Pilgrimage or Walking Holiday?
We recently wrote about thru-hiking as a form of long-distance hiking. Pilgrimages and walking holidays are other types of long-distance, multi-day hikes. The question is, what sets a pilgrimage apart [...]
The Benefits of Hiking for Mental Health
By now we all know that a walk in the outdoors is a healthy form of exercise. Doctors in Scotland have even started prescribing it for chronic illnesses. But what [...]
What Is Thru-Hiking?
The term ‘Thru-hiking’ was made particularly popular in the U.S., most commonly associated with the epic hikes of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Continental [...]
Why Go Hiking In Cornwall
History The South West Coastal Path, the most popular hike in Cornwall and one of the most popular in Britain, is now well way-marked. In times gone by, this wasn’t [...]
Walking For Weight Loss – Fitness Holidays
In a world of technology, computer jobs and desks, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get out and keep active. The first thing that’s on your mind when [...]
Poldark: A Guide To Cornwall
Poldark took television by storm in 2015, proving an instant hit. It aired for eight initial episodes in the U.K., while also securing a seven-part series in the U.S. Based [...]
5 Essential Knots: How To Tie Outdoor Knots
The Square Knot A square knot is a relatively easy knot to tie. It is useful for tying items down where it isn’t very important whether the knot stays tied [...]
7 Facts On The South West Coast Path
#1 – The Longest Trail At 1,014km (630 miles), the South West Coast Path is the longest waymarked hiking trail in England and Wales. It runs along the southwest coast [...]
The Best Highlights of Hiking in England
The British Countryside is synonymous with tranquility, peacefulness and quaintness. You can expected nothing less than beautifully laid-out villages, quiet laneways and floral meadows filled with fluttering butterflies. Hadrian’s Wall [...]