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…
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Competition: Win tickets to the Adventure Travel Show 2014
In January the world’s most daring explorers, talented travel photographers and coolest tour companies (plus hundreds of fans of the road less travelled) are converging…
View PostLearning to run in Vivo Barefoot shoes, part 1
For the last few weeks I’ve been attempting to retrain my body and learn to run in Vivo Barefoot running shoes. So far? I’m a…
View PostRockfish Koi wellingtons
Last weekend Lucy and I spent a delightful time pretending to be in Downton at The Manor at Weston, and I got to wander about…
View PostThe great outdoorsy Christmas gift guide 2013
Oh man I love Christmas. I love all the fairy lights and walks in the snow and novelty jumpers and attempting to drink my own…
View PostHow to: get cycling fit with yoga
Feeling a little bit saddle sore? Total Women’s Cycling have just finished a new video series of yoga moves specifically for biking that will show…
View PostFour amazing outdoor experiences in Italy
It may be known as the prime destination for gazing at art and gorging yourself on the three main food groups (that’s pizza, pasta and…
View PostReview: Berghaus Flux 20 Litre Day Sack
I took my nice new Berghaus Flux daysack, £50, out for a little spin around Ashton Court’s mountain bike trails to see how it dealt…
View PostVideo: A kiteracer from the North
Ethereal Canadian lakes? Check. Stunning Mexican scenery? Check. An awesome outdoors girl showing off her talent? Massive check. Videomaker François Guinaudeau presents ‘A kiteracer from…
View PostReview: The Monster Race 2013
The mucky pups over at Muddy Race asked me to write a little review of my latest foray into cross-country obstacle running – last weekend’s…
View PostPlacers to stay: camping on the Isle of Wight
Super chilled, lush green in hue and dotted with surf-friendly beaches, secret woodlands and cool camping spots, the Isle of Wight deserves its growing rep…
View PostThe Autumn Edit: the best kit for the new season
A chill in the air is no excuse not to get out in the countryside. Wrap up warm in some of my favourite kit for…
View PostInterview: Johnny Flynn on the lure of the great outdoors
A few weeks ago my favourite music website For Folk’s Sake asked me to have a chat with wandering folk minstrel, Johnny Flynn, about new…
View PostCompetition: Win £300 of Uniqlo goodies
To celebrate UNIQLO’s gorgeous new super light Ultra Light Down jackets they’re offering fans of the collection £300 to spend in stores in their new…
View PostClimbing in the Mendips
Last weekend Pete the Younger, Pete the Elder and I went climbing in the gorgeous Mendips, around the corner from Cheddar Gorge. We also made…
View PostInterview: the awesome girls of Boatylicious
I had a nice chat with Laura of Team Boatylicious. In June 2014, she and three other super-adventurous ladies are aiming to set a new…
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