Walkabout In The UK
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Outdoor Shopping - Trade Up or Down?
on Oct 27, 2009 in outdoor retail Up according the manager of this Oswald Bailey's shop - "We couldn't get enough tents in over the summer"Perhaps not so great, if you followed the reports of Black's branch reduction last month - "The Group has experienced a difficult year in a part...
Something Old, Something New; Outdoor Gear ideas
on Oct 26, 2009 in Gear media It seems there is always some new gear trend or other doing the rounds of the Outdoor community.During the last couple of years one concept with increased publicity has been around the idea of a portable alcohol/meth burner.Ever wondered just ho...
A Room With A View
on Oct 25, 2009 in dartmoor media Ever fancied a small piece of remote land, all your very own? That special piece of green space, somewhere off the beaten track.So how about a disused reservoir (wonder if its subject to flooding?)Bradleys and Webbers will shortly be auctioning off...
Mapping Software
on Oct 25, 2009 in mapping Has anyone tried out the new GroughRoute Mapping software yet?I've tried Anquet & the like but been deterred by the cost, amongst other things.Options vary from Free (limited use - no map print) through to unlimited use for £57 pa, with maps at...
OMM 2009 - All done
on Oct 25, 2009 in walks media Well done to (Podcast) Bob & Rose finishing a commendable 161st in the OMM 2009 Shortscore Event. (No idea how high up they finished in the Veteran category - results have not yet been published)There's even four Podcasts to listen to (Perhaps B...
OMM 2009 - Brollies at the ready
on Oct 23, 2009 in Wales Try to cast your mind back one yearYes really. That far back. Do you remember the media frenzy surrounding the 2008 Original Mountain Marathon cancellation?Well the OMM 2009 event kicks off tomorrow.The on-line forecast for Builth Wells looks reason...