There are times in our lives when we drift off to sleep wondering whether the day that just happened was real or not. Events or activities so surreal or that came about through nothing more than a series of strange … Continued
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
It is fair to say that I bang on about spending time outside a lot. I expend a lot of energy trying to encourage people to spend at least a little bit of time outside every day through my One … 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
I had a simple set of requirements when I started researching which tent to buy for the West Highland Way. I wanted a tent that was big enough for me and my pack, that I could sit up in, that … Continued
Happy Birthday to Splodz Blogz! I started this blog eight years ago this week, following a decision over New Year 2010 to just start writing. I didn’t have an outlet for my words or photographs at the time, and so … Continued
Back in September, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the South West Outdoor Festival. Held on a farm on the cliffs above Cheddar Gorge, SWOF is a small and informal affair linked with the National Trust, designed … Continued
The Fjallraven Kanken is something of an iconic piece when it comes to back packs. The design is an absolute classic – squared off at the edges, utilitarian looking, built with the practicalities of carrying stuff around. I recently got … Continued
