Interview: Sophie Wilford rode the Mongol Derby
In 2015 veterinary surgeon Sophie Wilford took on the toughest horse race in the world. Modelled on Chinggis Khaan’s postal route across the Mongolian steppes,…
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Halfords cycling essentials guide
If one of your New Year resolutions is to dust off your bike and go exploring country lanes, woodland trails and shining mountain roads on…
View PostThe Ultimate Camping Packing List To Check Off
Crackling logs, the smell of canvas, charcoal-like marshmallows burning your fingers… camping is pretty great, isn’t it? If the weather’s looking on the clement side…
View PostWinter Skincare – my favourite products
It ain’t easy looking good in a blizzard, but help is at hand! These wonder products will help you ski, surf and have slightly blue…
View PostSport climbing at Dancing Ledge, Dorset
Another summer, another awesome climbing weekend on the stunning Dorset coast. Gavin, Beren, Pete and I headed to the Isle of Purbeck to conquer some…
View PostDiscover Gower in Winter
“Gower is a very beautiful peninsula, some miles from this blowsy town… As a matter of fact it is one of the loveliest sea-coast stretches…
View PostHello 2016!
Another year of travels in the outdoors, and it’s fun seeing which of my Instagram pictures you’ve liked the most – they include some of…
View PostPlaces to stay: A stay with Brecon Cottages in Talybont-On-Usk
A totally charming weekend at Groves Cottage in Talybont-On-Usk, one of Brecon Cottages’ handpicked places to stay in the National Park. We curled up by…
View PostWrapping up warm for winter
It’s finally getting a bit chillier out there, isn’t it? If you’re planning to get out in all weathers and walk off all the Christmas…
View PostGiving a little back at Christmas
Hey wonderful readers! This post isn’t about the great outdoors or my new favourite hiking boots, but bear with me. I recently travelled to the…
View PostMy Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
A few weeks ago I train-hopped my way around Switzerland on assignment for Greentraveller. I took a series of incredible rail journeys, stopping to admire…
View PostCompetition: WIN a pair of my Hunter wellingtons with Country Attire
Happy Christmas my dears! Here’s a very nice present for you – you could win a gorgeous pair of Hunter Field wellingtons from Country Attire,…
View PostReview: Fjallraven Greenland Winter Parka
Fjallraven Greenland Parka review: Searching for the perfect winter coat? If you’re after a hard-working parka that also feels like wearing a cuddle in jacket…
View PostWild Britain adventures for The Independent
Wild open spaces and adventures off the beaten track are closer than you think – get inspired to go exploring in Britain this winter with…
View PostReview: Osprey Tempest 20 litre daysack
Osprey Tempest review: Adventuring in hot and cold climates with the female-specific fit Osprey Tempest 20 litre daysack, £90. Osprey Tempest review Product Description: Tempest…
View PostThe big outdoorsy Christmas gift guide 2015
Mistletoe, wine, last-minute gift panic… It’s that time of year again. And I’m writing this on a train trundling through the snow-clad Swiss mountains, so…
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