The aim of our website is to provide a comprehensive guide to both those who already enjoy the camping experience and to others who have yet to discover its attraction. Camping isn't just about pitching a tent in a muddy field and our website illustrates the many different forms of camping available and the range of locations in which camping can be enjoyed - from embarking upon a wilderness experience to staying in a luxury motorhome.
Deciding on an inflatable air bed or a simple sleeping ground pad, the important thing is to pick one which is comfortable for when you’re sleeping on uneven or hard ground. The best sleeping bag in the world won’t provide you with a restful sleep if you’re tossing and turning …
Although most nature lovers observe wildlife close up or by using a pair of binoculars, many gain an even greater understanding of animal behaviour through the interpretation of tracks and signs. This is especially true of rare and nocturnal animals that are rarely seen. Also, it’s a better way of …
Expert trackers have always been aware of the importance of being able to tell the time and direction by the sun and the moon. This goes back to early Stone Age times when watches and clocks weren’t available and in maritime history, sailors have used the position of the moon …
Many people who have taken up hiking, rambling and other more genteel forms of exploring the countryside have often decided that they want to combine their natural love of the outdoors with something a bit more challenging and physically demanding. Some of them have, therefore, taken up the sport of …
Hiking can be very physically demanding and nowhere more so than on your feet. Therefore, it’s crucial that you have comfortably fitting and protective, durable footwear and there are a number of things you should consider when deciding to purchase the correct footwear to suit you. What Kind of Trips …
Camping experiences can come in all forms and guises. From recreational campsites with plenty of on-site facilities and national parks to wilderness camping and Camping On The Beach – there is seemingly no end to where people choose to pitch a tent on a camping holiday. One of the biggest …
The majority of hikers would usually carry a pack that’s around 30 pounds in weight or perhaps even more. However, a special ‘breed’ of hikers carries far less – often less than 12 pounds. They have become known as lightweight backpackers and even ultralight backpackers and, whilst you may not …
The most important thing to remember when considering camping at the beach is that you need to firmly establish whether or not you’re allowed to camp there. Many authorities forbid camping at the beach. This can be for safety reasons, for environmental protection or for wildlife conservation and it’s possibly …
The UK is a great place to go walking and offers something for everybody with its varied landscapes and terrain and all in a relatively small space. Without the need to travel too far, you’ve probably got either rolling green hills, low flat fens, rugged mountains, chalk and lime cliffs, …
We’re all only too aware that when we ascend anything – a staircase for example, the nature of gravity means that we expend far more energy going up it rather than down. If you enjoy hiking, it’s most likely that, at some point, you’ll be looking to climb steep hills …