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Our blog provides inspiration for activities and holidays throughout the UK, with a small selection of international content. Please do get in touch with ideas.

Medium walks in Braithwaite, Lake District

25th February 2022 by admin
Braithwaite

Up to 7 miles, some gradient Barrow Door. Go up to the Coledale Inn and follow the tarmac road up hill. You are soon on the fell, with a view of Barrow …

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Long walks in Braithwaite, Lake District

25th February 2022 by admin
Braithwaite

5-15 miles, can be steep and difficult underfoot By far the best way to learn about these is to read the Wainwright books. The best ones in the immediate vicinity …

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Easy walks in Braithwaite, Lake District

25th February 2022 by admin
Braithwaite

Up to 2 miles, and little or no gradient Around the camp site. At the downstream bridge near the village shop, walk towards Keswick and, after about 50 metres, take …

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Visit Angus: an adventure any time of the year

16th November 2021 by admin
Angus, Scotland

From high mountains & stunning Glens to sea cliffs and long sandy beaches, every outdoor activity is catered for in Angus.

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The Great Ridge: Losehill to Mam Tor

19th October 202123rd September 2021 by admin
Mam tor ridge

If like me you’ve done a little walking around Mam Tor, perhaps visited some of the caverns but never fully explored this beautiful area (until last weekend), you HAVE to …

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Training to Improve Your Apnea

22nd September 2021 by admin
Diving

The capacity for voluntary or involuntary suspension of ventilation, or the interruption of atmospheric air communication with the lower airways and lungs is defined as APNEA. I can say that …

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The Frenzel maneuver – demystified

22nd September 2021 by admin
The Frenzel maneuver - diving

In this article we’ll take a look at the Frenzel maneuver that many believe is unattainable or even impossible. Once it was believed that only those with a privileged anatomy …

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Camouflage: the hidden truth

19th October 202121st September 2021 by admin
camouflage spearfishing

How could camouflage help the spearfisherman? We all know the story; a good size fish boldly cruises into view, then suddenly, just before the gun is aimed, it turns away …

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The best of Autumn and Winter walking in the UK

15th September 2021 by admin
Autumn

As temperatures drop, don’t assume that you have to forfeit your passion for exploring the outdoors on foot.

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Visiting Britain’s National Parks: The Lake District

15th September 2021 by admin
Lake district

Cumbria’s Lake District National Park offers scenery rarely surpassed elsewhere in Europe.

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About Us

Like you, we love the outdoors in the UK. Whichever type of outdoor pursuits you are looking for, the UK has such varied weather and terrain, there is a huge amount that you can do. The hardest part is simply deciding which activity or adventure to take up. We hope that we can inspire you.

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  • Medium walks in Braithwaite, Lake District
  • Long walks in Braithwaite, Lake District
  • Easy walks in Braithwaite, Lake District
  • Visit Angus: an adventure any time of the year
  • The Great Ridge: Losehill to Mam Tor
  • Training to Improve Your Apnea
  • The Frenzel maneuver – demystified
  • Camouflage: the hidden truth
  • The best of Autumn and Winter walking in the UK
  • Visiting Britain’s National Parks: The Lake District
  • How to choose a spearfishing wetsuit
  • Packing tips for a successful trip
  • How to stay sane on long coach journeys
  • Four simple ways to save money on your next trip
  • Top travel gear for a RTW trip

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