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Woman on a hot footpath

Tips for Walking and Running in Hot Weather

July 10, 2025
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GPS for building confidence in hiking

Navigating with confidence: How a GPS empowers older walkers, solo hikers and women

July 9, 2025
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Stepping Out: How Forces Wives Challenge is building Confidence and Community 

July 9, 2025
4 min read

Forces Wives Challenge walks are more than just exercise; they’re about building friendships, gaining new skills, and experiencing the incredible power of community.

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BACKPACK DESIGN FOR WOMEN OF ALL SIZES!

Understanding the Difference: Women’s vs. Men’s Backpacks

July 9, 2025
6 min read

What’s the difference between men and women’s backpacks? – we explore all the design difference and look at plus size backpacks too

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Beginners guide to using a compass

July 8, 2025
5 min read

Even with a GPS in your phone, it’s important to know how to use a compass just in case technology fails or visibility is poor. Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to using a compass, so you can learn the basics of how to navigate with a map.

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Free Map Reading Guides

July 8, 2025
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Brush up on your map reading skills with these free guides from National Map Reading Week suitable for total beginners, expert navigators and even kids.

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Reading Cycling Guide Book on Bike

City Cycling Guide Books for Families and Tourists

July 4, 2025
5 min read

Explore Edinburgh and London by bike with Richard Peace’s new OS Maps city cycling guide books, created in partnership with Sustrans. Discover safe, family-friendly routes!

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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): Routes to the top

July 2, 2025
8 min read

There are many routes to the top of Snowdon (in Welsh ‘Yr Wyddfa’) with some big paths that can get crowded and some lesser-trodden trails. Here’s all you need to know about the routes up Snowdon.

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japanese walking

What is Japanese Walking and is it better than 10,000 steps a day?

June 27, 2025
5 min read

Everything you need to know about Japanese Walking and why you should try it on your next walk.