Julia Goodfellow-SmithOct 5, 20213 minLost in the fog - navigation skills requiredWhen I was packing for hiking the South West Coast Path last year, I became obsessed with weight. I shaved grams off what I had to carry...
Julia Goodfellow-SmithMar 10, 20211 minHiking hints and tips - look after your feetThe number one piece of advice that all hikers will give to anyone starting out is to look after your feet. Here is one easy thing you...
Julia Goodfellow-SmithMar 3, 20213 minHiking boots or trail shoes? For the last 20 years or so, I have walked in leather Brasher walking boots. I have found them comfortable and long-lasting, even though...
Julia Goodfellow-SmithFeb 4, 20211 minHiking hints and tips - hikers' woolHikers’ wool is a mainstay of my first aid kit. I was first told about it by my friend Hazel, who used it when she walked the Camino de...
Julia Goodfellow-SmithJan 31, 20213 minHiking hints and tips - packing listI worked hard on keeping the weight of my rucksack down while walking the South West Coast Path. I used almost everything that I carried,...
Julia Goodfellow-SmithDec 22, 20204 minHiking hints & tips - rocking your rucksackOn any long-distance trail, your rucksack will be your constant companion. It’s never going to be easy carrying all the extra weight, but...
Julia Goodfellow-SmithDec 16, 20204 minHiking hints & tips - practiceWalking the 630-mile-long South West Coast Path continuously in 52 days taught me a lot about hiking and camping. Some of this knowledge...