10th December 2023
Sgurr na h-Ulaidh via Clachaig Inn: route guide
Alex Roddie seeks a treasure of a winter pub walk in Glen Coe, taking in two high but lesser-known summits.
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2nd October 2023
Hike Meall a’ Bhuachaille: route guide
One of the most accessible mountains in the Northern Cairngorms, Meall a’ Bhuachaille makes a fine short autumn hillwalk.
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6th September 2023
Hill Skills: how to sleep well while backpacking
Alex Roddie shares his hard-won tips on how to sleep well while backpacking - plus secrets to sleeping in alpine huts, bothies and bivvying.
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30th August 2023
Yr Wyddfa via Llanberis and Watkin: route guide
If you've never scaled Yr Wyddfa via the Llanberis and Watkin paths, you're missing out.
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14th August 2023
The Central Fannichs: route guide
Alex Roddie heads to the Fannichs in search of an exploratory route with a varied feel and finds intricate off-path navigation.
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3rd August 2023
Snowdonia Slate Trail: route guide
If you find the human history of the landscape as fascinating as the mountains, this multi-day wander is for you.
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17th July 2023
The Beara Way: trail guide
Looking for a multi-day hike in a beautiful part of Ireland you might never have heard of? Alex Roddie hikes the Beara Way.
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16th July 2023
Wild camping: changing the name won’t change the bad behaviour
Terms like “fly camping” and “dirty camping” have been used but won't change bad behaviour, says Alex Roddie.
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5th July 2023
Hike Beinn Damh: route guide
Torridon’s mountains may be some of the steepest in Scotland, but Beinn Damh offers drama without the terror, says Alex Roddie.
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17th June 2023
Bochlwyd Horseshoe via Tryfan North Ridge: route guide
Classic scrambles don’t come much better than the North Ridge of Tryfan – and the Bochlwyd Horseshoe makes a fine coda, says Alex Roddie.
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10th June 2023
Hiiker app review
Hiiker offers a sensible balance between community/inspiration features and standalone functionality for map viewing.
