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Would you hike for two full days just for a well-earned reward? 🥾“Worth it?”“Absolutely.” That wild question is exactly what me and six trusty pals decided to answer this past July, with nothing but grit, good vibes, and backpacks heavier than our doubts. Our target? The Old Forge in Inverie, Scotland.Remote. Legendary. And calling our […]

A couple of weeks ago, gearing up for the National Three Peaks Challenge, my uncle and I decided to test ourselves on the Yorkshire Three Peaks. We kicked off at 5:30am on a Saturday, still rubbing sleep from our eyes, parked in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, laced up our boots, and hit the trail—excited to see how fast […]

In the UK, we’re definitely not short on mountains worth climbing. It’s a playground for anyone who loves the outdoors, with peaks calling your name from every corner. From short scenic walks to serious uphill grinds, Britain is packed with trails of all shapes and sizes. No wonder it’s known as a hiker’s paradise… ignoring […]

The Richmond Park and Sidmouth Wood Circular is a beautiful and historically rich walk through the heart of Richmond Park, the largest of the London Royal Parks and a designated National Nature Reserve (NNR). This explore is immensely popular with residents and visitors alike, providing a vast, teeming sanctuary just a short distance from downtown […]

The Richmond Park and Sidmouth Wood Circular is a beautiful and historically rich walk through the heart of Richmond Park, the largest of the London Royal Parks and a designated National Nature Reserve (NNR). This explore is immensely popular with residents and visitors alike, providing a vast, teeming sanctuary just a short distance from downtown […]

The West Highland Way is Scotland’s first long-distance route and its most popular. This trail is the perfect start to a grand Scottish explore. This is the first section, linking Milngavie (at the northern edge of Glasgow) to Drymen. It immediately leads you into the scenic Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. This route […]

Arthur’s Seat offers a truly proper hill walk experience, right in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. This rocky summit dramatically towers over Edinburgh. It provides fabulous views of Edinburgh in all directions. The extensive parkland that surrounds it is a welcome oasis of calm and a retreat from the busy city. I chose this explore […]

Ben Lomond is Scotland’s most southerly munro. It is an ever popular, and always enjoyable, hike. This explore offers beautiful views for almost the entire way up. I chose this trail for its status as a highly accessible mountain climb. Its rocky summit is a classic piece of Scottish outdoors activities. The rewarding views along […]

The Balmaha to Rowardennan trail is a beautiful, scenic point to point route along the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. This section of the West Highland Way offers good views throughout the journey. The path is mostly through peaceful woods. I chose this explore for its tranquil lakeside setting. This easy-going hike provides a wonderful […]

On Saturday, 2nd October 2021, me and five loyal mates (plus one epic volunteer driver) touched down at the base of Ben Nevis, Scotland, pumped to tackle the National Three Peaks Challenge. 🥾 Famed as one of the UK’s toughest hikes, the challenge pushes you to conquer the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales—all […]