Honest Trails: Discovering Nature One Step at a Time
Dive into the world of hiking and hillwalking with my blog. The Aim is to share my walks and wildcamps with you, to share the journey I make in terms of where I travel, the kit I take, and the benefits of engaging in this incredibly rewarding activity.
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A Guide to Hillwalking and Hiking.
The aim is to share my experience and knowledge from the forty years I’ve been wandering the countryside with a pack on my back and a smile on my face. From the basics of what kit to take and how to use it, how to safely traverse and navigate certain environments, to the physical and phycological benefits of just getting out there. If you’re new to hiking and wildcamping you’ll find some useful insights on how to get going on your journey, if you’re an old hand like me, then you might recognise some of the places I mention, and experiences I’ve had.
I’m going to talk about anything and everything that has even a remote connection to hiking and camping out, and probably a lot that doesn’t.
Straight walking and Straight talking
Unfortunately I have a fairly straightforward and honest approach to most things, and if I feel strongly about something I generally don’t mince my words. I certainly have no desire to cause offence, but I can’t help saying it as I see it, it’s just my nature. So if you prefer no nonsense honesty, then this is definitely the place for you.
Honest Insights on hiking, hillwalking, and life as an older guy.
Explore the benefits of hiking with practical tips and inspiring stories. I’ll take you on my personal journeys wherever I go, the kit I take, the places I go, and every lesson I learn along the way.
I’m also going to share my personal philosophies and take on life in general, after all hiking is just a metaphor for life.