Many people in the U.K. and around the world travel the well-trodden path to London town in search of fun and fortune. I should know – I am one of them; I left my village in Wales when I was 18 and spent eight years enjoying all it had to offer. However, the downside to London (apart from communing) is its lack of beaches to surf and mountains to climb, and if you don’t have a car it can be an expensive business to get out of the city to surf, hike, kayak, climb or do whatever your extreme sport passion is. To ski or snowboard you need to catch a plane or a train, and it’s not cheap going to the Continent.  It’s not always about money either – finding the time between work and social commitments is also hard, but London always has a surprise somewhere. So here is your guide on how to keep up with your sport when you can’t get out of the city. Continue Reading →