I last posted about waiting until I was ready, post-lockdown, to begin my rewilding process.…
#Review:-ish | How I Consume Books
Books and the outdoors belong together. I fall asleep in my tent while reading a…
#Gear: Let’s Talk Layers
In the past I have spent a good few soggy hikes desperately wishing I’d dressed…
#Microadventures: How to Start Bivvying
What is bivvying? Simply put, bivvying is sleeping wild. Instead of using a tent, you…
#Gear: Wild Camping Comfort Hacks
“You’re so tough!”, my grandma said, when I came back from my bivvy by Tryfan, where…
#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.
#Review: Wilderness Weekends by Phoebe Smith
Taking in caves, mountains, viewpoints, bothies, beaches, and even a massive rock with a gap underneath it, Wilderness Weekends is a showcase of some of the best spots in Britain.
#BothyBagging: Finding Time to go Off-Grid
I slipped up to my desk just before 9am, relatively unnoticed, with all the dignity I could muster and clutching a sausage sandwich. Adventure is the perfect antidote to the desk.
#GetOutside: Finishing The Lyke Wake Walk
I did it! Those of you who follow me on social media may have…
#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.