The Cotswolds is scattered with settlement remains, including tombs. Belas Knap – or beacon hill – is a great example of a Neolithic long barrow. It might look like a green mound in a field, but it would have been … Continued
I’ve had my eye on the AquaVenture course at Cotswold Country Park and Beach for a little while, ever since we sat on our kayaks and watched a group of people play about on it in my 2018 GetOutside Activity … Continued
The overriding reason for my GetOutside Activity Challenge back in September was to demonstrate, to actually show you in deeds rather than words, how many different things there are to do outdoors. All too often we assume outdoors adventure to … Continued
Being right on the edge of the Cotswolds, there are a whole host of amazing walks of all kinds of lengths to keep you busy from Cheltenham. Having recently moved to the area from the flatlands of Lincolnshire, I was … Continued
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens is another one of those places that makes for an ideal outdoors focused day out. I’ve said many times that One Hour Outside doesn’t have to be a hike or a cycle ride or anything … Continued
I love finding “half way points” to meet friends for a hike and a catch-up, it’s an excellent way to spend a Saturday and probably the best way, in my opinion, to explore and area and have a natter. Just … Continued
Located within Cotswold Water Park and close to Cirencester, Cotswold Country Park and Beach is a facility with two lakes, a beach, and a whole host of activities – a place to spend a whole day as a family or … Continued
Another New Year looms and the pressure to make that annual resolution hangs like a pall on the horizon. You may wake up on New Year’s Day with a tired and heavy head and the best of intentions but according … Continued
Ah Christmas time. The perfect opportunity to put on your pyjamas, eat takeaway food, and sit in front of rubbish movies on a Saturday night. Well, yes. But also no… it’s also an excellent time make the most of the … Continued
You know me. I love to get outside. And I love a challenge. Combine those two things with being a little bit silly, and you have me down to a tee. So here I am, announcing my GetOutside Activity Challenge. … Continued