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UK Mountain Adventure Festivals in 2025
Plan an adventure fuelled weekend with my pick of the UK’s mountain festivals in 2025. Online streaming information also included.
Bikepacking the Hebridean Way - getting started
The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile route through the remote and stunning islands of the Outer Hebrides. Get all the logistics here, with updated links for 2024.
UK Mountain Adventure Festivals in 2024
Plan an adventure fuelled weekend with my pick of the UK’s mountain festivals in 2024. Online streaming information also included.
UK Mountain/ Adventure Festivals 2021
2021 calendar for UK mountain adventure film festivals - including online streaming.
Outdoor adventures, outdoor relaxation and a healthy lifestyle
Changes to the Outdoor Girl website will mean more health and relaxation posts. Wahoo!
Moorland fires - what's the impact and how can we prevent them?
Why moorland fires are so devastating and how we can prevent them.
Tips for going solo in the hills
If you’re thinking of going on a solo adventure for the first time, read my top tips before setting out.
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab in West Yorkshire. With downloadable route map.
28 mini adventures you can do in winter
28 ideas for fun adventures during the winter months.
Let your curiosity run wild - go explore
How being curious can lead to new adventures in places you know well.
Review: Back packing food from 'Summit to Eat'
Review: Dehydrated food from Summit to Eat.
Bike packing: Kit list
Wondering what and how to pack for a two week bike packing adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Here’s my kit list, per bag.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides – South Uist, Eriskay and Barra
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: South Uist, Eriskay and Barra.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist and Berneray
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist and Berneray.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - Barra, Eriskay and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: Barra, Eriskay and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - Barra and Vatersay
Vatersay is a stunning island at the bottom of the Outer Hebrides. It has white sandy beaches, and an unspoiled landscape. We arrived in Barra and cycled to Vatersay, spending two nights wild camping.
Bikepacking (mis) adventures
We headed out on the bikes for our first wild camp of the year. Then realised we had no way of lighting the stove…