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A walk to the Mother Hill and a celebration of World Book Day
Are you ready to go all in?
There is something very special in curling up with a good book. It might be a work of fiction that transports you to another world, or something on a topic that fascinates you. Reading will expand your world view, sharpen your mind and help you grow as a person.
 
Not only is today World Book Day, 2026 has been named the National Year of Reading, with the intention of inspiring more people to make reading a regular part of their life. The motto of the campaign is Go All In – demonstrating how, no matter what interests you have – reading can become part of it. 
 
Many a good walk has been inspired by a good book, and vice-versa. Read on and you can find out about Book Trails that combine the two perfectly!
A walk to the Mother Hill

A walk to the Mother Hill
With Mothering Sunday on the horizon (it’s on Sunday 15th March), this week our walk takes us to what translates as Mother Hill in Old English – I am of course talking about Mam Tor in the Peak District. This is a great 10km circular walk that takes us to the summit of Mam Tor and across the Great Ridge.

Children are made to be outdoors

Children are made to be outdoors
It’s no secret that I’m a firm believer of the benefits of time spent outdoors. But it’s a sad fact of life that not everyone has the opportunity to, especially families who are living below the poverty line. My sister, Gina wanted to do something about that – and that’s how The Outdoor Guide Foundation was born.

We’re delighted to have Gemma Hunt as an Ambassador for our Waterproof & Wellies campaign. As Gemma says, “Children are made to be outdoors, splashing, exploring, and learning together. I’m proud to support The Outdoor Guide Foundation as an Ambassador. Its solution is practical, it’s fast, and it means more children can be warm, dry and included on wet days.”

Thank you Gemma for your continued support for The Outdoor Guide Foundation. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for news of our exciting plans for 2026 and beyond that’s coming soon!

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Thank you so much to everyone who has send such kind messages about Wonders of the Frozen South. As I watched in awe as part of an iceberg collapsed into the sea, I was reminded of the fragility of the natural world and the importance of protecting it for future generations to enjoy.

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