Walks near Rushden Lakes

Walks near Rushden Lakes

In a bid to spend more time outdoors more and get the boys used to walking a bit further we’re always looking for easy walks, but we still need lots of interest to keep the whole family engaged. A couple

Enjoying Family Adventures

Enjoying Family Adventures

I don’t know about anyone else, but these days I don’t always find it easy to make the time to get outside and enjoy some family outdoor adventures. I don’t know whether it’s just the overriding cold and darkness of

Review: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park

Review: Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park

As you have probably noticed, our taste in campsites tends to lean towards the smaller, more basic end of the spectrum. I’m not usually bothered if the site has a play area, as the kids usually make their own fun,

A Review of Treasure Trails: Stoke Bruerne

A Review of Treasure Trails: Stoke Bruerne

We were gifted a free Treasure Trails map for the purposes of this post. All opinions and words are my own. Since the weather has been so lovely lately, and we’re a bit fed up of doing the same walks

Our Favourite Scenic UK Walks

Our Favourite Scenic UK Walks

We are so lucky in the UK to have some truly stunning landscapes right on our doorstep. Wherever you live, I guarantee there’ll be some amazingly scenic walks not too far from you. It’s one of the best things about

Great Langdale Walk

Great Langdale Walk

This summer we spent a brilliant five days camping at one of our favourite campsites, Great Langdale in the Lake District. It’s run by the National Trust and is a great family friendly campsite. The facilities have been upgraded since

The South West Coast Path: Lyme Regis to Portland

The South West Coast Path: Lyme Regis to Portland

The South West Coast Path stretches an amazing 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall and finishes at Poole Harbour in Dorset. It passes through some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the UK. Over

5 Dog-friendly Walking Routes in the Lake District

5 Dog-friendly Walking Routes in the Lake District

Whether your dog is a growing pup or an active adult dog, the Lake District is the perfect location to walk your four-legged friend. From its winter trails to its woodland outings, there are so many wagtastic walking spots to

7 Autumn Hiking Essentials

7 Autumn Hiking Essentials

I love this time of year, Autumn is definitely my favourite season. There’s nothing better than spending time outdoors on a cool, crisp day surrounded by beautiful colours. However, the colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours bring new challenges. It

Top 5 Beer Gardens in The Lake District

Top 5 Beer Gardens in The Lake District

Did you know that the Lake District hosts the highest concentration of small breweries in the UK? We’ve enjoyed many amazing walks in the Lakes, and equally had many a happy time in many a Cumbrian pub. So why not