Daniel Start Next to tents, the tarp is the most important bit of shelter the wilderness traveller carries. For a solo/tandem little tarp, go for nothing less than 3m long and 2m wide. Use a big tarp for groups, the bigger the better, up to about 5m max and the same wide. PU proofed nylon is pretty … Read more
Laurence McJannet, author of our new BIKEPACKING book, tells us about what kit you need (or don’t need) for this fantastic activity. As with any new niche in cycling – be it cross-country, trials, all-mountain, downhill or enduro – the industry has certainly been quick to embrace bikepacking. With a view to creating modern bikes … Read more
5 Incredible wild swims in Spain If you’re dreaming of wild swimming under a warm and golden sun then perhaps this will tempt you to plan a holiday in Spain this summer. Wild Things authors John Weller and Lola Culsán have spent the last three summers travelling the length and breadth of the country swimming, … Read more
Is Rewilding the Future for Dartmoor? Caya Edwards from The Dartmoor Society explore the issues and arguments here. You can learn more at a debate on the subject on 29th October. George Monbiot started the discussion in relation to Dartmoor, and ruffled a few feathers, when he spoke to the National Parks Conference last October, ‘Time … Read more
[social_share/] Nothing quite compares to the extraordinary feeling of plunging into ice-cold water. It’s both electrifying and terrifying – painful, but also incredibly rejuvenating. The key (if you’re going to do it without a wetsuit) is to plunge in and get out almost immediately and feel that wonderful tingly afterglow. Then do it again, … Read more
[social_share/] In this beautifully illustrated guide to travelling across France by bike you will discover hidden lanes, stunning gorges, amazing places to eat and stay, plus the best of French cycling culture. This iconic journey of 1000 miles takes you through 19 of France’s regional départements and into some of the country’s most striking and … Read more
[social_share/] Summer running is a wonderful thing: blue skies and sunny days, heady with the scent of jasmine, gorse and pine; the extra warmth that keeps the body working more efficiently and makes everything feel somehow easier; no soggy trainers or lengthy multi-layered outfit deliberations. The downside of all this, however, is that the combination … Read more
[social_share/] Daniel Start, author of a new book Hidden Beaches, shares his all time favourite secret coves to escape the crowds this summer, and perhaps indulge a spot of wild swimming. Britain has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, and is blessed with thousands of coves and inlets, many secret and rarely … Read more
[social_share/] So what is wild running exactly? For us, wild running falls somewhere between, or perhaps even outside, the traditional disciplines, taking the best from each but not being constrained by rules and regulations. The essence of wild running is in the excitement, location and pure joy of running a route, and the interaction of … Read more