After my first winter wild camp a few weeks ago, I found myself chomping at the bit to get another snowy fix as soon as I could. A cold spell had failed to deliver any …
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Taking Shelter From A Winter Storm At Dulyn Bothy-
After visiting a friend in Manchester in between Christmas and New Year, I decided that a 96 mile detour via Snowdonia was in order on the way home. Any excuse to go back! My destination …
Continue readingWild Camping In The Snow- An Epic Night In Snowdonia
As I sit here writing this from a mild and very green south east England, it is hard to believe that six days ago I was calf deep in snow and about to camp in …
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I am jealous of you Welsh, Scottish and northern folk. You’ve got hills and mountains on your doorstep, which makes trips to wild and remote places easier than picking up a dodgy belly in Delhi! …
Continue readingWhat Is Forest Bathing? Why You Should Give it A Try
I’ve always loved the woods. As a child, my grandparents often took my sister and me to a local forest, where we’d climb trees, go on long walks with their dogs and build dams in …
Continue readingHiking and Wild Camping In The Howgill Fells
As a teacher, I always look forward to the school holidays. With half term approaching, I spoke about maybe visiting Scotland. It had been nearly eight months since I had last been with my partner …
Continue readingA Stay At Arenig Bothy- What Happens When You Share With A Stranger?
John Lennon famously once said that, ” Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” As a man who has a habit of liking routine and certainty, I think this line is great. …
Continue readingClimbing Aran Fawddry- Here Is Why You’ll Love It
If you’re somebody who is excited by the thought of feeling like they’re standing on the roof of the world while having it all to themselves, then climbing Aran Fawddry should certainly be on your …
Continue readingIs Glasgwm Summit One Of The Best Camp Spots In Snowdonia?
I’m hoping that title grabbed your attention and made you curious.If it did, I’m sure you may still be wondering why I’ve decided to celebrate Glasgwm- a mountain that most people have never even heard …
Continue readingThe Covacure Hammock- One Of The Best Budget Camping Hammocks
I’m a budget camper, who also happens to be a bit tight at times. It goes without saying then that cost was one of the biggest factors for me when searching for a hammock. I …
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