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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

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

9 Proven Benefits of Hiking

As someone with a chronic hiking addiction, of course I’m going to preach all about the benefits. But don’t just take my word for it. Science (yes, actual science) and people far smarter and more qualified than me have proven a ton of benefits and here are some of them.

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Hiking Blog

Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin Hike Route and Review

Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin was the first hiking route I took with a new (at the time) hiking buddy. It promised two munros, some wonderful potential views and a bit of a scramble up to the Stuc a’Chroin summit. So just how did it go? Here’s the route and the review.

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Active Family Adventures

The Best Hiking Baby and Toddler Carriers

I really miss my youngest being small enough to pop in the “bag” as I called it (or my toddler carrier), sling on my back and take him out for a walk. I just gave my hiking carrier away and he’s officially too big for any of the carriers now. But here are some of the ones I tried and my take on the best.

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Football

How to Look After Your Goalie Gloves

A good pair of goalkeeper gloves is an investment. And while we know they can’t last forever, we definitely want to get as much wear out of them as possible, right? So here are some tips for looking after your goalie gloves and extending their life.

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Sports

The UK’s Top 5 Sports

In the UK, we love sport. From spectating, to watching and even heading on social media to chat about it with others, we’re sports mad. But what are our favourites? Let’s take a look with our rundown of the UK’s top 5 sports in 2024.

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Sports

The Beginners Guide to Odds in Sports Betting

If you’ve ever considered a cheeky bet on the football (or any other sport) as a beginner, the first thing you’ll probably notice is the odds. If you’re not familiar with odds, then those random fractions and all that jargon might be a little bit confusing. So here’s our plain English guide.

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Hiking Blog
Stacey MacNaught

Best Portable Charging Banks for Hiking in 2025

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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