Best places to hike, ramble or walk in the UK. Safety tips, equipment reviews and recommendations.
This is a walk I completed a few weeks ago in January. It was a very cold and frosty day with low hanging cloud. This is why my photographs have a kind of gloomy quality. As they say welcome to England! The walk is described in a small booklet called “Twelve Country Walks from Towns” …
Walk From Shanklin to Borthwood Copse and America Wood Read More »
One of the great joys of living in the Isle of Wight are the wonderful walks that are right on my doorstep. For a small Island we are well appointed with around 500 miles of managed public footpaths and bridleways. I often walk up to the top of St Martin’s Down, which towers over the …
This article is a review of Blis-Sox Blister Prevention Socks a product that is designed to help prevent blisters while walking. They can also provide comfort to already blistered heels. If, like me, you dread taking your boots off after a long walk and seeing blisters around your ankles and heels this product may make …
Best Socks to Wear on a Long Hike that may Help to Prevent Blisters Read More »