Welcome to the most bloggy of all the adventure-related posts… A packing list! In this article I’m sharing everything I took on my UK coast to coast hike. These gear list posts are always super interesting to me, and I … Continued
We might not have been able to head off to Europe for a two-week seven-country road trip as we’d planned this year, but we still managed to get away to explore by motorcycle. As I was putting my selection of … Continued
Back in the autumn I took myself on a little adventure. The view from my new desk at work offers tempting glimpses of the Cotswold hills that surround Cheltenham. The highest point in this AONB is Cleeve Hill, just a … Continued
Over the last few months, the idea of using less single use plastic has become much more mainstream than it has been over recent years. We have people like Lizzie Car, the Meek Family, and of course, David Attenborough, to … Continued
Is there anything more stressful than choosing the right backpack for a through hike? Look back a year or so in my life and you’d definitely agree with me; the combination of needing to get the right size, shape, fit, … Continued
The most nerve-wrecking item of clothing in my wardrobe to wash, and I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear this, is my down jacket. There is something that fills me with dread each time I need to wash it … Continued
I’ll be honest. I’ve always been a bit sceptical of walking poles. I have been open to the idea that they would be useful for mountaineers, perhaps, but I’ve always wondered why the “average walker” would bother. I mean, they … Continued
The problem with being an outdoors loving girl is that my outdoor gear cupboard wish list grows with every new activity I try or see others trying. I mean, I’m happy just to hike, and I have plenty of the … Continued
The most common question regarding my West Highland Way hike, both on and off the trail, has been “what did you pack?”. I didn’t really plan on writing a post like this because I do not consider myself an expert, … Continued
In exactly the same way that having new running gear might encourage you to leave the house and head out for a run, having new cycling gear is a great way to get me on my bike. Good weather and … Continued