Archive for the ‘Camp’ Category
Hiking the peaks with the Duke of Edinburgh
Last September, a group of 20 15-year-old girls from Stamford High School ventured to the Peaks, rucksacks filled and waterproof maps at the ready, for a three-day hike from Ashbourne Heights to Parsley Hay. Their challenge? To scoop the DoE Silver Award.
Campsite Cooking: Stuffing Ball Jumble
Bring the flavours of Sunday lunch to the campsite, using a good stuffing mix as the base of this easy dish – a great way to get a bit of meatiness into a backpacking meal without worrying about meat going off in your pack. Serves 2 Pans 1 Stoves 1 Campfire Yes BBQ No Other [...]
Campsite cooking: sweet lentil and cashew curry
This campsite veggie curry is ideal as a full-on feast with fresh ingredients, but it also works brilliantly using dried and tinned produce for gourmet backpacking! Serves 3 Pans 1 large Stoves 1 Campfire Yes Other equipment Knife, spoon, small chopping board Prep time 30-40 minutes Vegetarian? Yes Fuel efficiency: 4/5 You will need > [...]
The best summer campsites
It’s summer (apparently) so if we couldn’t encourage you to sleep under the stars in winter or spring, then we won’t take no for an answer this season, rain or no rain! So grab your sleeping bag, practice pitching your tent and head to one of our favourite summer campsites Now is the ideal time [...]
Campsite cooking: Ovenless Pizza
Ever been faced with another night of campsite cooking and had a sudden urge to give Dominos a ring? We hear you. How about making a stove-top pizza instead? A pack of tortillas and some creative toppings can make a very quick (and very tasty) alternative to the usual camp fare – ideal whether you’re [...]
How to build your own leaf shelter
Out in the wild without a tent? Don’t get caught in the rain. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to build your own leaf hut. Tents are brilliant. They’re just like a house that you can carry in a bag and take with you. They will keep you dry when it rains, and (sort of) [...]
CairnGorm Mountain retains gold status in Green Tourism Awards
For the 8th year running the visitor attraction at CairnGorm Mountain has been awarded the highest status – Gold – in the Green Tourism Scheme administered by Visit Scotland.
Top tent pitching tips
Ever found yourself tripping over the tent pegs or woken up in a sopping wet sleeping bag? Then check out our top tent pitching tips. Reflective guy lines make going to the loo in the night less triptastic. Do a last round of tensioning the guylines before going to bed if it’s windy. Line Loks [...]
Lightweight tents: buyer’s guide
It’s lovely to feel the sun on your skin for the brief few weeks of British summer and get out exploring the hills, but the last thing you want weighing you down is a heavy tent. Here’s what to look for when buying a lightweight tent.
Spring Campsites: 8 of the best
The days are beginning to stretch out once again, hell, the temperature gauge is even on the up (if only a little) and summer is just around the corner. If we couldn’t tempt you out to camp over winter, then let us show you why spring is where it’s at! We’re chomping at the bit [...]
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Learning to track Rhino in South Africa
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The Killarney Adventure Race
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Walking Boots: Merrel Chameleon Arc 2 Rival
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Walking Boots: Hanwag Dakota GTX
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Walking Boots: Hanwag Tatra Wide
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