As summer blends into autumn, I naturally start thinking about long rugged walks along the coast, strolls through the woods and hiking up the nearest hills. Don’t ask me why. It must be some kind of seasonal brainwashing, which dictates that I must get outdoors and do the activities best suited to the time of […]
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What better way to celebrate 40 years of the The South West Coast Path Association than being part of a very special event next Spring. The coast path will be split into 56 legs which will be done in a sponsered relay to cover the entire 630 mile path around Dorset, Devon and Cornwall (as […]
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Following the success of the first last autumn, preparations for the 2012 event are now underway. Sponsored by The Nare, this year’s Fal River Autumn Walking Festival will take place from Friday 19th October ending Sunday 4th November, with the support of Fal River, South West Coast Paths, the RNLI, the National Trust, AONB and […]
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A celebration of the unique landscape, scenery and history of the Fal River will take place from 21 October to 06 November 2011 when hikers and outdoor enthusiasts come together for the Fal River Autumn Walking Festival. The Fal River Autumn Walking Festival, sponsored by The Nare hotel, will feature the very best that the […]
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Surf too scary, wind too strong? Get out in the countryside instead with your GPS and have a crack at the biggest ever woodland geocaching competition. Magellan have partnered up with VisitWoods and The Boys’ Brigade to keep us all busy looking for up 30,000 physical prizes across the UK. Global GPS brand Magellan today […]
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This Boxing Day, Ben Fogle will be supporting the launch of the UK’s most exciting walking event; The Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks with Nature Valley. With over 700 walks running all around the country between Boxing Day and January 3rd, anyone can get outdoors and enjoy the crisp winter air by joining a walk […]
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Spring is prime time for walking, and there are no limits to the terrain and challenges on which to put your best foot forward in Cornwall. To get you moving we’ve chosen a leisurely route that exposes dramatic coastal scenery scattered with natural wonders, waterside hamlets, watering holes and opportunities for an array of activities. […]
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A trek on Bodmin Moor can provide a welcome break from summer crowds on the Cornish coast. Our Trailfinder series continues with a half-day hike amid some of Cornwall’s highest ‘peaks’. With dramatic cliffs, sandy coves and tranquil river inlets, it’s hardly surprising that most people stick to the coast for their hiking adventures. But […]
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