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…
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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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Introducing… Climb Your Mountain
Posted on 20 October 2011.
In the latest of our ‘Introducing…’ series, meet Charlie Wardle who set up his own outdoors charity, Climb Your Mountain. to help others going through tough times. So tell us a bit more about the charity, when did you set it up and what does it offer? I set the charity up in April 2008 as [...]
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New scheme encourages pupils in Wales to cycle to school
Posted on 26 September 2011.
Wales is launching the biggest UK project of its kind to reduce car use and encourage people to make more of their short, local journeys on foot, bike and public transport.
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Ramblers fight to keep the England coast path dream alive
Posted on 22 September 2011.
According to a recent poll by the Ramblers Association, 249 million visits were made to coastal locations in the last year, with Kimmeridge to Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset topping the list of favourite walks.
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Hi and welcome. I'm a freelance travel and lifestyle copywriter and editor, with a passion for the great outdoors. This is my personal blog all about getting out in the fresh air and reconnecting with our green spaces and countryside.
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