Brecon & Our First Airbnb Experience
Our recent trip to Wales entailed a lot of firsts for me. It was my first trip to the Brecon Beacons, my first time walking in Wales and also my first Airbnb experience. It was a bit of a step
Review: TREK 33 LITRE BLACK RUCKSACK
I was recently offered the chance to review a rucksack from Trespass, the outdoor clothing company, and so took the opportunity to try one out during our recent trip to the Brecon Beacons. I chose a 33 litre bag as
Review: Elka Children's Waterproofs
I was recently asked by Wet Wednesdays if I would like to try out a set of waterproofs for Finn. It seemed particularly serendipitous as we were off to Wales for a short break, and as we all know, it always rains in
Two Waterfall Trail from Cwm Porth
Before we headed to Wales, I asked on social media if anyone had any tips for places to visit. One suggestion that caught my eye was the waterfalls near Ystradfellte. I did a little research and came across the ‘Four
Essential Hiking Gear for Beginners
When setting out for a day hike, there are certain safety essentials that all good hikers should carry.
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
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
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
There are so many options for the perfect camping breakfast. Here are a couple of my favourites.
Best Outdoor Hashtags
I've started collating the best social media hashtags to help connect all outdoor lovers.
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