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West Highland Way: Spring 2022
Blog detailing my second thru-hike of the West Highland Way... It had been two very long, solitary weeks since completing my winter...

Heather Mackins
Mar 9, 202213 min read


Everest Base Camp: The Call of the Mountains
Blog detailing my journey to Everest Base Camp Camp in September 2018... January 2018 was, how shall we put it... a difficult month,...

Heather Mackins
Feb 25, 202218 min read


Budget Camping Gear & Kit Ideas
Recommendations for cheaper camping gear, to suit all budgets... You can view my personal current full gear list and set up here. I am,...

Heather Mackins
Feb 20, 20226 min read


Cumbria Way: Spring Edition
Blog detailing my thru-hike of the Cumbria Way including my itinerary, accommodation and trail information. It was Spring of 2021 and I...

Heather Mackins
Feb 14, 20225 min read


South Downs Way: Summer Edition & Finding Freedom
Blog detailing my thru-hike of the South Downs Way including my itinerary, campsites and trail information. Wooohooo! It was early Summer...

Heather Mackins
Feb 14, 20226 min read


West Highland Way: My first ever thru-hike!
Blog detailing my first ever thru-hike and the start of an addiction! It is the morning of 25 September 2020, my sister, Kim, and I are...

Heather Mackins
Feb 14, 20226 min read


Full Gear & Clothing List
A full list of all of the current gear and clothing that I use on my all of wild camps and thru-hikes, including links to purchase each...

Heather Mackins
Feb 14, 20225 min read


Great Glen Way: Autumn Edition
A blog detailing my hike of the Great Glen Way in autumn to include my itinerary, information about the trail and wild camping spots. It...

Heather Mackins
Feb 13, 20225 min read


Cotswold Way: Winter Edition
A blog detailing my hike of the Cotswold Way in winter to include my itinerary, information about the trail and wild camping spots. As I...

Heather Mackins
Feb 13, 20227 min read
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