Hiking Blog

Training for mountain hikes… how do you go about it? I’ve just completed Toubkal and am currently training for the Welsh 3000s. I’m a regular hiker and scrambler so have a degree of “hill fitness” already, but am under no illusion that the Welsh 3000s will be a ludicrous day and phenomenal test of fitness over 24 hours. I’m in the fortunate position to have a personal trainer who has helped me plan my training and continues to help me improve my fitness for the mountains. So with a bit of help from him, here’s our guide to training for a big mountain hike.

There is a very specific, hollow sound that haunts every hiker’s dreams. It’s that rhythmic slurp-gurgle coming from your backpack when your hydration bladder is

I’m not going to lie. I do love a bit of a beach holiday. But I am simply not someone who can lie there for

Fancy a bit of a hiking challenge in 2026? Want to raise some vital funds for charity while you do it? Prefer hiking as part of an organised event? Then here are some of the key charity hiking challenges taking place in the UK over the course of 2026.

In the UK, we’re immensely proud of our sporting culture. The Three Lions have become a powerhouse in world football again. Our football pyramid is

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

Hiking offers proven mental and physical benefits for people over fifty. Explore how regular trails improve heart, joints and focus.

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.

Essay writing can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Staring at a blank page, searching for a compelling topic, or struggling to structure your thoughts

In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students are often looking for ways to enhance their focus, creativity, and overall writing performance. While traditional methods like brainstorming

In the digital age, where constant notifications and endless tasks compete for our attention, maintaining focus while writing essays can feel like an uphill battle.

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.

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.

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.

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.