Wild swimming at Goldiggins Quarry, Cornwall
Wild swimming at Goldiggins Quarry, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall Coming across this deep, wide quarry of deep blue spring-fed water feels like uncovering a secret –…
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Wild swimming at Prussia Cove, Cornwall
One of my favourite beach coves to swim at in Britain is home to clear waters and a secret smuggling history. Wild Swimming at Prussia…
View PostReview: Millican Fraser the Rucksack 25 litre
Camping in summer and gallivanting in winter in the company of Millican’s lovely 25 litre Fraser rucksack, £130, a roomy and weatherproof adventure companion. Millican…
View PostEight of the world’s coolest yoga retreats
Is it time to escape from real life and get working on your downward dog? From sumptuous private Greek islands to cosy Cornwall and off-grid…
View PostChristmas competition: Win an Ultimate Ears Boom 3 waterproof speaker
It’s Christmas! And to celebrate an adventurous 2019 to come, I’m giving away two go-anywhere Boom 3 speakers from Ultimate Ears, worth £129.99 each. Win…
View PostThe best aquatic adventures in Britain
Already in love with wild swimming? Why not try another adventure on the water this year? After all, you’re never more than 70 miles from…
View PostDiary of a road trip around Cape Breton, Canada
I’ve long been meaning to write down the story of the most magical road trip I’ve ever taken. Cape Breton is an island at the…
View PostThe Outdoors Christmas gift guide 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Be the super-organised person you always wish you were and buy all your Christmas gifts early this…
View PostPlaces to Stay: Another Place, The Lake, Cumbria
Get a great big dose of the Lake District with a stay at Another Place, The Lake, a charmingly relaxed hotel with adventure at its…
View PostThe best women’s ski and snowboard gear for winter 2018/2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the snow season. Winter is coming – and if you’re planning on heading to cold climes for…
View PostReview: Jottnar Fenrir hooded down jacket
Testing out the expensive but deliciously comfortable Jottnar Fenrir down jacket, £295, in the wild – I reckon this beautiful bit of outdoor kit is…
View PostHow to pack for the Himalayas, a trekking packing guide
Are you heading for the magical high mountains of the Himalayas? The mountain range spanning India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan and Nepal is one of…
View PostReview: Kathmandu Benmore 5-in-1 jacket
Kathmandu reckon their Benmore 5-in-1 jacket, £223, is the ultimate travel jacket. Time to put it to the test. Product description: “It’s a rain jacket…
View PostExploring the South West Coast Path with Beach Retreats
I must go down to the sea again – to walk the gorgeous South West Coast Path. I spent a sunny weekend exploring the trail…
View PostReview: Land Rover Explore outdoors phone
I took the rugged, waterproof Land Rover Explore phone (£600) on three months of adventures to see how if it lived up to its claims…
View PostHow to travel healthy, fit and happy
Hey, rolling stone. Planning your next jet-setting adventure? Check my guide before you go for tips on staying fit and healthy on the go, my…
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