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How To Clean A Tent After A Multi-Day Hike

I'll be the first to admit that I don't do camping, but if you are going on a multi-day hike then camping each night will certainly keep the costs down. But obviously this means your tent will get...

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15 Safety Tips For Walking And Hiking Alone

Whilst it's great to walk with others, at times it's not always possible, and some people even prefer to walk alone. However, it's important to be aware that walking with others can be safer. So here...

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Which brands make large hiking shoes? A quick guide

When I was a teenager working in a local sport shop I remember being fascinated at the huge size 14 rugby and cricket boots. My own feet are fairly large, at size 11, and so I thought I'd check to...

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Is it weird to go hiking alone? Benefits for and reasons not to

Sometimes it's not always possible to go walking with others, on occasions you may need to hike alone. Or maybe that's what you would actually prefer, setting out alone and getting away from...

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Best Budget Walking & Trekking Poles 2023 Buyers Guide

I've been wondering about buying some walking poles for a while, but don't really know anyone who uses them. So I've had no-one to ask about them in person and as such had to do my own...

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How many National Parks are there in Great Britain?

We live quite near to the South Downs, one of Great Britain's National parks, and have walked some of this, particularly around Brighton and Eastbourne. Between us we have visited several other...

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Hi I'm Paul, I took up walking when my ex-partner Nicky rescued her dog, Paco, from the streets of Romania through a charity, Perrera Dogs UK. We had hundreds of lovely walks, and I thought it would be good to share some of the things I've learned along the way. Walking in the countryside is so good for your health, both physically and mentally, so I hope I can inspire you to get out in the countryside.

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