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Wild Swim The UK is blessed with some of the best outdoor swimming opportunities in Europe. This new book shows the best of what is available. It's 'the definitive guide to over 300 beautiful outdoor swims in rivers, lakes, tidal pools, the sea and lidos across Britain.
The 130th Anniversary of the Robert Louis Stevenson trail - The Stevenson Way (GR 70) was walked by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1878, and inspired him to write Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes (1879). That ground-breaking book is considered a classic of outdoor literature and set the standard for travelogues. Moreover, Stevenson was, in many ways, the pioneer of the whole modern hiking movement, as the book presents hiking and camping outdoors as a recreational activity.
SLOVENIA WALKING AND ACTIVITIES - It has taken me some time to decide what to write about Slovenia. I could have written about the beautiful lakes (Bled and Bohinj), the crystal clear rivers (Soča and Sava), the abundance of superb and varied walks in The Julian Alps and The Karavanke Alps, the charm and appeal of the mountain huts and their tasty offerings.
Riding and walking the Cévennes Railway - The Cévenol The Cévennes railway or ‘Le Cévenol’ links the cities of Nîmes (Gard) and Clermont Ferrand (Puy de Dôme) and has been in existence since 1870. It took six years to build and cost a staggering 520 million francs. Whether you are an avid train buff or simply a hiker in search of interesting and authentic experiences, this train journey is guaranteed to set your mind racing and heart pumping.
White water kayaking is one of the most exhilarating activities you can do. When the rains come hundreds of canoeists take to the rivers. Whilst most members of the general public take shelter, the paddling fraternity head for the rivers with a zeal that would get them certified by onlookers.
5
hours cycling non stop through the Yorkshire Dales That is no stops what so ever, no feet on the ground, leaning against walls,
etc. The predicted onset of autumnal weather was also a spur as the glorious
weather was obviously not going to last much longer
Choosing
a GPS suitable for hiking Before you to choosing
a suitable GPS for your hiking needs, it is important
to have a reasonable understanding of what is on
offer along with how they work.
What
kind of camper are you? Planning a trip to
the backcountry? Before you head out to that campsite,
consider making a camping checklist that you can
use every time you're getting ready for your next
adventure.
Cordillera
Blanca Peru - In July of 2001, Jim Donnelly,
Dale Cottam and Nathan Cottam departed for the Cordillera
Blanca to climb three or four high peaks.
Hike
and Canoe in Hawaii - What
an awesome way to start the day, I thought. It was
truly one of the most beautiful moments in my life.
The whole experience can be concisely summed up in
the words of my neighbor, "lucky you live Hawaii!"
Cycle
camping with kids -
Geoff Husband describes the highs and lows of this
challenging holiday option
Cycle
Camping in France
"Everyone knows that France is the Mecca for cyclists, the home of The Tour,
but it also has the finest range of cheap campsites in the World."
Dolphin
encounter in Hawaii.
"It almost seemed the dolphins, and other marine life we encountered, wanted
to capture this chance to raise peoples awareness of them."
Mani
Rimdu Festival - Nepal It
isn't music and it has no Rhythm. Amplified by the
clear mountain air, the cacophony of sound is deafening.
Conversation becomes impossible and all attention turns
to the temple entrance, whence a procession of solemn
faced monks is emerging. Dressed in orange silk robes,
and with yellow crescent-shaped hats perched precariously
on their heads, they carry an assortment of instruments
including bugles made from human bones, giant conch
shells and long, brass horns.
Biking
in Alaska - Following
in the wheel-tracks of the old Klondike gold miners
