Knowing what to buy for the hiker in your life who seems to have everything already is no mean feat. But we’ve got you covered with 21 hiking gift ideas in 4 budget ranges – under £10, under £20, under £50 and big budget indulgence!
Microspikes and crampons – what are the differences? And more to the point, which ones do you actually need if you’re planning to head out hiking this winter?
Glencoe Lochan was something of an unplanned little wander for me. And I’m so glad I went. The spectacular scenery and incredible effort to rewards ratio had be wandering why I’d never been before. So let me share it with you.
Ben A’an’s BIG Views I was on my way back from a longer hiking weekend when I took a little hike up Ban A’an, a
Rest days are essential for anyone who leads an active lifestyle. Whether you are a professional athlete or simply passionate about fitness, taking time to
I hiked up Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain in the hunt for cloud inversions last week. And I got rather lucky! This is one solo hike that will live long in the memory.
Preparation for a hiking day, particularly a longer or more strenuous one, starts some time before you boot up and hit the trail. Here’s how I prep for longer hiking days.
A beautiful and short child/family friendly walk in the Scottish Highland featuring two stunning waterfalls, a beautiful gorge and lots of interesting bridges for little legs. This one is the Golspie Big Burn walk and I took it with my 3 sons in August 2025. Here’s the route and how we found it.
On a sunny Friday afternoon in August, I headed over to Eryri to enjoy a hike and scramble up Moel Siabod via the glorious Daear Ddu ridge. Here’s the route and my review of what is, in my opinion, one of the finest mountains in Wales.
Inov-8 might be better known for its running kit than its hiking gear. But after buying a couple of hiking clothing items and, more notably, switching to Inov-8 for my hiking boots, here’s my take on whether or not Inov-8 also makes a decent hiking brand
First time skiing this season? Get ready to hit the slopes with these tips for beginner skiers.
We’ve been to the adventure trail at Manley Mere (Cheshire) a few times now. Any environment where they can go wild and get muddy is a hit with my sons. But this remains a firm favourite. Here’s our review.
Tryfan is something of a mountain rescue hotspot, with Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue regularly called out. With recent fatalities and the frequency of call outs, we take a look at just how dangerous Tryfan is and how to stay safe on a mountain like this.
I do love me a bit of adrenaline. And Via Ferratas have so much appeal. But we’re actually quite short of Via Ferratas in the UK. With that said, I headed to the Lake District to try out Honister Slate Mine’s Via Ferrata Xtreme. Let’s dive in…
On a sunny July Friday, I took a 12km circular hike in the Peak District which included the Roaches and Lud’s Church. Here’s the route I took and how it went.
What are the best hiking brands available to buy in the UK? Well based on several years of hiking and spending thousands upon thousands on hiking kit (some good, some bad, some ugly), here’s my take on the best hiking gear brands you can get your hands on.
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is an incredibly busy summit. But just how many people visit? How busy does that keep mountain rescue? We look at these and more figures in our Snowdon statistics round up.
Padel is the fastest growing racquet sport with clubs popping up seemingly everywhere. But what is it? What’s involved and how does it compare to tennis? Let’s dive in.
You’ve probably heard grades referenced when talking about scrambling. But just what is involved with Grade 1, 2 and 3 scrambling? We take a look at the differences.
So you fancy football do you? You’ll be joining hundreds of thousands of women up and down the country playing the beautiful game. I run a team in Greater Manchester and I’m often asked about options across the county. So here’s my round up of some of the recreational women’s football teams around and about the area.
It seems like an endless debate online as to whether mountain hikers “should” wear hiking boots, lower hiking shoes or trail runners. But which is best? Let’s take a little look.
Having traversed both Liathach and Aonach Eagach, this is a summary of both and a comparison as to how the two fare in terms of difficulty. As ever, this is very subjective and based on my own views.
I’ve had my eye on Liathach for years and finally made up there on an early May weekend. What a beautiful hike and scramble. Here’s how I found the hike, the Munros and the pinnacles.
ACL injuries are common in sport – but they’re particularly prevalent amongst female footballs. Why is that? Let’s look at what the research says and what amateur and grassroots female footballers can do to minimise the risk of ACL injuries.
Three weeks ago I took the plunge (no pun intended) and started using a cold water dipping pod thing to take a cold water plunge every morning. I was driven by the science and here’s what I’ve found to be the biggest benefits so far.
The Tarmachan Ridge has been on my must-hike list for some time. After bagging the Munro of Meall Nan Tarmachan in relatively poor weather last July, I went back on a clear bright day to enjoy a solo hike across the entire ridge, rebagging the Munro and bagging the 3 Munro tops along the way.
I hiked up Ben Chonzie last week for a little solo. I won’t lie. This was the dullest Munro I’ve ever hiked up – but fortunately, the view at the top that day (with cloud inversions) was a saving grace! Here’s the route, some photos and a review
“The Big Bookle” has been on my hiking bucket list for as long as I’ve been visiting Scotland to hike. So with a week of exceptional weather coinciding with a little hiking trip North of the border, I set out to the bag the two munros and the munro top of Buachaille Etive Mòr. Here’s the hiking route and how that walk went.
With the immense weather we’re currently having, I took an impromptu trip to the Lake District yesterday to complete my fourth crossing of Striding Edge. I’ve already written about this hike before, so I won’t repeat myself. Instead I got some photos and videos relating to the bypass paths and the Bad Step which we’ve had several emails over the years asking about. Hopefully this helps.
T shirt weather is on its way back! The clocks have gone forward and the days are getting longer. I, for one, am delighted. But let’s not get complacent when it comes to hiking safety just because the mountains are starting to thaw.
Traditionalists may not like it! But personally, I don’t like to risk being stuck on a hill or mountain with a dead phone or head torch battery. So I like to carry a portable charging device (or 2, or 3) with me. Here are the best portable charging banks for hiking that I’ve used. (And I’ve used a lot, by the way).
We don’t post loads on social (shock, horror, we know). But we will try harder… promise!