Dottie Giles
I am a freelance copywriter based in the South West of England, specialising in outdoor recreation, travel, and science journalism. Let's be social, follow my adventures online!
The State of Our Seas
PRESS RELEASE: Viable Water Sources Found in Namibia
Time Traveller - Wanda Rutkiewicz Climbs K2
The first time Wanda Rutkiewicz reached the base camp at K2 she was on crutches. An accident had left her with a metal splint in her leg, just weeks before she was due to lead an all-female team attempting the summit. Most people would have called it quits there, but Rutkiewicz pushed on through the 150km walk, determined to confront the challenge face to face. Four years later, she would return, and this time, there was no stopping her.
At 10.15AM on 23rd June 1986, Rutkiewicz became the first
At 10.15AM on 23rd June 1986, Rutkiewicz became the first
Ennerdale Water Circular Walk – Lake District Walks
Ennerdale is the westernmost lake in the Lake District and is often a quiet place to escape from the busier tourist spots. The lake itself is crystal clear, perfect for spotting some of the many fish that live in the waters, and it is one of the only lakes here that doesn’t have a road running along its full length.
Following this path around Ennerdale lake, you’ll be able to enjoy the serene calm of the waters and witness the landscape change. As you stroll around the water, you’ll enjoy views
Following this path around Ennerdale lake, you’ll be able to enjoy the serene calm of the waters and witness the landscape change. As you stroll around the water, you’ll enjoy views
Lake District Walks – 10 of the Best Routes
The Lake District National Park offers some of the best walks in the UK. While some of these, like a hike up Scafell Pike, are incredibly challenging, other Lake District strolls can be surprisingly peaceful and flat. Here are some of our favourite routes in the Lake District, including a climb up a fell cherished by Alfred Wainwright and a lakeside ramble through a quieter area of the Lakes.
Best Walks Near Bristol
Walks in Bristol may bring to mind a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge (above) or a tour of Banksy's street art, but the wider county has much more to offer. With the River Avon flowing through to the Bristol Channel, and the Mendip Hills less than an hours' drive away, finding great places to walk around Bristol is wonderfully easy.
If you're heading out for one of these walks, a comfortable, practical pair of lightweight walking boots is recommended as the ground can be uneven and muddy in p
If you're heading out for one of these walks, a comfortable, practical pair of lightweight walking boots is recommended as the ground can be uneven and muddy in p
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