Review: Long Meadow Campsite
With many of our trips, the main focus is the location, and this was definitely true of our last camping trip. We had decided to head away for a couple of nights, and as we were taking some extra family
Review: Musto Essential Crew BR1 Jacket
Choosing what to wear outdoors in the British springtime can be a minefield. This year we had an unusually cold winter, with widespread freezing weather and snow well into March, yet the early May bank holiday was the warmest on
Review: Pitlands Farm Holidays
Back at the end of April we had a brilliant short break in The Malvern Hills. We discovered that it’s the perfect destination for an outdoor loving family, and we enjoyed our Alpaca trekking adventure. Another aspect that impressed us
Review: Vango Helix 300 Tent
Anyone who reads this blog knows that we are massive camping fans, and love heading off with our family tent for a few days under canvas. Up until now, we’ve shied away from smaller backpacking style tents in favour of
Alpaca Trekking with Temevale Alpacas
If you saw my recent post ‘5 Reasons The Malverns are perfect for an outdoor break’, you’ll know that we had an amazing trip recently. As part of our weekend away, we were treated to a unique experience: alpaca trekking
30 Days Wild 2018
Every year The Wildlife Trusts host 30 Days Wild, a month long event designed to encourage us all to undertake a random act of wildness every day throughout June. I’ve never really had the chance to take part myself as
5 Reasons The Malverns are Perfect for an Outdoor Break
We were recently invited to spend a couple of nights exploring The Malverns to see exactly what they have to offer an outdoorsy family like us. Despite being less than two hours away, it was an area that we had
Finding the Right Campsite for you and Your Family
We’re big fans of camping, it’s a great way to get close to nature and enjoy some beautiful views. Plus, you usually don’t have the hassle of having to get in the car to reach the walking routes you want
Review: Mother & Nature Outdoor Maternity Wear
When I was pregnant with Finn, I didn’t get too massive and mostly just wore my normal clothes and lots of baggy t-shirts. This time around I made it to about 16 weeks before I suddenly found myself with nothing
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