by Barry Kemp
There are many good reasons, both physical and mental, to go trail running - and Barry Kemp highlights five of the most significant.
Barry Kemp runs High Fell Events in Northumberland and spends most of his time running or mountain biking in the beautiful and remote Cheviot Hills. A big fan of cold weather activities, he can often be found camped on top of mountains in extreme conditions...for fun.
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Fancy a winter trip to Spain? Snow, stars, forests and a solitary shelter await us on an authentic two-day winter adventure.
An African adventure off the tourist trail awaits... Discover why this beautiful country is described as the ‘warm heart of Africa’!
Tackle snow-covered peaks of the Alps, explore rugged trails of the Italian Riviera or discover the mysterious Transylvania!
Teams of 10 will run relay style along the south coast, with teammates running 12-22 miles each over 3 legs.
From the iconic Brandenburg Gate to the Tiergarten and the Reichstag’s 360-degree views, Berlin’s attractions are unmissable.
Choose your distance and discover the varied landscapes of this popular national park and enjoy the challenge camp in Bakewell.
Pedal for poorly pets next summer on a 100-mile route with leg-testing climbs including Newlands corner, Leith Hill and Box Hill.
Trek along both old & restored sections of the Great Wall. Summit 'Heavens Ladder' & learn Chinese culture in a local farmer's house.
Climb the highest mountain in the UK by torch and moonlight in time to experience the sunrise from the summit!
Get active the stunning Lake Districts as you cycle 30 miles, canoe Ullswater and climb Helvellyn in one day!
Join Bloodwise for the London Landmarks Half for just £1 + minimum sponsorship and enjoy a blast of a run on closed roads!
Follow the Cotswold Way and other stunning footpaths & trails with fantastic views throughout & some challenging hills mixed in.
This incredible cycle challenge leads you through over 350km of magnificent Myanmar countryside, to Mandalay!
Ride from Madagascar's colourful capital to the shores of the idyllic Foulpointe beach on this incredibly diverse cycling adventure.
Conquer California on this epic 400km cycling adventure from the mountains of the Golden State, to the famous Golden Gate Bridge!
Since Paula Radcliffe set the Women's record at London Marathon in 2003, no one has come within 90 seconds of her time!
The North of England hosts an exciting array of 10K runs each year with no shortage of PB-potential or to progress from a 5K.
Join over 400 others and experience our nation’s capital in a whole new light as you walk 13 miles with The Big Issue.
A flat & fast, beautiful seafront course, amazing crowd support and one of the first half marathons on the running calendar.
The world's greatest marathon has a brand new little sister, The Big Half - guarantee your entry with a charity place.