5 reasons I love Parkrun

5 reasons I love Parkrun

This is a bit of a departure from my usual subject matter. However, as my blog is aimed at people who want to get out and about and perhaps be a little more active, I thought it’s not too off

How to eat well when camping

How to eat well when camping

I’m not the best cook in the world but I do love food. My general mantra is start with good ingredients and do as little with them as possible. I also find that this approach works brilliantly when camping. The

A Ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

A Ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

As soon as we had decided to visit North Devon I very eagerly acquired my OS maps of the area and scoured them for interesting places to visit. The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway caught my eye straight away. Firstly, Luke

Woolacombe Beach

Woolacombe Beach

We had a fantastic time camping in North Devon last week. We enjoyed some lovely walks amid the beautiful scenery. I didn’t really know too much about the area, but was pleasantly surprised by the glorious mixture of moorland, valleys

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

Top Tips for Taking Baby Camping

Top Tips for Taking Baby Camping

As much as I love camping, I was a little apprehensive about taking our 5 month old for the first time. In reality, our first trip was fantastic. Our intrepid little boy took it all in his stride and it

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

Top 10 Camping Tips For Beginners

Top 10 Camping Tips For Beginners

As it looks like summer is finally on the way, I thought I’d put together a few tips for those who are thinking of giving camping a try. Like most things it definitely gets easier the more you do it,

Tips for Camping on a Budget

Tips for Camping on a Budget

Camping can be expensive, but there are many ways you can save money and enjoy the great outdoors, without breaking the bank. Here are some easy tips for camping on a budget. One of the reasons that I started The