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5 Highlights of the Cambrian Way
Starting at Cardiff Castle and finishing at Conwy Castle in the north of Wales, effectively creating a coast-to-coast epic, the Cambrian way is no mean feat. At almost 480 kilometres and nearly 24,000 metres of ascent ..
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Green Friday 2024
Staff at Harvey Maps have decided to encourage a positive approach to the sustainability of our environment. Green Friday offers the opportunity to reflect on our place in the great outdoors ..
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7 Reasons to explore the Fife Coastal Path
The Fife Coastal Path is a 187km route which connects Kincardine to Newburgh, covering Fife's entire coastline, linking picturesque fishing villages and offering spectacular views of the coastline. While it typically takes ..
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The 5 best day walks in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Exploring the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales promises an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and avid hikers. The diverse landscape of this picturesque region ..
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Hiking in Edinburgh, your ultimate guide to the Pentland Hills
If you're visiting Edinburgh for the Fringe this month, take a break from the city's hustle and discover the Pentland Hills, just a short distance from Scotland's capital. This range of hills offers ..
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Navigation
Insightful articles, useful tips and interesting stories on navigating outdoors - written by HARVEY Ambassador, Nigel Williams.
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Winter navigation strategies
Walking is the most popular non-competitive outdoor activity in the UK. The numbers extending their experience into the winter environment ..
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Sitting out a winter storm
I have many experiences of planned snow holes, from the Scottish and Norwegian mountains, to 7500m in the Himalayas. When planned as overnight accommodation it is a far more comfortable and safe shelter ..
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Navigating and safety in winter
Walking in winter can be a very rewarding experience, it gives a different perspective on nature - sounds, light, animal tracks etc. For those comfortable with basic summer navigation skills ..
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Why do people get lost in British hills?
For some years now, through personal observations, I have become increasingly aware of the importance of what I term "terrain confidence" and consider it just as important as developing map and compass skills ..
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Map and compass, or phone? Integrating your devices
We are now a long way past the 'either map and compass or phone' debate. The phone is most useful if you have purchased mapping and can use the GPS function to ..
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