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10 best treks in Europe: Top European trekking holidays

Are you an avid hiker and fan of European trekking holidays? Then you’ve probably spent some time wondering which are the best treks in Europe. Well, wonder no more. Without having tried them all yourself, it makes sense to get an expert opinion. And that’s exactly what we got for…

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Over 50s adventure holidays: Best adventures for an older crowd

Since when did the over 50s adventure holidays become a thing? Well, even if sprightly youngsters think they don’t, trust me, they do! So we’ve decided to pull together the best adventures for an older crowd. There’s a whole generation of walkers, climbers, mountaineers and all-round adventurers leading the way. And an exceptionally fit group…

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Interview with Adam Short: Walking the UK coastline at the waters edge

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Short, who in June 2015 became the first person to complete walking the UK coastline at the waters edge. In this interview with Adam Short we discuss what motivates him, what training he had and what dangers he faced. I…

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Twenty of the best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide

Some climbing destinations offer once in a lifetime climbs. Others are known for their party scenes or stunning views. But we’ve decided to create an article of the 20 best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide – for areas that tick all the climbing boxes. These are the destinations that offer the…

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Shredding the Best Mountain Biking Trails in NZ

So you’ve conquered Europe’s bike parks, and everything Stateside has shut down for the ski season. All you want to do is shred, but the hills are alive with the sound of piste-bashers. If you’re in need of some serious R&R, (ride and recuperation) but all your mates are out hunting…

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Trekking holidays in the UK: 5 Treks not to be missed

There are some fairly spectacular and beautiful places in the world but there is something about the British Isles that has a unique appeal. Don’t worry, we’re not about to go all swivel-eyed patriotic on you. It’s just that sometimes we can overlook our very own backyard when it comes…

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Results of survey of UK beach users by Sitons

Cast your mind back to summer 2013 and those warm balmy temperatures may seem like a distant memory – hopefully it won’t be too long before we feel the sun’s radiant glow once again. Tez Plavenieks, Sitons.com editor, gives us a brief run down of what they found having collated…

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5 of the best companies for UK paragliding holidays

Few feelings compare to the sheer awe and tranquillity of paragliding. Soaring hundreds of feet up in the air over the majestic UK countryside is a truly sensational experience, which is why we’ve compiled this short list of 5 of the best companies for UK paragliding holidays. Paragliding can be enjoyed…

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Caravan Clubs and Wakeboarding in the UK

Ever since joining the World Games in 2005, wakeboarding has been enjoying a popularity surge in the UK. Whether it’s the sheer sensation of speed, the thrill of grabbing some pop or catching all those lovely vistas or a combo of all three – 2.3 million people around the world…

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Climbing in the UK: Caravan sites that make base camps

Access, affordability, autonomy – the ‘three As’ – are just some of the reasons why rock climbers decide to stay the night in a caravan after climbing in the UK up the steepest approaches and scaling the highest peaks. In the UK especially there’s a convenient synergy between caravan sites…