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Comment on Skye wins Scottish Campsite of the Year by Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:12:25 +0000

Skye is a fabulous place to camp. Waking up to peer out of the tent at such stunning views is like living in a bit of a dream. Just so long as the sun shines!

Comment on Top tips for winter hill walking by gordon@myoutdoorlife

gordon@myoutdoorlife — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:47:32 +0000

Too many mountain rescues are due to ill equipped day hikers!. This post should be read by everyone who is about to go for a hike up the hills!lol if only!

Comment on Starry-eyed walkers and campers by Walking in Spain

Walking in Spain — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:11:00 +0000

I moved out to teh pyrenees 5 years ago and the skies there are amazing. I can see things with my binoculars there that I had trouble amking out with my 200mm newtonian back in the UK. A warden at one of the mountain huts near us has a telescope and on clear nights sets it up – at 2200m with no artificial light for miles around the skies are incredible!

Comment on Hiking the Way of Saint James trek by Walking in Spain

Walking in Spain — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:03:02 +0000

There are some beautiful sections on the Camino de Santiago. We’re lucky enough to live with one branch of the trail running right outside our house! The route in the Jaca area down from the Somport pass at the border is beautiful. From there you can walk to the 10th century monastery of San Juan de la Peña and then on….

Comment on A celebration of mountain culture in the Outdoor Capital of the UK by Walking Sticks

Walking Sticks — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:45:27 +0000

The talk by Bob Shepton sounds good. I’ll try to be there.

Comment on What Are The Best Walking Socks? by Andy H

Andy H — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:24:08 +0000

I discovered Bridgedales about 5 years ago and believe that they are the Rolls Royce of the sock world. Brilliant to wear for work or walking

Comment on Pembrokeshire for all walkers by Tom in Pembrokeshire

Tom in Pembrokeshire — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:05:32 +0000

Indeed, the the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a beautiful hike, but I have not had the opportunity to complete it yet, despite the fact I live in St Dogmaels.

Comment on Carry on camping in cold weather! by annette walker

annette walker — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:31:15 +0000

Ive never considered camping out of season till now so great blog…roll on november!

Comment on Top 10 Most Dangerous Treks by Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:04:14 +0000

Great post! We hiked the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu. It was one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. We most enjoyed the Inca Trail Tours.

Comment on Canoeing in Denmark by randy

randy — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:32:33 +0000

I had other ideas on canoeing but I guess your post tells it best mate.