Horton-in-Ribblesdale Camping & What To Do
Set amongst the beautiful fells of south-west Yorkshire Dales National Park, you’ll find the perfect location for Horton-in-Ribblesdale camping. Here, … Read more
Meeting Ranulph Fiennes: what it was like
It was great to go and see Ran Fiennes on Monday in Barrow-in-Furness to tell us about how his big … Read more
Aircraft Crash Sites of the Lake District
Discover the tragic and fascinating aircraft crash sites of The Lake District. Aircraft Crash Sites in the lake district The … Read more
Vango Tents – A 50 Year History
Discover the fascinating story of Vango tents and over 50 years of passion and excellence in the outdoors niche; a … Read more
The origins of Ordnance Survey
Everyone knows of the maps produced by Ordnance Survey, but what of its origins? What was it that fueled the … Read more
Rydal Caves Walk
Here’s a great little walk to Rydal Caves, and around Rydal Water, with a couple of detours to some beautiful … Read more
Rydal Caves and Caverns of the Lake District
The Lake District of rural Cumbria is famed for its sprawling mountains, rolling hills, and torrid nature but Rydal Caves … Read more
Coniston Coppermines
The Coniston Fells are a great adventure and there are plenty of attractions to keep you busy all day but … Read more
What’s the Weather Like in the Lake District?
Have you always wanted to know more about what makes the weather like it is? If you ask your weather … Read more
9 Ways to Predict Scafell Pike’s Weather
These days, before we go hiking in the mountains, we check the forecast on an app or website, but wouldn’t … Read more
11 Knots You Must Use at Home and Camping
Knots go back thousands of years, well before rope was invented, and now we use them at work, for camping, … Read more
Why is Wild Camping Illegal?
Why is Wild Camping Illegal? Everyone who takes a tent out into the country to camp asks the question with … Read more
Ben Vorlich from Loch Earn – Scotland Expedition
It’s a long 5-hour drive after work on Friday up past Loch Lomond, but our Ben Vorlich Scotland expedition was … Read more
Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route
Scafell Pike by the Corridor Route is more than just a summit day, it’s something you’ll remember for decades to … Read more
The Fairfield Horseshoe: A Circular walk from Rydal
A classic Lakeland round, my Fairfield Horseshoe route takes in 9 Wainwrights, over 9 miles and 3600ft of ascent.
5 Benefits Of Freeze Dried Food For Wild Camping
When planning an expedition, hike, or overnight stay in the wild, freeze dried food could be your best friend. We’re … Read more
Best wild camping tents: the 3 that I would actually recommend
Thirty years of wild camping, three tents that have earned their place in my rucksack. Here’s which one to buy, and why.
Yewbarrow and the Netherbeck Round
Yewbarrow is an adventure all by itself. Making it the start of a two-day extended Netherbeck Round from Wasdale, makes … Read more
An Extended Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite
The Coledale Monster – This version of the classic Lakeland round, The Coledale Horseshoe, covers 16 miles with an ascent of over 1900m (6300ft) and bags 12 Wainwrights. Dare you take it on?
Astrophotography – Camera settings for stars
Taking photographs of the night sky might seem like a mine-field but Astrophotography doesn’t have to be that hard. If … Read more