Detecting techniques

Sara Nicholl, 44, from West Sussex, took up metal detecting as a way to deal with grief. Ten years on, she reflects on the unexpected joy it has brought her

Relying on digital mapping can erode your traditional navigation skills. Could a refresher course be the answer? Alex Roddie joins an Austrian Alpine Club-organised course in Eryri to find out

If you want to make your range time more effective, don’t fall into these all-too-common traps

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■ Where are you working? If autumn lawn care is your main focus, then a metal spring-tined rake is the best tool for the job. Its long, thin, pointed tines are ideal for dragging out thatch and moss f

Misconception By looking over your lead shoulder ...