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
KEEN ZIONIC NXT BOOTS | Gear Review
A review of the KEEN Zionic NXT hiking boots featuring three short hikes. These were gifted for review purposes, but this is not a sponsored post. I’ve always had a soft spot for KEEN. They make the kind of gear … Continued
CAPSULE HOTEL IN LONDON | Quirky Stays 06
A quirky stay weekend in London: from luxury at the Waldorf Hilton on The Strand to cocoon living at the Zedwell Capsule Hotel at Piccadilly Circus. This quirky stay was all about contrasts. I’d planned a trip to London with … Continued
TRAIN AND TRAIL WITH ALEX SNOW
Two days challenging myself to live my dirt biking dream – a train and trail weekend with Alex Snow Off-Road. Some adventures start with a big dose of doubt. And a slightly wonky rib. In early May, still recovering from … Continued
THE GRIEF LABYRINTH | Episode 177
Considering a new metaphor for my current world – the grief labyrinth. And catching up on an October full of gentle adventures and bursts of energy. Hello again, and welcome to this month’s journal. How are you doing as we … Continued
MAGIC MUSHROOM CABIN | Quirky Stays 05
For 36 hours, the Magic Mushroom Cabin in Dodford became my fairy-tale hideaway: a homely, hand-built retreat where comfort met quiet enchantment. There’s something quietly radical about choosing to step sideways from the everyday, to seek out spaces that are … Continued