Trail Nuggets

Short, bite-sized tips, ideas and observations from the trail. Covering wellbeing, gear, navigation, nature, history and everything in between.

• A World Full of Wonder
  It’s easy to dismiss this as just another social media meme, but every example is rooted in real science. Whales really do sing songs that can travel extraordinary distances through the ocean. Trees can connect through underground fungal networks and preferentially support their own offspring. Dolphins develop unique signature whistles that function much like individual… Read more: A World Full of Wonder
• The 10-Minute Walk
  Most of us think we need a long walk, a hard workout or a trip to the gym to improve our health. Yet research suggests one of the simplest things we can do is take a short walk after eating. Studies have found that light activity shortly after a meal can reduce post-meal blood sugar… Read more: The 10-Minute Walk
• Fear of Heights
  Many people assume that a fear of heights is something that can be overcome through logic. “You’re perfectly safe.” “Just look where you’re putting your feet.” “It’s only a narrow path.” Unfortunately, if it were that simple, nobody would ever freeze on a steep slope, rocky scramble or exposed coastal path. When we perceive danger,… Read more: Fear of Heights
• The Path to Confidence
  When people join a wellbeing walk, they often think they’re signing up for exercise. What many discover is something quite different. Confidence doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It builds gradually through small successes: turning up for the first time, completing a short walk, meeting new people, visiting somewhere unfamiliar, or simply realising you can… Read more: The Path to Confidence
• Nature Contact or Nature Connection?
  Most of us spend time in nature, but how often do we truly connect with it? Nature contact is simply being outdoors. Nature connection happens when we slow down, engage our senses, and give ourselves permission to notice the details around us. The next time you’re on a walk, pause for a minute. Listen to… Read more: Nature Contact or Nature Connection?