The Truth About Boxing Hares: Why The Fields Go Mad in March
Spring in the UK is a funny old thing. One minute it’s snowing, the next the daffodils are out, and…
Hiking is more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is a lifestyle.
It is the food we cook on a camp stove at sunset, the wildlife we pause to watch in the valley, the photos we take to remember the moment, and the local drink we enjoy when the boots finally come off.
This section explores the culture that surrounds the trail.
Whether you are looking for a hearty recipe for your next camping trip, tips on capturing the perfect landscape photo, or a guide to the world’s most fascinating animals, you will find it here.
Your Hiking Food Questions Answered
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The Hiker’s Spicy Cheesy Courgette Gratin
There is a specific kind of hunger that sets in after a long day on the fells. It isn’t just…
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The Physics of the Double Rainbow: What Is “Alexander’s Band”?
There are few things in nature that stop us in our tracks quite like a rainbow. We’ve all been there—trudging…
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The Blackbird: The Beethoven of the British Garden
There is a moment in late February when the British winter finally breaks. It isn’t marked by a change in…
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The Ultimate Guide to UK Spring Wildflowers
There is a moment every year—usually sometime in January to February—when the grey curtain of winter begins to twitch. It…
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Greater Stitchwort: The Popping Flower of the Hedgerows
As we move from the gentle awakening of April into the lush abundance of May and June, the British countryside…
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Wild Garlic (Ramsons): Identifying the Scent of Spring
There are some signs of spring that you see: the first Snowdrop pushing through the frost or the yellow haze…
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Common Dog Violet: The Unsung Hero of the Forest Floor
When we think of violets, we usually think of perfume. We think of Victorian posies, sweet-smelling soaps, and that distinct,…
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Primrose: The First Rose of Spring
There are certain flowers that don’t just mark a change in the weather; they mark a change in our mood….
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Wood Anemone: The Spirit of the Ancient Woods
There is a specific moment in the British spring that feels less like a changing of the seasons and more…
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Lesser Celandine: The True Herald of the British Spring
We all know the feeling. It’s late February or early March. The air is still biting, the trees are bare…
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The Magic of Hair Ice: Finding Nature’s “Candyfloss” in the Winter Woods
You know those crisp, freezing mornings where the air bites at your cheeks and the mud under your boots has…
