HIKING THE STIPERSTONES
The Stipertones is a jagged ridge of bare stone tors in the Shropshire hills that come with enough myth and legend to keep any walker happy. I’m told it’s where Shropshire witches meet to sup with the devil as he … Continued
WALK TO A NEW YOU THIS NEW YEAR
Another New Year looms and the pressure to make that annual resolution hangs like a pall on the horizon. You may wake up on New Year’s Day with a tired and heavy head and the best of intentions but according … Continued
AN ODE TO MY KIWI PRO STRETCH TROUSERS
Ask any lady who loves to spend time outdoors what trousers she wears, and the likelihood is that she has at least one pair of the Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch hiking trousers. I’ve had mine for years now, currently switching … Continued
EXPLORING LONDON ON FOOT WITH LONDON WALKS
I love visiting London. Which may sound a bit strange coming from a countryside and hiking loving outdoorsy person like me, but I really do enjoy a short break in the big smoke – it’s such a great place to … Continued
A DAY OF FREEZE-DRIED FOOD: REVIEW | SUMMIT TO EAT
Food is heavy. And I eat a lot of it. So, on a recent two-day hike, I chose to make use of the adventurer’s friend and pack some freeze-dried meal pouches to keep me going. I knew my overnight spot … Continued
THE GETOUTSIDE INTERVIEWS | LISA WELLS
For my next entry in my series of GetOutside interviews, I’d like to introduce Lisa to you. Lisa Wells lives on Snowdonia’s doorstep, and loves to adventure with Olive and The Beast… you’ll have to read on to find out … Continued
REVIEW | LOWA LOCARNO GTX LO WALKING SHOES
The arrival of the autumnal nip in the morning air means that the sandals have been retired to the back of the wardrobe as I can’t bear to hike or wander without socks on anymore. Ah socks, my favourite! So … Continued
THE GETOUTSIDE INTERVIEWS | LUCY ATKINS
This week my GetOutside Interview series travels down to one of my favourite places in the world – Dartmoor in Devon – where I remember many happy childhood walks and explorations. It must be the place I learnt to read … Continued
SPLODZ’S GETOUTSIDE ACTIVITY CHALLENGE
You know me. I love to get outside. And I love a challenge. Combine those two things with being a little bit silly, and you have me down to a tee. So here I am, announcing my GetOutside Activity Challenge. … Continued
PRACTICAL SANDALS SMART ENOUGH FOR WORK
If you’ve been following me on instagram over the last few months you’ll have seen these sandals a lot. I don’t show my face much on there, but I do show my feet… and these sandals will have been on … Continued