Review: Danner Mountain Light hiking boots
Hellooooo beautiful. You may recognise these gorgeous hiking boots – they played a starring role on Reece Witherspoon’s feet in Wild. So how does Danner’s…
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British foraging favourites to find in autumn
The countryside is full of edible goodies all year round – you just have to know how to seek them out. My favourite autumn finds…
View PostFive coastal birdwatching walks in Britain
Feeling an itch to twitch? Britain is one of the most rewarding places in the world to spot wild birds, and in summer our coastline…
View PostThe best daysacks, chosen for The Independent
Heading for the great outdoors? Make sure you know where you’re going to stash all your gear first. A daysack, as the name implies, is…
View PostWild camping in Snowdonia and scrambling up Crib Goch
I’m trying to film more of my adventures this year, and while it’s hard to lug my D-SLR along on a bike packing trip or…
View Post10 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 PostCOMPETITION: Win a pair of Keen Terradora boots
Win a gorgeous pair of Keen’s new Terradora boots, £109.99. Waterproof, comfy and designed specifically for women, they’ll be your perfect parter for a year…
View PostA 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 PostHiking in the Scottish highlands
A two-day hike through glorious sunshine, driving rain and many a midge cloud in the stunning highlands of Glen Affric.
View PostPlaces 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 PostReview: Jack Wolfskin MTN Storm hiking boots from Cotswold Outdoor
One question I get asked a lot is whether the perfect versatile and affordable first hiking boot exists. Could these Jack Wolfskin MTN Storm Texapore…
View PostWild swimming at the Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
Take a dip somewhere a little bit magic – the Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye. Crystal clear icy water flows from the foot of the…
View PostA musical adventure in the hills of Hay
A few months ago Mary and I escaped to the Brecon Beacons to hike up hills, play with puppies and be bookworms in charming Hay-On-Wye.…
View PostA 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 PostFinding Fantastic Mr Fox in Countryfile Magazine
“On a hill above a valley there was a wood. In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole.…
View PostPlaces to stay: Favourites from the Lake District
Cumbria, you’re a bit of all right. Here are my favourite walks, wild swims, campsites and cycle routes in the land of lofty fells and…
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