Features
The Features section is an ever so exciting collection of thoughts and stuff on long distance walking.
Alternatively, it is where we shove all the stuff that simply doesn't fit anywhere else, like some sort of horrible leaking bucket.
Take your pick.
Another 15 Things You’ll Never Forget About Walking the Pennine Way
Published 27 April 2016
Because the Pennine Way is an amazing walk, and this is a list of reasons why.
The mysterious tale of Kallebu
Published 24 February 2016
Or, when going on a walk allows you to randomly discover something utterly magical that you wouldn’t otherwise have seen.
15 Things You’ll Never Forget About Walking the Pennine Way
Published 17 February 2016
It’s easy to think of the Pennine Way as 268 miles of drudgery, yet there are some fine moments on the walk and some great memories. Memories such as these…
A Snowy Scene for Christmas (sort of)
Published 23 December 2015
Christmas is almost here, so let us celebrate with a photo of snow.
2015: A Year In Walking
Published 16 December 2015
It’s December and that can only mean one thing: the compulsory ‘review of the year’ post.
The Commando Memorial
Published 8 November 2015
In the highlands of Scotland stands a statue dedicated to the Commandos.
The Wainwright State of Play 2015
Published 7 October 2015
With a summer of hill climbing, it’s time to do some charts and find out the Wainwright bagging stats.
Photographing and sharing: 10 years of using flickr
Published 24 June 2015
It’s been ten years since I purchased a digital camera, and uploaded the results online.
The easiest cheese sandwich for the long distance walker
Published 17 June 2015
Ditch the pre-made plastic triangles sandwiches, and over-cooled shrinkrapped rolls, and make your own tasty lunch!
50 Years of the Pennine Way
Published 24 April 2015
Get out the party hats and balloons, for the Pennine Way is 50 years old.
Video: I’m a Rambling Man
Published 21 January 2015
Sometimes people ask why I named this website Rambling Man. Time to make a musical tour to find out.
2014: A Year In Walking
Published 17 December 2014
The year is almost over, so it’s time for the Rambling Man Review of Walking.
5 Books That Will Make Great Christmas Presents
Published 26 November 2014
Need some Christmas inspiration? Here’s five superb walking related books handpicked by the Rambling Man team
OS Locate App review
Published 19 November 2014
No idea where you are? Enter OS Locate – the smartphone app that gives you your grid reference
Barbican
Published 29 October 2014
A lunchtime stroll in a place to think in the heart of the capital
Snowdon
Published 22 October 2014
Three years after the idea was originally mooted, it was finally time to head up to the highest point in Wales.
The Great Kendal Mint Cake Taste Test
Published 8 October 2014
It’s well known and much loved, but which Kendal Mint Cake is the best?
Video: Sliding in the snow on the side of Raise
Published 15 May 2014
Snow on a fell side, blocking the path? Just what is a walker to do?
5 lesser known tips for saving money on the trains
Published 30 April 2014
Getting a train on your walk? Get a cheaper ticket!
The Two Car Method of Walking
Published 16 April 2014
Drive, leave one car, drive, leave second car, walk, drive in second car to first. Go home.
The Lion Inn – the best pub on the Coast to Coast
Published 19 March 2014
Sat in the middle of nowhere on the North York Moors, arriving at the Lion Inn is a cracking way to end your day of walking.
Video: What to do if you’re stuck in a bog
Published 12 March 2014
Look, you wouldn’t be laughing if you were stuck in a bog!
The ultimate hiking fantasy?
Published 16 October 2013
Bill Bryson and his amazing ability to make you want to walk the Appalachian Trail.
Exclusive: the original Southern Upland Way book cover
Published 9 October 2013
What the Secret Coast to Coast book cover could have been.
Will the real length of the Dales Way, please stand up?
Published 25 September 2013
Does anyone actually agree on how long the Dales Way actually is?
Video: The Great Wall of Low Pike
Published 15 August 2013
Walk on the Fairfield Horseshoe and you’ll find a wall. A big wall. A great wall in fact.
Bagging the Wainwrights whilst visting the Lakes
Published 16 July 2013
Is it possible to do twenty Wainwrights in a trip to the Lakes?
A new advertising and commercial policy
Published 14 July 2013
A new policy on what we do and what we won’t do
Packed lunches – not the best thing about walking
Published 3 July 2013
In France packed lunches can be truly amazing. So why in Britain do we get soggy sandwiches and a packet of crisps?
The Tan Hill Inn – the best pub on The Pennine Way
Published 26 June 2013
A duck resting in a tin bath next to a roaring fire? What’s not to love about this pub?
Walking a straight line up the country?
Published 12 June 2013
What would walking 273 miles of the Greenwich Meridian reveal about Britain?