Archive for 2010
I believe in snow
According to some news sources the UK is under “threat” from more snow this winter. To me, calling the possibility of a second consecutive winter of snow a ‘threat’ is a bit like saying buying a lottery ticket puts you ‘at risk’ of winning the lottery. Because, like winning an obscene amount of money, snow [...]
Eco-vandalism
It might not be Sherwood Forest but my local wood, or ‘The Woods’ as they are known to us imaginative locals, are just big enough to offer a proper taste of the wild outdoors right on the outskirts of the city. I love the woods for many reasons. It is a place infused with memory [...]
Memories of the Duke of Edinburgh award
I was almost drowned in a deluge of nostalgia last weekend when I visited Edale in the Peak District for the first time since completing my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award during the twilight years of the Twentieth century. It was on the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme (or ‘D of E’ as it was [...]
In defence of winter cycling
“You must be mad!” my crumpet-chewing housemate said as I saddled up for this morning’s chilly commute to Loving Outdoors HQ. Mad, am I? Depends on how you look at it… Is it mad to savour the icy morning breeze as it blasts you into extremes of wakefulness? Is it mad to relish the feeling [...]
Loving Outdoors’ Christmas Wish List
This Christmas get all you need for the whole family at Loving Outdoors. There’s something for everyone- whether it’s the latest GPS for Dad or a brand new running watch for Mum, you’ll be Loving Outdoors this Christmas! DAD (the Ray Mears wannabe): 1) If your Dad’s a real outdoor enthusiast and hasn’t tried handheld [...]
Loving Outdoors’ 10 things to do in the UK this Christmas
There’s plenty to do across the UK this Christmas, so don’t just stay in munching mince pies and watching films, get out there loving outdoors! 1. Chill Factore, Manchester: The ski season is upon us, and there’s no better place than this to get your first taste of skiing or to hone your skills before [...]
Top Tips for Winter Running
Now that winter’s drawing in it’s getting pretty nippy out, and most of the time you feel like staying in and keeping nice and warm. For those dedicated runners out there, or anyone who wants to get a head start on their New Year’s resolution, here’s Loving Outdoors top 5 tips for winter running, and [...]
Loving Outdoors wins fantastic award and flies into the big league!
We are very pleased to announce that we won the award for Best Start Up Company at the prestigious E-Commerce Awards for Excellence in London on Tuesday night! The event was brought together by IMRG, the leading industry body for global e-retailing, and was hosted by One Show presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli. It was a [...]
The new Garmin Forerunner 210 & 410 Review and Comparison
It’s typical, you wait ages for a new Garmin GPS-Enabled running watch, and three come along at once! We’re not complaining about these beauties though: the Garmin Forerunner 210 (HRM), the Garmin Forerunner 410 (HRM) and the Garmin Forerunner 410 (Non-HRM) are here, and all three are absolutely awesome. If you’re looking to get [...]
The brand new Nitestik- attaches to anything and glows for up to ten years!
Here at Loving Outdoors we’re used to bringing exclusive products to these shores, and we have a fantastic new arrival that might just become the latest outdoor craze. The Nitestik Keyring is a small glow stick that uses a crystal alkali to store up light in the daytime then shine for up to 12 hours [...]
