11 August, 2021

Top tips for keeping safe as a woman in the great outdoors

Outside & Active ambassador and lover of wild spaces, Katie Tunn talks to us about keeping safe as a woman in the outdoors.

Nature doesn't care what you look like and what gender you are, but when you're outside as a woman on your own, a question often asked is "is it safe"?

Katie believes so and offers you her top tips to keeping safe in the outdoors.

You can read more about Katie here

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