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Wild camping for the first time

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Leanne Hyland, 29 July 2010 15:27

Wild camping gives you the opportunity to extend your walks out on the hills, unrestrained by daylight hours or public transport. Nature can be experienced truly first hand, unspoilt by busy routes or climbing hotspots. Not only that, “It gives you a tremendous sense of well-being” says TRAIL reader and wild camping enthusiast Terry Abraham. “The sense of freedom you ...

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Wild camping for the first time

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Leanne Hyland, 29 July 2010 15:27

Wild camping gives you the opportunity to extend your walks out on the hills, unrestrained by daylight hours or public transport. Nature can be experienced truly first hand, unspoilt by busy routes or climbing hotspots. Not only that, “It gives you a tremendous sense of well-being” says TRAIL reader and wild camping enthusiast Terry Abraham. “The sense of freedom you ...

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First Aid Kits

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Anonymous, 29 July 2010 10:10

Which First Aid kit would you most like to find it's way into your pack? Which First Aid kit would you most like to find it's way into your pack?online surveys

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Do you wear a sports bras?

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Anonymous, 13 July 2010 14:17

Women: Do you wear a sports bra when you go walking or do you just wear a normal everyday bra? Tell us if you think you need to wear one or not, are you worried about sagging breasts or think that walking isn't high impact enough to require a sports bra? 

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Should the Cairn Gorm funicular be open to walkers?

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Anonymous, 13 July 2010 10:43

When planning permission was granted for a funicular up Cairn Gorm, the conditions attached were clear: visitors would not be able to use the mountain railway to explore beyond the Ptarmigan Top Station¹s panoramic viewing terrace. The aim of this Œclosed system¹ was to prevent damage to rare flora and fauna and to minimise the impact of erosion on the ...

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How to get into adventure racing

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Leanne Hyland, 25 June 2010 16:03

Ever wanted to try adventure racing, but put off by months of hard work and training? “Just get out there and do it” says Cheryl Frost from Open Adventure. “Before you know it you will be ready to challenge those top teams”. Adventure racing does not have to require months of preparation, event’s themselves are excellent practise and teach you ...

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Win a Garmin Oregon 450T GPS + 1:50 GB Discoverer FULL UK (Bundle) with Loving Outdoors

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Anonymous, 22 June 2010 14:48

To celebrate the launch of the new look LovingOutdoors.com  website they are giving away the brand new Garmin Oregon 450T with Full UK maps in 1:50K, a  prize worth £599!! So that’s a Garmin GPS, Topographical maps for Europe and 1:50K maps for the whole UK in one giveaway… The Oregon 450T is the all singing all dancing Garmin handheld GPS ...

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Win a Deuter Kid Comfort II from Little Adventure Shop

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Anonymous, 22 June 2010 14:33

Deuter best selling baby carrier, ideal to help introduce little ones to the hills from the earliest age.LittleAdventureShop.co.uk are giving away a Deuter kid Comfort II complete with a sun and rain canopy to three lucky competition winners. Specialists in children’s outdoor equipment and clothing LittleAdventureshop.co.uk offers great choice and advice on everything from kids walking boots, sleeping bags and ...

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Money saving offers from Páramo

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Anonymous, 21 June 2010 16:14

Planning adventures? Check out two must-have offers from Páramo which will see you through all weathers with a smile… • Buy the best-selling Velez Adventure in standard or new lightweight Analogy and get a Torres Gilet for just £10! (RRP £77) • Buy any three Trek & Travel garments and get the cheapest free.       Choose between ultra-cooling, lightweight men’s and ladies’ shirts, ...

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Country Walking prize winners walk the Pennine Way

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Anonymous, 17 June 2010 15:39

Walkers planning to tackle the Pennine Way this summer can follow the progress and thoughts of two Country Walking prize winners who are walking the granddaddy of British long distance paths.Walking buddies Richard Lockett and his mate Ash are hiking the 268-mile national trail as a way of cementing their friendship before Ash moves to Australia."This would be a fitting ...

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Shake it out this summer!

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Leanne Hyland, 17 June 2010 14:49

This year in addition to the Cliffhanger Festival which features the Bouldering World Cup, is The Big Shake Out Weekend. And for the first time this event will have camping facilities 15 mins walk from the site.  “It’s great as it means that people can come and look around the event, but not waste a weekend as they will also ...

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Sheffield hosts Bouldering World Cup

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Anonymous, 01 June 2010 16:14

More than 100 international bouldering enthusiasts will descend on Sheffield at the start of next month to compete in the IFSC Bouldering World Cup. The event will take place at Millhouses Park on the 3rd and 4th of July, hot on the heels of the British Bouldering Championships (BBCs). The World Cup is just one of the activities taking place ...

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Win 3 pairs of Columbia Ravenous Trainers!

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Anonymous, 10 May 2010 16:48

A trail shoe with cutting edge design and detailed engineering, the Ravenous delivers an unsurpassed lightweight and nimble feel with great traction on wet, muddy or dry trails. The super light 320g shoe features the revolutionary new 3D Techlite heel system providing a conforming fit and a stabilising of the foot over the midsole, for protection on technical terrain. Cushioning ...

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Kendal’s Adventure Film Academy

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Anonymous, 06 May 2010 17:22

Do you have what it takes to create action packed adventure films alongside one of the world’s leading production companies this summer?Kendal Mountain Festival’s Adventure Film Academy is offering a paid internship to one student that shows outstanding talent and dedication during their five day summer film-making workshop. The winner will get the chance to work as part of the Atlantic ...

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