It was a relief to finally arrive back at my car after hiking in near biblical rain for the entire day. I had spent two days following the incredible Monk’s Trod route across the wild …
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The Monk’s Trod- Is This The Wildest Walk In Wales?
The Cambrian Mountains are a special part of the UK. The landscape may not be as dramatic as in places like The Lake District or The Highlands, but it is every bit as beautiful. They …
Continue readingThe Benefits of Solo Travel- Why Is It Amazing?
If you’re reading this article, then I’m sure you are a travel addict like myself or at the very least well on the way to becoming one. We all know how beneficial travel can be. …
Continue readingBivvy Bag Camping- 5 Reasons Why It’s Worth Doing
If you’re reading this, then there is a high chance that you own a tent and have enjoyed many a night out in it. These days they can be very light, be erected and taken …
Continue readingCrinkle Crags And Bow Fell- A Fine Ridge To Walk
When it comes to fine hikes and even just ridge walks, you really are spoiled for choice in The Lake District. Famous routes like Striding Edge on Helvelyn or Sharp Edge on Blencathra come to …
Continue readingWhy Camping By The Beach Is Well Worth It
Just picture it. You’re sitting on a beach, with the waves gently lapping the sand in front of you. The sun has just slipped behind the horizon and you’re left with a sky containing a …
Continue reading5 Reasons Holkham Is The Best Beach In Norfolk
Study any map of Norfolk and you can’t help but notice that the coastline is fringed by an almost continuous strip of yellow. There are certainly plenty of beaches to choose from in this part …
Continue reading5 Reasons Why You Must Complete The Glyderau Circular Hike
I can honestly say that there is nowhere quite like The Glyderau. My adventures have taken me all over Snowdonia and so I feel well qualified in making such a bold statement. I am not …
Continue readingA Stunning Sunrise From The Top Of Helvellyn
Sunrise is special. When you’re blessed with good weather, there are few things better in my opinion than sitting somewhere quiet to enjoy the birth of a new day. As a lover of mountains, I …
Continue readingA Wild Camp By Llyn Clyd- A Lake With A View
I was one very relieved man to finally reach The Ogwen Valley after a six and a half hour journey. It seemed I crawled through every traffic jam known to man on the way. Stepping …
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