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Soggy cycling – a slightly sub-optimum ride!

Mountain Biking February 11, 2016

Saturday’s weather lived up to expectations – so arriving at Ladybower it was about 4°C, windy and hailing! As per normal, I was also running about 15 minutes late… Luckily that was absolutely fine as Natalya runs to a similarly ‘prompt’ schedule. I hope she doesn’t mind me saying, but she is one of the […]

Glencoe to Loch Chiarain Bothy: Scottish Adventure Part 3

Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Travel December 14, 2015

Without a doubt, Glencoe is one of the most beautiful places I have been to. I always feel a bit guilty I’ve not travelled up there before. It’s not that I have not had the time or opportunity to visit this area but alternative destinations further afield seemed to have won me over. However now […]

Mountain biking around 7Stanes: Scottish Adventure Part 1

Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Travel November 20, 2015

As I am sure many of you have seen, I have just got back from an awesome week mountain biking, running and camping in Scotland. Despite the weather well and truly living up to expectations (Storm Abigail, Hurricane Barney and more), I have come back in one piece having had a fantastic time. I have […]

5 tips to motivate you to get outside this winter

Mountain Biking, Outdoor Life, Running October 14, 2015

I am sure you are all sick of hearing the phrase “Winter is coming“! Sadly it’s true – the nights are getting longer, and it’s getting colder. Long gone are those balmy summer evenings… mind you I am not total convinced they ever really materialised this summer! But fear not, there are plenty of good things […]

Tramlines weekend including a slightly epic ride!

Mountain Biking, Running July 27, 2015

For the past few years, it has been a bit of a tradition for all my uni friends to head back up to Sheffield for Tramlines Festival. It’s always great to catch up with everyone and a real laugh, over the years we have certainly seen some great bands and some terrible ones! This year was […]

Mountain biking in the Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Running out of juice literally and figuratively!

Mountain Biking, Running July 6, 2015

Saturday’s aim was to hit the 20-mile target running! The fact it was one of the hottest days of the year was a slight annoyance, however not phased, I loaded up my pack with as much water and juice as I could carry, slathered on the suncream (no more blisters and dodgy tan lines for […]

Mountain biking around Ladybower in the Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Hot hot hot – summer is here finally!

Mountain Biking, Running June 26, 2015

It seems summer is finally here – admittedly most of us are now complaining it’s a little too hot but I think it is great! The good weather has meant I have spent the past two weeks galavanting around the Peaks fitting in as much as I can. As you can imagine with Peaks Ultra […]

Sea cliff climbing at Pembroke | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Pembroke – an introduction to sea climbing!

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Running, Surfing, Travel May 27, 2015

Surfboards, climbing gear, mountain bikes, wetsuits, running stuff, tent, ropes, hiking gear… You know it is going to be a good few days when you literally can’t fit any more gear into the car! Friday night we began the long drive from Sheffield to Pembroke. As normal I fussed about, so we set off later […]

Camping at Malham Cove and Gordale Scar | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Adventures around Malham Cove and Gordale Scar

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking May 21, 2015

Friday lunch time I was pondering what to do at the weekend, for once I had no firm plans or commitments – so what better than a spontaneous camping trip! The destination of choice – the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. That evening Tom and I loaded up the car ready to head to Malham the next […]

Fell running, Mam Tor and Lose Hill, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

May Bank Holiday – Peak District Adventures

Mountain Biking, Running May 6, 2015

Apologies, I know there has been a slight break in my posts – this is all for a good reason! I have been hard working on developing the new Gear section of the site. For those of you who have not seen it yet, this will be filled with gear guides, reviews and general how-tos […]