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.
In this weekly blog episode: A few words on feeling the back-to-school vibes, even as an adult. Plus, National GetOutside Day, my latest walking-related audiobook, and the Last Night of the Proms. I mentioned in my last weekly blog (episode … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Going on a historical journey across Cleeve Common thanks to a Heritage Open Day guided history walk. Ah Autumn. It’s definitely here, isn’t it?! And I don’t know how I feel about that. Actually, I … 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
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
In this weekly blog episode: Watching the Olympics, riding the new BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle, and a new knee-length waterproof coat. It’s been a few weeks, but it’s time for another weekly blog episode. Don’t worry, I’m not going … 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
An adventure journal featuring a version of the Coledale Round in the Lake District – nine miles, four Wainwrights, 3,700 feet of ascent, and a very nearly broken Zoe. I absolutely love hiking. It’s one of my favourite things to … 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
An adventure journal featuring a lovely hike from Keswick taking in Derwentwater, Ashness Bridge, Walla Crag and Castlehead Wood. This 6.5-mile hike is one of those beautiful Lake District hikes that provides very high-satisfaction but without being too much of … 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