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UK Mountain/ Adventure Festivals 2021
2021 calendar for UK mountain adventure film festivals - including online streaming.
How to find adventure at home
Adventure is about our mindset, curiosity, and the way we approach life. We can have amazing adventures without travelling far from home. Here’s how with 25 ideas and links to help you explore more.
What’s so great about Yorkshire?
In celebration of Yorkshire Day, take a look at some of the reasons which make the biggest county in the UK so great.
Outdoor adventures, outdoor relaxation and a healthy lifestyle
Changes to the Outdoor Girl website will mean more health and relaxation posts. Wahoo!
Moorland fires - what's the impact and how can we prevent them?
Why moorland fires are so devastating and how we can prevent them.
Tips for going solo in the hills
If you’re thinking of going on a solo adventure for the first time, read my top tips before setting out.
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab in West Yorkshire. With downloadable route map.
28 mini adventures you can do in winter
28 ideas for fun adventures during the winter months.
Let your curiosity run wild - go explore
How being curious can lead to new adventures in places you know well.
Review: Back packing food from 'Summit to Eat'
Review: Dehydrated food from Summit to Eat.
Bike packing: Kit list
Wondering what and how to pack for a two week bike packing adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Here’s my kit list, per bag.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides – South Uist, Eriskay and Barra
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: South Uist, Eriskay and Barra.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist and Berneray
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist and Berneray.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - Barra, Eriskay and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: Barra, Eriskay and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - Barra and Vatersay
Vatersay is a stunning island at the bottom of the Outer Hebrides. It has white sandy beaches, and an unspoiled landscape. We arrived in Barra and cycled to Vatersay, spending two nights wild camping.
Bikepacking (mis) adventures
We headed out on the bikes for our first wild camp of the year. Then realised we had no way of lighting the stove…