This may sound like quite a bold statement coming from a person who is currently writing about her adventures on foot – but I used to really hate walking! The thought of getting outdoors in the Cornish mizzle, traipsing through cow pat fields, stumbling across pebbly beaches or dragging my unfit body up very steep hills …
Bowel Cancer UK sent the TOG team some selfie footprints to support their campaign ‘Walk Together’. Walk Together is a 5 mile sponsored walk bringing people together to show support for those undergoing treatment …
Dogs are part of the family, and exercising with them provides a great opportunity for bonding as well as helping you get fitter as a family …
The Lake District is full of surprises! Around every corner lies a new valley and view, each with its own stories and traditions. Take a look at our map to find 10 things you didn’t know about this beautiful corner of England …
Since walking began to play such a significant role in my life, it’s always been something done as a three – me, my fiancée Sammy, and dog Herbie. It was therefore a little strange to find myself in a situation where one of the triangle was missing …
You may not find Barden on any top ten lists of places to walk in Yorkshire, but it’s a hidden gem, and an ideal place to get away from it all. You should try it …
Lauren is 11 and is set to the youngest radio amateur operator to successfully make radio contacts from all 214 Wainwright summits in the lake district. Throughout 2016, 11 year old radio ham Lauren will be attempting to reach the the summit of all 214 Lake district summits immortalised in the 7 books written by…
We began our walk by taking the Dales High Way along the shallow River Ribble, which meanders through fields and meadows for a few miles until you reach the hamlet of Stackhouse. Our intended target was Stainforth Force, the first of three waterfalls to be encountered on our journey. The clement weather and adjoining campsite…
Young folk often get a bad press these days but volunteering on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme has shown me that it’s just not true …
The The Outdoor Guide team were invited to film Julia Bradbury officially open Jay Appleton’s joint exhibition of his work at the Royal Geographical Society. The exhibition was called Image, Instinct and Imagination: Landscape as Sign Language. We hear how his friendship with Julia blossomed and how his work has inspired others and how it…
As part of our research for our Lake Pass Trail, we came across four lovely ladies. They were so interested in what we were doing in creating accessible high level, adventurous treks for wheelchair users. A few days ago I received the following email from one of the ladies which has really touched my heart.…
I’m Emma Lewis a Yorkshire Mum of two and outdoor and parenting blogger, walking my way back to fitness after two hip arthroscopies. There was a time before my hip surgeries when walking up the road was difficult, as I’ve got fitter my love of walking has grown and I’m now passionate about getting my…