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An easy guide to tree identification
...four. Acorns can be ground into flour to make bread and were a vital food for pigs which once roamed the forests. An oak’s bark starts out smooth and shiny, but as it ages it becomes fissured and cracked. During the...
Gear guide: camp stoves
...of use; portable, light and good value Fire-free areas: Gas is useful when camping in BBQ and fire-free zones, like the New forest National Park. All-in-one stove system Best for…. This type of gas stove combines the canister, burner and cooking pot making it pack...
...a very rough and potholed track leading from Coirechoille, near Spean Bridge. From here a good track leads up through the forestry. Look out for the Wee Minister on your right – a wooden replica of a statue said to bring...
Top 20 romantic walks
...bridge. Walsingham route OS Paper Map: Explorer 251 Snowdrops found at the 11th century Augustinian Priory 19. Kingsford forest Park Walk Kidderminster, Midlands, England Kingsford Country Park & Kinver Edge is made up of over 200 acres of natural woodland...
Look after your mental health this season
...a psychological level, mindfulness promotes a focus on the present moment, guiding thoughts away from anxiety or worry about future events. Try forest bathing 9. Alternate Light Source Daily exposure to appropriate levels (even just 10 to 30 minutes a day) of direct sunlight...
How to Spot History on a Map – Old OS Map Symbols
...For example, you might spot stone circles on your map. There are lots of examples in the ancient woodlands of the New forest What does Tumulus or Tumuli mean on a map? Tumulus or Mound – this may be an ancient burial mound...
Best British long-distance walks
...perfect diversion with several walking paths within it. Situated on the edge of Grantown-on-Spy, Anagach Woods is a charming natural pine forest that provides shelter for capercaillie, so get your binoculars out! 7. London’s Capital Ring Best for culture London’s Capital Ring route...
Beginner’s guide to gravel riding
...Kings we offer a nice combination of guided rides with rental bikes (or you can bring your own) in The New forest which we think is one of the best areas in the UK for ‘pure’ gravel riding. ...
5 of the best walks in the Cairngorms
... November 11, 2021 5 min read There is nowhere like the Cairngorms National Park. It’s the UK’s largest with its ancient Caledonian Pine forest, famous mountains and hidden hills. There are plenty of fantastic walks for you to discover. Here are five of...
All you need to know about electric bikes (e-bikes)
...for before you decide on the type of bike. Are you looking for something which allows you to speed up the forest hills so you can whizz back down? Are you wanting to hand in your bus pass and arrive at...