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Doing it military style
Posted on 06 February 2012.
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Tasty recipes from the campervan cook
Posted on 02 February 2012.
Martin Dorey, surfer, writer and author of ‘The Campervan Cookbook’ shares his tips for cooking gourmet meals on four wheels.
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Get fit with fido
Posted on 30 January 2012.
Own a dog? Need to get fit? Then sign up for a Canicross event and your canine companion will be whipping you into shape in no time. Guest blogger Lucy Dixon finds out more. “Apparently I’ve been practising Canicross for a few years now, although I wasn’t aware of it. In fact, all dog owners [...]
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Picture perfect
Posted on 26 January 2012.
Amazing landscape photographer and friend of FAF Jon Baker tells us how he captured these stunning wintery shots, and what made him leave the City to turn his passion into a career.
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Top tips for hiking with young children
Posted on 23 January 2012.
Hiking is a strenuous, challenging, yet so rewarding leisure pursuit enjoyed by millions of people every year. Having young children should not be considered a barrier to this very worthwhile hobby.
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Banish those winter blues
Posted on 16 January 2012.
During the short, dark days of mid-winter, it’s easy to start feeling a bit low. The lack of light can trigger SAD syndrome in some people, and the lower temperatures make it very tempting to stay indoors and snuggle up.
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Learn the art of ‘natural navigation’
Posted on 12 January 2012.
According to Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator, we are all navigators. It’s as simple as knowing which way you’re looking…
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Burn off the post Xmas flab
Posted on 27 December 2011.
Try these outdoor exercise ideas for burning off the last of those Cadbury’s Roses…
Posted in Eco, Get your hands dirty, Hill & mountain, Latest features, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Running, Walking, Wheels, Wild swimming0 Comments
Ever wondered if you could live off the land?
Posted on 22 December 2011.
Meet Nick Weston, author of The Tree house Diaries, who told me about his 6 months living off the land in the Sussex countryside…
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Make do and mend
Posted on 19 December 2011.
Is your jacket absorbing water or your tent sprung a leak over the summer? Now is the prefect time to catch up on repairs and save yourself some cash at the same time. No need to splash out on new expensive kit (unless of course you want to!) when a few repair tips will easily [...]
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Want to start your own outdoors business in 2012?
Posted on 15 December 2011.
Check out my interview with campsite owners Sarah and John from Graig Wen, about living their dream in stunning Snowdonia.
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Going back to the land
Posted on 19 November 2011.
In this week’s guest blog, city slicker Emma Pearson heads for deepest Gloucestershire to get a taste of farming life.
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Kendal Mountain Festival is nearly here
Posted on 07 November 2011.
It’s the biggest mountain festival of its kind in the world, and at the heart of the event is the international Film Festival which takes place from 17th to 20th November.
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Light my fire
Posted on 24 October 2011.
If you’re out in the garden at this time of year, or even brave enough for a spot of camping, then it’s much more cheerful with a roaring campfire to warm your cockles.
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