Visiting Natural Beauty Spots
While there is plenty to see and do around the UK it’s not always easy getting there when you’re trying to keep your environmental impact to a minimum …
Making friends with my wheelchair
Not many weeks after my life changing accident, I was reluctantly in a mobility aid shop trying to choose my own wheelchair …
Preparation is Key: Make the Most of Your Long Summer Walks
Summer and the warmer months of the year are the perfect time to plan an outdoor walking adventure. Long or short, day or overnight, near or far – a successful hike in a stunning location …
10 Tips for Making Hiking Fun for the Whole Family
Summer is the best season to hit the trails. Why not include the entire family in the fun? Ensure that everyone has a good time and stays safe …
Creating a Happy Balance for a Sustainable Great Outdoors
There can be no doubt that development is an important part of life. Whether it comes in the form of new houses, industrial areas, farming …
Finding self-belief
We can and will achieve so much more if we believe in ourselves. I know that two-thirds of my body being paralysed is less limiting than a negative mindset full of self doubt …
A Mighty Hike for Macmillan along the South East Coastal Path
On Saturday, I joined around 2,000 walkers to take part in a Mighty Hike for Macmillan – a 26-mile trek along the South East Coast path from Brighton to Eastbourne …
Camping and exploring West Runton
West Runton is the heart of Norfolk’s Deep History Coast – in 1995 the remains of a woolly mammoth were excavated on West Runton beach and it is a treasure of a place for fossil hunting and rock pooling …
10 Tips for Hiking in the Summer Heat
Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy nature’s glory. However, you have to prepare yourself for your excursion. Otherwise, you could run into trouble …
10 Steps to Staying Safe on a Solo Hike
Solo hiking is an intimidating challenge. Testing your fitness and survival skills in the wild with no supervision is not something you should take lightly
The Bigger Picture – Mental Health Awareness
This year, I published my second book ‘The Bigger Picture’. I decided to name it this for a number of reasons, but one was because of the mental struggles …
How to Get Back to Being Physically Active and Enjoy the Experience
We all know that being physically active is good for the body and mind, but knowledge alone isn’t enough to deliver the required results …