Dear diary, Week 5 and excitement prevails. We are in one our favourite places, the Lake District, Note to self: stop briefly to see the scenery and breathe in the air. Then repeat. But it’s a bad start. Several days of rain push our shooting schedule into freefall. Aaaaargh!!! Note to self: bring better water…
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Keswick is open for business after the winter storms parts of the UK and especially the Lake District were plunged into chaos as Storm Desmond and more swept across the country, bringing heavy rain, gale force winds and flooding. Keswick is 20 minutes from J40 of the M6 . Please check your route to Keswick as…
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Julia Bradbury takes us on eight of the UK’s best-loved walks, show casing the beauty of Britain. As she navigates the reader through the sights and sounds, the flora and fauna and the past and present of eight fascinating and relaxing paths, Julia reveals there are still discoveries to be made, even on some of…
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Herald the festive season with the December issue, featuring first-time Christmas camping, stargazing beneath England’s darkest skies and even a camping-themed wooly jumper design for you to try. For more information check out the Camping and Caravanning Magazine partner page.
Julia Bradbury & The Outdoor Guide are proud to support the Walking With The Wounded ‘Walking Home For Christmas’ …
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Dear diary, This month has flown in. With bad weather forecast for later in the week we are in a race against the elements …
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An intuitive touch-screen device that works even when you’re wearing thin gloves. The screen has dual orientation (portrait or landscape) and the backlit display performs well in bright sunlight or low light. There is a barometric altimeter, a 3-axis electronic compass and Bluetooth-Smart capability, and the device comes preloaded with a European recreational map. Maps…
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The ability to navigate is essential to anyone walking the hills of Britain. With personal safety high on many people’s agenda, the compass has long been seen as essential equipment for anyone venturing into the hills. Silva are one of the best known names in navigation aids with their extensive range of compasses used by…
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Dear diary, if it is week three then this must be Anglesey. We are a long way from London .But the journey is worth it. Weather: glorious. People: wonderful and friendly. Note to diary: this is a perfect place to bring the family. The coastal path varies from sand to shingle. But whatever is underfoot…
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ViewRanger—the app for outdoor adventure—is delighted to be supporting The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge for BBC Children in Need, which begins today (6 November), with mapping and live tracking services for the fifth consecutive year. This year’s Team Rickshaw has been provided with smartphones, preloaded with the ViewRanger app and Ordnance Survey maps, to help…
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One and All exhibit now open! The Outdoor Guide and Julia Bradbury were invited to the opening of the One and All exhibit at Somerset House.
Dear diary, week 2 on the road and we are in the Cotswolds. Day two is rained off and we are forced to relax in the luxury of …
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