ILLUMINATE AT THE BLUE POOL
Illuminate at The Blue Pool is a magical after‑dark winter wander filled with colour, wonder and woodland light, perfect for a joyful One Hour Outside. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you make an effort to step … Continued
DECEMBER IN THREE MOVEMENTS | Episode 179
A monthly journal episode: December in three movements, from Lake District walks to Norway’s winter landscapes and early‑year reflections. As has become my little tradition over the last year or so, the start of a new month gives me a … Continued
ON NEW YEAR
In my Christmas Message last week, I wrote about purposefully seeking out a new core memory; something specific and intentional to plant a new root in a season that otherwise felt awkward and unfamiliar. New Year, though, brings a slightly … Continued
THE HELIPOD | Quirky Stays 07
My final Quirky Stay of 2025 – at the Helipod – two cosy November nights glamping inside a grounded helicopter on the Lincolnshire coast. Over the past year, I’ve been chasing down Quirky Stays, places that turn a night away … Continued
IN SEARCH OF A NEW CORE MEMORY
The Splodz Blogz Christmas Message 2025: In Search of a New Core Memory Every December I sit down to write a Christmas message here on my blog. If the King and the Prime Minister can have one, then surely Splodz … Continued
FELLSIDE SAUNA AND A DIP IN DERWENTWATER
There are gifts you unwrap and place on a shelf, and then there are gifts that ask you to step outside, breathe deep, and plunge into something very cold… Fellside Sauna on Derwentwater was the latter; a birthday present … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | December 2025
I really enjoy pulling together my Currently Loving posts – little snapshots of the things bringing a smile to my face right now. This December’s edition isn’t a gift guide (though it might spark ideas if you’re still hunting for … Continued
THE LOSS OF MYSELF | Episode 178
A monthly journal of grief, growth, and everyday adventures – from the loss of myself to light found outside. Welcome back to my monthly journal. If you’ve been following each episode over the last few months, you’ll know the deal … Continued
THE WHATS AND WHYS | A ONE HOUR OUTSIDE NOVEMBER CHALLENGE RECAP
In my eleventh year of One Hour Outside, November reminded me that even the darkest days hold light – if I get out to see it. This November marked the eleventh year of my One Hour Outside challenge, though the … Continued
EIGHT WOODLAND WALKS IN THE COTSWOLDS
This post featuring eight woodland walks in the Cotswolds features my regular collaboration with adidas. There’s something quietly magical about walking through woodland in autumn. The colours shift from golden to russet to deep bronze, leaves crunch (or squelch…) underfoot, … Continued