A Preview to Kendal Mountain Festival 2017

A preview to this year's Kendal Mountain Festival, featuring some of the events, films and speakers we're most excited to see.

NewsAthena MellorNovember 13, 2017news, uk, kendal, mountains, lake district, event, festivalComment

Off The Grid | The Scottish Highlands

York-based writer, photographer and artist, Clare Nattress, describes a trip to Scotland with her boyfriend, Mat, where the two spent time bike-packing and hopping between bothies, inspired by Geoff Allen's 'The Scottish Bothy Bible'.

Scotland, JourneyAthena MellorNovember 9, 2017bothy, scotland, bike-packing, hiking, highlands

Buxton Roastery: Direct Trade & Passionate Roasting

Iain and Mim Keeling of Buxton Roastery passionately roast delicious coffee beans, with a focus on sustainability and ethics. We discuss roasting techniques and learn about the process of coffee farming from the cherry plant to espresso cup.

BrandAthena MellorSeptember 12, 2017coffee, roastery, peak district, england, buxton, espresso, costa rica, thailand, coffee beans

Scotland, the Most Beautiful Country in the World

Following the recent crowning of Scotland as the most beautiful country in the world by Rough Guides readers, we've explored some of our favourite things about this stunning country; from bothy trips to loch-side sunsets, mountains views and charming castles.

InspireAthena MellorSeptember 8, 2017scotland, hiking, exploring, camping

Escaping the Crowds | Y Garn, Snowdonia National Park

Elliott Waring (See Outside) describes a hike up Y Garn in Snowdonia, a lesser known ramble that's perfect for escaping the crowds of the National Park. Featuring 35mm film photographs.

Wales, JourneyAthena MellorSeptember 6, 2017hiking, hike, wales, snowdonia, y garn, ogwen valley, route, uk, britain

Home of Millican: Designed to Explore

Based in the beautiful English Lake District, Home of Millican designs sustainable backpacks for the conscious traveller, with a style that recalls the past.

Gear, BrandAthena MellorJuly 31, 2017home of millican, uk, brand, brand story, gear, backpack, rucksack, lake district

The Lake District is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Lake District National Park has recently been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. We discuss what this means and consider a strong counter-argument that the new title will block efforts to reduce overgrazing and the protection of the Park's wildlife structures. What are your thoughts?

NewsAthena MellorJuly 27, 2017unesco, conservation, lake district, world heritage

Colours of the Coastline | The Pembrokeshire Coast

Caitlin Turner writes about going back to the Pembrokeshire Coast, a place with a lot of childhood memories. With beautiful photographs of the ever-changing colours of the coastline.

Wales, JourneyAthena MellorJuly 16, 2017pembrokeshire, beach, coast, coastline, wales, wildlife, birds

Columbia and National Parks Partnership

Columbia Sportswear and the UK's National Parks announce a five year partnership that will see the clothing brand become the official outfitter of 2000 members of staff, while helping to promote the Parks through a greater understanding of our natural spaces.

NewsAthena MellorMay 30, 2017columbia, national parks, partnershipComment