John Carter, long time presenter of TV’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ programme and seasoned globetrotter explores some exciting new short and long haul guided walking destinations across the globe. I learned the hard way that it is never wise to base your travel plans on a unique event, no matter how spectacular and “unmissable” that [...]

Campervans and motorhomes are becoming an increasing popular way of creating great adventures outdoors, and none more so than in the beautiful wild countryside of Scotland.  However, recent years have seen increasing pressure on the Scottish outdoor environment from inconsiderate overnight parking with campervans or motorhomes. Simon Yearsley is Director of the leading Scottish Campervan [...]

This year’s essential walking guide, Top Trails, is now free to read online. Supporting, Britain on Foot , Top Trails not only lists where to go, but what kit you need as well. To read it for free online, simply click the cover below:

The Avalanche Run “Chase the Yeti” by AWOL Adventure Film Crew. 10 Kilometres of gruelling terrain, walls, deep bogs and the world’s first guaranteed snow obstacle! Mud runs and adventure races beware – this is a Genuinely Tough event in Leicestershire.

Be inspired by adventure pros at the top of their game, whether that’s mountain biking, mountaineering, performance coaching, big wall climbing or photography.  They’ll give you an insight into what motivates them to strive to capture the moment, ride faster, climb higher and drive others to perform better.   And you’ll be helping a good cause [...]

A leisurely walk is better for your health than short bursts of exercise in the gym. New research from Maastricht University has revealed that you cannot compensate for a sedentary lifestyle by doing short bursts of exercise and that prolonged exercise such as walking is better for lowering cholesterol levels. By monitoring insulin and lipid [...]

It’s a raw winter’s day when I meet Ben Fogle near his house in London, although his healthy glow betrays a man who has not spent much time in Britain recently. As well as his TV presenting duties that have just taken him Down Under, he has been in the Azores too, training for a [...]