By: Blonde Two
In all honesty, my preferred answer to this question would be a very simple, ‘All you need is water!’ But outdoor life isn’t that simple…. 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
What disturbs your peace? A very different kind of map.
By: Blonde Two
Peace and quiet in our countryside If asked why we love the outdoors and being in open spaces, most of us would include the words… 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
So… What exactly is a composting toilet?
By: Blonde Two
I tell you. We cover it all here. From how to go to the toilet outside to what to do with your toilet paper if… Read full article
Day walks in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
By: Blonde Two
Which is your favourite region of Scotland for walking? Where do you head for when you want to go walking in Scotland? We usually make… 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
Do you know how to stay safe walking in heat?
By: Blonde One
Walking in a heatwave Recently the temperatures have soared in Devon and we have seen a, thankfully rare, amber weather warning for extreme heat. Typically,… Read full article
Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve
By: Blonde One
A recent trip up t’north included a very lovely day out at Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve. This nature reserve is managed by the RSPB… Read full article
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