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.
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An examination of how advanced metabolic testing and genetic analysis are revolutionising athletic nutrition protocols for optimal performance.
Learn about the UK’s most popular amateur sports in 2025, from football to boxing, and find out why more people are joining local clubs and communities.
Sport. For most of us, it’s a hobby. For a lucky few, it’s a career. And for almost everyone who partakes, it’s about passion, enjoyment, health and fitness. But sport is also a significant contributor to the economy. Let’s take a look how sport contributes to the country’s pockets.
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.
Grassroots sports have been central to how people learn sports and become involved in their local communities in the UK for many years. If children
In the UK, football isn’t something people pick up. It’s something they grow up inside of. It defines streets, divides friendships, settles debates, and fills
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.
Running enthusiasts know that endurance and injury prevention are key to success. Understanding how to optimise your training can significantly enhance performance. Incorporating scientific insights
Medals may glitter on the podium, but true leadership shines long before the victory. Leading a team, especially in high-stakes environments like elite sports, business
The success of tennis is largely linked to its status as a year-round sport. With the football season ending, many sports fans are turning their
Rugby supporters are highly enthusiastic and proud to follow their sport, but there is a significant divide between rugby union and rugby league fans.
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.
What separates one tennis match from another? Surface variation plays a central role in tennis. Matches on different courts are never identical because each surface
The Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit in 2025, despite the high-profile acquisition of Luka Dončić, underscored glaring deficiencies in their roster construction and depth.
The FIFA Club World Cup begins this Summer in the United States. The expanded 32-team tournament will be held between June 13th and July 13th,
Barcelona Women delivered a commanding performance as they triumphed 3-0 over Chelsea Women in their highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash. The match showcased Barcelona’s
Leicester City’s Premier League journey took a devastating turn as their fate was sealed following a 3-0 home defeat to Liverpool. Once the toast of
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.
Arsenal’s comprehensive victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League Quarter Final wasn’t only celebrated in the red half of North
Where History and Landscape Shape Active Lifestyles The UK has always had a close relationship with the outdoors. Whether it’s long countryside walks, an afternoon
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
Baseball is thrilling, but injuries can change an athlete’s career in an instant. Serious setbacks often lead to painful recoveries, missed games, and uncertain futures
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!