Word to the wise

F rom the top of the highest peak ...

Although some areas of Britain have been cooler ...

After a decade of soggy socks, bashed up pork pies, and making polite conversation with the midgiebitten masses, here are the things Trail writer Fliss would banish to Hiking Room 101 faster than you can say “lovely day for it” in the driving rain.

THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

Let’s be honest: the Great British Summer often comes with a damp disclaimer. One minute it’s glorious sunshine and you’re grilling sausages outside – next thing, you’re wrestling with a muddy dog, yo

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