This walk was a milestone: it took me to 51 miles out of 100. I’m…
#GetOutside: The Leicestershire Round | Rutland Border
At 12 miles, ‘The Rutland Border Section’ is the longest single leg of the Leicestershire…
#GetOutside: The Leicestershire Round | River Valleys
In January, when I decided that I would complete The Leicestershire Round through the year,…
#GetOutside: The Long Mynd, Shropshire
I last posted about waiting until I was ready, post-lockdown, to begin my rewilding process.…
#GetOutside: The Leicestershire Round
I am an enthusiastic apologist for outdoor pursuits in the Midlands. There, I said it. The…
#Microadventures: Hiking the Northumberland Coast Path
On the Northumberland Coast Path, walking is enough. The beaches are golden and miles wide. Dolphins play in the water. There are many, many castles. And, when you stop walking, there are some excellent places to get a beer.
#GetOutside: Five Things I Learned from Failing the Three Peaks
The thought of putting my soaked, icy-cold waterproofs back on in the dark at the bottom of Scafell Pike still makes me recoil.
#WildSwimming: In the Shadow of Tryfan
I had been standing on the edge of the lake for ten minutes. If I didn’t get in soon, it was going to be too dark. I knew I’d regret not going in. I was frustrated with myself. I pushed my sweaty hair away from my face and balled my fists. I was going to do this.
#Microadventures – YHA Black Sail
I found an epic walk online. Trail Magazine recommended YHA Black Sail as its #RoomWithAView…