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Fishing For Answers - Fact Finding In The Lake District
In this episode of notes from the field, Professional Angler, Marina Gibson and Eco-Journalist, Sarah Roberts go on a fact-finding mission to the Lake District to find out what impact plastic pollution is having on the places we love. Read more08-08-18 •Bucket-List Kit: The Best Gear For Better Adventures
It’s a huge world out there. Here at Blacks we want to celebrate and support adventurers with big dreams and wide horizons. From the icy pinnacles of the Himalayas to the South American wilds, we have the gear to help fill your travel bucket-list till it’s overflowing with experiences. Below... Read more23-07-18 •Top Alternative Festivals For Summer 2018
These days the UK is overflowing with boutique and niche festivals that cater to the widest range of tastes. To help you navigate the endless possibilities we have chosen our pick of the alternative festivals you can enjoy this summer. Read more26-06-18 •National Walking Month | Our Top 10 Walks in the U.K.
In the spirit of National Walking Month (May) we asked OS Champions from around the UK to share with us their favourite walks. And there are some real hidden gems... Read more24-05-18 •Climb Morocco 2018: The Training
Join a group of ten Scouts in their expedition training, before they take on the adventure of a lifetime in Morocco. Read more15-05-18 •Ness Knight - 24 Hours in Assynt
From where I stand, looking out across the loch, my world and this moment in time suddenly becomes but a fleeting glimpse into what is just one chapter in Scotland’s lifetime, as it continues on its journey. Read more13-11-17 •Ness Knight: Fat Biking Namibia - Part Two
As I journeyed south from the Kunene River - the border with Angola - I saw few signs of life in the dusty, parched wilderness. What did remain, though, were the weather-beaten shells of old Himba huts that this nomadic tribe had left behind. Read more05-07-17 •Ness Knight: Fat Biking Namibia - Part One
Ness has recently come back from a fatbike expedition to one of the most remote corners of the world, in northern Namibia. It’s a desolate and unforgiving place, a harsh environment, but one filled with remarkable beauty. Read more05-07-17 •Tarp Or Tent? - Our Favourite Shelters for Wild Camping
Whether you’re team tarp or team tent, when it comes to choosing a shelter for wild camping, there are many things to take into consideration. We’ve put together a small selection of our picks, ranging from inexpensive shelters, to super lightweight technical tents. Read more19-06-17 •The 10 Best Family Campsites
To help you plan your perfect family adventure, we’ve asked James Warner Smith, editor of the new guidebook Cool Camping: Kids, to pick 10 top campsites where youngsters rule the roost. Read more10-04-17 •Colonel Percy Fawcett & The Lost City of Z
To celebrate the release of The Lost City of Z in cinemas from March 24th, we’re giving you the chance to win an adventurous break for two in Symonds Yat, with an unforgettable canoeing expedition down the River Wye and £100 to spend at Blacks. Read more25-03-17 •