Steall Waterfall, Glen Nevis
As we’re always on the lookout for scenic walks and great photo opportunities, we couldn’t resist a visit to Steall Waterfall. It is about 7 miles south east of Fort William and well worth a visit if you are in
Glenfinnan Monument and Viaduct
As you may have noticed, I do like to save money at any opportunity, so imagine how pleased I was that we could use our National Trust membership in Scotland! The Glenfinnan Monument and the visitor centre is run by the National Trust
Review: Coalasnacon Caravan and Camping Park
Quite possibly the most beautiful campsite in the world… When we told people we were going camping in Scotland in July we were met with more than a few raised eyebrows. Didn’t we know about the midges? What were we
Aira Force
We also squeezed in a visit to the impressive Aira Force while in the area. This 65ft waterfall is well worth a look. There’s an easy walk through serene woodland to reach the falls which is great for families. It also makes
Two Short Ullswater Walks
We enjoyed a couple of lovely short Ullswater walks and even managed to make good use of our National Trust membership at the same time! For our first outing we drove around to Patterdale and parked opposite The Patterdale Hotel.
Review: Waterside House Campsite,Ullswater
The first stop on our 10 day tour last summer was a long weekend in the Lake District. Last time we had camped at Great Langdale, so this year we decided to explore a different area. After some internet research
A Walk up Kinder Scout
I have a confession, the reason for this will become clear later on, but the fact is I can’t use a compass. I was taught once, when I did my Duke of Edinburgh bronze award (unsurprisingly I never got any
Review: Upper Booth Campsite
The early May Bank Holiday marked exactly a year since our first camping trip together so to mark the occasion Luke and I went back to the Peak District, the place where it all started 12 months ago. Last year
Top Camping Tips
This year we’re focusing on cutting down on the amount of gear we cart around the country on our various adventures. So my first tip is a great idea for lightening the load, but still making sure you can knock
Summer Leys Nature Reserve
Updated 2026 to say that car parking charges now apply. £4 for up to 4 hours and £6 for the full day (5am-11pm). Car parking is free for Wildlife Trust BCN members, but they must register their car in advance)