sian January 26, 2021 adventure

Top tips for your first multi-day hike with Addnature

//This post is in collaboration with Addnature// Love walking in the wild? Take your adventures one step further and plan your first multi-day hike with… View Post

sian March 11, 2020 walking and hiking

How hiking can make you happy

‘Walk through life as though you have something new to learn, and you will’ wrote American philosopher Vernon Howard. There’s a simple happiness in the… View Post

sian February 7, 2019 adventure

Ten British outdoor adventures to plan this year

I think it’s finally safe to say it – spring is here! Time to emerge from hibernation and start planning a summer of outdoor adventures.… View Post

sian January 9, 2018 walking and hiking

Walk: Porth Chapel to St Agnes coast path, Cornwall

This easy to follow walk (it also makes a great trail run) takes in one of my favourite stretches of the Cornish coast path and… View Post

sian October 12, 2017 kit reviews

Staying active all winter with Dickies Workwear

SPONSORED POST Winter is coming. But that’s no reason to hibernate – on dark, chilly days we need fresh air and exercise more than ever.… View Post

sian February 12, 2017 kit reviews

10 best hiking boots for women for The Independent

Picking a new pair of hiking boots can be a complicated endeavour. There’s a lot of choice out there, as well as a lot of… View Post

sian January 11, 2017 walking and hiking

A walk to Blue Lake, Snowdonia

Exploring a beautiful and slightly eerie old quarry pool hidden in a pocket of southern Snowdonia, complete with secret Hobbit tunnels and incredible views over… View Post

sian November 9, 2016 places to stay

Places to stay: National Trust’s Combe Park Lodge, Devon

If these crazy times make you want to run away to the woods, I hear you. For a little slice of peace and quiet I’d… View Post

sian October 18, 2016 style

Layer up for autumn hikes with UNIQLO Heattech

Ah, autumn, a time of contemplation, colour and really confusing weather. The trick to dressing for the chill is to make like an onion and… View Post

sian August 25, 2016 walking and hiking

A multi-day hike through the Brecon Beacons

A multi-day hike through the Brecon Beacons: Searching for a little adventure inspiration? I joined the awesome Jake Thompsett of JT Expeditions for an expedition… View Post

sian June 4, 2016 kit reviews

What to pack for a summer hike

Planning a single or multi-day hike in the hills this season? Make sure you pack some of my favourite kit for mountain jaunts, from sturdy… View Post

sian August 25, 2015 kit reviews

Review: Teva Terra FI Lite walking sandals from SportsShoes

My Teva Terra walking sandals, £29.99 from SportsShoes, have been out on many an adventure with me this summer, and I am a big big… View Post

sian August 18, 2015 other

Review: Grisport’s Typhoon walking boots

Grisport’s bright and bold Typhoon, £49, proves a decent entry-level walking boot that’s pocket friendly too. View Post

sian December 19, 2013 places to stay

Places to stay: The Manor At Weston-On-The-Green

In need of a little escape? I’m a very big fan of the Manor at Weston-on-the-Green, a cosy country retreat that’s easy on the eye… View Post

sian January 23, 2011 extreme sports

Brecon Beacons: The movie. An epic drama

This is what happens when you take three mates (one of whom has IMovie and a great desire to avoid doing revision) and go on… View Post

sian November 2, 2010 walking and hiking

Autumn walks in Great Britain

Autumn walks in Great Britain: a little round up of places to wander and things to do this autumn. If you’re longing for fresh air,… View Post