One of the best things about the Outdoor Bloggers network is that we get to meet and get to know fellow bloggers at our annual camping weekends. Over the last few years we’ve had camping meet-ups in Edale, Llyn Gwynant … Continued
My holidays come in varying types. Sometimes I will camp. This will involve a tent, a camp stove (or maybe just a pub), a communal ablutions block, and being outdoors for pretty much 24 hours a day. Sometimes I will … Continued
Hiking doesn’t always have to be up mountains or over long distances. Although I love to challenge myself, I like nothing more than spending an hour or two meandering through woodland or by the sea shore, along easy to follow … Continued
One of the biggest worries I had before I headed north to do the West Highland Way, my first real long-distance hike, was around whether or not I would actually enjoy it. I mean, would it be so physically hard … Continued
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
It’s National Map Reading Week, and as an Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champion this year I naturally wanted to get involved. I might not be a navigation expert like some of my fellow Champions (meet us all here), but, like lots … Continued
There are a wide range of reasons why you might choose a shoe over a boot, they are great for those who hike on low level trails, who want to move quickly along the trail, or who are looking for … Continued
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
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
When you are heading out for a day outside, how do you choose what to put on your feet? When packing for a road trip for which you have limited room in your bag, how do you pick the sole … Continued