How to plan your Munro bagging adventure in the Scottish Highlands. Hi! I’m Nic. Back in 2017, I took up mountain hiking. At 32, I wasn’t exactly...
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Walking
Blisters and belief on the Great Glen Way
Blue skies, low winds and surprisingly high temperatures. Most people would be relieved with this forecast for their first solo long-distance hike,...
A long walk to celebrate a long recovery
For me, the hills and mountains are my sanctuary, a place to find happiness, to achieve, and to celebrate life. They are where I go when I can’t see...
Feeling anxious about joining a group walk?
Join our Anxiety-Friendly Hike in the Peak District We know that for many women, the idea of joining a group walk can feel daunting – especially if...
Walking is the best medicine
It is 6 a.m. on a random April morning. The sky is terracotta orange, the sun getting ready to make an appearance over the silhouetted hilltop to...
The Hard Way – or fear of walking
the first journey It’s early on a May morning and I am sitting on a National Express coach staring out the window as the blue dawn fades into...
Adventure Queens launches programme for women new to/returning to hiking
Adventure Queens is all about getting more women outdoors and we really believe our community and events help do that. But we’ve been thinking a...
Mumventure by Charlotte Broster, founder of The Outdoor Studio
Kent-based AQ, Charlotte works as an outdoor portrait photographer. She’s also a wild swimmer, avid storyteller and mum-of-three. #mumventure is...
Top Walking Tales by Julia Gillick
Do you know the one about the Gobhaun Saor? He was an Irish peddler who, embarking on a long journey on foot, asked his son to shorten the road. The...