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Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!
Hiking Poles – a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

Gus Mckechnie
Meet OS Champion Gus Mckechnie, an avid runner and rower. Gus is a member of the Hamwic Harriers and also a fan of parkrun Tourism.

Hiking Checklist
There’s a fine line between having the right equipment to keep you safe and comfortable on a walk and being so weighed down with unnecessary kit you’ll struggle. Our hiking checklist will help you get kitted out with essential gear for a long day on the trail and tell you what to take on a walk.

Tom and Essi Troughton
Meet OS Champions Tom and Essi Troughton, a physio and doctor determined to help more people get outside to enjoy the health benefits

Andrea Day
Meet Andrea, she came to hiking late with the Ethel Challenge, but has never looked back!

Melissa Jones
Meet Melissa, she loves exploring the healing powers of nature, whether hiking, climbing or unzipping her tent to a beautiful sunrise.

Nazmine Maguire
Meet Nazmine Maguire, an outdoor activity instructor with a passion for maps (and altitude!)