Random Thoughts

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.…

I know that there is a lot of controversy surrounding the new highway code laws, but I personally feel that they are a welcome change, especially for walking groups. The Highway Code was originally established in 1931 and it has been updated hundreds of times since then. The new version is available to read online,…

The UK is laden with acres and acres of lush green fields, pastureland, hills and mountains, but the bottom line is that all of the above, including miles and miles of tracks, pathways and bridleways usually cross land that is owned by someone. The words “public footpath” means exactly that – public, however, if you…

As I set off on my regular morning walk with little Ava (our Jackapoo puppy) I started to think whether dogs get bored doing the same walk over and over? During the first lockdown, I remember feeling bored and frustrated that I was only allowed to walk from my house which was very limiting. But…

I have completed quite a few long trails on my own and I can honestly say that for each trip there has always been an element of apprehension. But someone recently asked me “what is the scariest hike you’ve ever had?” Answers rushed through my head. There was the time I was camping in a…

The “new normal” are two words that most people associate with the pandemic, and rightly so. I read an article this morning from the guardian that claims more and more people are walking to work rather than using public transport and large walking organisations such as The Ramblers and The Pilgrimage Trust have seen a…