Walks near Rushden Lakes

Walks near Rushden Lakes

In a bid to spend more time outdoors more and get the boys used to walking a bit further we’re always looking for easy walks, but we still need lots of interest to keep the whole family engaged. A couple

Review: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park

Review: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park

As you have probably noticed, our taste in campsites tends to lean towards the smaller, more basic end of the spectrum. I’m not usually bothered if the site has a play area, as the kids usually make their own fun,

The Beginners Guide to Camping Etiquette

The Beginners Guide to Camping Etiquette

Due to current circumstances, there are more of us holidaying in the UK, and more of us camping for the first time. It can be a daunting prospect to go on a completely different type of holiday to what you’re

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

Three easy outdoor ideas to help your family be more mindful

Three easy outdoor ideas to help your family be more mindful

Winfields Outdoors  are on a mission to show everyone the many positive benefits of heading out into the great outdoors on a hike. The ‘Walk and Talk’ campaign is a fantastic initiative to encourage people to come together, get outside and

What does 2018 have in store?

What does 2018 have in store?

I haven’t been around much lately. Once again, just as everything is going well, life gets in the way! Last year I made a conscious effort to move my blog on and be a bit more professional. Being an Ordnance

#AdventureCalling Outdoor Linky Week 20

Can you believe that Christmas and New Year is now behind us! I know it always goes quickly, but this time it just flew by! I hope that everyone managed to spend some time outdoors amongst the madness. We’ve managed

Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs: Cornish Wave

Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs: Cornish Wave

Welcome back to another edition of ‘Meet the Outdoor Entrepreneurs’, the series where I go behind the scenes to learn more about some fantastic people who have struck out and started their own outdoor businesses. Hopefully, you caught the last

How to use OS Maps

How to use OS Maps

I love planning adventures. I love getting my Ordnance Survey map and spreading it over the living room floor, I love poring over minute details and plotting where we’re going to walk. As detailed as the paper maps are though,

#AdventureCalling Outdoor Linky Week 14

Hosting a linky certainly shows just how fast time goes. Can you believe we’re at week 14 already? I love this time of year. 2107 might be slipping away from us, but I love the freshness in the air and