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Hiking

Best water purifiers for camping UK: collect drinking water in the wild with the best filtration systems

Best water purifiers for camping: filtration systems for outdoor use

best lightweight one person hiking tents 2022
best lightweight one person hiking tents 2022

10 best backpacking tents UK from Vango, Snugpak and Decathlon

8 best walking shoes for women
8 best walking shoes for women

10 great walking shoes for women, from Merrell, Keen, and On

Best hiking boots for women UK 2022: what to look for, and ladies’ walking boots from Keen, Jack Wolfskin, On
Best hiking boots for women UK 2022: what to look for, and ladies’ walking boots from Keen, Jack Wolfskin, On

10 best hiking boots for women 2023

8 best women’s walking shorts: hiking shorts from Rab, Montane, Acai
8 best women’s walking shorts: hiking shorts from Rab, Montane, Acai

8 best women’s walking shorts: hiking shorts from Rab, Montane, Acai

Best men’s down jackets 2023 from Columbia, Patagonia, and Arcteryx
Best men’s down jackets 2023 from Columbia, Patagonia, and Arcteryx

Best men’s down jackets 2023, from Columbia, Patagonia, and Arcteryx

Best men’s hiking backpacks UK 2023: multi-day packs from Vango, Montane, Salomon
Best men’s hiking backpacks UK 2023: multi-day packs from Vango, Montane, Salomon

Men’s hiking backpacks: multi-day packs from Vango, Montane, Salomon

Hiking trousers: wet weather gear for walking in the UK
Hiking trousers: wet weather gear for walking in the UK

Best men’s waterproof hiking trousers to keep you dry and comfortable

Multi-day hiking backpacks: rucksacks with 40 litre capacity and more
Multi-day hiking backpacks: rucksacks with 40 litre capacity and more

Multi-day hiking backpacks: rucksacks with 40 litre capacity and more

Best men’s hiking boots 2022
Best men’s hiking boots 2022

The best men’s hiking boots UK, and what to look for in a walking boot

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2022
Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2022

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2023

Best insulated jackets for women: ladies’ down jackets and coats
Best insulated jackets for women: ladies’ down jackets and coats

Best women’s puffer and down coats for winter 2023

8 best women’s walking trousers: great hiking trousers from Fjallraven, Jack Wolfskin, Craghopper, and Arc’Teryx
8 best women’s walking trousers: great hiking trousers from Fjallraven, Jack Wolfskin, Craghopper, and Arc’Teryx

8 best women’s walking trousers: comfy hiking trousers for UK 2023

Stay cosy with these excellent women’s fleece midlayers
Stay cosy with these excellent women’s fleece midlayers

Stay cosy with these excellent women’s fleece midlayers

Best men’s hiking boots UK 2023: reviews of Scarpa, Danner, Adidas
Best men’s hiking boots UK 2023: reviews of Scarpa, Danner, Adidas

Men’s hiking boots: how to choose a walking boot, reviews of the best

The best, brightest head torches for camping, hiking and home repairs
The best, brightest head torches for camping, hiking and home repairs

The best, brightest head torches for camping, hiking and home repairs

Air beds for camping UK 2022: inflatable beds to keep you comfy
Air beds for camping UK 2022: inflatable beds to keep you comfy

Air beds for camping: inflatable beds to keep you comfy

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures
Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors

13 best hiking boots for women 2022 UK: ladies walking boots
13 best hiking boots for women 2022 UK: ladies walking boots

13 best hiking boots for women 2022 UK: ladies walking boots

Best power banks: portable chargers for phones and devices over days
Best power banks: portable chargers for phones and devices over days

Best power banks: chargers for phones, devices over multiple days

Best portable solar chargers for camping UK 2023

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather
Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

A new study has revealed the most beautiful walks in the UK
A new study has revealed the most beautiful walks in the UK

Top 10 most beautiful walking trails in UK revealed - see the list

Best camping stoves in stock in the UK from Argos, Blacks, Decathlon
Best camping stoves in stock in the UK from Argos, Blacks, Decathlon

Best camping stoves in stock in the UK from Argos, Blacks, Decathlon

Best family four-man tents for camping, including budget and blackout
Best family four-man tents for camping, including budget and blackout

Best family four-man tents for camping, including budget and blackout

Best men’s hiking shorts 2022 from Fjallraven, Rab, Montane
Best men’s hiking shorts 2022 from Fjallraven, Rab, Montane

Best men’s hiking shorts: sweat-wicking, breathable walking shorts

The best men’s shoes for hiking and walking 2022
The best men’s shoes for hiking and walking 2022

The best men’s shoes for hiking and walking 2022

What are the best women’s walking trousers for hiking 2022? Our favourite hiking trousers reviewed
What are the best women’s walking trousers for hiking 2022? Our favourite hiking trousers reviewed

What are the best women’s walking trousers for hiking 2022?

Best walking poles for hiking from Decathlon, Craghopper, Regatta
Best walking poles for hiking from Decathlon, Craghopper, Regatta

Best walking poles for hiking from Decathlon, Craghopper, Regatta

10 best waterproof jackets for women - hooded and lightweight options
10 best waterproof jackets for women - hooded and lightweight options

10 best waterproof jackets for women - hooded and lightweight options

Best sleeping bags for camping UK 2022
Best sleeping bags for camping UK 2022

Best sleeping bags for camping UK 2022

Best ladies’ puffer jackets: insulated women’s hiking jackets
Best ladies’ puffer jackets: insulated women’s hiking jackets

Best ladies’ puffer jackets: insulated women’s hiking jackets

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Leo Kearse
Leo Kearse

The Scotsman Sessions #138: Leo Kearse

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job