November was my One Hour Outside challenge month, a personal and open-to-all quest to spend at least an hour outside every day, come rain or shine. Spending time outside has countless benefits for our mental and physical health. It boosts … Continued
A list of nine long-distance hikes to do in a long weekend in Great Britain (give or take a day…). As much as I would like to head off to hike all of Great Britain’s amazing National Trails (and then … Continued
I planned to hike the Winchcombe Way in the Cotswolds in one weekend. This adventure journal is the story of how it ended up taking two years. And the lessons I learnt through perceived hiking failure. The Winchcombe Way is … Continued
In episode 117 of my weekly blog (read last week’s post), I promised that by the time I wrote this week’s episode, I would have completed the Winchcombe Way. Happily, I can report I did manage to do that – … Continued
The main story in this weekly blog should have been a lovely long motorcycle ride over to the Brecon Beacons – or Bannau Brycheiniog as I need to remember to call it now. However, thanks to an upset stomach, I … Continued
There are lots (and lots) of walking options on and around Cleeve Hill on the edge of the Cotswolds, it’s a very good place for a wander and is very popular for good reason. Some people will do the same … Continued
How has your week been? Have you been enjoying the Spring weather? Spent some time in a café or pub garden? Met up with some friends? I hope that however you have spent the last week you’ve had some happy … Continued