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Things to do When it Rains in the Peak Distri...
This guide to the best rainy day activities in the Peak District should provide you with some ideas on what to do when the weather prevents you from g...
Snowdonia Walks from Rhyd Ddu
Rhyd Ddu makes a great base for walking, with plenty of choices for walking. You’ve got the Welsh Highland Railway that reaches here from Caerna...
Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Fort William
There are some excellent outdoor activities to enjoy in while visiting Fort William. However, with an average yearly rainfall of 1,883 inches (74.133 ...
The Beast’s Tip of the Week – Cheap Stove...
You can buy wind shields that use thick titanium foil, but you can easily create something passable with extra thick kitchen foil. You do need to ...
The Beast’s Tip of the Week – Taking Eggs...
Eggs get a bad press, but can easily be taken on a wild camp with a bit of preparation. It’s not 100% foolproof, but then carrying any foodstuff...
Rainy Day Activities in the Lake District
If your planned walk in the Lake District has been rained off, or you are just looking for something fun for the family to do while your embark on a s...
First Impressions – Salomon Speedcross ...
I’ve recently had the opportunity to review a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes by Fitness Footwear, and while they’re stil...
Rainy Day Activities in North Snowdonia
This post is part of our new rainy day activities series which covers the best things to do when your planned trek or walk has been rained off. The se...
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Aerobie Aeropress Coffee Maker Review
If you’ve read some of the articles on this site, then you’ve probably realised that we’ve got a bit of a coffee fixation. Making th...
Under Armour EU Tech Men’s T-Shirt Review
The Under Armour EU Tech T-Shirt is sold as your favourite T-shirt, but with a technical twist. Is this really a technical top that looks OK down R...
Tesco Free From Instant Porridge
Having recently discovered that I’ve a gluten intolerance, it seemed that most of my chosen breakfasts were unsuitable. This instant porridge fr...
Outdoor Picnic Mini Camping Stove – BuyinCoi...
Whilst looking for something completely unrelated, as you do, Â I came across what has to be the cheapest gas stove I’ve yet seen at round a fiv...
Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoes Review
I was recently given the opportunity to review a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes by Fitness Footwear. The Salomon Speedcross 3 tr...
Gelert Plastic Poly Deep Plate and Mug Review
If you’re getting into this wild camping lark and have a budget to keep to, then you’ll need something cheap to eat and drink from. You ...
HiTec Zuuk Review
Every now and then, you come across one of those bits of kit you never knew you actually needed, let alone merely wanted. The Hi-Tec Zuuks are one suc...
Under Armour Coldgear Compression Leggings
While this review might seem rather unseasonal, so’s the current weather. The Under Armour Coldgear Compression Leggings are well suited to any ...




