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.
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!
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.
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 🙂
I Wrote To Mark And Boris
Not with any thought that either Boris or Mark will be back in touch (if they do respond I’ll post the response here) but more out of irony and so, with hubris, I’ll be able to, at some stage in the future, quite truthfully state ‘I told you so’.
Brecon Beacons National Park To Gradually Re-Open
The following article was first published in Wales Online – There are problems with the content of the article which clearly indicates the lack of vision being employed by the BBNP Members. And of course the five mile drive rule of thumb still applies, although we guess you could cycle there (for some reason there appears to be a 40 mile rule of thumb for cycling!).
Competition – WIN 20 Months Of Online OS Maps!
That's right - you can win 20 months of OS Maps for your desktop, laptop, tablet and phone, worth £40, only with this Wales Outdoors competition!
This Post Is About You
Take time out during lockdown to have a think about the narrative that the government have been spinning and to listen to the mass of intelligent thinkers, historians, scientists and doctors who clearly align themselves AGAINST the UK Governments and the Global Lockdown position.
Deadline For Changes To Your Booking
NO change of date or credits will be available after June 5th as we need to draw a line under the admin and move forwards with a clear idea of numbers wishing to attend any event so that we may plan and implement safety protocols appropriately.
Let’s Hope The Welsh Ass Sees Sense
So let us get out and about by the seaside this weekend. We will stay indoors if we feel ill (we’re not idiots or gluttons for punishment). We won’t, we promise, approach strangers and kiss them. There will be no coughing over the vulnerable.
We’re Getting Back To Work
Of course I could be wrong and it could be that these restrictions rumble on due to a spike or the continued mismanagement of the crisis by the AM’s and MP’s. If that’s the case then we’ll bump July too. But, all is currently looking good for July and what a month we have planned in – do check it out 🙂