Sharp-edge - what an excellent ridge walk in the Lake District! Get the adrenaline going with some Lake District ridges! I love a good walk that poses a bit of a challenge, gets the adrenaline going and requires a bit of scrambling on occasions. There are...
Use the Terra Nova Coupon Code: HIKING15 for 15% discount at  www.terra-nova.co.uk  As a result of the popularity of this website and the fact that Terra Nova & Wild Country tents feature in a lot of my photos, the guys at Terra Nova have given me an...
Walking in nature is one of the best ways to improve your health & wellbeing with a whole host of physical & mental health benefits. Here's 5 powerful reasons, backed by science, why it's good for us: Walking & nature makes us happier and healthier! Those...
These 2 pumpkin carving ideas won us the Halloween pumpkin carving competition at the local pub and these designs are pretty easy to follow for your pumpkin this Halloween  Pumpkin carving ideas for Halloween to make your pumpkin design stand out this...
The stunning Loch Trool in Galloway Forets Park, South West Scotland One of Scotland's best Loch Walks at Loch Trool & Bruce's Stone Loch Trool is a little gem in South-West Scotland in the Galloway Forest Park and is one of the finest looking Loch's...
The Zephyros Compact 1 V3 Tent by Wild Country is a great value lightweight tent, perfect for when you need a really low weight tent such as backpacking. Review of the Zephyros Compact 1 Tent by Wild Country I'm always on the lookout for great products to suit...
These luxury lodges where an idyllic place to stay in South-West Scotland A review of Pond Lodges at Barstobrick, South-west Scotland On planning a road-trip in South-West Scotland we where struggling to find good quality accommodation and then eventually found these...
The Ultimate Guide to the NC500 in Scotland (With Tips for Your Road Trip) If you're planning an epic road trip in Scotland, the NC500 (North Coast 500) should be at the very top of your list. Often referred to as Scotland’s answer to Route 66, this stunning driving...
Wild camping in the Lake District - you can't beat it! I'm not one for sharing exact locations of wild camps so they don't get too busy and trashed with litter & fires by the small minority of numpties - but the adventurous amongst you should be able to...
What a brilliant place to stay - the Tree House Yurt at Wild Northumbrian, near Kielder Water Glamping at Wild Northumbrian in the 'Houlet' Tree House Yurt  We where fortunate to have a little stay at the 'Houlet' Tree House Yurt at Wild Northumbrian near Kielder...
Buckstones Jump in the Lake District is a perfect spot for a bit of wild swimming A walk to Buckstones jump - A superb spot for a bit of wild swimming in the Lake District Buckstones Jump is well-known spot for wild swimming in the Lake District...
Helm Crag is a modest Lake District fell in height but has a really distinctive and interesting summit, whilst giving some superb and dramatic views of Grasmere and the surrounding fells - it's one of my favourite mini-mountains in the Lakes Helm Crag -...
Grasmere is one of the best Lake District locations to enjoy a holiday in this very special part of the world and The Inn at Grasmere is a superb place to stay with lovely rooms and facilities all at a good price.An impartial review of The Inn at Grasmere in the...
What a stunning location on this wild camping trip in the Lake District - a perfect location to pitch the Helm 2 Compact tent A superb wild camp in the Lake District in the Helm 2 Compact tent  With a rare free weekend night and the Lake...
Gorge Walking is a superb group adventure activity to do and such a good laugh. Gorge walking in Cumbria with Endless Adventures As a group of mates we are always up for something a bit adventurous and we wanted to try out Gorge Walking. After a bit of...
The idyllic Linhope Spout Waterfall in Northumberland  Linhope Spout waterfall walk in Northumberland Linhope Spout is a popular waterfall walk in the Ingram Valley in Northumberland that is a perfect walk for families of all ages. Linhope Spout...
ANGLE TARN - a good wild camping spot for beginners in the Lake District Angle Tarn in the Lake District is one of the more popular wild camping spots in the Lakes and it's easy to see why as it's got everything you'd want including a tarn, stunning views of the...
Looking towards Rothbury from Simonside in Northumberland on this excellent family walk Simonside walk in Northumberland overview: The Simonside Hills walk featured on this page is a cracking walk for all the family and has a bit of everything; woodland, a...
Swainby is an ideal place to start a walk from in North Yorkshire and this is my favourite circular walking route from Swainby that is on the Cleveland Way for half of it and offers superb views of this area of the North York Moors. Read on to learn more.......
Looking down on the River Swale towards Muker on this walk from Keld in Upper Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales Keld to Muker Circular Walk - WHAT A STUNNING AREA! Keld and Muker are two picturesque unspoilt villages nestled in the heart of the...
I've discovered first hand that there are literally loads of health benefits to cold water swimming - read on to learn about the 10 best health benefits Wild swimming in Cold water  - 10 health benefits: 1. Gives you an amazing, instant natural high It's been...
Roseberry Topping is a distinctive and iconic landmark with a 'fin' like shape and is a very noticeable peak on the Cleveland Hills. It's a brilliant destination for a walk for all ages. The 3 best Roseberry Topping walking routes that you need to know about Roseberry...
The north-sea was an ideal place to dabble in a bit of cold water swimming - even better when it is snowing 🙂 Cold water swimming - It might sound mad - but it makes you feel great (honestly! 🙂 It was in the midst of Lockdown 3.0 in the depths...
The beautiful Shellbraes farmhouse in Northumberland - the perfect Northumberland holiday getaway for  large group or family Review: Shellbraes Farmhouse holiday cottage in Northumberland We've used this holiday rental 3 times now and that should...
Malham Cove is a unique and picturesque place that is very accessible and a well-liked walk for all the family Malham Cove walk - SHORT & EASY ROUTE: This is a short Malham Cove walk that is suitable for kids 4 and over - perfect for those who just...
Catbells offers some of the best views that the Lake District has to offer for a relatively modest in height mountain/fell for the Lakes. It's also a quick walk and near Keswick so its very accessible. The best Cat bells short circular walking route IN THE LAKE...
The Lower Photo Sport 24L Backpack is a great specialist camera bag with lots of useful features to take with you on day trips  Review: Lowepro Photo Sport III 24L Backpack I’ve got a range of ruck sacks for my outdoor adventures and the Lowepro Photo Sport...
Hardraw Force waterfall in all its glory - its surprising just how accessible the walk is to England's highest waterfall - perfect for kids and the elderly! Read on to learn more about this short, must-do Yorkshire Dales walk. Hardraw Force waterfall walk...
The stunning waterfall at Wain Wath Force. I've returned many times to this stunning area in Upper Swaledale for walks, camping and wild swimming and whilst Wain Wath Force is my favourite waterfall - there are other superb  waterfalls in the Keld area to...
You’ll get incredible views like this on your Scafell Pike walk. There are quite a few walking routes up to Scafell Pike - but the Corridor Route from Seathwaite is the best way in my humble opinion. Scafell Pike - The BEST WALK IS VIA THE Corridor Route: The...
Etive Mor Waterfall is a popular place for photographers and it’s easy to see why when you visit this iconic and awesome Scottish location. It’s an easy to get to place and if you are in the Glencoe area it’s a must-see view. Etive Mor Waterfall...
One of the Isle of Skyes most iconic views - The Quiraing - and it's suprinsingly easy to get to this viewpoint. Read on to learn more about this and the other things to see and do on the Isle of Skye...Isle of Skye - full of breathtaking landscapes and things to do!...
A superb view of the Old Man of Storr. Whilst many people hike right up to the Old Man of Storr - few people walk beyond it to a better view point in my humble opinion, which is around where this photo was taken. Make sure you visit this viewpoint and follow...
A stunning view of Staithes in North-Yorkshire overlooking the cottage rooftops. This timeless view of the old fishing port is one of my best views in Northern England and I'll never tire of it. The best view of the Staithes in North-Yorkshire The quaint old fishing...
The Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod is a robust and lightweight tripod great for travel photographers Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod - Review Regular readers of this blog will know it’s about hiking/travel & photography - so this Manfrotto BeFree...
Loughrigg Tarn is a small, tranquil lake nestled beneath the slopes of Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District, just west of Ambleside. Surrounded by gently rolling hills and lush greenery, this hidden gem offers a peaceful escape from the busier tourist spots nearby. The...
Our lovely Glamping Pod for our holiday, complete with wood-fired Hot Tub, fire pit and en-suite with shower & kitchenette Review: Glamping Pods with Hot-tub at Wigwam Holidays, Forcett Grange, near Richmond  If ever I stay somewhere that I highly recommend and...
The impressive main chamber cave at Cathedral Quarry, a man-made cave featuring a majestic 40 foot high vaulted roof. Cathedral Quarry is a small network of interlinked quarries above Little Langdale that were mined hundreds of years ago, and although now disused,...
A classic 'must-see' view of Durham Cathedral over the River Wear - the best view of the Cathedral in my opinion 🙂 Durham Cathedral & Riverside Walk Any visitor to the city of Durham in Northern England should visit the impressive Cathedral and to get the best...
Heading off on the Mountain Bikes through Hamsterley Forest Mountain Biking on the Red Trail through Hamsterley Forest This is the official Bike Trail map for Hamsterley Forest. As you can see there are different colour codes for the different trails which have...
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