Working out may be the last thing on your priority list as a parent, but loving the great outdoors as a family should give you more than enough reason to get fit! As a parent, you’re essentially the troop leader, and sometimes even the designated porter of the group. And if you recall from our…
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Climbing Snowdon for the First Time: The Pyg Track & Llanberis Path
Read moreEarlier in 2019 I climbed Snowdon for the first time with two good friends. Climbing Snowdon is challenging, but not by any means unachievable…and the rewards are more than worth it. We climbed the Pyg Track which offers incredible views with some steep scrambles returning via the main Llanberis Path – an easier, well trodden…
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Review: The Tentsile Connect ~ Suspended tree tent
Read moreTentsile design and create tents that can be suspended over the ground, using the versatility of a hammock yet embracing the practicalities that most standard tents can offer. Their tents can be pitched over rocky, wet or uneven ground opening up options for a more comfortable night’s sleep whether you are up a mountain or…
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3 Essential Tips For Your Next Kayaking Trip
Read moreGetting out and exploring nature is one of the best ways to have a trip to remember. Of course, there are many different ways that you can explore nature through things like hikes, boat tours and one of the most exciting ways – kayaking. Going on a kayaking trip can be very fun but it…
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Review: Berghaus Fastpacking Jacket
Read moreAnyone who spends a significant amount of time outdoors knows the importance of a good, waterproof jacket. Whatever drives your passion for the outdoors staying dry will be key to a successful mission. I was really happy to be invited by Simply Hike to try out the Berghaus Fastpacking Hydroshell Waterproof Jacket during a recent…
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Tips to Get Outdoors & Embrace the Moment as a Family with Winfields Outdoors Walk & Talk Campaign
Read moreWinfields’ Outdoors are currently running a wonderful campaign promoting the benefits that embracing the outdoors can have on mental health. Their Walk & Talk campaign has been created to encourage outdoors activity, family time and exploration as a way of restoring positivity. Maintaining good mental health is incredibly important, and relatively simple steps like going…
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Walking the South Downs Way, Sleeping at YHA Eastbourne & Relaxing at The Eastbourne Grand Hotel Spa: The Ultimate Girls Weekend
Read moreHaving a busy family and working life it can be really tricky to make sure you set aside enough time to invest in your friendships and take time out just being yourself. Last month me and two equally busy Mummy-friends decided we would book a weekend of adventure and escapism that would be purely about…
