We should be outside, beyond the walls, where we can smell, feel, hear, and touch the real world. At least for a little bit of time each day. For me, the outdoors is for everything from hiking adventures, camping trips, big views, local walks, running errands, and the smallest connections with nature. Find out more about One Hour Outside.
Getting very muddy on a big hill near Cardiff on a half-day off-road driving experience with 4×4 Driving School. It’s been a while since I’ve laughed so much doing a buy-an-experience type activity. We spent an incredibly fun few hours … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: continuing as an OS Champion, May is National Walking Month, writing a foreword to a walking guidebook, a new long-distance trail in the UK, planting a Cherry Plum tree, and my new pack. The weather … Continued
A night-time One Hour Outside (well, three) stargazing in Bannau Brycheiniog with Dark Sky Wales. And a few notes on taking dark sky photos with an iPhone. Spending time outside isn’t confined to the daytime… and this One Hour Outside … Continued
In this weekly blog, I chat about four of this week’s One Hour Outside activities: a history lesson on Cleeve Hill, paddling on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, some local trig bagging, and a garden-based marshmallow toasting treat. Hooray for … Continued
Day hiking Helvellyn from Glenridding – up via Striding Edge, and down via Swirral Edge. After three days on the Cumbria Way, a night at Skiddaw House hiking in via Skiddaw and out via Blencathra, Jenni and I had one … Continued
In this weekly blog episode, let’s talk about week, and a fantastic hike along Cat’s Back to Hay Bluff in the Black Mountains. Ah, back to writing on a Sunday afternoon. I’m sat in my lounge with the sun shining … Continued
A two-day adventure in the wild and rugged Lake District fells, including a bucket list night at Skiddaw House, hiking in via Skiddaw, and out via Blencathra – part two of two (go here to read part one first). One … Continued
A two-day adventure in the wild and rugged Lake District fells, including a bucket list night at Skiddaw House, hiking in via Skiddaw, and out via Blencathra – part one of two (part two is here). In my recently published … Continued
In this weekly blog episode, let’s talk celebrating Easter – including hot cross buns and Easter eggs, and a picnic and walk with friends and family. I have to ask: What is all this talk of Easter baskets? Is that … Continued
My regular currently loving feature allows me to put together a list my favourite things. I’m certainly not going to include homemade toothpaste tablets in this currently loving list, or, for that matter, putting salt in my tea. Both of … Continued