The 4 Essential Safety Items To Take With You When Camping

There’s that old saying that whatever could go wrong, will go wrong. And it is never more accurate a statement than when talking about outdoor activities like camping and hiking. Many things can go wrong, though most of the time

Happy New Year…Take 2!

Happy New Year…Take 2!

I don’t do many posts like this, but after neglecting my blog for much of 2020, I thought that a catch up would be good. I had a nice post all planned out for the beginning of the month, with

How to have fun outdoors this Autumn

How to have fun outdoors this Autumn

I don’t know about you, but it’s starting to get a bit harder to keep putting on a brave face. Luckily, we can still spend time outdoors, but I miss being able to head off anywhere I want or having

2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge

The organisers of the Big Dog Walk series are proud to announce the 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge, which will take place in September 2020 and aims to raise thousands of pounds for dog-related

Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs: Glen Boulder

Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs: Glen Boulder

Welcome back to another edition of Meet the Entrepreneurs, the (very occasional!) series where I delve into the stories and personalities behind some brilliant outdoor brands. This time we’re getting to know up and coming USA outdoor brand Glen Boulder.

The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show returns to Birmingham’s NEC

I know that some people find this time of year depressing, but I love it! I love researching and planning trips for the coming year. Over the last few years we’ve made a trip to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome

The Great Outdoors – 6 Safety tips every hiker should know

The Great Outdoors – 6 Safety tips every hiker should know

Sometimes, the call of the great outdoors is just too strong. And what better way to spend time with your family, friends or enjoy your own company than hiking and camping in the wilderness. Depending on your experience in the

Review: Mud and Bloom Box

Review: Mud and Bloom Box

This year I’ve been determined to spend more time out in our garden with the kids. We haven’t done much with it, but we have tried to make it bee and bird friendly, and this year I’ve grown some herbs,

Review: Timber Festival 2019

Review: Timber Festival 2019

As you may recall from my preview to Timber Festival, we were all very excited about spending the weekend at the festival this year. Last year I had been heavily pregnant, and so we opted for a day ticket, but

Top 5 Places to see British Wildlife

Top 5 Places to see British Wildlife

If you think of unforgettable wildlife holidays across the world, there are some experiences that spring instantly to mind, like a safari in Africa, or spotting orang -utans in Borneo or lemurs in Madagascar. However, we are fortunate in the