Hiking

Best places to hike, ramble or walk in the UK. Safety tips, equipment reviews and recommendations.

Isle of Wight Walk From Shanklin to Borthwood Copse

Walk From Shanklin to Borthwood Copse and America Wood

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”…

Circular Walk Over St Martins Down

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…

Best Socks to Wear on a Long Hike that may Help to Prevent Blisters

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…