Adventure Plans
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Going to the bathroom
Practical beginner guidance for peeing and pooping on trail while following leave no trace and protecting water sources.
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Lakes to the North Pennines Loop
A three-day bikepacking loop through the Lakes, out across the North Pennines, and back home again. Across the full trip we covered 321.45 km with 4941.4 m of climbing, with a ferry crossing, a late arrival at camp, a...
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Curonian Spit Coastal Trek
A dune-backed coastal walk along the Curonian Spit, mixing pine forest, beaches, and small settlements on a distinctive Baltic peninsula.
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How to research wild camping rules (practical guide)
Wild camping legality depends on five key factors. This guide explains the framework for researching overnight rules in any country, including terminology differences and what to check before you go.
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