Advice Blog

Wild Camping in England? Mountaineering in Scotland? Hiking in Wales? Whatever your adventure is, we’ve got some advice and tips to help you experience the great outdoors…

5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather

5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather

Full article with thanks to: gearuphiking.com/hiking-in-bad-weather Hiking is not only a chance for you to get some physical activity, but it’s also an opportunity to relax and unwind. And you are probably in for one great ride – whether you decide to go hiking on...

Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker

Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker

Full article with thanks to: thebmc.co.uk/top-six-tips-for-beginner-backpackers What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days or more. Here are our top six essential tips for walkers looking to take their first steps into walking far and sleeping wild....

Calling out Mountain Rescue

Calling out Mountain Rescue

If you ever have to call out mountain rescue here is what to do, Mountain rescue are available 24/7 all year round please remember that they are volunteers who give up there time you most go properly be paired for a day out in the mountains To Call Mountain Rescue...

Fell Top Assessors

Fell Top Assessors

The Lake District Fell Top Assessors are back for the winter season, there are three fell top assessor’s who work alternate shifts walking up to the summit of Helvellyn everyday , they make a detailed report that include snow depth, temperature, wind speed/chill,...

Top Tips for Lighter Backpacking

Top Tips for Lighter Backpacking

Inveterate backpacker and guidebook writer Paddy Dillon warns of the dangers of carrying an over-heavy pack and shares his tips on packing light to make sure you get the most out of your long-distance walk or international trek. Keen long-distance walkers are happiest...

East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway is a 12.5 mile Heritage railway based from Bury, Bolton Street station. The line runs from Heywood to Rawtenstall it has 7 stations, passenger services were withdrawn by British Railways in June 1972, coal services were withdrawn in 1980...