Gear and Kit
Reading an OS Explorer Map: Contours, Symbols and Grid References
A calm introduction to the Ordnance Survey Explorer map: scale, contour lines, rights-of-way symbols and how to give a six-figure grid reference.
Travel Tips
Reading the Hill Forecast Before You Lace Your Boots
A general weather forecast can mislead on higher ground. Learn what wind, cloud base and freezing level mean for a hill walker and how to plan around them.
National Parks
Who Looks After a National Park? Rangers, Authorities and You
National parks in England and Wales are lived-in landscapes with a shared purpose. Discover who manages them and how walkers can help.
Coastal Paths
Cliff Falls and Path Diversions: Walking a Coast That Keeps Moving
Britain's coastline is always changing. Learn why cliffs erode, how to read diversion signs and how to keep a safe distance on coastal paths.
Walks
Yellow, Blue, Red: Reading Waymarks and Rights of Way
Those coloured arrows on gateposts mean something. Learn what footpath, bridleway and byway waymarks show and how to follow a path with confidence.
Walks
How Long Will It Take? Pacing a Walk With Naismith's Rule
A simple rule of thumb for estimating how long a hill walk will take, with a worked example and advice on adding time for breaks and tired legs.
Wildlife and Landscape
Spring on the Path: Wildflowers, Lambs and Ground-Nesting Birds
Spring brings bluebells, lambing fields and nesting birds to British paths. Here is how to enjoy them while keeping disturbance to a minimum.
Gear and Kit
The Day Rucksack: What Earns Its Place and What Stays at Home
A calm, practical guide to packing a day rucksack for British walks: the essentials, the sensible extras and the things you can leave behind.
Walks
The Countryside Code on the Footpath: Gates, Livestock and Dogs
A quiet guide to good manners on footpaths: how to treat gates, passing livestock, dogs and litter so the countryside stays welcoming for all.
Travel Tips
Reaching Trailheads Without a Car: Public Transport for Walkers
You can enjoy many of Britain's best walks without driving. Here is how to plan buses, trains and linear routes so you finish where you started.
Coastal Paths
Walking the Coast Path Safely: Tides, Cliffs and Weather
Coastal paths are glorious but come with their own hazards. Learn how to read tide tables, stay back from cliff edges and plan sensible days.
National Parks
Visiting a National Park in England and Wales: What to Know
National parks are living, working landscapes. Learn how they differ from nature reserves, how to plan a visit and how to leave no trace.