My #GetOutside pledge is to hike to the summit of 3 2000m + peaks in Austria in the next week.

Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls

The Yorkshire Dales are awash with rolling hills and beautiful walking routes, so many that you could live there for years and still not discover them all. But if you have time for just one walk when you are in the area, you would do well to head to the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, a well maintained and trodden route taking walkers four to five miles around five sets of waterfalls from the picturesque village of Ingleton.

Ice climbing at Kinder Downfall

They say only in a blue moon does Kinder Downfall freeze enough to turn from what is normally a picturesque waterfall into the Peak District's premier ice climbing venue.

11 Ways to Spruce Up the New Years Day Walk

It’s easy to feel like the family festive walk is an ordeal that has to be suffered, rather than a pleasurable way to spend time outside. But if you make it out you’ll reap the benefits – fresh air, a bit of time away from screens, and some gentle (or vigorous!) exercise can ease the strains of the holiday season. Instead of arguing or getting stressed, get outside instead! Here are my favourite ideas to beat the winter blues and transform a boring winter walk into a fun-filled mini-adventure: