Family-Friendly Walks and Activities to Enjoy this Autumn
With the vivid colours Autumn brings, it’s arguably one of the best-loved seasons for walking and getting adventurous in nature
Mamie and Florrie
Since leaving textiles college I had always wanted to start my own business and share my love of yarn and the importance of mindful creativity with others …
Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival 2024
As we reach the end of the summer I always start to think about snatching that last bit of light and spending as much time outside as possible. Working as the Coast Path Officer …
How to Prepare for Your First West Highland Way Adventure
…Embarking on your first West Highland Way adventure? This guide is your ultimate resource for preparing to hike Scotland’s most famous long-distance trail
Using Tech to Make Hiking and Outdoor Adventures Better
In recent years many devices and gadgets are enhancing rather than hindering our connection with nature and the outside world …
Treewilding: Our Past, Present and Future Relationship with Forests
It’s a great feeling to finally share my new book Treewilding with the world. I explore how to restore global forests and our relationship with them …
The Joy of Volunteering
I bent down and blew air into the base of the bonfire, the coals grew bright and wood smoke curled up, blending with the mist of a damp autumn day. Around me the other wildlife conservation group volunteers were busy clearing scrub from the hillside …
The Early Retirement Playbook for Active Adventures
Retirement is the perfect time to hit the open road and take part in those trips and experiences you’ve always dreamed of …
The Pennine Way Challenge 2024
I have wanted to walk the Pennine Way ever since I knew it existed. That would have been 2013 or possibly before …
Why Walking is the Perfect Partner for a Happy Mind
Anxiety, depression and stress have become unwelcome companions in our fast-paced lives
Post-Walk Pampering: How to wind down after a long walk
Image source: Deposit photos There’s no better way to reset your mind and body than getting out for a good long walk in nature. Walking is a great exercise with fantastic physical and mental health benefits whether you are hiking the hilly South Downs or strolling on a windswept beach in Northumberland. The other great…
Fearless – The Back Story
It is 5.16 in the morning. I am balancing a bowl of congealed porridge in my left hand, juggling a pile of scripts in my right. I have to be dexterous, taking care not to drop the 40 pages because that will waste precious time. And time is not on my side …