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WALKING AND HIKING
Short walks and multi-day hikes in the UK and beyond. Explore →
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Mountain biking, gravel rides, and bikepacking adventures. Explore →
OUTDOOR LIFE
Stories and kit from wild camps and climbs to sustainability and wellbeing. Explore →
Loch Katrine steamship and cycle adventure, Scotland
Join me for a Loch Katrine adventure — a steamship cruise, a scenic 13 mile cycle, and a great cafe stop in Scotland’s beautiful Trossachs.
Gravel biking in the North York Moors National Park
The Moorland Meander is 15 miles of smooth gravel tracks through picturesque moorland, with a fab cafe stop - a perfect introduction to gravel biking in the North York Moors National Park.
Mini bikepacking adventure, testing kit and an overnight hotel
Join me on a mini bikepacking trip — an overnight pedal with hotel stay to test out kit before the bigger adventures begin. Perfect for beginners or a quick adventure.
Walk: Black Hill, Peak District National Park
Black Hill on the Pennine Way is the third highest hill in the Peak District National Park and the highest in West Yorkshire. It’s a Marilyn and an Ethel, and once had a fearsome and notorious reputation.
Walk: Wessenden and West Nab from Snoopy’s snack van
Circular walk to West Nab summit via the Wessenden Valley and crossing open access land. Free route download available.
Cycling holiday in the Douro Valley, Portugal
The Douro Valley in Northern Portugal, has stunning scenery, steeply terraced vineyards, and sleepy traditional villages. It’s a great place for cycling, especially with an e-bike.
10 favourite trig points in northern UK
The British trig point has a sentimental hold on our hearts. We love visiting them, especially as they often have incredible views. Find out where 10 of my favourites are located.
Bikepacking the Hebridean Way - getting started
The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile route through the remote and stunning islands of the Outer Hebrides. Get all the logistics here, with updated links for 2024.
Walking in Alston and the Cumbrian North Pennines
Alston is a great base for walking in the Cumbrian North Pennines. Read about walks covering Cauldron Snout, Cow Green Reservoir, and Alston circular - all taking in parts of the Pennine Way National Trail.
Circular walk from Holme: wet and wild!
On Christmas Eve, with driving rains and gusty winds of up to 60mph forecast, we headed out for a blast of fresh air. This is one of my favourite areas to walk, on open moorland with stunning scenery, but it was a wet and wild one! GPX download available.
Walk: Wessenden and Black Hill on the old and new Pennine Way routes
This challenging walk across remote moorland had superb views, a surprise encounter with a mountain hare, and an incredible summit sunset. High on my list of favourite adventures.
Western Dumfries and Galloway: 5 outdoor activities
Often overlooked in favour of taking motorway north to the Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway is a quiet and unspoiled region of Scotland. Read about 5 outdoor activities in the western most part.
Mini getaway in the North York Moors
The North York Moors is a perfect location for a mini getaway. There’s something for everyone, whether you want to walk, bike, run, or simply kick back and relax.
Adventure bucket list: 40 amazing ideas in the UK and Europe
I love dreaming about adventures almost as much as I love going on them. Here are 40 things on my list, from long distance hikes to bike packing, cycle touring, and other adventures.
Walking the West Highland Way: 7 day itinerary
The West Highland Way is a 96 mile route in Scotland. It runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William. Find out what we thought about our 7-day trip.
Not all adventures go to plan
Our Friday night wild camp didn’t quite go to plan, but that's what adventures are all about.
Let your curiosity run wild - go explore
How being curious can lead to new adventures in places you know well.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides – South Uist, Eriskay and Barra
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: South Uist, Eriskay and Barra.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist.
Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides - North Uist and Berneray
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist and Berneray.