Illuminate at The Blue Pool is a magical after‑dark winter wander filled with colour, wonder and woodland light, perfect for a joyful One Hour Outside. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you make an effort to step … Continued
Will you join me for a month of getting outside every day in November? The annual One Hour Outside challenge returns. This November marks the eleventh year of my One Hour Outside Challenge. Eleven Novembers of choosing to step out, … Continued
A hike up Aberedw Hill and Wylfre Hill near Builth Wells in mid-Wales – a day of wide skies, quiet summits, and an unexpected detour. Away from the National Parks, there’s something about hiking in mid-Wales that invites a slower … Continued
The Derw Wooden Cabin is a hillside cabin with mountain views and epic sunsets – this Quirky Stay in mid Wales offered space to rest, write, and roam. Welcome back to my series of Quirky Stays, a personal project to … Continued
These musings on being inspired by the Women’s Rugby World Cup feature my regular collaboration with adidas. There’s something about a big team sport tournament that grabs hold of us. The Women’s Rugby World Cup is one of those events, … Continued
Quirky Stays is my summer of gently different adventures. Close to home, shaped by nature, creativity, and connection, and sparked by the need to make space after my world changed. First up, Honeydown. This summer hasn’t unfolded quite as I’d … Continued
The Splodz Blogz One Hour Outside Annual February Photo Challenge | #SplodzDPC Welcome back to the Splodz Blogz One Hour Outside February Photo Challenge – an annual tradition that’s been inspiring creativity for the past nine years. Whether you’re a … Continued
Back in November (One Hour Outside month) I walked the WAS Way (“Walk Around Stroud”), a 10-mile waymarked route around the parish borders of Stroud in Gloucestershire. The circular hike crosses all five of the famous Five Valleys – Frome … Continued
A quick guide to some of my favourite ways to spend time outside in London. Large cities may not be a normal place to go to find fun ways to spend time outside, but when I’m on a city break, … Continued
This blog post listing another four hills to climb near Cheltenham, also features my regular collaboration with adidas. Being right on the edge of the Cotswolds, you don’t have to go far from Cheltenham to find picturesque hills. While the … Continued