Dame Laura Kenny heads star-studded line-up for 2027 Keswick Mountain Festival
One of Great Britain’s most successful sports stars of all time will top the bill at the 2027 Thule Keswick Mountain Festival. Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Dame Laura Kenny will appear in a sta...
Walking in Japan: What to Expect on the Trail and How to Stay Connected
Japan is not the first country most British hill walkers think of, which is odd when you look at the terrain. The country is roughly three quarters mountain, it has a serious alpine range with peaks a...
White Peak vs Dark Peak: Which Part of the Peak District Should You Visit
For most first visits to the Peak District, the White Peak is the easier area to build a trip around. It has more towns and villages, a wider choice of short and medium walks, traffic-free cycle trail...
Dame Laura Kenny heads star-studded line-up for 2027 Keswick Mountain Festival
One of Great Britain’s most successful sports stars of all time will top the bill at the 2027 Thule Keswick Mountain Festival. Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Dame Laura Kenny will appear in a sta...
Book and exhibition ask important questions about the future of the Lake District's uplands
The launch of a new book and exhibition next month will celebrate the deep history of the Lake District fells and the place they hold in millions of peoples’ lives, while also asking important questio...
Crossing the Wildstrubel: 70km across the Swiss Alps
Yesterday I ran 70 kilometres across the Swiss Alps. This morning I am standing thigh-deep in a lake above Crans-Montana. The water in Lac de la Moubra is 17°C - a little cold for me to swim in my bik...
Walking in Japan: What to Expect on the Trail and How to Stay Connected
Japan is not the first country most British hill walkers think of, which is odd when you look at the terrain. The country is roughly three quarters mountain, it has a serious alpine range with peaks a...
Can the Peak District Grow Tourism Without Making Its Crowds Worse?
The Peak District wants tourism to grow at the same time as its National Park Authority is trying to reduce visitor pressure. At face value, that sounds like an impossible conflict to solve, particula...
Why You Still Need Cash for Many Purchases in Japan
Japan has a reputation for technological advancement, but much of daily spending still runs on cash, often more than visitors expect. Coins and notes are the default at many restaurants, local shops, ...
How to Plan a Genuinely Surprising Hotel Break Without Blowing the Budget
One of the most thoughtful gifts you can give is a surprise hotel stay, but it takes careful planning to avoid any hiccups and ensure the recipient is left pleasantly surprised.
From Trails to Towns: Outdoor Adventures and the Allure of a Portuguese Lifestyle
Portugal’s varied topography makes it an outdoor lover’s playground. Hikers trek through granite mountains, stroll along coastal cliffs and wander through tropical forests. Surfers chase Atlantic swel...
