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Winter mountain bike clothing
Want to know the best layering system when riding your mountain bike in winter? Here’s what I do.
Skiddaw summit walk, The Lake District
Walking to the summit of Skiddaw - my first solo +900m summit.
Mountain biking, squelchy feet and soap bubbles
Read about a very (very) wet day mountain biking in the Lake District on the three rivers’ descent.
Walking the Kentmere Horseshoe: a perfect mountain day
The Kentmere Horseshoe is a 12.8 mile circular walk, staying high for much of the day. It takes in 9 Wainwright summits and has some of the most incredible views in the Lakes.
5 Great Gritstone Crags in the Peak District
Five of my favourite gritstone crags in the Peak District.
5 Outdoor adventure books by male authors
Five of my favourite outdoor adventure books by male authors.
5 Outdoor adventure books written by women
Five of my favourite outdoor adventure books by female authors.
5 Wild Camping Tips
Thinking of going wild camping? Here are five tips to help you enjoy the adventure.
Wild Camping Alone
Sometimes a solo adventure is just what you need. Read about my first solo wild camp.
Mountain Bike Night Riding
Fancy extending the mountain bike season by going night riding? Here’s how my first experience of night riding went.
Outdoor First Aid Training
How an outdoor first aid training course can give you more confidence when heading out into the hills.
5 Places to Walk Away from the Crowds
Seeking the quiet places to walk? This blog post is for you.
7 Fabulous Cafes in the Scottish Highlands
Looking for a great cafe in Scotland? Here are seven of my favourites.
Wild adventures on a mountain bike
Bike packing helped me rediscover my love of cycling after a nasty crash. Read about my first bike packing trip.
Recovering from a mountain bike accident
Concussion can have a major impact on everyday life. Read how my recovery from a mountain bike crash is going.
Mountain Bike Crash
Read how cruising down a fire road on the way back to the cafe for tea and cake ended up with a trip to the local hospital.
Guidebook: Walking in the Upper Dearne Valley
New walking guidebook: Walking in the Upper Dearne Valley. Researched and written by Jacquie Budd (Outdoor Girl).
MTB: Ladybower Circular - Peak District
Mountain bike route around Ladybower in the Peak District. With route map available.