8 Best Dog Breeds for Outdoor Lovers
When you’re a person who loves nature, you want a very active dog who can keep up with outdoor activities while staying by your side …
How literature and poetry encouraged walking …
How literature and poetry encouraged walking, exploration and appreciation of the Lake District. A String of Pearls …
What you need to know about Lyme disease
If you’re a seasoned hiker it’s likely that you’ve heard of Lyme disease, or at least come across a tick or two when out spending time in the beautiful UK countryside. Being outdoors is great for your health, but as we mark Lyme Awareness Month and the beginning of peak tick season, we’d like to…
2 Things I Learned While Camping at Night, Alone
Going on a camping trip is something that everyone should try at least once in their life. I think most people would be in agreement with that, and it’s probably something that the majority of people have done by the time they reach adulthood.
Fenetic Wellbeing Walking Campaign
Fenetic Wellbeing’s team have brought together a group of walks based on how long you and your loved ones have been apart
The Sea
Martin Gough’s love letter to the sea tracks his relationship to the waves, reformed from his new seaside home in Filey
Night Walks for Stargazing
There are few steps as fulfilling as those accompanied by night skies filled with countless stars above. Taking a night hike can be as peaceful and memorable as any view captured in the day …
Feet First February Challenge
This time 12 months ago I didn’t walk anywhere. As an open water swimmer I spent all of my time in the lakes, rivers and seas of Essex and the only time I would ever walk …
Get Some Outdoor Life Inspiration
At HECK we’ve appointed our first Outdoor Ambassador, Jack Tate, who undertook an epic walk from Yorkshire to Cornwall as a charity fundraiser …
What It Is About Being Outdoors?
Julia Bradbury recently asked the question “What is it about being outdoors ?” on her Cornwall and Devon Walking program. “It makes my heart sing” was the answer …
Ouse Valley and Ardingly Reservoir
This trek is inspired by a screensaver picture that popped up on my laptop recently, usually the many images are of far flung places around the globe but this particular one was in West Sussex …
Around Binsted Woods
This trek is a 6.5 km (4 miles) circular walk around the village of Binsted and nearby ancient woods, situated west of Arundel this parish has an immense amount of history. Parking is limited in the area, but the walk can be started at various points on the route. Sadly, this walk will look vastly…