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Opinion: Pinlock Earplugs

Posted by Mike Cowton | Jul 8, 2019 | Biker, Blog, Motorbikes, Travel | 0 |

Cruising the North Atlantic on Black Watch

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First ride: AJS Highway Star 125

Posted by Mike Cowton | Jul 8, 2019 | Biker, Bikes, Blog, Travel | 0 |

It’s time to stop dreaming and start riding

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Pugdundee to launch Waghoba Eco Lodge in Tadoba

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Opinion: Shark Ridill Stratom AKW Helmet

by Mike Cowton | Jul 6, 2019 | Biker, Blog, Motorbikes | 0 |

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Go barefoot on Sardinia for a guilt-free holiday

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Essay: A higher place

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Motoring

REVIEW: TOYOTA LAND CRUISER – ONE FOR THE OFF-ROAD

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As legends go, the Toyota Land Cruiser is pretty much up there with the best of them, and for good...

Lexus UX makes its unique entry in the luxury compact SUV market

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Lifestyle

Review: Sevylor Madison Kayak

Review: Sevylor Madison Kayak

Jul 3, 2019

June Shop Window: A curated selection of products to buy and curios to mull over

June Shop Window: A curated selection of...

Jun 15, 2019

Shop Window: A curated selection of products to buy and curios to mull over

Shop Window: A curated selection of prod...

Feb 3, 2019

Five California restaurants you must visit in 2019

Five California restaurants you must vis...

Jan 17, 2019

Casting the net wide for female anglers

Casting the net wide for female anglers

Jan 16, 2019

January bookshelf – What’s new between the covers

January bookshelf – What’s n...

Jan 14, 2019

Edinburgh’s culture and food, glorious food

Edinburgh’s culture and food, glor...

Oct 12, 2018

Spreading the word about Wild and Game

Spreading the word about Wild and Game

Oct 8, 2018

Review: Berghaus Expedition Mules

Review: Berghaus Expedition Mules

Aug 31, 2018

Review: Snugpak Roller Kitmonster Carry on 35L G2

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Aug 31, 2018

Review: Trekking poles

Review: Trekking poles

Aug 25, 2018

Review: Linthwaite House, Bowness-on-Windermere

Review: Linthwaite House, Bowness-on-Win...

Aug 24, 2018

New gastronomic delights in Crete

New gastronomic delights in Crete

Jul 17, 2018

Introducing The Montcalm Hotel Group’s new generation of boutique townhouse hotel

Introducing The Montcalm Hotel Group’s n...

Jul 12, 2018

Colwith Farm Distillery is just the tonic

Colwith Farm Distillery is just the toni...

Jul 10, 2018

It’s time to connect with Strictly Briks

It’s time to connect with Strictly...

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Out with the ‘Old’ at The Wisteria Hotel, Oakham

Out with the ‘Old’ at The Wi...

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Gear Test – Didriksons Robert USX Jacket

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Jul 1, 2018

5 of the best summer shoes, sandals and socks

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Want a bright light… the only way is UP!

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Review – The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans, Perthshire

Review – The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fill...

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Book of the Month – A Child Called Happiness

Book of the Month – A Child Called...

May 21, 2018

The Lancrigg to host bespoke Pilates retreat

The Lancrigg to host bespoke Pilates ret...

Apr 23, 2018

Our guide to the best duffle bags

Our guide to the best duffle bags

Mar 14, 2018

Lancrigg Hotel undergoes refurbishment and rebrand

Lancrigg Hotel undergoes refurbishment a...

Mar 13, 2018

Hats off to Tilley for the Organic AIRFLO series

Hats off to Tilley for the Organic AIRFL...

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Pack up your troubles in your new kit bag…

Pack up your troubles in your new kit ba...

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Hydro Flask is your go-anywhere drinking companion

Hydro Flask is your go-anywhere drinking...

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LifeSaver comes to the rescue with Liberty bottle

LifeSaver comes to the rescue with Liber...

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Time to shell out for your winter protection

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Our two top tips for dining out in New York

Our two top tips for dining out in New Y...

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Brighten up your Christmas with our gift...

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These boots were made for walking…

These boots were made for walking…

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Behind the covers with the latest motoring tomes

Behind the covers with the latest motori...

Nov 6, 2017

The fast and the curious

The fast and the curious

Nov 2, 2017

3 into 1 will go, trust me

3 into 1 will go, trust me

Oct 23, 2017

Free your feet with MP Magic socks

Free your feet with MP Magic socks

Sep 15, 2017

Step forward the Hanwag Cameros Wide

Step forward the Hanwag Cameros Wide

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Make sure your next fleece is fit for purpose

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Hape times ahead with the Walk-A-Long Puppy

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Nalgene bring fresh colour to daily hydration

Nalgene bring fresh colour to daily hydr...

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Tequila, lemon and Salt Lake City

Tequila, lemon and Salt Lake City

Aug 21, 2017

On your marques for great summer reading

On your marques for great summer reading

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Tip-top protection for your tech gear

Tip-top protection for your tech gear

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Hone bushcraft skills with a Mora Compan...

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Time to tee off for the summer

Time to tee off for the summer

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Haglofs goes ultra-minimalistic with L.I.M Proof

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Our guide to 5 top active/travel crossbreeds

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Raise a glass to the flavours of Spain

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Review: Mammut and Aquapac rolltops

Review: Mammut and Aquapac rolltops

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Raindrops keep falling on my head…

Raindrops keep falling on my head…

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Time to put a Spring in your step

Time to put a Spring in your step

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Where there’s muck there’s class with the Cambridge

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Peli looks on the bright side of light

Peli looks on the bright side of light

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The Idle Rocks – chic modernity and classic elegance

The Idle Rocks – chic modernity an...

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Peli puts the colour into its Air range

Peli puts the colour into its Air range

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Field Test – Reef Rover Mid FGL

Field Test – Reef Rover Mid FGL

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The Kitchen launches at prestigious Chewton Glen

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New Michelin star award for Leipzig

New Michelin star award for Leipzig

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Splash out with Sevylor this Christmas

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REVIEW: Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II

REVIEW: Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II

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Jackets: Top the winter off in style

Jackets: Top the winter off in style

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Autumnal gourmet getaway to Stockholm

Autumnal gourmet getaway to Stockholm

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Expedition Sensitive DEET-free insect repellent spray from Lifesystems

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High5 Sports Nutrition Protein Snack

High5 Sports Nutrition Protein Snack

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Our summer selection of shirts, tees and shorts

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Best foot forward for summer footwear

Best foot forward for summer footwear

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Test: Showers Pass Track Pants

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Get active with the Páramo Pasco

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Delsey Beaubourg backpack

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Celicioso, Marbella’s first gluten-free restaurant

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New recipe book captures essence of China Towns

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Opinion: Richa Touareg 2 Jacket and Trousers

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Tested by Michael Cowton | (J) £299-£329.99 (T) £219.99 | www.nevis.uk.com THE FIRST time I wore...

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Suzuki and Arai release MotoGP-inspired Chaser-X helmet

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Opinion: PL82 Windjammer 2.2 Motorcycle Helmet Wind Blocker

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Fancy a Valentine’s escape… head to Nanteos Mansion

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