Let’s Get Ready to … Hurtle! The Hathersage Hurtle is an exciting trail race for runners and walkers, covering 20 miles of the finest Peak District countryside. Starting and ending in the idyllic village of Hathersage, the beautiful route uses the trails, paths and country lanes of the Hope Valley. It takes competitors across Eyam…
Years ago a lifestyle guru told me that my main method of meditation and relaxation should be walking. He advised that I walk until my mind was clear then walk some more, and after that carry on walking! Some people need to sweat it out on the squash court, in the gym or the pool.…
The Urban Ranger website promotes better well being by way of walking in nature. The idea for the website came when i suffered well being issues in August 2016 and i am now in the process of trying to reach recovery.
Marathon runner, mental health campaigner, and Elliot Brown watch ambassador, Pete Thompson, has set one of the world’s most famous endurance tests in his sights …
Launching 3rd May 2018 at Whinlatter Forest Park Lake District Mobility is a new charity aiming to provide specialist ‘all terrain’ mobility scooters from scootersleuth.com to outdoor businesses and attractions to improve access to Cumbria and The Lake District for people with limited or restricted mobility. From 3rd May 2018 we will be leasing all…
Margaret Marande, 81, from Fontmell Magna in Dorset, is to walk the 220 mile Hardy Way – the long distance path she created 20 years ago – to raise funds for three good causes …
Phrases such as ‘getting back to nature’ and ‘exploring nature’ underline how disconnected we have become as a society from our surroundings. Nature is …
Rebecca Lees blogs are about all things hiking and writing. Enjoy this blog entry called Soothing walks in south Wales …
This new two-and-a-half-hour special for ITV pulls on its hiking boots for a countdown of Britain’s favourite walks – featuring locations from the West Highland Way to the Ridgeway and almost everywhere in between. Presented by Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba, Britain’s Favourite Walks: Top 100 showcases the finest rambles, scrambles and ambles across the countryside …
December is a hectic time; presents to buy, friends and family to see, excessive amounts of food and drink to be consumed… It can be difficult to find the time to get outdoors …
With smartphones, tablets, endless TV and the coolest gadgets in the world at their fingertips, it’s easy for kids to forget the outside world exists …
Because I can. That sounds really trite doesn’t it, but, if you can walk, you should; for exercise, for health, for peace of mind and for getting from one place to another …