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Power Bank -

In this article we look at some of the best portable power bank options that we have available to keep your mobile phones, GPS Devices, Smart watches, re-chargeable headtorches etc charged whilst away from home.

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Headtorches -

In this video review we look at the varies headtorches on offer and see which best meets your requirements.

We have a fantastic range of headtorches available at Shepherds Walks from both Nebo & Silva, below is an introduction into each of these headtorches, we have them listed in order of their standard high Lumens settings.

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Challenge walks, charity -

Every year, Shepherds Walks raise money on the challenge walks for two great charities. With the year we have just had, it has been impossible to donate as we have in the past so I am personally going to step up to the bar and walk 118 miles from Scotland into England in 48 hours.

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Nordic Walking -

What are the best Nordic Walking poles? This is a question we get asked all the time. Jane, our resident Nordic Walking instructor, takes you through the pros and cons of Nordic Walking poles. 

If you can't find the answer here, join her on one of her training courses and she will help you with your technique and to buy the right poles for you!

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Open access -

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, known as the CRoW Act is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament affecting England and Wales which came into force on 30 November 2000.

It is hard to think that it is 20 years since this monumental change was introduced, all the 1:25k maps where updated to now show these areas. It really opened up many areas of the countryside.

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