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
THREE CAMPERVAN FRIENDLY SITES IN DEVON AND CORNWALL
There really is a wide range of campsites available that suit all tastes and requirements when it comes to camping trips. You can find everything from super basic sites with little to no facilities aimed at adults wanting to get … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | MAY 2019
It’s been a couple of months, so it’s time for my regular Currently Loving feature here on Splodz Blogz. Are you ready for another weird and wonderful list of bits and bobs to wear, to watch, to eat, to use, … Continued
A WEEKEND IN THE VALLEYS
The Valleys – the sausage shaped hilly bit between the Brecon Beacons and the M4 in South Wales – is now even easier to get to thanks to the removal of the Severn Bridge toll. At just half-an-hour from Cardiff, … Continued