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Seasons have officially changed in the UK. We've packed away our barbecues, flung our flip-flops back in the cupboard and hung up our sun hats. For some, it’s a sad time. But for a lot of people, the start of autumn is considered one of the best times of the year. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter. Days become noticeably...

According to the Ramblers Association , walking is by far Britain's most popular outdoor recreation activity. Wherever you are on our little island, you're never more than a short drive or train journey away from our beautiful countryside. Whatever your age, a long walk in the great outdoors is the perfect way to unplug from the pressures...

The world's biggest cycling event is just around the corner. Twenty-one stages, starting this year in Brussels and covering the entire length of France. Riders need to be able to go the distance over stages ranging from fast and flat to mountains and time trials. As the most famous endurance race in cycling, the stages inevitably travel across...

Looking for some inspiration? We asked Salomon ambassador and self-proclaimed #InstagramSocialSecretary Nicola Hardy (@ Adventurer Nic ) why she loves the Wainwrights. What are the Wainwrights? The Wainwrights are a classification of fell in the Lake District . They are named after Alfred Wainwright , a fell walker and guidebook writer who...

There are some moments in life that make you stop in your tracks. Where time stands still, and everything is perfect. It’s these moments that newly launched technical outdoor brand, Föhn loves to celebrate. Föhn make versatile, multi-sport kit for the adventurous, the opportunists and the trailblazers. Their clothing is rooted in technical...

From sofa surfer to adventurer. We catch up with Osprey ambassador Jo Bradshaw about her achievements so far and why she loves the outdoors. Describe what you do for a living I’m an Outdoor Instructor and adventurer with public speaking thrown in for good measure too! Basically, I get to be outdoors most of the time, teaching DofE students...

THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED Since 1974, Osprey has been a leading name in creating innovative backpacks to the highest quality. From the highest mountains to the remotest islands, Osprey packs have become the ultimate travelling companion all over the world. Now Wiggle is giving you the chance to try one of their new packs for yourself. Which one...

Jenny Tough is an adventurer who loves fast and light expeditions and has run, trekked, cycled, skied, paddled, and sailed across every continent. It's not all about travel to far-flung places though. Even in London there could be a micro adventure just around the corner where you can disconnect from the pressures of the city as Jenny recently...

Jenny Tough is an adventurer who loves fast and light expeditions and has run, treked, cycled, skied, paddled, and sailed accross every continent. Jenny shares her experience of hiking in the beautiful Cairngorms...

With the New Year upon us, we find out how some of our very own Wigglers are challenging themselves in 2019. From running 100 miles in one go, to qualifying for Team GB triathlon age group team, one thing we know is that 2019 will be a busy year! We'll be following up with them throughout the year - stay tuned for updates! Join the Wiggle...