Walking

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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Wildlife on the West Highland Way

29 November 2011
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When you are undertaking a walking holiday in Scotland, or indeed anywhere, one of the main attractions is the wildlife that may be encountered en route. The West Highland Way offers great scope to view and experience wildlife along it’s entire length and a little knowledge of what to expect can add a extra dimension [...]

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The Coast to Coast Walk – East Vs West

25 November 2011
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The Coast to Coast Walk can be broken up into two sections, West and East.  Both sections have their similarities and differences and there is not a right or wrong way to walk.  Due to the length of the walk – 191 miles, most people will break the sections up over a few years (maybe [...]

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Travel Details for walking the GR20

22 November 2011
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The GR20 in Corsica is one of the must-do walking holidays in France.   Most of the questions we get about the GR20 relate to getting there and away, so we thought that a simple how to get there, blog post would be very helpful. Getting to Corsica By Air: Easy jet are the only airline [...]

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Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX Review

21 November 2011
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In just three years the Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX has become the must have walking boot for outdoor enthusiasts. But what makes it such a great walking boot and why? Macs Adventure explains all in this Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX review. Ever since the Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX received a roaring review from Brian Blessed [...]

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Best Guidebooks/Maps for the Coast to Coast Walk

3 November 2011
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There are many different types of literature relating to the Coast to Coast Walk each with their own take on the walk and itineraries.  I have decided to outline below the different books and maps relating to the Coast to Coast Walk which i would recommend. The guide book which we provide when you book [...]

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How Many Days to Walk the Coast to Coast?

26 October 2011
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One of the most commonly asked questions from anyone looking to do the Coast to Coast Walk,  is how many days to take the walk over?  This blog will give you all the information you will need to work out how many days would be right for you: Macs Adventure offer many different itineraries on [...]

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10 Tips for the Coast to Coast Walk

24 October 2011
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The Coast to Coast walk is one of the greatest Walking Holidays in England, and if you are heading out on the trail, here are our Top Ten Tips for walking the Coast to Coast! Take plenty of time to do the walk – you will enjoy it much more if you don’t push yourself [...]

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What to Pack for the Coast to Coast Walk

22 October 2011
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When undertaking any long distance walking holiday, one of the major questions people have is what to pack.   Of course, using a company such as Macs Adventure who will organise your baggage transfer, takes the sting out of this a little, however I am putting together a little list of essentials for you to help [...]

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7 of the best places to stay on Coast to Coast Walk

20 October 2011
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The Coast to Coast walk has become a huge favourite of Macs Adventures customers, and having got to know most of the accommodation really well over the past year or so, I thought it was about time to share some of my top tips! As it is such a huge walk, it would be impossible to list [...]

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5 Best Websites for planning a Coast to Coast Walk

17 October 2011
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The Coast to Coast Walk is one of the greatest Long Distance Walking Holidays in England.  Alfred Wainwright constructed this walk across the breadth of England, traversing 3 National Parks and a plethora of breathtaking scenery.   The walk was brought back into the limelight in recent years by Julia Bradbury’s TV Series “Wainwright Walks – [...]

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