ON FEELING INFERIOR (AND A CHALLENGE FOR YOU)
Back in January when I was at the GetOutside Champions launch in the New Forest I spoke about the fact that I am often the one sat in the corner feeling like I don’t fit in. I’m a bit of an … Continued
REVIEW: FIREPOT BY OUTDOOR FOOD
Having been brought up camping, I learnt from an early age that could cook pretty much anything on an open fire or single gas burner. The idea of eating well when I’m camping is no bother to me at all, … Continued
VIA FERRATA INSIDE HONISTER SLATE MINE
You might think in order to have an amazing bucket list adventure you need to travel the world and go places that are far flung or remote or inaccessible. You really don’t. Honestly. There is a huge array of adventure … Continued
CAN YOU GET ONE HOUR OUTSIDE EVERY DAY IN NOVEMBER?
November is a notoriously cold, dark and damp month. Which is rubbish. Really rubbish. I mean, don’t get me wrong, November is a great month. I think it’s particularly excellent because it’s the month in which I celebrate my birthday. … Continued
WHY THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY?
In Spring 2018 we will find out where the West Highland Way appears in the list of Britain’s Favourite 100 Walks, which may or may not feature yours truly, but for now I will just add my voice to the … Continued
NINE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MAPS
I might not be a navigation expert, but as I’m sure lots of you reading Splodz Blogz feel, the ability to read a map is one of the main skills I have that ensures my enjoyment of the outdoors. In … Continued
ADVENTURE PLANNING WORRIES AND TIPS TO HELP
In just over a week I will be heading north by train with a couple of friends to take on the famous West Highland Way trail up in Scotland. I think it’s fair to say that over the last few … Continued
WIN | THE GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE MAP
I am very excited to have the brand new Strumpshaw, Tingleton and Gigglesiwick’s Great British Adventure Map to give away to one lucky Splodz Blogz reader. This cool new map is full to bursting with ideas of things to do … Continued
THE GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE MAP
Great Britain is the ultimate adventure playground. Our little island is jam-packed with glorious adventures waiting to be had. And so is this, the ultimate adventure map of Britain. Featuring thousands of wild and beautiful locations, long-distance routes, eccentric events … Continued
AT HOME ADVENTURE AT LOCAL NATURE RESERVES
I have always been a huge advocate of exploring nature’s spaces close to where I live. While I do enjoy travelling far and wide to enjoy the great outdoors at the top of mountains or on multi-day adventures, I still … Continued