Getting outside by riding roller coasters at UK theme park Thorpe Park. An honest review. On the last day of September, my husband and I spent a day at Thorpe Park, thanks to some complimentary tickets from Merlin. As a … Continued
A gear review of the Rohan Tamar Waterproof Overhead Poncho, a long length hooded waterproof smock designed to keep you dry when taking part in your outdoor hobbies. I love to try new gear, and this is something a bit … Continued
This article about trail running in Purbeck, Dorset features my regular collaboration with adidas. Last week I did something I’ve never done before. Ever. I packed my running gear so I could go for a jog while I was away … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Life and exam results, a local day hike, my new hiking trainers, and The Book of Doors. I don’t know about you, but the weeks seem to be getting busier and busier at the moment. … Continued
My currently loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is a bit of an excuse to share a few of the things I’m particularly enjoying at the moment with you. This might be actual things I have bought or been given, … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: recovering from a bulged disc and sciatica, summer solstice, a ship graveyard, and a fancy summer duvet. It’s been a couple of weeks since I wrote a proper weekly blog, so you know what that … Continued
This article about how the Olympics can inspire your One Hour Outside this summer features my regular collaboration with adidas. It’s nearly 14 years since I had the privilege of carrying the iconic Olympic torch on its journey to the … Continued
What an outdoors-loving person can do with two days in the Test Valley. This post is thanks to Test Valley Borough Council (Visit Test Valley) and a gifted stay at Michelmersh Manor Farm. At the start of May, I went … Continued
I absolutely live by the adage that life is about experiences and not things, but sometimes we need things to make life easier, more comfortable, or even just a little bit nicer. My currently loving features allow me to share a few of … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: A trip report recounting a recent long weekend in Cumbria – mountains, lakes, woodland, rivers, and the sea. Plus reviews of my Water-to-Go bottle and Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. In my last weekly … Continued