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…
I quit the rat race to redesign my life. I am Thomas Smallwood; entrepreneur, mountain enthusiast and, now, blogger! In late 2016 I quit the rat race and decided that 2017 would be the year in which I redesigned my life. I wanted to ensure it was more satisfying, interesting and adventurous, from both a personal…
This blog tells the story of how a young, unknown puppy (from West Cumbria, in the United Kingdom) gains fame and maybe even fortune, as he walks 1,000 miles and climbs the 282 Scottish Mountains over 3.000 feet, that make up the Munros. He, an agile young collie called Ben, and his mistress – a creaking, aging human named B – are to spend many hours in…
My name is Gina Bradbury Fox and I am the big sister of television presenter Julia Bradbury and co-founder of The Outdoor Guide. When Julia first started out in TV I was Julia’s right arm and ‘gatekeeper’ which involved looking after her personal website and all incoming mail. The first series of the Wainwright Walks…