BOOK REVIEW | MOUNTAIN MAN, JAMES FORREST
One thing that always gets me excited is when a friend has a book published. As someone who’s not in the published author gang (yet… maybe one day), I genuinely love it when someone I know sees their work in … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | JULY 2019
My currently loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is a bit of an excuse to share with you a few of the things I’m particularly enjoying. This might be actual things I have bought or been gifted, it might be … Continued
FOUR HILLS TO CLIMB NEAR CHELTENHAM
Being right on the edge of the Cotswolds, there are a whole host of amazing walks of all kinds of lengths to keep you busy from Cheltenham. Having recently moved to the area from the flatlands of Lincolnshire, I was … Continued
BOOK REVIEW | EVEREST ENGLAND, PETER OWEN JONES
Everest England, the new book by television presenter, vicar and environmentalist Peter Owen Jones, is billed as a unique hill walking guide for ordinary people who wish to embark on their very own Everest in the English countryside. In this … Continued
REVIEW | SMARTWOOL MERINO LEGGINGS
I wear thermals a lot. They are great for under ski wear, under my motorcycle stuff, under my hiking stuff, and for sleeping in when camping. And they’re not just for winter either. Wearing them so much means two things … Continued
CLIMBING UP CHEDDAR GORGE
It’s become a bit of a tradition that Outdoor Bloggers co-founder Jenni and I bolt on a paid-for outdoors activity onto the end of our annual camp, just because it’s a great excuse to try something new, learn some, or … Continued
HIKING CHEDDAR GORGE WITH OUTDOOR BLOGGERS
Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Somerset. The gorge is a popular tourist destination for sure, but there is good reason for that; there are hikes and climbs and cycle … Continued
THE OUTDOOR BLOGGERS SPRING CAMP 2019
Writing about the events I’ve attended is something I like to do. Splodz Blogz has always been an experience-based blog on which I natter about my bucket list, road trips and adventures, and random Saturday morning shenanigans. But this one … Continued
REVIEW | SOLESTAR HIKING INSOLES
I spend a lot of time on my feet. I love to hike and will (almost) always choose to walk when I have the time. And with that, comfort is hugely important. I am fortunate to own a selection of … Continued