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How Learning to Navigate Made My Walking Holiday Better

May 14, 2026
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How learning to navigate can improve even a well sign posted walk by engaging you more deeply with views and terrain

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Why Women Need Time in the Woods

April 14, 2026
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Learn how spending time in the woods can enhance well-being. Reconnect with nature and discover new skills in a supportive setting.

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Hiking in Scotland vs Hiking in England & Wales – Key Winter Navigation Differences

February 18, 2026
4 min read

Learn about the intricacies of navigation and hiking in Scotland and how it differs from hiking further south – expert advice from Mountain Rescue

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Mountain Leader Training for Women – a Personal Story

January 27, 2026
7 min read

Janire, of Ray of Sun Adventures share her journey to becoming a qualified mountain leader and how that process felt as a woman

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Why Learning Welsh Names Makes Hiking Better

December 23, 2025
4 min read

Discover the significance of Welsh names and how they shape your understanding of the stunning Welsh landscape.

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How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (with Maps, Not Apps)

October 2, 2025
3 min read

When the undead rise and the internet dies, your survival depends on one thing: knowing how to read a map. Here’s Ordnance Survey’s guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse using traditional navigation skills.

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Creative Mapping: Jessica Emsley’s Unique Approach

September 26, 2025
8 min read

Artist Jessica Emsley explores how maps and mindful observation shape her creative process, offering a fresh perspective on connecting with the landscape through art.

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Women, Nature & Reclaiming Our Power

September 24, 2025
5 min read

Yara Ghrewati explores the deep, intuitive bond women share with nature, inviting reconnection through forest bathing, hikes, and outdoor gatherings

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A List of Women’s Adventure & Hiking Groups to Join in the UK

September 18, 2025
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A list of UK female only adventure and hiking groups – the best place to start to build outdoor confidence.