Pat Kinsella
Author of Caving, Canyoning, Coasteering…, a recently released book about all kinds of outdoor adventures around Britain, Pat Kinsella has been writing about outdoor pursuits and adventure sports for two decades. In pursuit of stories he’s canoed Canada’s Yukon River, climbed Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro, skied and mountain biked across the Norwegian Alps, run ultras across the roof of Mauritius and through the hills of the Himalayas, and set short-lived speed records for trail-running Australia’s highest peaks and New Zealand’s nine Great Walks. A former editor of several Australian magazines he’s a longtime contributor to publications including Sidetracked, Outdoor, National Geographic Traveller, Trail Running, The Great Outdoors, Outdoor Fitness and Adventure Travel, and a regular writer for Lonely Planet (for whom he compiled, edited and co-wrote the Atlas of Adventure, a guide to outdoor pursuits around the globe). He’s authored guides to exploring the coastline and countryside of Devon and Dorset, and recently wrote a book about pub walks. Follow Pat's adventures on Strava and instagram.
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World’s largest hiking event series heads to the UK
A large-scale long-distance hiking event series is heading to England, but would you pay to go walking?
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GoPro’s Million Dollar Challenge is open
GoPro are giving away $1,000,000 for fantastic footage captured on a HERO11 Black or HERO11 Black Mini
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Appeal planned over Dartmoor wild camping decision
Dartmoor National Park Authority seek right to appeal recent judgment that removed the legal right to wild camp across Dartmoor
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Dartmoor demo defending wild camping rights draws thousands
Over 3,000 people joined a protest walk on Dartmoor yesterday, after a recent High Court decision effectively outlawed wild camping across all of England and Wales
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Stars are disappearing from our night sky
New study reveals light pollution is growing almost 10% per year, drastically reducing how many stars we can see with the naked eye
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Actor Julian Sands missing after going hiking in southern California
Fears grow for the British star, who has not been seen since venturing into the San Gabriel mountains last week
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Fightback begins, after legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor is lost
Outdoor groups and wilderness access advocates prepare for battle after wealthy landowner wins legal case to remove the right for walkers, stargazers, bird watchers and youth groups to wild camp on Dartmoor
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Audacious Autel just supersized their drone range
At CES 2023, Autel Robotics launched the new EVO Max 4T Drone, a mesh system for controlling multiple drones from one device and two powerful nest systems
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Hot Insta360 Action Camera Deals for January
New Year, new adventures…new camera? Select Insta360 action cams are on special offer this week - check them out
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Experts urge caution after hiking app route suggestion results in mountain rescue mission
Three walkers and a dog get stuck on steep ridge in Cumbria after taking an off-piste route suggested by popular hiking app AllTrails
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How not to get frostbite on your penis (or anywhere else)
Frostbite is far from funny - here’s how to protect your extremities during winter adventures
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I got a drone for Christmas - now what?
How to start using your new drone
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Quadriplegic former rugby player climbs Thor Peak, carrying a Christmas tree
Ed Jackson summited the American mountain, almost three times the height of Ben Nevis, in time for Christmas Eve, raising funds for charity
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5 top tips for tantrum-free Christmas walks with the family
How to keep the ho ho ho in your holiday hiking adventures
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In the market for a Jedi jacket or Clone War cap for Christmas?
Columbia has released another Star Wars-inspired collection of outdoor-ready gear
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Saracen announce a veritable advent calendar of new mountain bikes
Christmas comes early for mountain bikers, as British bike brand Saracen launch 13 new steeds
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Nidecker's new binding re-invents the concept of drop-in snowboarding
The Nidecker Supermatic is a game-changing, easy access snowboard binding that works with any boot, any time, without compromising performance
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Look! The best Christmas gifts for outdoor enthusiasts – inspired presents for adventurers
Our selection of the best Christmas gifts and presents for campers and trail trampers includes clothing, gadgets and gear
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Rab athlete summits every 4,000-metre plus peak in the Alps in a single season
Dutch mountain guide Roeland van Oss climbed 82 mountains in 78 days, cycling between each one
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First images of the DJI Mini 3 have leaked… and it looks awesome
The new DJI Mini 3 looks like it will be a lightweight, premium drone, ideal for pilots practising with their first camera-equipped model
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Exciting new outdoor adventure festival launched by sporting legend
Created by Steve Cram, the Wild Goat Festival will take place in August 2023 and feature camping, trail running, hiking and off-road cycling challenges
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Last chance to grab a Garmin bargain at Millets and Blacks this Cyber Monday
Score savings of up to 35% on top Garmin products in the Cyber Monday sales, including the Instinct Multi-Sport GPS watch and the Forerunner 745
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Stellar Black Friday telescope deals: sales that are out of this world
Check out these top telescope deals currently orbiting around Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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Inov-8 your kit cupboard with some Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains
British brand inov-8 quick to offer early Black Friday deals on hiking and running gear
By Pat Kinsella Published