By: Blonde Two
Fi Darby (Blonde Two) is a Devon based copywriter specialising in outdoor and travel writing. For all your online and printed writing needs feel free to get… Read full article
How long does it take to walk up Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon (or indeed any hill)?
By: Blonde Two
Before I start writing this I’m going to tell you that, if you’re asking how long it takes to walk up a hill, you’re only… Read full article
The Back Bearing: The Holy Grail of Navigation
By: Blonde One
Just like the ‘offside rule’ seems to be the ultimate proof of understanding of a game of football, so the understanding of a ‘back bearing’… Read full article
Do you know your baseplate from your bezel? Know your compass
By: Blonde One
The compass is the most important thing to take with you when you’re out on a long hill walk. It can get you… Read full article
Ladies, ladies everywhere… And so much learning going on!
By: Blonde Two
How’s your summer going? So far ours has been pretty busy. I’d like to teach the world to navigate It’s been great fun though. In… Read full article
I’ll meet you at Groundhog Junction
By: Blonde Two
Those of you of a certain age will remember fondly the 1993 film Groundhog Day in which the hapless Bill Murray becomes stuck in a… Read full article
So who is better at map reading: men or women?
By: Blonde One
Women can’t read maps! This might be a common comment that us girls might be all too familiar with! However, we Blondes have proved time… Read full article
What exactly are the basic navigation skills?
By: Blonde Two
If your favourite outdoor locations are currently feeling the pressure of a pandemic-induced increase in visitor numbers, you might like to consider picking up a… Read full article
How do you mark your map?
By: Blonde One
How do you mark your map? When I’m out on a walk, wherever I am and whoever I’m with, I like to mark my map… Read full article
How to find your own quiet outdoor space away from the crowds
By: Blonde Two
As we ease out of lockdown it’s natural for most of us to be seeking peace and quiet in our favourite outdoor places. However, with… Read full article
Contour lines… where exactly is sea level?
By: Blonde Two
Title image: Copyright Ordnance Survey 2020 If you’ve ever walked up a hill and wished you had checked out its steepness first, you’ll know how… Read full article
Outdoor safety – what does benighted mean?
By: Blonde Two
From time to time we Blondes are sent free outdoor products or include paid links in our posts. These keep the blog wheels rolling and… Read full article
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