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,

Our #homefromhome weekend with Millets

Our #homefromhome weekend with Millets

A couple of weeks ago me, Luke and Finn, together with some other bloggers, joined a team from Millets to enjoy a weekend of camping as part of their #homefromhome campaign. The idea was to showcase our camping set ups, plus

Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall

I’m always looking for an interesting day out, and so decided to fit in another outing on the way back from our Peak District mini break. We called in at Hardwick Hall, our second National Trust visit after Longshaw, and

Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir

Our second outing of our mini break was a stroll around Ladybower reservoir. Our B&B was just a few minutes drive away so it seemed like the perfect place for an easy walk. Finn had decided not to sleep so

Longshaw Estate

Longshaw Estate

Last week we headed to the Peak District for a few days. It was kind of a mini honeymoon, but also just because we fancied a break after all the wedding craziness. Despite some unfavorable forecasts, it didn’t rain. I

Thor’s Cave and Wetton Walk

Thor’s Cave and Wetton Walk

It had been so long since we’d been for a proper walk that I was desperate to get out. We tried a few times to make it to the Peak District, but life (and Christmas and the weather) seemed determined

Carsington Water

Carsington Water

We fancied a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll whilst we were in the Peak District a couple of weeks ago, so headed to Carsington Water. We left the baby carrier behind as the paths around the reservoir are pushchair friendly. We

Buxton Country Park

Buxton Country Park

Despite the dismal weather on our last camping trip, we were still keen to get out and walk whenever possible. For our first proper walk with the baby we headed north up the A515 to Buxton Country Park.  The site is

Rivendale Campsite Review: I’m going on an adventure!

Rivendale Campsite Review: I’m going on an adventure!

All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us. For our family, this means the simple pleasure of camping! It is no bad thing celebrating a simple life. We love getting out

A Walk up Kinder Scout

A Walk up Kinder Scout

I have a confession, the reason for this will become clear later on, but the fact is I can’t use a compass. I was taught once, when I did my Duke of Edinburgh bronze award (unsurprisingly I never got any