Bluebells at Ashridge – a sight worth seeing

Bluebells at Ashridge – a sight worth seeing

  Early May is a wonderful time of year. Meadows and woodlands that have laid dormant during the long, cold winter months now spring into life. Bluebell woods in  flower are one of the most spectacular Spring sites. Yet so

Hedgerows’ harvest…. nature’s food aisle

Hedgerows’ harvest…. nature’s food aisle

There are some half a million miles of hedgerows in the UK dividing up our agricultural landscape. Within them an abundance of healthy and tasty plants are growing, just waiting for you to pick and eat.

Heathers of Britain

Heathers of Britain

Lovely weather for the heather … below we discuss and explore the different types of heather you can enjoy when you are out and about in the great outdoors: Britain dominates the world when it comes to heather moorland. We

Controversial Land Rover film shoot in Snowdonia

It seems that Land Rover – or at least advertising agents acting on their behalf – have made a right mess of Moel Eilio – one of Snowdonia’s iconic peaks that offers 360-degree views across Snowdonia. The view’s so good

The case for wild camping

The case for wild camping

  It’s legal on Dartmoor and across most of Scotland, but illegal elsewhere in England and Wales. What are we talking about you may ask… lighting fires? Smoking? Driving with one hand whilst eating an apple? No, it’s wild camping.

What not to eat when camping in the great outdoors

  Watching telly last night, we were intrigued to see a familiar sight on our screens: a  rain sodden campsite! It was the advert break. We were therefore intrigued to know what was being promoted and sold to us. Surely,

Rose hip syrup recipe

Rose hip syrup recipe

  Rose hips can be found in the hedgerows of Britain from late summer through to Autumn.   An ancient food… Rose hips, the fruit of the wild rose, have been used since ancient times across Europe, from making wine