OFF-ROAD DRIVING IN SOUTH WALES
Getting very muddy on a big hill near Cardiff on a half-day off-road driving experience with 4×4 Driving School. It’s been a while since I’ve laughed so much doing a buy-an-experience type activity. We spent an incredibly fun few hours … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 151 | NATIONAL WALKING MONTH
In this weekly blog episode: continuing as an OS Champion, May is National Walking Month, writing a foreword to a walking guidebook, a new long-distance trail in the UK, planting a Cherry Plum tree, and my new pack. The weather … Continued
STARGAZING WITH DARK SKY WALES
A night-time One Hour Outside (well, three) stargazing in Bannau Brycheiniog with Dark Sky Wales. And a few notes on taking dark sky photos with an iPhone. Spending time outside isn’t confined to the daytime… and this One Hour Outside … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 150 | HISTORY, PADDLING AND FIRE
In this weekly blog, I chat about four of this week’s One Hour Outside activities: a history lesson on Cleeve Hill, paddling on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, some local trig bagging, and a garden-based marshmallow toasting treat. Hooray for … Continued
A GLORIOUS DAY ON THE HELVELLYN EDGES
Day hiking Helvellyn from Glenridding – up via Striding Edge, and down via Swirral Edge. After three days on the Cumbria Way, a night at Skiddaw House hiking in via Skiddaw and out via Blencathra, Jenni and I had one … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 149 | HIKING CAT’S BACK
In this weekly blog episode, let’s talk about week, and a fantastic hike along Cat’s Back to Hay Bluff in the Black Mountains. Ah, back to writing on a Sunday afternoon. I’m sat in my lounge with the sun shining … Continued
A NIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS | SKIDDAW HOUSE, Part 2
A two-day adventure in the wild and rugged Lake District fells, including a bucket list night at Skiddaw House, hiking in via Skiddaw, and out via Blencathra – part two of two (go here to read part one first). One … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 148 | WARM WINDS
In this weekly blog episode, I chat about the weather, some perfect brownies, a motorcycle ride in the Cotswolds, and some books and films that have been entertaining me. Welcome back to another weekly blog, my regular series of journal … Continued
A NIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS | SKIDDAW HOUSE, Part 1
A two-day adventure in the wild and rugged Lake District fells, including a bucket list night at Skiddaw House, hiking in via Skiddaw, and out via Blencathra – part one of two (part two is here). In my recently published … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 147 | HAPPY EASTER
In this weekly blog episode, let’s talk celebrating Easter – including hot cross buns and Easter eggs, and a picnic and walk with friends and family. I have to ask: What is all this talk of Easter baskets? Is that … Continued