Harlestone Easy 3 Mile Walk

Harlestone Easy 3 Mile Walk

At the beginning of 2016 I signed up for the #Walk2016 challenge with Viewranger (a great GPS and tracking app I use to record my walks) but had so far failed to get started! I have pledged to walk 250 miles

Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Photography

Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Photography

This isn’t a ‘how to’ post, more of a why. Anyone who reads The Helpful Hiker knows that I often rely on my partner Luke to take the photos that appear in my blog. I am working on my own

Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks

Last week we were all feeling a bit under the weather. Finn had bought a cold home from nursery and, although he was fine, me and Luke were feeling a bit ropey. It was one of those days where I

Top Camping Breakfasts

Top Camping Breakfasts

There are so many options for the perfect camping breakfast. Here are a couple of my favourites.

Never Work With Children…

Never Work With Children…

I'm trying to improve my landscape photography skills so headed out to practise. While I was there I thought I'd try and get a decent shot of Finn, however I underestimated how difficult it is photographing a moving, wriggly little boy!

Camping Tips: Best Bedding for Babies & Toddlers

Camping Tips: Best Bedding for Babies & Toddlers

Want to take your baby or toddler camping but unsure about bedding? Well here's a few ideas to make your trip go smoothly and ensure everyone gets a good night's sleep.

Unearthing Local Treasures

Unearthing Local Treasures

When I'm deciding where to head for some time outdoors, I often overlook places on my doorstep. Here's what I unearthed when I kept it local.

Sywell Country Park, Northants

Sywell Country Park, Northants

Even a quick walk in familiar surroundings in dreary weather can prove to be a rewarding experience.

Review: Grisport 'Timber' Walking Boots

Review: Grisport 'Timber' Walking Boots

I used our recent jaunt up to the Peak District to try out a pair of boots that I had been sent from Grisport. I generally tend to shy away from choosing leather boots as I have always assumed that

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