So the last time I wrote something on this blog I’d just kicked off the year feeling energised, motivated and excited about all the active adventure plans we had in place. Fast forward a couple of months and the world couldn’t be more different. If I’m honest I’ve mainly spent the last few weeks figuring … More Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’
With the last couple of weekends dominated by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, there has been a lot of time for planning adventures and booking races! I don’t know about you, but if I can’t get outside I end up spending my time researching new opportunities to go cycling, running or hiking and booking trips! … More Outdoor and Fitness Challenges in 2020
National GetOutside Day this year is back on Sunday 29th September, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved! This year the day centres around asking someone to go out with you, to explore the outdoors and experience how good it feels to be outside. Whether it’s a picnic, walk, bike ride or climbing … More GetOutside Day 2019: Will You Go Out With Me?
As the summer finally makes an appearance, I thought I’d do a recap of some of the cool bits of outdoor kit I’ve been testing over the last few months. I feel very lucky that I’ve had the opportunity to discover some great brands through my work as an outdoor blogger and am always on … More Outdoor Kit I’m Loving This Summer
For me, this year will mainly revolve around lots of family adventures and focusing on those opportunities closer to home to get outside. While I do have some bigger adventures in the pipeline, I know that making the most of the everyday moments of exploration is important too. Supporting the next generation to GetOutside Did … More GetOutside for mental health and the next generation
Earlier in March saw the official launch of another year of the Ordnance Survey #GetOutside campaign, and I’m delighted to still be involved as one of their Champions! 2018 was a fantastic opportunity to connect with some inspirational people who are doing great work across the country encouraging more of us to get active and … More Year 2 as an Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion
As you may have seen on my social media I’ve had a challenging start to 2019, and haven’t had the motivation to write anything on my blog since the beginning of the year. This is due to a combination of factors including disappointment around a new job, the trials of being an unofficial stepmother, running … More Get Outside this Valentine’s Day
James and I have been on a few glamping breaks now, and after a hectic couple of months another weekend away was well needed! This time we booked through the Canopy & Stars website and headed up to the beautiful Lake District, for a stay at ‘Blencathra’ on Scales Plantation. Scales Plantation ‘Blencathra’ is one … More Glamping in the Lake District – Blencathra
I’m not a natural public speaker. If I’m asked to stand up in front of people and give a speech I’m likely to feel panicky, my heart will start racing, I will talk really fast and afterwards will tell everyone I did a terrible job and they should ask someone else next time! So when … More Public speaking with Ordnance Survey
It’s been a few weeks since I was lucky enough to head to Sallanches in the French Alps with Decathlon, for a fantastic couple of days of hiking and exploring. The weather was just as gorgeous as it is now though, and the scenery was simply stunning! As someone who doesn’t ski, I’d never really … More Hiking in the French Alps with Quechua