It’s a Wales Outdoors Walking Festival. Twice! We kick off the summer with a Spring Bank Holiday Social Camp at a place we’ve stayed a…
Weight Loss Walks
No, not really, that was just click bait. But read on as I share with you my journey… WOW! The power of a good walk!…
Keeping fresh during outdoor adventures
Keeping fresh during a long walk can be tricky, so take a look at these tips. Discover how to prep before and what to do while out to stay smelling sweet.
The WORY – October 2020
One of twelve posts highlighting the best of 2020 – this is The Wales Outdoors Review of the Year! At the beginning of October I…
Take A Break
I was asked by a Crickhowell hotelier to run an adventure weekend for a couple of his clients, one who was a journalist on a freebie in return for some copy.
Sell Your Stuff!
EVERY ad will receive promotion via a blog post similar to this, will be available to view through the android app and will be promoted to both the meetup membership and the Facebook page, reaching up to 20,000 people who have expressed a keen interest in walking!
What Have The Tourism And Countryside Authorities Been Doing During Lockdown?
No work started on footpath repairs at Pontneddfechan despite the damage occurring prior to lockdown. The main path from Pontneddfechan remains closed.
Working With Covid
We will meet at suitable locations and the leader will describe the walk, the conditions underfoot and the estimated time it will take. We will do this whilst observing the prevailing social distancing guidance. You will be reminded there is to be no sharing of kit, clothing, food or drinks.
Track Wales Outdoors
We're waiting for an offer of a discount for Wales Outdoors members to subscribe with so don't go downloading the app right now but suffice to say, we're impressed and whether or not we get a carrot we will still be recommending that you get the ViewRanger App. We'll obviously keep you posted on the ViewRanger incentive when we know more.
Go Outdoors
It’s likely that Go Outdoors will be no more… It’s gone for administration. The well liked discount (on occasion) outdoor gear store has fallen to covid. This is exceptionally worrying. And Wales Outdoors loose our partnership and the extra 10% discount for Wales Outdoors members…
What’s Open – What’s Closed
While many of NRW’s woodlands and nature reserves have been open during the coronavirus pandemic all of its car parks and many recreation facilities were shut in March.
The Five-Mile Rule Ends July 6
Look out for event updates as we might just programme in some walks to celebrate. But whatever we think up the good news is that our walks programme, currently due to start on August 1st and delivering a minimum of two walks each and every weekend, with some midweek dates too, is GOOD TO GO!
Roman Forts And Roads Revealed
Roman forts, roads, military camps and villas have been identified by a new analysis of aerial photographs taken in the 2018 heatwave across Wales.
What’s Open In The East?
News in from a group member – thanks for the info – if you have news of open countryside in your area please do send in 🙂
No Review Of Travel Guidelines Anytime Soon…
The five-mile travel guideline in Wales could remain in place all summer, with no plans to lift the limit until July at the earliest according to First Minister Mark Drakeford. This will make Wales over two months behind England in this and seriously damages business and so the people of Wales’ ability to thrive.