A Guide To Hiking With Kids
I would call myself a hiker. I am most at home in the mountains; I feel totally comfortable in myself when I put on my boots and head out. But if there’s one thing that…
Fog, Mist, Haze And Smog – The Difference
You know those early morning dog walks, the ones with a mist in the air, or is it fog? The look of the landscape can be transformed by a layer of mist and fog sometimes…
The Escapism Of Wild Camping And A Guide
Wild camping, away from it all, sleeping under the stars and surrounded by nature. When I want to escape away from the hustle and bustle or maybe I want to wind down a little and…
The Difference Between Walking, Hiking And Trekking
Now here is a question I often get asked, and the answer is not so simple at all. Actually is there a proper answer at all? There are dictionary differences, there are geographical differences and…
The Varying Names For A Waterfall In The UK
The UK is home to some wonderful waterfalls. Our history has led to some unique naming of them and the meanings of these names have been lost in time and etymology. As you travel from…
My Keto Diet, Lifestyle And How It Works For Me
I have been living a Ketogenic lifestyle for over 4 years now. I started long before keto became a trend diet. I had a bad accident on one of my travels that stopped me from…
Walking Through Cow Fields With Dogs and What To do
I spend so much of my time out in the great outdoors, plus for many years this has been with a dog or dogs. Fields occupied by cows therefore are something I have come across…
Benefits of Walking In The Winter
I love an early morning winter walk! It sets me up for the day, it motivates me, wakes my body up and gets my blood pumping. Whether it be a hike over snow topped mountains…
How To Find Great Walking Routes
‘How do you know where to walk?’. It’s a question that I get asked a lot by people either looking for information on hiking routes here in the UK, or more adventurous ascents further afield….
Hills, Mountains, Peaks, Fells and Summits – The Difference
Paul, What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? A question that I am so often asked when on social media or out walking with friends or groups. It is a burning question…
Lake, Mere, Tarn and Water – The Difference
A question I am often asked in the hiking world especially when it comes to the Lake District. What is the difference between a lake, a mere and a tarn? You can go further and…
Walking To The British Isles
St Mary’s Island Looking at the global map you see quite clearly the shape of Great Britain, consisting of the majority of England, Scotland and Wales. That is the name of the big large recognisable…