'The Benchmark for Beauty' | Kayaking the Fjords of Western Norway
Norway, Kayaking, Hiking, Features

'The Benchmark for Beauty' | Kayaking the Fjords of Western Norway

We jump in a kayak to paddle Norway's pearl, the Nærøyfjord, hiking to mountain tops and wild camping along the way...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 24 Jun 2022 • 7 min read
The 308-Mile Bikepacking Route on Argyll's Islands
Features, Trail Setting Stories

The 308-Mile Bikepacking Route on Argyll's Islands

We speak to the creator of the Bikepacking Argyll's Islands trail, which runs from Glasgow to Mull, Jura, Islay and Bute...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 11 May 2022 • 7 min read
The Wolf Forests of Sweden Threatened by Onshore Wind Farms
Features, Sweden, Conservation, Case Studies

The Wolf Forests of Sweden Threatened by Onshore Wind Farms

Wildlife tourism is playing a significant role in preventing vibrant forests in central Sweden from being clear-cut

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 19 Apr 2022 • 7 min read
Why 'Secret' is the Most Divisive Word in Wild Swimming
Swimming, Feature, Conservation

Why 'Secret' is the Most Divisive Word in Wild Swimming

Is it selfish to keep your swim spot secret? We take a deep dive into responsible access, and the boom in wild swimming...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 24 Mar 2022 • 7 min read
The Extreme Side of the Lake District, in 4 Stunning Photographs
Features, UK

The Extreme Side of the Lake District, in 4 Stunning Photographs

We talk to Nadir Khan and Tom McNally, the men behind a new book showcasing the extreme side of the Lake District....

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Mar 2022 • 7 min read
Meet The Women Who Spent 19 Months Alone in the Arctic
Feature, Arctic, Conservation

Meet The Women Who Spent 19 Months Alone in the Arctic

'Hearts of Ice' is a conservation project with a difference - it started life in a remote hut in the Arctic...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 8 Mar 2022 • 8 min read
How Wild Bison Are Transforming the Southern Carpathians
Features, Romania, Conservation, Case Studies

How Wild Bison Are Transforming the Southern Carpathians

We go on an animal-tracking adventure in Romania, where bison were reintroduced in 2014 after 200 years away...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 23 Feb 2022 • 7 min read

Features

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The Guide to Adventuring Confidently on Your Period
Features, Lifestyle

The Guide to Adventuring Confidently on Your Period

We talk to three women about how they manage - and even embrace - their periods while on adventures…

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 24 Jun 2022 • 12 min read
Surfer Lucy Small, on Equal Opportunities and Money in Sport
Lunchtime Cinema, Features, Surfing, Australia

Surfer Lucy Small, on Equal Opportunities and Money in Sport

"To be there, it takes exactly the same amount of money, effort, time, and passion," says surfer and activist Lucy Small

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 21 Jun 2022 • 6 min read
The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands
Features, Scotland, Conservation, Trail Setting Stories

The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands

In Inshriach Forest, the haunting sculptures of Frank Bruce are slowly rotting back into the soil, just as he intended...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Jun 2022 • 6 min read

Guides

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10 of the Best Long-Distance Hikes in the Andes
Guides, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Patagonia

10 of the Best Long-Distance Hikes in the Andes

From Torres del Paine in Patagonia to Cotopaxi, the Ecuadorian avenue of volcanoes and Colombia's remarkable cloud forest...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 17 Jun 2022 • 13 min read
The City Guide to Bergen, Norway
Norway, Guides, City Guides

The City Guide to Bergen, Norway

Our guide to where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in Bergen, Norway's second biggest city and the gateway to the fjords...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 17 Jun 2022 • 8 min read
5 of the Most Epic Adventures in Alaska
Guides, Features

5 of the Most Epic Adventures in Alaska

Our favourite ways to experience the Alaskan wilderness, from bikepacking on remote trails to dogsledding over glaciers...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 17 Jun 2022 • 7 min read

HQ

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New Year's Letter: Our Reflections and Outlook
HQ

New Year's Letter: Our Reflections and Outlook

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, we've put together a quick recap of the key moments from another big year

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 13 Jan 2022 • 11 min read
Much Better Adventures named ‘Best Travel Agency’ of 2021
HQ

Much Better Adventures named ‘Best Travel Agency’ of 2021

The win was one of two claimed at the Travolution Awards

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 29 Nov 2021 • 2 min read
We’re launching the Glasgow Declaration at COP26
Features, HQ, Conservation

We’re launching the Glasgow Declaration at COP26

What it means and how you can get involved.

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 28 Oct 2021 • 3 min read

Conservation

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The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands
Features, Scotland, Conservation, Trail Setting Stories

The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands

In Inshriach Forest, the haunting sculptures of Frank Bruce are slowly rotting back into the soil, just as he intended...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 20 Jun 2022 • 6 min read
Albania's Vjosa, the Last Wild River in Europe, is to Become a National Park
Features, Albania, Conservation, Vjosa

Albania's Vjosa, the Last Wild River in Europe, is to Become a National Park

The Albanian government have taken a huge step towards protecting the 270km Vjosa river, in a huge win for activists...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 14 Jun 2022 • 4 min read
How to Poo Outdoors: A Deep Dive into Human Faeces in Wild Places
Conservation, UK, Features

How to Poo Outdoors: A Deep Dive into Human Faeces in Wild Places

We take a squat with the experts to talk about pooing outdoors, and how to answer nature's call responsibly while hiking...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 8 Jun 2022 • 11 min read

People

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Geordie Stewart on Cycling Around the World
Features, People, Cycling

Geordie Stewart on Cycling Around the World

We caught up with adventurer Geordie Stewart to talk about his experiences and all things cycling round the planet.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 16 Sep 2020 • 6 min read
7 Quick Questions with Laura Kennington
Features, People, 7 questions

7 Quick Questions with Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington is an adventurer, speaker and author. She came to talk at one of the Much Better Adventures Investor events and stole the show with her story.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 8 Jun 2020 • 4 min read
Know a Good Person Doing Good Things?
HQ, People

Know a Good Person Doing Good Things?

*This competition is now closed. Every week in our humble newsletter we endeavour to celebrate those good people doing good things in the world. Now, we’re turning to you…

  • Much Better Adventures
    Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures 28 Apr 2020 • 3 min read

Hiking

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12 of the Best Coastal Walks in the UK
Hiking, Guides

12 of the Best Coastal Walks in the UK

These epic coastal walks cross rugged moorland, deserted peninsulas and wild beaches, from Dorset to the Isle of Skye...

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 12 May 2022 • 15 min read
A Guide to the Via Dinarica Hiking Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Guides, Hiking, Albania, Slovenia

A Guide to the Via Dinarica Hiking Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Our favourite sections of the longest hiking trail in the Western Balkans

  • Sabina Sirco
    Sabina Sirco
Sabina Sirco 29 Apr 2022 • 8 min read
7 of the Best Hikes in Tuscany
Guides, Hiking, Italy

7 of the Best Hikes in Tuscany

Tuscany is (rightly) renowned for its food and wine, but it's also fantastic hiking territory...

  • Martha Hales
    Martha Hales
Martha Hales 29 Apr 2022 • 7 min read

Kayaking

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Sea Kayaking: A Beginner’s Guide
Kayaking, guide

Sea Kayaking: A Beginner’s Guide

The ultimate beginner's guide to sea kayaking, from essential equipment to basic paddling technique

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 30 May 2022 • 9 min read
20 of the Best Kayaking Destinations in Europe
Guides, Kayaking, europe

20 of the Best Kayaking Destinations in Europe

Our favourite destinations for a kayaking adventure, from the remote fjords of Norway to the white water rivers of Slovenia…

  • Dani Redd
    Dani Redd
Dani Redd 7 Apr 2022 • 19 min read
Kayak UK | The Best Rivers to Kayak & Canoe in the UK
Guides, Kayaking, UK

Kayak UK | The Best Rivers to Kayak & Canoe in the UK

A beginner's guide to the best places to kayak in the UK...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 10 Aug 2020 • 11 min read

Norway

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The City Guide to Bergen, Norway
Norway, Guides, City Guides

The City Guide to Bergen, Norway

Our guide to where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in Bergen, Norway's second biggest city and the gateway to the fjords...

  • Stuart Kenny
    Stuart Kenny
Stuart Kenny 17 Jun 2022 • 8 min read
Glacier Hiking | 5 Of The Best Glacier Hikes in Norway
Guides, Hiking, Norway

Glacier Hiking | 5 Of The Best Glacier Hikes in Norway

Explore the immersive, otherworldly environment of Norway's glaciers...

  • Ben Steele
    Ben Steele
Ben Steele 28 Apr 2022 • 7 min read
Best Hikes in Norway: 15 of the Most Beautiful Fjords for Hiking
Guides, Hiking, Norway

Best Hikes in Norway: 15 of the Most Beautiful Fjords for Hiking

Glacial lagoons, verdant forests and soaring mountains - our guide to the best fjord hikes in Norway...

  • Joe Worthington
    Joe Worthington
Joe Worthington 27 Apr 2022 • 12 min read

Nepal

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A Guide to Trekking in Annapurna: From the Circuit to the Sanctuary and Beyond
Guides, Hiking, Nepal

A Guide to Trekking in Annapurna: From the Circuit to the Sanctuary and Beyond

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most iconic hiking trails in the world, but there are other beautiful treks in the region...

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 26 Apr 2022 • 6 min read
Trekking in Nepal: A Guide to the Regions, from Everest to Annapurna
Guides, Hiking, Nepal

Trekking in Nepal: A Guide to the Regions, from Everest to Annapurna

A beginner's guide to trekking in Nepal, including when to go, where to go and what equipment to bring with you...

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 26 Apr 2022 • 9 min read
5 of the Best Hikes and Treks in Eastern Nepal
Guides, Hiking, Nepal

5 of the Best Hikes and Treks in Eastern Nepal

From Everest Base Camp to Makalu to the mighty Kanchenjunga, these are the best treks in eastern Nepal...

  • Elen Turner
    Elen Turner
Elen Turner 21 Apr 2022 • 6 min read

Morocco

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The 7 Highest Mountains to Trek in Morocco
Guides, Hiking, Morocco

The 7 Highest Mountains to Trek in Morocco

Explore the lofty heights of Morocco's highest mountains, from Mount Toubkal to M'Goun...

  • Joe Worthington
    Joe Worthington
Joe Worthington 28 Apr 2022 • 8 min read
Atlas Mountains: Your Adventure Guide
Guides, Morocco

Atlas Mountains: Your Adventure Guide

So you want to visit the Atlas Mountains? Here's a guide to the mountain ranges and peaks of the Atlas Mountains from Morocco to Tunisia.

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 2 Jan 2020 • 5 min read
Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics
Guides, Hiking, Morocco

Trekking in Morocco: A Guide to the Basics

Thinking about a hiking holiday in Morocco? Here's our guide to trekking in the country, from Toubkal to the Sahara and beyond...

  • Emily Woodhouse
    Emily Woodhouse
Emily Woodhouse 11 Sep 2019 • 6 min read
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