It’s now less than two months until our trip to Sri Lanka with Craghoppers and Adventure Worldwide; and as of last night we have our Visas, so looks like it’s definitely happening! The itinerary for the trip is extremely active, what with all the cycling and trekking and mountains and white water rafting… Being an active girl I’m dead excited about all that, but also anxious to stay fit for…

Hopping between crags in gorgeous sunshine is a great way to rid oneself of any winter blues Mike, David and I ventured to Newstones, a small crag north of the Roaches. Newstones is a boulder’s playground where there are plenty of problems for a range of abilities. The views from the crag across to Shining Tor, the Roaches and Ramshaw Rocks serve as tonic for the soul. After warming up…

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Aristophanes There is nothing more exciting than arriving in a new, unexplored city. Arguably, one of the best ways to find new areas is to walk everywhere. By walking, you avoid missing out on any of the sights the city has to offer, and, should you…

Visions of Africa is an exhibition composed of the latest works of renowned photojournalist, explorer, and Craghoppers ambassador, Levison Wood. Acclaimed wildlife sculptor, Rosamond Lloyd, will also be exhibiting in support of the conservation charity, Tusk Trust, and the exhibition will be taking place at La Galleria, Pall Mall, from 6th – 12th December. The exhibition will show striking images from Wood’s four month journey and adventure through Africa, in…

There’s nothing more Wintry than stepping outside on a cool, crisp morning for a Sunday walk. Upon glancing out of the window at the frost glistening on the grass, the idea of leaving the warm embrace of home to brave the elements can feel like an unwelcome task. That being said, knowing you have the right kit to keep you cosy can bring the wave of relief you need to…

After 10 years of dreaming of trekking the Inca Trail and seeing Machu Picchu, It had finally come around! Some friends and I decided to plan and allow our adolescent conversations become reality. We had booked the trip a year in advance which gave us plenty of time to prepare what we will need for the four day hike. Higher up in the mountains, the climate can change very quickly.…

A recently conducted study has shown that walking briskly for 30 minutes proves more fruitful in reducing weight than going to the gym for half an hour. The London School of Economics carried out the study in a bid to discover which method of exercise promotes the most weight loss. In the outcome, the leader of the study, Dr Grace Lordon, derived that people who walked (briskly) regularly had a…

[caption id="attachment_4919" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image credit: The Press and Journal[/caption] A source of ceaseless inspiration, captivating landscapes and raw adventure. “The land of many waters”: Guyana. Over the past two years, we four medical students have relentlessly dedicated all of our passionate efforts (and sparse free time) towards undertaking an ambitious research expedition in the dense jungle region of this small country on the Caribbean coast of South America. And…

Craghoppers is delighted to be working with Forest Holidays on consumer promotions across their social media and website platforms. The idea was sparked off when it was discovered that Craghoppers trousers were the “trouser of choice” for the staff at Forest Holidays. Forest Holidays offer the perfect getaway retreat with their luxury wooden cabins, set exclusively on Forestry Commission land at 9 locations across the UK, and, as Craghoppers has…

We live in the future. To prove this I only have to say three words: mosquito repellent clothing. My boyfriend, Tom, and I have just started our cycle tour around the world, and countries that are considered to be a high-risk malaria zone are on our itinerary. Needless to say, mosquito protection is very important to us, but we also do not want to carry too much weight, with us…