Peak District: Accessible, Family Friendly and Free If you’re looking for the best of British countryside, look no further than the Peak District. Despite its name, there are no mountains in this national park, just 1400km2 of rolling hills and endless views. Even the highest peaks and most dangerous footpaths can be attempted by children and amateur hikers,…
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 …
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…