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Kind of the opposite of a how to guide this month – mistakes that have been made so you don’t have to! From what not to wear, to what to take with you, here's some tips to enjoy walking more. You top 5 mistakes not to make when you go hiking. 

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I am fascinated by industrial heritage (probably to do with my career in industry) and love walks with sights to see like this. However, the industry brought jobs, economic activity and a wealth of infrastructure.

We take them for granted now, but many features we use on walks day-to day such as canals, old railway lines and other public trails are based on industrial revolution created transport routes.

Here I’ve highlighted a few walks around the North West with industrial heritage which are my favourites. I’d love to hear some suggestions for more!

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We've watched the documentaries, we've have seen the Facebook posts - now how do you keep your sustainable lifestyle choices going when we are all busy and price and convenience tend to win the day? Here's some tips:

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If you are anything like me, you will be sticking to UK holidays again this year. If you are more used to package holidays abroad, it can be difficult to know where to start with planning your perfect staycation - here's our guide to having the best holiday on home shores in 2021, including some ideas for where to go on holiday this year.

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January 2021 is the most January-est January of all Januarys. In the original lockdown, at least the weather was nice so we were more motivated to go for walks, runs and so on. Now that we are yet another lockdown, and with COVID-19 taking an even greater toll than previously, the combination of horrible weather and relentless bad news makes it difficult to get off the internet hamster wheel of doom and be physically active.

Here are my pieces of advice to stay active (and motivated) during lockdown 3 at home and outdoors.

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