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2 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…
Read the post19 August 2026
How to Plan a Heat-Smart Hike in the UK This Summer
This might sound silly, but I’m not someone who enjoys hiking in hot weather. I know plenty of people who absolutely thrive in it. Give them a blue…
Read the post12 June 2018
Women in the outdoors – it’s time to stop with the assumptions!
For anyone who knows me, they’ll know I have a tendency to live up to certain redhead stereotypes, namely my ability to get sunburnt in 0.5 seconds whilst…
Read the post18 February 2018
Back On Ice
There’s something magical about this sport. Something in the incredibly satisfying thunk of ice axes on a frozen waterfall. The rhythmic noise as you ascend, putting your entire…
Read the post3 January 2018
Looking back at 2017
Reflecting on the year with the Tough Girl Podcast
Read the post24 October 2017
Returning to the Tough Girl Podcast
It feels like forever ago since I last caught up with the wonderful Sarah Williams of the Tough Girl Podcast for her 7 Women 7 Challenges series. Five…
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