5 Dog-friendly Walking Routes in the Lake District

5 Dog-friendly Walking Routes in the Lake District

Whether your dog is a growing pup or an active adult dog, the Lake District is the perfect location to walk your four-legged friend. From its winter trails to its woodland outings, there are so many wagtastic walking spots to

Top 5 Beer Gardens in The Lake District

Top 5 Beer Gardens in The Lake District

Did you know that the Lake District hosts the highest concentration of small breweries in the UK? We’ve enjoyed many amazing walks in the Lakes, and equally had many a happy time in many a Cumbrian pub. So why not

7 Things you need to hike like a pro

7 Things you need to hike like a pro

Did you know that May is National Walking Month? Regardless of this fact, it’s a brilliant time of year to get out walking. The evenings are light, the weather is improving and the world is looking green and lush as

5 Reasons you should use Walking Poles

5 Reasons you should use Walking Poles

I generally try to keep my kit to a minimum when out walking, however there are a few essential items that are always in my rucksack, I’ve also recently been persuaded of the benefits of using walking poles. I used

A Guide To The Best Hiking Trails In The World

You can ask 100 avid hikers which is the best hiking trail in the world and chances are you will get a lot of different answers. But, if you ask a hundred hikers what makes a trail great, they will

Hickling Broad – Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Hickling Broad – Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Back in August we enjoyed a lovely few days in the Norfolk Broads.  Norfolk is fast becoming one of our favourite places to visit, and this time around we were lucky to find a great campsite as well.  We were just

Family Friendly Elton & Fotheringhay Circuit

Family Friendly Elton & Fotheringhay Circuit

Length: 5 miles Duration: 2 hours  This is an easy five mile circular route. It is not suitable for pushchairs and may get very muddy in the winter. This flat route is perfect for a family stroll. Passing through green

How to Choose the Right Footwear for Hiking

How to Choose the Right Footwear for Hiking

Everyone loves an adventure. It can be an indoor adventure like poker or an outdoor adventure like hiking. Indoor adventures challenge the mind and outdoor adventures challenge the body. Outdoor adventures, which are pursued either as a competitive sport or

Clothes to pack for your first hiking weekend

If you are new to hiking this article is designed for you. We love walking and being outdoors. Naturally, we are passionate about helping more people to do the same. Today, we are going to help you to decide what

Top 5 Summer Walks For Wildlife Spotting

Top 5 Summer Walks For Wildlife Spotting

In the UK, we have to make the most out of the glorious sunshine of summer whilst we have it. Our summer days are fast and fleeting, so make sure you have a ‘sunny day’ plan to hand, for when