Walking BritainArchive of News Articles - Page 1
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| 03 Nov 19 | Wainwright Hill Bagging Map | A scratchable map showing all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District. |
| 30 May 18 | the people's poncho 2.0 | Lightweight, stylish and lightweight alternative to traditional waterproofs ideal for walkers. |
| 04 May 17 | the people's poncho | A durable, lightweight, stylish and compact alternative to traditional waterproofs ideal for walkers with 10% Discount. |
| 04 Mar 17 | AZ Adventure Series Maps | Convenient 1:25000 OS maps in booklet form covering the National Trails of Britain. |
| 25 Jan 17 | Walking in the Aire | A new book by Lee Senior featuring 14 walks in the Aire valley. |
| 18 Nov 16 | West Yorkshire's Wild Side | Two new books in the 'Wainwright' style featuring Calderdale and moorland walks. |
| 28 Oct 16 | The Dales Way | First edition of this excellent new guide from Trailblazer with detailed maps and information. |
| 26 Oct 16 | Mystery Picture | Can anyone help with providing the location featured in this painting. Could be anywhere in the UK. |
| 25 Oct 16 | Dog-friendly walks | A new book with 24 walks in Shakespeare country ideal for walkers with or without dogs. |
| 23 Oct 16 | Pilgrim Paths of GB | A new book providing a detailed insight into seven pilgrim trails in the UK. |
| 11 May 16 | Cols & Passes of Britain | Another tick list for walkers? This wonderful book contains details of 2002 cols and passes in the British Isles. |
| 06 Nov 15 | Looking for somewhere to stay? | Choosing accommodation for your walking holiday has never been so good with many more alternatives now available on the Internet. |
| 30 Jul 15 | Wales Coast Path | Northern Eye Books has just released two series of books featuring this lengthy long distance coastal footpath. |
| 22 Jul 15 | My favourite coastal walk | The new issue of Reader's Digest contains one of my favourite coastal walks which is featured on this website. Read more about my choice. |
| 20 Sep 14 | Photographer's Guide to the Peak District | This book provides assistance to help walkers improve their photographic skills detailing suitable locations within the Peak District plus lots more info. |
| 01 May 14 | KEEN's Madison Ladies Walking Shoe | KEEN's Madison walking shoes have been tested in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Extremely lightweight these shoes are worth a close look. |
| 07 Mar 14 | Walking Britain's Facebook Page | There is now a dedicated Facebook Page for Walking Britain which will provide updates and newsworthy items connected with walks and walking. |
| 05 Feb 14 | Dog-friendly holidays in Dorset | Wonderful pet friendly self catering holidays on the Dorset Coast. Enjoy your holiday with your dogs. A variety of walks from the doorstep. |
| 29 Jan 14 | Balearic Outdoor Holidays | Holidays for singles, couples & groups on Mallorca, Menorca & Ibiza. Great prices from a family business providing walking holidays to be enjoyed, not endured. |
| 23 Jan 14 | OS Active Maps | The British climate is not a good friend of paper maps. Ordnance Survey Active maps offer complete weather protection. Check out how a sample performed. |
| 16 Jan 14 | Berghaus Faroe Softshell Jacket | Dressing in layers has many advantages in the variable British climate. This gear review looks at this softshell jacket designed for summer. |
| 05 Dec 13 | Special offer, Luxury Cottages in Dartmoor | 7 nights for the price of 5 with savings of up to £350 when staying at Holwell Farm Luxury Cottages near Widecomebe in the Moor, Dartmoor. |
| 13 Nov 13 | Walking the Jurassic Coast | The Jurassic Coast offers some great walking with a spectacular coastline and excellent facilities such as accommodation. |
| 12 Nov 13 | Merrell Mattertal Boots | A multi-purpose boot with high performance in all conditions. Excellent design combined with durable materials make these a first choice walking boot. |
| 10 Nov 13 | Brasher Hillmaster II Womens Boots | These best sellers in the UK have now been enhanced with many new features that include a better fit for ladies feet. |
| 07 Nov 13 | New Site Design | Preview how Walking Britain will look in the near future and other news. |
| 09 Jan 13 | Cambrian Mountains | A great place to walk in central Wales that has yet to be discovered. Check out Walking Festival & guide services available in this part of the UK. |
| 29 Nov 11 | Yaktrax Pro Ice Grips for Shoes | When its icy underfoot why not try these ice grips. Easy to attach to shoes or boots, they act like chains on car tires and provide extra confidence. |
| 04 Sep 11 | North Face Resolve Jacket | This new jacket has many new technical features including waterproofing and an internal mesh for moisture wicking. |
| 21 Jul 11 | Keen Ladies' Sandals | The right footwear is vital when walking. These innovative sandals offer comfort and protection with an 'edgy' design and feature a great choice of colours. |
| 21 Feb 11 | Montane Extreme Smock | The Montane Extreme Smock is a Pertex and pile base layer, mid layer and outer layer all rolled into one. Check the review. |
| 06 Jun 10 | Coast to Coast Path | The latest edition of the Trailblazer guide has just been published. Packed with trail maps and information this is a useful addition to your library. |
| 04 Jun 10 | Keen Newport Pack | A versatile lightweight pack ideal for day walks & other uses. The pack has been around the world, to work on a daily basis and for shopping. |
| 03 May 10 | Walker's Train | What do you do when faced with trains which don't encourage tourists to use The West Highland Line and doesn't cater for walkers & cyclists? |
| 16 Jan 10 | Salomon Boots | The Cosmic 4D GTX Hiking Boot from Salomon has got a great review despite its cost. Learn more about this offering from a great boot manufacturer. |
| 01 Nov 08 | Hunter Original | So what makes Hunter so much better than all the other brands of wellington? Fashionable, comfortable and functional. |
| 31 Oct 08 | Caterpillar Colorado | The classic Caterpillar Colorado style caught my eye. Having worn them for a month, they are fantastic tough boots. |
| 24 Jul 08 | Fit Flop Walkstars | Keeping your legs fit for walking is as important as general fitness. These sandals are designed to improve all important leg muscles for days in the hills. |
| 05 Jul 08 | Merrell Chameleon | This review puts Chameleon shoes through their paces. A robust hiking shoe, they offer protection from uneven terrain & the elements. |
| 06 May 08 | Merrell Boots | Every walker needs comfortable boots. These new boots from Merrell provide great support and are suitable for both sexes. |
| 28 Jan 08 | Protect Your Feet | Sorbothane Insoles are designed to absorb foot impact shock across a wide range of outdoor activities. Start looking after your feet. |
| 26 Jan 08 | North Bucks Walks | The first foray into publishing by Walking Britain contributor Allan Friswell. Read the review of this worthwhile venture. |
| 22 Jan 08 | Pembrokeshire Coast | This book is the featured prize for the January 2008 My Favourite Walk Competition. Read the review. |
| 18 Jan 08 | Favourite Walks | Result of the first month's competition has been announced covering the walks submitted to the end of December 2007. |
| 18 Jan 08 | Website Archiving | The British Library was in touch a few days ago and has selected Walking Britain as a web site worthy of archiving for posterity. |
| 26 Nov 07 | National Trails | This excellent new book from Cicerone is first prize in the new Walks Competition. |
| 15 Nov 07 | Photo Competition Update | The gallery with the entries for the 2007 photo competition has now been added to the site. |
| 25 Oct 07 | Murder in the Lakes? | Michael Wood's recent novel 'The Fell Walker' is based in the Lake Dsitrict, the Scottish Highlands and Manila. |
| 05 Oct 07 | Footwear Review | Should travel shoes and similar products be considered as serious footwear for walking? |
| 09 Sep 07 | Walking in Kent | A book review of Cicerone's latest offering covering the 'Kentish Alps'. |
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News & Reviews
A range of product reviews including books and maps are available. The following reviews are the most recent.
Wainwright Hill Bagging Map - A scratchable map showing all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District. More info.
the people's poncho 2.0 - Lightweight, stylish and lightweight alternative to traditional waterproofs ideal for walkers. More info.
the people's poncho - A durable, lightweight, stylish and compact alternative to traditional waterproofs ideal for walkers with 10% Discount. More info.
AZ Adventure Series Maps - Convenient 1:25000 OS maps in booklet form covering the National Trails of Britain. More info.
Walking in the Aire - A new book by Lee Senior featuring 14 walks in the Aire valley. More info.
West Yorkshire's Wild Side - Two new books in the 'Wainwright' style featuring Calderdale and moorland walks. More info.
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