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Football

How to Get Involved in Football

Maybe it’s Euros fever. Or maybe you’ve always fancied getting involved in football (as a player, volunteer or spectator). If you’ve not done it yet here are some ways to get involved.

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Sports

How to Find the best Golf Shoes for You

From technical innovations to personal preference, spiked to spikeless and a whole array of brands on the marketplace, finding the best golf shoes for you might seem like a minefield. We hope to simplify the process with golf shoe shopping tips and considerations.

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Sports

What is the Safety Position in American Football?

Football (soccer) is a much bigger game here in the UK than American football. Nonetheless, interest in NFL games is at an all time high here so let’s cover some of the basic rules, tactics and positions for those new to watching the sport. In this article, we’re going to look at American Football’s “safety position.”

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Climbing

8 of the Best Scrambles in the UK

Love a bit of scrambling? I do! Maybe it’s the fresh air and adrenaline combination. Maybe it’s the views. Whatever the reason, I am hooked on scrambling.

Here’s my take on the UK’s 8 best Grade 1 or 2 scrambles (covering England, Scotland and Wales).

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Hiking Blog

Hiking Around the Ogwen Valley – 5 Amazing Routes

The Ogwen Valley is just something else. Spectacularly beautiful with its rugged, rocky peaks and pristine valley, there are hikes here suitable for all types of hikers and walkers. And here are 5 of the best Ogwen Valley hiking routes in my humble opinion!

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Hiking Blog

Pen Yr Ole Wen Via the East Ridge – Another Ogwen Valley Delight

Pen Yr Ole Wen looked absolutely magnificent from Devil’s Kitchen when I hiked up there earlier in the year. So I knew then that my next trip to Snowdonia’s Ogwen Valley simply had to be up to Pen Yr Ole Wen’s summit. I took that hike up via the East Ridge in early May 2024. Here’s the route, some photos and how it all went.

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Hiking Blog

Hiking in Canada – What You Need to Know

Canada is a huge place with some of the best hiking in the world. While we couldn’t possibly claim to be able to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know in once single sentence, we can certainly offer up some key information for those of you planning a hiking led adventure break in arguably the most beautiful part of North America.

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Hiking Blog

Best Portable Charging Banks for Hiking

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).

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Hiking Blog

How to Dry Your Hiking Boots (Quickly)

I’ve lost count of the number of times a hiking route has seen me wading through a river. And what’s worse than finishing your hike with wet feet is spending the best part of a week waiting for your hiking boots to dry after. So here’s my rundown of tried and tested methods of drying your hiking boots FASTER!

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Hiking Blog

Munros Quiz – Test Your Knowledge of Munro Facts

Fancy yourself quite the brain box when it comes to Munro mountains of Scotland? Put your knowledge to the test in this 20 question Munros Quiz and find a host of other interesting facts and figures about Scotland’s Munros right here.

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Hiking Blog

Staying Safe as a Solo Female Hiker in the UK

I solo hike a LOT and one of the questions I get more often than questions about routes is about personal safety when hiking alone as a woman. So here’s how I reduce risk and stay safe when hiking solo in the UK.

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Hiking Blog
Stacey MacNaught

Best Portable Charging Banks for Hiking

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).

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