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
In my eleventh year of One Hour Outside, November reminded me that even the darkest days hold light – if I get out to see it. This November marked the eleventh year of my One Hour Outside challenge, though the … Continued
Considering a new metaphor for my current world – the grief labyrinth. And catching up on an October full of gentle adventures and bursts of energy. Hello again, and welcome to this month’s journal. How are you doing as we … 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
A weekly (monthly…) blog with a roundup of this year’s One Hour Outside February Photo Challenge, a short hike in south Wales, and a handful of short audiobook reviews. Happy Shrove Tuesday! Assuming you are reading this episode on the … 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