3 UK National Trails you need to walk this year

3 UK National Trails you need to walk this year

Did you know that there are 16 National Trails across England and Wales offering some of the best walking routes in the UK? These trails pass through an array of the most beautiful parts of the country and offer something

Bluestone v Center Parcs: Which is Better?

Bluestone v Center Parcs: Which is Better?

This year we’ve been lucky enough to spend time at both Bluestone (affiliate link) and Center Parcs. We spent a mid week break in January at Woburn Center Parcs, while last month we spent the same amount of time at

Preview: Timber Festival 2019

Preview: Timber Festival 2019

Last year we were invited along for the inaugural Timber Festival held in the National Forest near Ashby de la Zouch. We were offered weekend tickets, but as I was 36 weeks pregnant and it was sooooooooooo hot (really really

How to plan an off the beaten track Adventure Holiday

In this age of the internet and social media, it’s easier than ever to research and plan your own adventure holiday. There is inspiration everywhere, however it can sometimes be overwhelming trying to choose where you want to travel next.

Review: Bluestone Wales

Review: Bluestone Wales

Last week we were lucky enough to be invited to spend four nights at Bluestone. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you might have seen my posts about all the fun we got up to. If you haven’t

UK Tent Shows Summer 2019

Buying a tent can be a long process. There’s a lot to consider, not to mention an awful lot of choice! It is really helpful to be able to see different tents set up in order to compare your options

The Beginner’s Guide to Running

The Beginner’s Guide to Running

You might not think it to look at me, but I actually used to be quite good at running. Despite my complete lack of coordination, and my dismal record in sport, I used to run about 25 kilometres a week.

How To Survive Camping With Kids

Doing any kind of outdoor activity with kids is definitely a challenge first and fun later. Like adults, kids don’t really understand or know what’s dangerous or harmful for them and what’s not. Guiding them outdoors becomes a little tough

Review: CimAlp Quebec 2 F Warm & Waterproof Outdoor Trousers

Review: CimAlp Quebec 2 F Warm & Waterproof Outdoor Trousers

I don’t know what it is about me, but I always find trousers difficult to buy. Hence I tend to go cheap and cheerful and resign myself to the fact that I’ll never find a pair I really like. This

Beginner’s Guide to Nordic Walking

Did you know that Nordic Walking exercises 90% of your body’s muscles? If you compare this to running which only uses 45% and cycling which uses 50%, it’s unsurprising why Nordic Walking is set to become a huge fitness trend