More lovely things to wear this summer! The sun is shining and festival season is looming in all its cidery, fancy-dressed glory. Here’s my pick of key bits and pieces to pack in your rucksack, just in time for Glastonbury.
What to pack for a summer hike
Planning a single or multi-day hike in the hills this season? Make sure you pack some of my favourite kit for mountain jaunts, from sturdy&…
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Review: Polar A360 Fitness Tracker
I spent a month gadding about with the Polar A360 fitness tracker, £149.50, attached to my wrist. Here’s my review of a gadget which feels&…
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Eight things to do on the island of Santorini
My favourite things from a very chilled out week on the Greek island of Santorini, a volcanic haven in the deep blue Aegean Sea (basically&…
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Review: Waterproofing down with Nikwax
They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. But good clothing which can’t stand up to showers is going …
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Spring on the Isles of Scilly
I’m just back from one of my favourite places in the world – the tiny, otherworldly Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall. I’…
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COMPETITION: Win a Coleman Bering 4 man tent from Outdoor World Direct
Balmy summer days call for sleeping out under the stars, so get your mitts on the fantastic Coleman Bering four-man tent from Outdoor World Direct.&…
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My festival essentials packing list for Red Bull
Festival season is almost upon us, and whether you’re planning on moshing at Reading, chilling out at Wilderness or having a little cry to …
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Outdoor adventures and #RidiculousPossibilities with TK Maxx
What are you up to this weekend? Can you squeeze in a last-minute adventure? Whatever you’ve got planned you can get kitted up at …
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Greentraveller’s guide to the protected landscapes of Wales
I had a blast helping Greentraveller to create these beautiful new video guides to each of Wales’ eight protected landscapes (that’s Anglesey, Gower, the …
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Recipe: No bake protein energy balls
These nutritious little oatmeal, coconut and chocolate chip energy balls are packed with protein. Make a bath over the weekend and take them on your&…
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How to: survive a festival – the essential packing list
Lucky enough to have a Glasto ticket? Planning on moshing at Reading or Leeds? Taking the sedate path at a family-friendly shindig? Wherever you are&…
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Places to stay: Little Holme cottage, Dartmoor
If you conjured up the perfect cottage it couldn’t be much more charming than Little Holme, one of English Country Cottage‘s properties nestled …
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Review: Berghaus Ancroft parka
Berghaus Ancroft parka review: In my quest for outdoors-ready gear that you can wear down the pub I review the fully waterproof Berghaus Ancroft parka,&…
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Recipe: brilliant wild garlic bread
I noticed on a cycle a few days ago that the wild garlic is starting to spring up. It’s the perfect find for a …
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Places to stay: the best Cornish campsites
Sunny meadows, secret coves, sleepy fishing villages, pasties to stuff in your face – Cornwall was made for proper summer camping adventures, just like the…
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