AD | MY WILD SWIMMING KIT BAG
The lock down rules have relaxed just enough in England to allow wild swimming, that is, swimming in lakes, rivers and the sea. As long as we are sensible, honour social distancing rules, and keep ourselves well within our safety … Continued
HIKING THE WYE VALLEY | GOODRICH CASTLE, COPPETT HILL AND SYMONDS YAT
Since I moved to Gloucestershire, I’ve discovered a myriad of lovely hiking routes in my local area that I’ve been meaning to share with you. It’s easy to search the internet for great routes but I know when I’m looking … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 18 | ALL CHANGE AGAIN
Good evening. How has your week been? Have you been a busy bee, productive at work at home? Maybe you’ve completed a DIY project, or started a new one. Perhaps you’ve cooked your best meal for weeks, or baked a … Continued
SPEND AS MUCH TIME OUTDOORS AS YOU LIKE
We were not created to be inside. Our bodies (and minds) need all the things the outside provide – fresh air, natural light, nature, and space. And while having walls and a roof is amazing and wonderful and hugely important … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 17 | A NORMAL FEELING SATURDAY
Hello all and welcome to another weekly blog written under lock down. How has your week been? Done anything good or unusual this week? Been making the most of the sunshine, eating all the things, and doing your best to … Continued
A VIRTUAL COAST TO COAST HIKE
I have to admit I’ve been a little bit jealous of those who seem to have achieved great things or taken part in big challenges during lock down. I’m one of the many people who is still working full time … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 16 | NOT IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
I should have been hiking in the Lake District this weekend. I was due to head up to the Honister area to make use of my replacement Via Ferrata Xtreme voucher after my climbing experience was cut short due to … Continued
LOCK DOWN APPROPRIATE GETOUTSIDE INSPIRATION FROM THE OS CHAMPIONS
How is lock down treating your relationship with the outdoors? We’re about to end our sixth week of heavy social restrictions here in the UK, all for good reason, but it is not surprising that a lot of people are … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 15 | NOTHING TO SAY
Good evening! I’m a day late with the weekly blog this week, I know at least two people noticed… In all honestly, episode 15 nearly didn’t get any airtime because when I sat down yesterday to write it, I just … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | APRIL 2020
Ah 2020, what a weird year you are proving to be. Especially since mid-March. But still, as I mentioned in my gratitude focused weekly blog a couple of weeks ago (read episode 12 here), it is good to look around … Continued