Gift giving shouldn’t be all about things. I mean, things are great, they can be very handy, and can certainly bring joy (you’ll not have me telling you otherwise). But there are definitely other ways to also share love and … Continued
If you are wanting to buy someone a gift this Christmas as a token of your love, then why not make it something that will either inspire and motivate them to spend time outdoors, or to make their time outside … Continued
With One Hour Outside, I am trying to encourage people to leave the comfort of their desk or sofa or kitchen (or wherever you happen to be), and go outside for a little bit of time every single day. It … Continued
Guilty of thinking that outdoor adventures are only for the long days of summer? Maybe you find thinking of things to do on short dark days difficult? OR… think that you have to be super hardcore to do any kind … Continued
Are you ready to claim November as your most outdoorsy month of 2022? My One Hour Outside Challenge returns next month – an opportunity for you to make spending a little bit of time outside every day a purposeful habit. … Continued
With over 20 miles to hike on day six of our UK coast to coast hike, 21.5 to be exact, it would be our biggest day so far. We would be hiking across the Westmoreland Plateau from Shap to Kirkby … Continued
Back in October 2021 (last Autumn), friend and hiking partner Jenni (@mrsjtulip) and I hiked the UK coast to coast. On the wish list since we hiked the West Highland Way in 2017, we completed Alfred Wainwright’s traditional route from … Continued
After a little pause so I could catch up on a few other blog posts (which I hope you’ve read?!), my weekly blog returns with a post featuring a handful of local wanders I’ve had recently. It’s been a … Continued
Last weekend I was invited to The Wave near Bristol for a beginner’s surf lesson in the white-water of their artificial lake, and to stay over in one of their onsite safari tents. To say I had a good time … Continued
This episode of my weekly blog is coming to you from my dining room. We’ve not long come home from a couple of hours wandering on the hill, I’ve got a cup of tea and a Lindor (still making our … Continued