026
The Hiking Gear You Can Skip and What to Spend On Instead
Build a useful hiking kit without wasting money. Find out what beginner hikers should buy first, what can wait and where skills matter more.
Read the post16 September 2026
You Don’t Need to Be Fast to Be a Good Hiker
Being fast does not make someone a better hiker. Learn how to find a sustainable pace, plan honestly and keep a group together.
Read the post13 September 2026
How to Build Confidence Hiking on Your Own
Solo hiking confidence grows through preparation and experience. Start safely, practise navigation and learn how to make good decisions alone.
Read the post9 September 2026
A Beginner’s Guide to Walking in the Rain and Actually Enjoying It
Rain does not have to ruin a hike. Here is how to choose a sensible route, stay comfortable and enjoy a wet-weather adventure.
Read the post6 September 2026
How to Choose a Hike That Actually Matches Your Experience
Choosing the right hike means looking beyond distance. Learn how ascent, terrain, weather, skills and recent experience shape the day.
Read the post2 September 2026
Wild Camping Isn’t Just About Finding a Pretty Spot
Some of the most obnoxious people I come across in the outdoors are people who claim to be wild camping. That might sound a bit harsh, and I…
Read the post30 August 2026
When a Trail Isn’t the Right Choice Today
Most people set out on a hike with a fairly fixed idea of what the day is going to look like. The route is in the app. The…
Read the post26 August 2026
Walking From One Sea to the Other: My Coast to Coast Hike
There is something terribly appealing about walking from one side of a country to the other. You start by the sea, put one foot in front of the…
Read the post23 August 2026
How Much Water Should You Carry on a Hike?
Water is, quite honestly, the most important thing in your bag on a hike. You can muddle through a surprising amount of kit choices, but you can’t magic…
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