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Five Exciting Adventures in the UK
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. The United Kingdom offers so much more than we will ever know. It is amazing that when something is right on your doorstep, you often find you don’t take advantage of it! I live just outside Malvern myself and have the…
Read MoreThe Best Walks in the World: Dana to Petra, Jordan
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Dana to Petra, Jordan This walk is known as the ‘Inca Trail of the Middle East’ and wends from the wildlife-filled forests of Dana Nature Reserve to the rock-hewn ‘lost’ city…
Read MoreThe Best Walks in the World: The Best Walks in the World: Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA A geological wonder of jagged spires that combine to look like a fiery sunset boasting colours of blood-red, dusky pink, bright orange and lemon yellow – Bryce…
Read MoreThe Best Walks in the World: Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, Iceland
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, Iceland Length: 55kmDays: FourDifficulty: Moderate, though very weather dependent.Guide: Recommended but not essential Iceland’s most iconic walk is a rainbow-coloured romp through some of the country’s best bits.…
Read MoreDAY 4 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Torres Del Rio to Logrono Distance: 14.6 miles – WE DID IT! (12 started, 12 finished!). Weather: Lovely sunshine and a cool breeze for most of the day. By 2pm the sun was just too hot and the last few miles were challenging. Health: I’m pleased to report that everyone made it…
Read MoreDAY 3 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Estella to Torres Del Rio Distance: over 20 miles! Weather: Started off nice and cool but it soon warmed up. Some of the group are sunburnt. Health: we now have some minor blisters on a few feet in the group, and one person has a poorly back after lifting their heavy suitcase…
Read MoreDAY 2 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Puente La Reina to Estella ? Distance: 16.14 miles ? Weather: very hot! Especially in the afternoon. I ended up walking under my umbrella for some shade. ? Health: We have some sore feet and a few little blisters in the group. We are lucky to have a reflexologist in the group…
Read MoreSeven Sunscreen Tips for Hikers
As I plan my PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) hike I stumbled across an article which talked about using sunscreen for Thru-Hikers. The research sent me down a rabbit hole of discovery which I thought I would share with you all. Overall, most hikers who walk in the heat will receive the best protection from the…
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