Aber Falls

Aber Falls

If you are looking for a short walk in Snowdonia  why not head for Aber Falls? This is a popular walk accessible for most people. The waterfall is at its most impressive after rainfall or in the winter months.  If you are

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.

The Tour of Mont Blanc

The Tour of Mont Blanc

The Tour of Mont Blanc is – perhaps – one of Europe’s most famous and iconic long distance circular paths. It’s approximately 170 kilometres long and has 10 kilometres  of ascent/descent.  It passes through three countries – Switzerland, Italy and

Walking across the Ardnish peninsula

Walking across the Ardnish peninsula

A wet yet inspiring walk across the Ardnish peninsular , north west Scotland by Richard Langley It was a very wet day with the cloud right down…it was not really one for tackling a Munroe in Knoydart! Instead, I set

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

The cost of camping

Camping is great. But why is the cost of camping so high? Camping  really does give you the opportunity to get the most out of your outdoor experience. There’s nothing better than waking up, unzipping your tent, breathing in the air and

Camping at Roundhill

Camping at Roundhill

 Camping at Roundhill is only a couple of miles away from Brockenhurst, the small town in the heart of the Southern part of the New Forest. It still took us some time to get there. The road was blocked by