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Ashridge Estate Boundary Trail

The Ashridge Estate Boundary Trail is a 17 mile circular walk that goes round the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate, located on the northern edge of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

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The Ultimate Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp (Part 1)

In my Ultimate Guide to trekking to Everest Base Camp (Part 1 & 2) I’ll cover everything you need to know, and how this epic adventure to the roof of the world is an experience of a lifetime that will challenge you, and reward you with lasting memories.

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Dartmoor National Park Winter Traverse

Dartmoor National Park, is known for its rugged landscapes, granite tors, and heather covered moorland. Discover what happened when I went there to hike from South to North in what was one of the toughest 50km challenges I’ve ever attempted!

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The London Winter Walk

The London Winter Walk organised by Action Challenge, is a great way to kick off the ultra-challenge season. The route takes in highlights of the River Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s famous landmarks.

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Bellapais Abbey to Buffavento Castle

This is simply an outrageously stunning hike, that starts at the Bellapais Abbey close to Kyrenia, and ends at Buffavento Castle, one of North Cyprus’ most treasured castles.

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Viking Coastal Trail

The Viking Trail Coastal Walk in Kent spans approximately 32 miles (51.4km) along the Isle of Thanet. Step back in time to where Vikings first landed in Britain!

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Cheddar Gorge

The Clifftop Cheddar Gorge Walk is an absolute classic! It’s one of the best walks in the Mendip Hills, and one I had been dying to do for a long time.

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Helvellyn via Striding Edge

In this blog I’ll tell you everything you need to know about hiking up Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge in the Lake District

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Surrey 3 Peaks Challenge

Take on the Surrey 3 Peaks Challenge, a demanding walk across Box Hill, Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill, exploring some of the best countryside in the Surrey Hills.

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Edale Skyline Challenge

The Edale Skyline Challenge is a tough 32km circular hike through the Peak District, taking in some of the finest high-level walking around the Edale Valley.

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Walking in Circles

The story behind Walking in Circles – how lockdown walks, increasingly ambitious routes and occasionally getting completely lost helped spark what eventually became this website.

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Box Hill

Discover some of the best walks around Box Hill in the Surrey Hills, with outstanding views, beautiful countryside and routes for a range of walking abilities.

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