Ten Family Days Out in the Midlands
Half term is looming and many parents will be looking for things to do to keep the family busy. I thought it would be a good opportunity to put together a few of my favourite days out, plus I’ve asked
Review: Merrell Moab FST Mid Gore-Tex Boots
It’s undeniably a perk of being an outdoor blogger that I get to try out some fantastic kit. The recently launched Moab FST Mid Gore-Tex boots from Merrell (RRP £130) are no exception and I didn’t need asking twice to
How To Use Your Homegrown Veg
This is a different post to my normal repertoire of camping tips and walks, however I thought it would be good to try something different. Plus, gardening is a great way to spend time outside all year round. I have
Our Best Family Camping Buys
With another summer of camping behind us, I thought I’d share our camping best buys. Every year we seem to amass more gear, some of it useful and some of it not so. Here are the things that have made
How to Survive Camping with a Toddler
I have ummed and ahhed about writing this post for so long. Mainly because I don’t really know anything about toddlers. After all, I have only dealt with one on a daily basis; and he just happens to be the
Family Friendly Lake District Walks
The last time we went to the Lake District I was pregnant, so we’d been eager to return with Finn for ages. We finally managed to fit in a family camping trip last week and, despite the fact we couldn’t do
Review: Lanefoot Farm Campsite
Our stay at Lanefoot Farm campsite near Keswick didn’t get off to the best start. We arrived after a long drive up, only for there to be no record of our booking. I was already tired and grumpy and, as
Charlecote Park
We had considered going away for a quick break this week, but Luke had a bad back and the idea of lugging a tent around was less than appealing! However, I still wanted to do something outdoorsy with Finn so
My Top Outdoor Apps
I did think twice before writing this post. After all, one of the best things about spending time outdoors is getting away from the screens that often seem to dominate modern life. I spend far too much time on the
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Boots
As any outdoor adventurer will tell you, your hiking boots can make or break you. If your boots don’t fit correctly or are not the right kind of boot for the terrain, both your comfort and enjoyment levels plummet. It’s therefore essential that