The best Classic Cottages for wild swimming adventures

Feeling the call of wild water this summer? There’s something about staying by the sea that makes a holiday truly unforgettable. And when your cottage…

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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…

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10 of the best UK stays for families

10 of the best UK staycations for families Planning a UK staycation with the kids in tow this summer? From cosy countryside cottages and cool…

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40 of the best outdoor saunas in the UK

Top 40 Outdoor Saunas in the United Kingdom Is there anything nicer than warming yourself back up after a chilly a wild swimming plunge than…

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Special places to stay: Clova Cottage, Yorkshire with Classic Cottages

Review: Clova Cottage, Yorkshire with Classic Cottages Welcome to Long Preston, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The Dales may be wonderfully wild and…

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Beginner’s guide to wild swimming with Superdry

How to dip a toe in the world of wild swimming with Superdry Welcome to the wonderful world of wild swimming. Immersing yourself in an…

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The coolest eco hotels in the world

“The decisions that you make and the actions that you take upon the earth are the means by which you evolve.” wrote Gary Zukav, and…

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Ten cosy cabins in the UK to escape to

There’s something special about holing up in a cabin – perhaps it’s because they’re usually snug and cosy, with wood-burning stoves and big comfy beds,…

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Eight amazing waterfalls you can swim in in Britain

Spring is on the horizon – if you’re looking for something a little different for your next wild swimming adventure, why not go chasing waterfalls?…

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The great outdoorsy Christmas gift guide 2022

Glad tidings of comfort and joy! My outdoor, adventure and travel-themed Christmas gift guide is here to help you find the perfect present for the…

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11 bucketlist landscapes to travel to once in your life

Dreaming of ‘land, lots of land, and the starry skies above’, to borrow from Bing Crosby? Journey to one of the wildest, weirdest and most…

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11 of the best changing robes for surfers, swimmers and water lovers

Cosy up in and out of the water in a weatherproof changing robe. Even the hardiest wild swimmer or winter surfer will be surprised by…

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Meet Evie – how we restored our 1982 Bedford campervan

Meet Evie the Bedford campervan Evie is a 1982 Bedford CF Mk 1 facelift van. We bought her in the summer of 2020 in the…

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The joy of staycations – how and where to explore magical corners of Britain

Best British Staycations Guide If you’re a natural-born wanderluster who dreams of new places and adventures, seeing travel restricted and our worlds shrunk smaller this…

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The best skinny dipping beaches in Britain

Any wild swim is a hugely liberating experience, but there’s nothing more freeing than shedding the last barrier between you and nature, and going skinny…

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Wild swimming stays – 11 glamping spots and cabins with swims on the doorstep

A swim and a stay makes the perfect summer escape. Spend your days splashing about in Britain’s most beautiful lakes, rivers and coves and your…

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