December 2011

Forget the Gym! Take on a challenge in 2012!

30 December 2011
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As 2012 dawns you might be tempted to head for the local gym. DON’T DO IT! Take on a PROPER challenge in 2012. Get into the great outdoors, meet new people, experience new places and feel great. Staying in the UK, the West Highland Way is Scotland’s classic walk and at 95 miles through the [...]

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Cotswold Way Travel Information

29 December 2011
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The Cotswold Way is one of our most popular walking holidays in England and rightly so!  With magnificent landscapes, beautiful Cotswold villages and the city of Bath all on one walk it offers a real taste of England.  The Cotswold Way is an outstanding walking holiday. One of the most common questions that we get [...]

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What to pack for The Cotswold Way

26 December 2011
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As you already know (or may find out on your walk) the great British weather can be unpredictable which means that when planning a walking holiday in England it is important to consider what you need to take with you. The right equipment will ensure that you are comfortable and make your Cotswold Way walk more enjoyable.  We will, of course, transfer [...]

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Guest Blog – Walking the West Highland Way by Dr Keith Thomson

22 December 2011
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What a wonderful walk five friends (Martyn, John, Tony, Nick, Geof) and I had during the Royal Wedding weekend, completing the 96 mile West Highland Way (WHW) from Milngavie, a northern suburb of Glasgow, to Fort William in only four days.  We enjoyed cloudless skies and sunshine every day but, most importantly, there were no [...]

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Walking in Italy – Regional Cuisine of Italy

20 December 2011
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One of the best parts of a walking holiday in Italy is getting to enjoy some of the wonderful food and drink Italy is so well known for! If you are thinking of going walking in Italy, be prepared to put on weight as you sample some of these local specialities! Amalfi Coast Famous for [...]

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Trekking in Nepal – Can I charge my camera/phone?

13 December 2011
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The mountain vistas of the Himalayas in Nepal are so fantastic that there are some days when you are trekking in Nepal that you will barely put your camera away. Many people are worried that they will run down the batteries in their camera over the period of their trek. They are right to be [...]

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Macs Adventure Festive Opening Hours 2011

12 December 2011

2011 Festive Opening Hours Sat 24th Dec 2011 – Open 09:00 am to 15:00pm Sun 25th Dec 2011 – Closed (Happy Xmas) Mon 26th Dec 2011 – Closed (Bank Holiday) Tue 27th Dec 2011 – Closed (Bank Holiday) Wed 28th Dec 2011 – 09:00am to 19:00pm Thu 29th Dec 2011 – 09:00am to 19:00pm Fri [...]

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The Best Fleeces of 2011

10 December 2011
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It’s getting cold out there, so stay safe and warm out there this winter with our guide to the best fleeces of 2011. Now that the evenings have drawn in and the temperatures are falling, a good quality micro fleece, midlayer of fleece jacket is a much lighter alternative to a woolly jumper when out [...]

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Over 40 New Trips from Macs Adventure! Where will you be going next?

9 December 2011
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Where will you be walking, eating and drinking in 2012? Choose from over 40 new walking holidays! Personally, I like to have the thought of next year’s adventure in mind as I tuck into my second helping of Christmas pudding. It just makes it so much easier to justify those little indulgences over the festive [...]

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10 Top Tips for the West Highland Way

2 December 2011
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When you undertake walking holidays in Scotland or indeed walking holidays anywhere it is always beneficial to have tips from the experts! So, here are my 10 top tips for a walking holiday along the West Highland Way: 1. Pack for inclement weather.  Walking the West Highland Way you will find that you are exposed [...]

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