Rieker Blog

For an unfathomable amount of time, gardens have been a place where people seek solace and quiet reflection. Whether that’s enjoying a long walk along their paths, cultivating them, or just sitting and watching the world go by on a bench – a garden is synonymous with peace and seclusion. Enjoyed worldwide, there are some truly stunning gardens dotted about our little green planet. Here at Rieker, we have compiled a ten strong list of the world’s most scenic gardens, so grab your boots and explore them with us below!... Read More

If you’ve heard a lot about the Three Peaks Challenge but have never given it a go yourself, maybe now is the time. The Three Peaks Challenge is a massively popular mountain-climbing expedition that involves you climbing the tallest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland (Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis). The challenge is to reach the top of each mount and get back down to race to the next one within either 24 or 36 hours — sleeping in cars and dealing with whatever weather comes your way! Feel... Read More

With 44% of the UK population owning a pet and the majority (24%) opting for a dog, it’s understandable that many of us are searching for pet-friendly activities to enjoy. That’s why we’ve put together a selection of the best. Our top things to do with dogs includes everything from camping to sailing, so you’re sure to find an adventure that suits you both. Dogs are natural companions and safe bets when it comes to choosing a partner to join in your outdoor hobby. Read on to see which pet-friendly... Read More

The keen walkers among us love exploring new places and cultures. Hiking is all about heading somewhere different, which is why European walking holidays are surging in popularity today. If you fancy travelling somewhere fresh and exciting, or even just combining a relaxing holiday with your favourite hobby, read through our top picks for the best walking holidays abroad in 2017. Tour du Mont Blanc (France) This always ranks highly as a European walking holiday. About 110 miles in length and weaving through the stunning scenery of France, Italy and... Read More

Finding the ideal outdoor family activity that suits everyone for the Bank Holidays is difficult. If you’re travelling far for the occasion or devoting the whole day to it, you want to make sure everyone will enjoy themselves. To help, we’ve put together a collection of what we think are the best bank holiday activities for UK family breaks. From safaris and heritage walks, to island tours and body zorbing (we’ll explain later); read on to find the best family activities the UK has to offer for bank holiday fun.... Read More