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Join me for a free online talk about long-distance walking this Thursday

At 8pm UK time on Thursday the 23rd of February, I'm delighted to be joining renowned outdoor writers Andrew Terrill and Chris Townsend for a chat hosted by Tim Frenneaux of the Adventurous Ink book club. Tickets are free – get yours here. Our conversation will be about the

Join me for a free online talk about long-distance walking this Thursday
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A return to the Suffolk Sandlings, and some thoughts on photography and memory

You can never go back, they say. But next week I am doing exactly that.

A return to the Suffolk Sandlings, and some thoughts on photography and memory
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Ten years ago: winter climbing in Glen Coe with the equipment of the pioneers

A decade ago was my final climb using the 19th-century mountaineering equipment I used during my Glen Coe years.

Ten years ago: winter climbing in Glen Coe with the equipment of the pioneers
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What I've been reading lately: the Dartmoor Debacle, putting the photo first, smartphone navigation, and the problem with AI

A mixture of topics this time, from recent controversies in the outdoors world to the impact of AI on the creative fields (oh, and the crappification of consumer goods).

What I've been reading lately: the Dartmoor Debacle, putting the photo first, smartphone navigation, and the problem with AI
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Lincolnshire gothic: a walk through the Croftmarsh

I've long felt that there is a distinct eeriness to the landscape of Lincolnshire, but it took me a while to put my finger on it.

Lincolnshire gothic: a walk through the Croftmarsh
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What I've been reading lately: 16th of December 2022

A collection of interesting reads from around the web.

What I've been reading lately: 16th of December 2022
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Welcome to the new blog!

Alexroddie.com is back from the dead and better than ever before. Soon I'll be blogging like it's 2011 again...

Welcome to the new blog!
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Attitudes and Altitude: a new Sidetracked project, and a journey across the Alps

I'll be spending much of the rest of the summer in the Alps, trekking and a bit of running from Ventimiglia to Zermatt. It's going to be an incredible adventure. I can't wait to begin.

Attitudes and Altitude: a new Sidetracked project, and a journey across the Alps
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Twenty years as a writer: a first look at The Farthest Shore

A few thoughts about the long and winding road to the publication of my new book.

Twenty years as a writer: a first look at The Farthest Shore
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A Highland book launch for The Farthest Shore

Tickets are now on sale for my book launch in Fort William.

A Highland book launch for The Farthest Shore

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